Dhamma Teachings #1 |
Dhamma Talks at or for Mediation Centres / Meditation Groups
by Ajahn Achalo
1.30 - Geopolitical Drama and the Dhamma
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Geopolitical Drama and the Dhamma
- 20 February 2026 A Dhamma sharing by Ajahn Achalo, given to the Ottawa Buddhist Society, Canada
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Q1 - What is the difference between Bodhisattvas and Arahants?
Q2 - Are there differences in how vedanā (feeling) is investigated in the Goenka tradition compared to the Thai Forest Tradition? |
Q3 - How important is the practice of sense restraint in daily life?
Q4 - What is the proper way to meditate on pain?
Q4 - What is the proper way to meditate on pain?
1.29 - The Value of Devotional Practices in Dark Times
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1.29 - The Value of Devotional Practices in Dark Times | Wat Palelai
A Dhamma sharing by Ajahn Achalo at Wat Palelai, Singapore, given on 10 Feb 2026 |
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Q1 - Some of your practices are Mahayana. Can you share a bit about that?
Q2 - How is the offering of practice considered the highest offering? Q3 - How do we deal with spiritual joy, when the mind enters rapture and tears start streaming down? |
Q4 - Can you explain a bit about Upacāra-samādhi, and how do we know when we are in it?
Q5 - Is the citta without defilement already in the deathless?
Q6 - How do we make sure that a collected mind is right samadhi?
Q7 - What does unshakable faith feel like?
Q8 - How do we know we get the blessings from Devanussati, and how is it different from Buddhānussati?
Q9 - How did the Buddha invoke his merits or use the truth during difficulties?
Q10 - Is it greedy to wish for something for myself?
Q11 - How can a person suffering from dementia benefit from meditation or chanting?
Q12 - Can you explain more about the third fetter, sīlabbata-parāmāsa?
Q5 - Is the citta without defilement already in the deathless?
Q6 - How do we make sure that a collected mind is right samadhi?
Q7 - What does unshakable faith feel like?
Q8 - How do we know we get the blessings from Devanussati, and how is it different from Buddhānussati?
Q9 - How did the Buddha invoke his merits or use the truth during difficulties?
Q10 - Is it greedy to wish for something for myself?
Q11 - How can a person suffering from dementia benefit from meditation or chanting?
Q12 - Can you explain more about the third fetter, sīlabbata-parāmāsa?
1.28 - How to Evolve in Degenerating Times
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1.28 - How to Evolve in Degenerating Times | NDR
A Dhamma sharing by Ajahn Achalo at NDR, Singapore, given on 7 Feb 2026 |
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Q1 -I am trying to train in mindfulness but feel stuck. Investigation is difficult and remains at the level of thinking— how can I progress further?
Q2 - How can I join the pilgrimage that you are leading? Q3 - I find it very difficult to cultivate mettā. Could you advise me on how to practice it properly? |
Q4 - What is your advice for the next generation, especially for those raising children in this degenerating age?
Q5 - I experience many unpleasant bodily sensations that make me uncomfortable, and they may worsen over time. How can we train the mind to stay with them without turning to social media for distraction?
Q6 - What are your thoughts on organizing a Walk for Peace in the U.S.?
Q7 - If someone is undertaking short-term ordination, what mental attitude should he maintain?
Q5 - I experience many unpleasant bodily sensations that make me uncomfortable, and they may worsen over time. How can we train the mind to stay with them without turning to social media for distraction?
Q6 - What are your thoughts on organizing a Walk for Peace in the U.S.?
Q7 - If someone is undertaking short-term ordination, what mental attitude should he maintain?
1.27 - Supporting your Mind with Metta and Sense Restraint
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1.27 - Metta Leading into Peace | Wat Palelai
A Dhamma sharing and Q&A session by Ajahn Achalo at Wat Palelai, Singapore, given on 4 Feb 2026 |
1.26 - Supporting your Mind with Metta and Sense Restraint
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1.26 - Supporting your Mind with Metta and Sense Restraint | Wat Ananda
03 Feb 2026 |
1.25 - What's The Point? With Q&A
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1.25 - What's The Point? With Q&A
10 January 2026 A talk at KEN Museum. Questions précised:
Q1 - How can we go about practicing in daily life as opposed to a retreat? |
Q2 - You mentioned that during your flight you wanted to do 10,000 buddhos. Do you actually keep count of that?
Q3 - What is your advice to lay people regarding late night sitting or trying to sit through the night?
Q4 - What's your advice to try and reduce or overcome the impact of news and social media?
Q5 - I find it very difficult to remember the chance. Can I use my own way to maintain mindfulness rather than using the chanting?
Q3 - What is your advice to lay people regarding late night sitting or trying to sit through the night?
Q4 - What's your advice to try and reduce or overcome the impact of news and social media?
Q5 - I find it very difficult to remember the chance. Can I use my own way to maintain mindfulness rather than using the chanting?
1.24 - Cultivating Mindfulness Amidst Ageing and Global Uncertainty
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1.24 - Cultivating Mindfulness Amidst Ageing and Global Uncertainty + Q&A
04 January 2026 Q1 - How do we incorporate investigative /analytical thinking into our regular setting experience?
Q2 - Regarding themes for reflection, should we keep one theme or should we customize it according to prevailing conditions? |
1.23 - Talk at Mahabodhi Temple
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1.23 - Talk at Mahabodhi Temple to Abhayagiri Pilgrimage Group
18 November 2025 Please note that this talk was recorded in a highly echo-prone room with many people present in Bodhgaya. The audio quality is not perfect but still audible. Thank you for your understanding.
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1.22 - The Wheel of Dhamma rolls on - with Q and A
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1.22 - The Wheel of Dhamma rolls on - with Q and A
(At Bodhikusuma Sydney) 02 May 2025 Questions are précised:
Q1 - In your talk, you speculated that the disciples who were listening to the Buddha probably were stream enterers. Do you think they knew this? |
Q2 - Do I need to have a long samadhi before I start to do body contemplations?
Q3 - Should I limit my body contemplation to one hour?
Q4 - When we chant and direct metta to people, do they actually receive it?
Q5 - Do you know of any monastics who live with mental illness or autism? Can that work in a disciplined monastic environment?
Q6 - What advice would you have for someone interested in ordination at an older age? I am 72.
Q7 - Are there days when you are upset or unhappy?
Q3 - Should I limit my body contemplation to one hour?
Q4 - When we chant and direct metta to people, do they actually receive it?
Q5 - Do you know of any monastics who live with mental illness or autism? Can that work in a disciplined monastic environment?
Q6 - What advice would you have for someone interested in ordination at an older age? I am 72.
Q7 - Are there days when you are upset or unhappy?
