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Ep 908Right Noble Speech | Parker #13 | 11.8.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM6lOAXvx84 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 202213 min

Ep 907The Seven Factors of Enlightenment | The Sangha UK #11, Joe | 11.7.21

Dhammarato succinctly interprets all seven factors of enlightenment in a fun and informative way. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc_6hI3bfw0 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Gladdening the mind. Sati. 9:20 Wake up and smell the coffee 14:35 Satisfaction and success 19:00 Taming horses: European and cowboy ways 25:43 Unremitting relaxation 34:10 Nirvana, or how to chill 35:05 Samadhi. Unification of mind 44:13 Equanimity. Balance. Observer mode 50:38 Upekkha 51:30 Peacefulness: body of breath 1:05:10 Control/ Mindfulness of the body 1:08:30 Can't touch me

Apr 8, 20221h 17m

Ep 906Delighted in the Dhamma: Stages of Sotapanna | Andrew #3 | 11.8.21

Dhammarato gives a quick rundown to the seven points of knowledge, or skills needed to experience enlightenment. By invoking to be okay with whatever is in the moment as "good enough", he invites Andrew to "change the lineage" from ordinary to noble. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7edx4nCR4Is Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Spiritual names. Dhammarato - delighted in the Dhamma 5:37 Stages to Sotapanna 7:05 First knowledge: practice of meditation 15:35 Gladdening the mind. Breathwork. Development of confidence 18:00 Change of lineage. Ordinary vs Noble 18:42 Second knowledge: control of the mind 21:13 Third knowledge: purification of the view, eradication of doubt 26:15 Sins and mistakes: learning from and being finished with them 29:32 Friends 30:34 Fourth knowledge: Balance, relaxation 32:40 Eager to find the Dhamma 33:45 Fifth knowledge: Enthusiasm 33:48 Sixth knowledge: Full of Delight. 39:30 Joy vs MORE joy

Apr 8, 202256 min

Ep 905Family Joy | The Sangha US #10 | 11.6.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt8ETGQ7Qy0 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 6m

Ep 904Relax the Path Is Easy | Robert Ca #2 | 11.5.21

Robert and Dhammarato put together the "puzzle of Dhamma" by adding clarity to the notions and concepts within Buddha's teaching. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xfwv1tB1B4 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Morality, Rules, and Standards 6:06 Win-Win game vs Wild mentality 10:20 Buddha Dhamma: the Wise thing 18:50 Fourth Jhana 25:40 Been there, done that attitude 27:54 Living well is the best revenge 32:40 Bhikkhu Buddhadasa 36:00 The First Jhana is the path to enlightenment 43:40 Austerities and victimhood 47:55 Roller coaster and Reset 52:00 Dukkha and the Self. Self preservation 1:01:00 The Middle Path = The First Jhana 1:05:15 Sukkha. Opeka. Experience Reality in senses without interpretation 1:10:22 The Mahasi Method

Apr 8, 20221h 12m

Ep 903Float like a Canoe: Share Joy without Trying to Fix the Outside World | Eno #12, Parker | 11.5.21

Dhammarato cracks a few jokes about religion, politics, and education. He starts off with explaining the "dark night of the soul" and then brings the conversation around to the notion of "fixing the world" instead of just enjoying the ride with the world. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2uw2Yu2fws Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Mindfulness as a brand 9:25 Dark night of the soul 12:15 the Mahasi Method of seeing the Dukkha 20:13 Change what you are doing 30:43 The darkness in the cave 35:35 One does not destroy instinct, one redirects it as an ally 45:17 Change society or change yourself within society 55:40 Mudita. Misery loves company 1:06:30 The world inside of you 1:11:57 Who you really are. Float like a canoe

Apr 8, 20221h 24m

Ep 902Quick History and Introduction to the Dhamma | Robert Ca #1 | 11.4.21

Robert gets to learn about the only teaching of the Buddha, Dukkha-Dukkha Nirodha, and draws parallels with his own understanding of Buddhism. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO3Rx2VIprY Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 History of Bhikkhu Buddhadasa 3:33 Pragmatic Dhamma 18:27 Meditation retreats 23:23 Practicing meditation without getting into seclusion 25:00 Freedom is just another word for "nothing left to lose" 26:18 4 Noble Truths. 8 Fold Noble Path, Anapanasati 30:27 Noble Dhamma. Supramundane Dhamma. Learning from mistakes 34:30 Friendship is the whole Dhamma

Apr 8, 202237 min

Ep 901Intro to Buddhism, the Rite of Passage, and Unification of the Mind | Conor O #2 | 11.4.21

Dhammarato gives a full overview of the teaching of the Buddha and sheds light on the Western misinterpretation of a few concepts. The conversation rotates around the notion of "feeling like a champion" and the ability of a person to corral their mind into a wholesome state. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8kHP2O3X3Q Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Buddhism and modern society. Practice of unification of the mind vs concentration 13:50 The Mahasi Method 21:40 Investigation of the process of the mind 33:00 The Rite of Passage 37:15 Why don't you feel like an Olympic champion? 38:22 Piti and Sukkha 40:50 Fearlessness and human brain 53:35 Breath cycle and mind control/corralling 59:30 Wholesome thoughts 1:01:50 Meditation is not an endurance practice 1:08:25 Removing hindrances: Nevermind, start again. Aha, I see you Mara! Wow, I dont have to do anything about it right now 1:12:40 Delusions. I am not my feelings/thoughts/body 1:16:24 Apply and sustain the mind in the wholesome state

Apr 8, 20221h 22m

Ep 900Becoming the Chill Master: Adding Missing Ingredients to Meditation | Brandon #1 | 11.4.21

As a meditation practitioner, Brandon has an idea of the westernized Buddhism - the Regular Teaching. In this conversation, however, he discovers a few new notions about this practice as Dhammarato unravels the mystery of true Buddhism - the Noble Teaching. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJrb9RBHBNs Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Teaching of friendship: inside and outside. Getting above the world 2:10 Instincts: drop it when it's hot 4:58 Ordinary teaching: looking for love in all the wrong places 6:22 Real teaching: making a major dumping of unnecessary curden 13:15 Wisdom and seeing the truth 16:09 Packaged teaching of the Buddha: Dukkha - Dukkha Niroda 23:45 Second Noble truth: My responsibility for Dukkha 28:50 The Now 31:43 Third Noble Truth: I can be free of Dukkha in this present moment 34:58 Karma: good and bad 41:34 Life is a waltz not a march to a destination 48:50 Vipassana in the West 53:22 Fourth Noble Truth: wisdom and noting 59:20 Breathing: active practice in changing how you feel 1:13:40 Meditation: before and after 1:18:40 The Noble Right Effort 1:27:27 Becoming a professional chill master

Apr 8, 20221h 37m

Ep 899The Sangha UK #10 | 11.2.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIEvLnJwuk0 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 21m

Ep 898Shyam #1 | 11.1.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyPtrwjP06E Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 0m

Ep 897Andrew #1 | 11.1.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OFl3yJhqFY Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 17m

Ep 896Friends | Anonymous-3 #17 | 10.30.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wuADTz8d8E Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 27m

Ep 895A New Way to Practice | Joe #1 | 10.28.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lhTWVmkeNY Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 14m

Ep 894Who Am I? Just All the Malicious Gossip I Ever Heard | Rulaz #4 | 10.27.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C4P1sxEqao Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 3m

Ep 893The Sangha UK #9 | 10.26.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVAlDoCpQQY Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 57m

Ep 892Tyler #6 | 10.25.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEC4u7XuQjE Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 16m

Ep 891Remembering | Christopher #6 | 10.24.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEAhGFjDCGc Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 40m

Ep 890Yosevu #1 | 10.15.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOrPUcw91Wk Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 8m

Ep 889A Good Tune to Anchor the Mind | Anilu #4 | 10.15.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcfFnHTWkz4 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 202237 min

Ep 888Robert Co #24 | 10.12.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-mxbrhbcK4 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 202253 min

Ep 887Anna #10 | 10.11.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeI-GlQ-tC4 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 202242 min

Ep 886Rulaz #3 | 10.10.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY_wmrAuX30 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 202259 min

Ep 885Eno #9 | 10.8.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5nGrjoiqf8 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 59m

Ep 884Eno #8 | 10.1.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejJbfWJfdNQ Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 10m

Ep 883The Sangha UK #9 | 10.5.21

See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05agOQD-CCg Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 27m

Ep 882The Precepts Are on the Path | Zach #7, Anonymous-3 | 10.5.21

Dhammarato, Zach, and an Anonymous friend talk about the precepts and their relation to the eightfold noble path. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELnCd9cxVjQ Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 00:00:00 The precepts 00:11:54 The precepts are on the eightfold noble path 00:18:45 Some people are not ready for the truth 00:24:30 Friendship is the whole dhamma (the half sutta) 00:27:06 Seeking noble friends 00:30:50 No need to be harsh on yourself, congratulate yourself! 00:37:30 The Path of SotÄpanna Step 4: Rehabilitation not Punishment (MN 48) 00:48:00 The Jhana Factors 00:55:28 Keeping track of the world and the mind 00:58:26 Games People Play by Eric Burne 01:01:10 Dhammarato's computer network and movies 01:18:50 Just time structure, something to do 01:19:36 The Jhanas and Paticca-Samuppada 01:30:59 The precept of not taking of the breath 01:42:40 Wet and dry meditation 01:50:21 Concluding thoughts

Apr 8, 20221h 51m

Ep 881Reality in Buddhism vs. Ordinary Magical Thinking, Algorithm of Reality | The Sangha US #5 | 10.2.21

In this group call, the discussion goes into several different directions: the truth of reality; Westernized Buddhism and attainment; spirituality as an escape from (fake) reality; the evolution of consciousness; Holocaust survivors; development of a new paradigm and societal collapse and, of course, funny jokes uttered by Dhammarato summed up in one line, "Life is tough. Cheer up. Things can get worse". See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MH3lY9a9j4 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Law 32: Never appeal to the truth and reality unless you are prepared for the anger that comes from disenchantment 7:10 Fantasy world. Experience of harshness/sadness 18:45 A-do-nothing vacation vs a-do-everything vacation 21:57 Christianity and its demise 23:24 GREB 28:10 Buddhism and magic. Retreats and attainment. "Salty vs blend food" 32:10 Why turn water into wine? Why not just be happy with water? 40:00 Symptoms relief vs complete cure of spiritual disease 48:20 Buddhism in the world. 1830's USA. Alan Watts 1:01:03 Thai Monk and the Palace 1:06:45 "The erotic is the antidote to death". Wholesome motivation to keep you alive - friendship and caring for others 1:18:00 Holocaust survivors. Forgiveness in Christianity vs Nothing to forgive, just forget about the past in Buddhism 1:22:45 Individual responsibility 1:25:35 Life is tough. Cheer up. Things can get worse 1:26:07 Cycles of time. Can you ride these cycles happily? 1:30:30 The act of the universe bends towards knowledge 1:41:25 A new paradigm and societal collapse. Wars. Knowledge. Ignorance 1:57:30 Is reality an algorithm? 2:03:00 Everything is in flux. Can you enjoy your ride? Stop sucking on life 2:07:15 Spirituality as an escape FROM or INTO reality 2:18:37 Psychedelics and seclusion 2:20:10 Fake monks as bad actors 2:29:10 Ugly reality is an option

Apr 8, 20222h 34m

Ep 880The Basics of Meditation Practice | Rulaz #2 | 10.5.21

Dhammarato offers a few simple guidelines to practice "not doing" or chilling out. Rulaz asks good questions about this meditative technique, concluding that it's quite doable and easy to establish in the daily life. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvylodBTroA Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Practice of meditation starts with separation of ingredients 4:50 Problems about "retreating" from the modern western society 7:15 Practice of "not doing" 8:34 Log in the bog: Mind saturated in the bog of society 13:10 Supramundane: being above the bog 17:15 Meditation in intervals 22:10 Kusala vs Akusala: wholesome vs unwholesome 29:45 Paradise. Zone of non-judgement 31:40 Nurture 36:20 Anapanasati Sutta 38:05 Aha, I see you Mara! 43:00 Attitude of the winner

Apr 8, 202247 min

Ep 879Uk Sangha Tuesday Hangout #2 | The Sangha UK

We meet every weekly to joke and talk dhamma. All welcome :) See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ewwqlndu_g Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 20221h 48m

Ep 878Introduction To Anapanasati | Rulaz #1 | 9.28.21

Dhammarato provides Rulaz with an introduction to the practice of anapanasati. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe4wfmHS9N4 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

Apr 8, 202247 min

Ep 877Rule Based Thinking vs. Enjoying Your Enlightenment | Tyler #5 | 9.27.21

As a rule follower and a goal-oriented individual Tyler discovers how Dhamma allows him to relax and enjoy experience rather than compare and judge it to "the set of standards". Dhammarato accentuates on breathing as a key exercise to bring Sati to whatever you are doing. In the end, he reiterates that we are all already enlightened, it's time we enjoyed our enlightenment. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGEkp5rMI6U Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Rules and critical thinking 8:09 Judging meditation vs enjoying it 10:19 Dukkha and the critical parent creating the second Dukkha 15:10 Mindfulness 16:30 Sati: coming out of the mind and seeing reality through senses 21:10 "Wow" experience and Dukkha of comparing 30:10 Control the breath = control the mind 36:00 Frequency vs length of Anapanasati practice 36:50 Paying attention to what your hands are doing throughout the day 42:00 The body is a marvelous toy to play 44:30 "The world is a stage and people are actors" with their own scripts 48:18 Stamp of approval. Enjoy your enlightenment

Apr 8, 202251 min

Ep 876All in the Mind, or All in the Body: the Feeling of Longing or Emptiness | Aloshan #5 | 9.27.21

Aloshan asks for guidance in treating the tension in his chest which Dhammarato compares to a "hole, emptiness, or feeling of longing for permanency". Aloshan is given a practical exercise of long deep healing breaths which loosen up the adrenaline built-up, in combination with a visualization technique which allows him to "be curious and playful" with this sensation. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-hH_uCbLLk Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Thoughts are like game announcers chatting among themselves without paying attention to the game 3:26 The "I" in the body and the new way of noticing sensations 7:30 Long deep healing breaths 11:10 Caressing the tension in the chest 12:58 Adrenaline and cortisol break down through breathing 17:10 Covid and respiratory therapists 18:21 Hole/emptiness/longing for permanency 21:10 Recognition of creating everything around 23:59 Training the mind akin to training a horse 26:00 Self-preservation instinct and consequences 27:00 Start congratulating yourself on seeing your thoughts 30:00 Exploring the mind through intimacy in a friendly way

Apr 8, 202234 min

Ep 875Assertiveness and the Dhamma: Creating Your Heaven on Earth | The Sangha UK #5 | 9.26.21

Dhammarato circles around the word "assertiveness" in regard to the Dhamma when Debbie raises a question about being Noble. During the wide ranged conversation, the participants of this weekly call touch upon such subjects as synchronicity, attaining the first jhana, guidelines for ordination to become a monk, learning from failures by becoming curious instead of staying doubtful, and ways of handling tense situations and keeping your coolness. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1p-xoAVVKg Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Vows and oaths for ordinary people 4:10 Lowest quality of humanity. Ordinarty right view and wrong view 9:00 Guilt and shame to control people's behavior. Collectivist vs individualist societies 18:55 Magic vs Real 22:15 Rules and boundaries akin to cruches or walking sticks 23:58 AI and lack of rules triggering faster self-learning mechanism 27:10 Synchronicities 32:54 The ways and guidelines to become a monk. Combination of noble and lay ways of living 1:00:00 Retreat: West and East 1:03:50 Becoming confident at your ability to handle any kind of mess 1:07:55 Create your own heaven on earth 1:21:50 First Jhana and spreading the light 1:26:20 Confusion in wanting to know. Relaxation in being at awe with what we don't know 1:32:32 Doubt vs curiosity 1:43:00 Best way to handle a conflict: GET OUT

Apr 8, 20222h 1m

Ep 874Learning from Mistakes Fast in Life and in Video Games | Keyshawn #19 | 9.24.21

Keyshawn and Dhammarato discuss several items: mistakes as learning opportunities, video games as a way to develop Sati, spiritual path's tipping point, and a little bit about practicing wakefulness throughout life. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjfo_2IMsOw Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Vows and oaths for ordinary people 4:10 Lowest quality of humanity. Ordinarty right view and wrong view 9:00 Guilt and shame to control people's behavior. Collectivist vs individualist societies 18:55 Magic vs Real 22:15 Rules and boundaries akin to cruches or walking sticks 23:58 AI and lack of rules triggering faster self-learning mechanism 27:10 Synchronicities 32:54 The ways and guidelines to become a monk. Combination of noble and lay ways of living 1:00:00 Retreat: West and East 1:03:50 Becoming confident at your ability to handle any kind of mess 1:07:55 Create your own heaven on earth 1:21:50 First Jhana and spreading the light 1:26:20 Confusion in wanting to know. Relaxation in being at awe with what we don't know 1:32:32 Doubt vs curiosity 1:43:00 Best way to handle a conflict: GET OUT

Apr 8, 20221h 17m

Ep 873AI and Its Perceived Dangers, What-Ifs and Creation of Your Own Reality | Eno #7 | 9.24.21

Dhammarato and Eno cover a bunch of topics ranging from the development of AI, philosophy around ethical issues involving the AI, creation of "what-ifs", and the want to fix the world that "ain't broken" . Dhammarato teaches to use Sati - close investigation - to see the reality as is vs following the propaganda. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_GiHD6UqVM Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 The State of Want 0:50 Sati. Mind reading as in paying attention to what is going on 9:37 Feelings of friendship 12:10 Becoming a philosopher 17:25 AI and the issue of control. AI as a teacher for humans. AI as a faster learner. Possibility of programming wickedness instead of wisdom 29:50 Are humans going to give up control to the AI? 39:39 "What if" question about self-driving cars 43:01 "What if" vs "Look at this!" philosophy 56:31 Following the fear of AI or waking up to the propaganda? 1:05:06 Creating intensity of a situation by making it YOUR problem 1:13:10 The want to fix the world that is not broken. The ability of fixing your own mind instead

Apr 8, 20221h 22m

Ep 872Layers of the Mind, Women’s Compassion vs. Feeling Guilty for Feeling Good | Anna #9 | 9.23.21

Anna shares her anxiety over a recent shooting in Russia at the University she attends. Admitting to harboring the guilt of being lucky, she opens another door in the process of self-discovery with the help of Dhammarato. He explains how thinking about fearful moments and being compassionate with the victims of the event are ways to practice Dukkha. Instead, telling yourself that you are safe and secure in your immediate little world of senses is a way of getting rid of the Dukkha, Dukkha Niroda - a new skillful approach to living. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLtAeTG7eIM Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Untruths 1:12 Fear-instilling thoughts 5:50 Com-Passion: identification with the victim 9:45 Guilt 15:20 Power to control your thoughts. Making it a habit 26:29 Right View: giving yourself permission to feel good 32:30 Women's guilt trip 34:57 Layers of the mind 37:30 Guilt as a way of punishing yourself to avoid further punishing 41:10 Hysteria and ability to nourish yourself 44:39 Media: Controlling people through bad feelings 50:00 Passing the gift of Dhamma

Apr 8, 202255 min

Ep 871Goenka Retreat: Tactics and Recommendations | Joni #7 | 9.19.21

Dhammarato and Joni talk about Joni doing a Goenka retreat. Dhammarato calls this type of a retreat "a boot camp of Buddhism". He gives some tips on how to handle the mind during the retreat without losing it. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgq-RANCme0 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 The Boot Camp of Buddhism 6:30 Tactics to relax 10:20 Not comparing to others 15:26 Body scan 17:49 Day 6 the bottom of the barrel 25:04 Attitude 34:47 MUdras 48:30 Breathing 55:50 The body language 58:43 Fabrication of suffering. Mind creation/justification

Apr 8, 20221h 2m

Ep 870Philosophy and the Dhamma | Eno #6 | 9.17.21

Dhammarato compares philosophy and the dhamma, examining how the subjects have evolved over time. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0I5qsbj_QA Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 00:00:00 The world has become idealistic rather than practical 00:03:36 Mahayana Bodhisattva movement 00:08:09 Tantra - "at one with the universe" (Dark Ages) 00:11:31 The Buddha taught against powers 00:13:46 Humanity has gotten lost in the didactic at expense of experiential 00:20:30 Doing philosophy is helpful to stop doing philosophy (fetter of doubt) 00:24:10 The three levels of doubt 00:40:34 Sangha (community) 00:49:00 Piti (a feeling of success) and nibbana (chill) 00:50:45 Philosophers want something 00:54:34 The skills develop the first knowledge on the path—Right Attitude 01:00:00 Making the mind fit to work with anapanasati 01:07:18 Lineage and teaching 01:12:25 Concluding thoughts

Apr 8, 20221h 13m

Ep 869Life Is But a Dream, Until We Wake Up: Paticca Saumuppada | Dhruv #2 | 9.15.21

Dhammarato explains Paticca Samuppada to Dhurv. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_fsHDixGpo Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 00:00:00 Everything is dependently arising, we can wake up to it 00:08:56 Our memories aren't perfect, let's accept that 00:13:28 Two definition of consciousness (processed vs. unprocessed) 00:19:31 Our memories have emotional baggage 00:24:50 Wholesome vs. unwholesome thoughts 00:29:14 Sati 00:30:46 The point of contact (phassa) 00:33:22 Wanting (tanha) and clinging (upadana) 00:34:21 The four woeful states and the four instincts 01:02:25 Waking up 01:09:10 Get in seclusion to change the sea of unwholesome 01:15:44 Right Attitude 01:17:07 Things don't go according to plan 01:21:45 Practice and concluding thoughts

Apr 8, 20221h 27m

Ep 868Recognizing Nibbana through Developing a Skill of the Right Attitude | Zach #6 | 9.13.21

This insightful and uplifting conversation starts off with Zach's question about Nibbana. Dhammarato circles around this phenomenon touching upon a few topics, including wholesome/unwholesome thoughts, GREB, anger/denial of anger, Stoicism, the notion of Self, and even global warming. The central theme is held over the exploration of the immediate surroundings and recognition of Nibbana right here and now. All of it summarized in a fun bold statement: "Be the change you wish to see. Screw the world!" See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GWW7EUZ-E0 Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 You have already attained everything 5:35 Mind training akin to elephant training 10:15 Monkey mind 17:42 Growth mindset 24:00 Unwholesome relationship with unwholesome thoughts 30:26 "Everything is alright enough for right now" 38:00 Anger. Denial of anger. Wanting it to be different than what it is 44:15 Stoicism: knowing what you can change 45:30 GREB 48:15 Be the change. Screw the world 50:34 Global warming. Activism 55:50 6-point compass 1:03:00 The dog inside the burning building. Denial 1:13:40 Sutta 2: worthy/not worthy of attention 1:18:48 Buddha's only teaching. Self as a vessel in which dissatisfaction is carried. 1:23:18 Arising of Self: anxiety, sadness, fear. Not selfish Joy 1:25:38 Pity party vs Piti party 1:28:00 Gray area of thoughts 1:29:51 Right attitude 1:36:20 Manipulating the feeling of sadness through curiosity 1:41:48 Panic attack

Apr 8, 20221h 48m

Ep 867Dhamma Is All About Friendship, Friendship Is All About Trust | Parker #11 | 9.13.21

Dhamma Is All About Friendship, Friendship Is All About Trust See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T7JVx9T15M Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 00:00:00 Trust in 1-on-1 conversation vs. reading a book, The power of sangha 00:15:21 The rupa and arupa fetters 00:21:43 Lineage is sangha, Ajahn Pao sending Dhammarato to follow another monk 00:26:40 Education of children with children vs. children with adults 00:30:06 Westerners can spend time at the wats 00:36:55 Online sangha, trolls 00:42:00 Defensive driving analogy and watching where you're going 00:55:57 Magic is just things we don't understand 01:00:07 Developing friendship/trust/sangha in the west

Apr 8, 20221h 17m

Ep 866Dealing with the Boss at Work | Keyshawn #18 | 9.16.21

Keyshawn and Dhammarato are investigating further into the reality. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txNt4jqNQhs Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 00:00:00 The feeling of hell is created in the mind, wake up! 00:11:20 Every office has potholes so watch for them 00:14:45 Notice the dissatisfaction before the boss 00:42:19 Keep your eye out for the pity parties so you can act wisely 00:55:14 People reveal more about themselves than others in complaints, ask questions 01:11:37 The job in the workplace is to make friends and be part of the team 01:16:30 How to converse with the boss 01:20:43 Seeing more Dukkha is progress! 01:26:04 Potholes are in the mind 01:31:47 How to read the bosses email 01:45:31 Summary

Apr 8, 20221h 50m

Ep 865Thoughts of ”What-If?” are Unwholesome | Anilu #2 | 9.17.21

Dhammarato and Anilu talk about thoughts of "what-if". See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yBgSU-KnCg Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 00:00:00 Questions of the victim 00:07:23 Remember to come to the present and think wholesome, be prepared for anything 00:28:35 Practice Nurturing thoughts 01:08:50 The definition of enlightenment

Apr 8, 20221h 17m

Ep 864Ignorance, Doubt, and Traveling | Anna #8 | 9.16.21

Dhammarato answers Anna's question about travel, talking about ignorance, doubt, and traveling. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhNTudDv5WU Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 00:00:00 Ignorance 00:09:37 Emptiness/the hole inside 00:14:04 Free at last, there is no God all mighty 00:19:59 Being a champion is easier than being a victim 00:22:16 The first two levels of doubt 00:35:09 Fear of death/self preservation instinct 00:51:06 Traveling; Been there, done that 01:05:09 Third level of doubt 01:10:45 All we have to do is relax

Apr 8, 20221h 12m

Ep 863How to Handle Airports, Giving Away Money or Happiness, Retirement | The Sangha UK #4 | 9.12.21

Dhammarato explains how to handle travel anxiety by being satisfied in the present moment. How to talk yourself into feeling good without criticism. He also dwells upon the difference between spreading joy by giving away smiles instead of money. In the end, the discussion touches upon retirement and giving up worldly pursuits. And, of course, a little sprinkle of humor around Covid and the planet Earth. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odvYqkOK7Gw Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 0:00 Traveling light 0:55 Memory as a baggage. Wall art vs property distraction 10:00 Neurons and Dhamma practice 13:47 Attachment 24:27 Dhruv's question about thinking what I dont have vs what I do 40:40 Game plan: If you are grumpy get out/distract yourself/Nurture yourself 47:58 First Noble Truth 54:00 Interview anxiety 1:00:00 Talking yourself into feeling good without criticizing 1:12:14 Thinking of money or lack of it? Social lie: money is security. Prince and the Pauper 1:28:45 Spreading joy. Generosity and compassion. Tangible vs Money 1:39:34 Retirement 1:50:40 The planet Earth and the ants

Apr 8, 20222h 4m

Ep 862Enlightenment Is Repetition of the Wholesome | Keyshawn #17 | 9.5.21

Dhammarato welcomes Keyshawn back from his camping trip and talks about the importance of repetition, art, music, dancing, entertainment and selfishness. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLWvcK72Buk Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 00:00:00 Repetition helps the Dhamma sink in and connecting new dots 00:14:20 Removal of the hinderances is all there is 00:17:48 Art is wholesome because, often, there isn't judgement 00:26:12 The self is the bucket we carry our suffering in, hiking 00:41:09 Become a champion of the mind wherever you are (equanimity) 01:01:00 Be guided by wisdom, not fear 01:12:03 Music, dancing, entertainment, and the precepts 01:40:45 Fresh language for old teachings

Apr 8, 20221h 43m

Ep 861Death, Depression, and Anxiety Can Be Turned into to Wholesome | Anilu #1, Anna | 9.11.21

Dhammarato talks about how anapanasati meditation can help one overcome thoughts of death, depression, and anxiety. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0qOX4qL-SQ Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 00:00:00 As children, we learn about death from our parents 00:04:08 You have a choice about the way you feel about death 00:10:32 Redirect Mom to talk about the wholesome 00:16:10 The benefits of not being able to walk! 00:21:10 The practice of relaxing, having fun, and being a champion—aka anapanasati 00:44:37 Meditation formalities 00:47:04 Spiraling down from the joy, no worries! 01:01:33 Mindfulness to wakeup to the highs and the lows 01:06:30 Being okay with uncertainy/ignorance 01:16:00 What is anapanasati? 01:20:32 Cause and effect and satisfaction

Apr 8, 20221h 30m

Ep 860Monasticism or Lay Life? It’s Not a Black or White Choice | Marcus #15 | 9.11.21

Monasticism Or Lay Life? It's Not A Black Or White Choice. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb24vSZkEtk Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 00:00 Lay-life vs. monasticism is not a black or white decision 05:08 Obligations in relationships and family 14:30 There isn't a great-big choice to be made 26:29 COVID-19 and wats 28:52 Wat Dohm Kiem and Depabhavan 29:29 VISAs 32:05 There is not a choice of black or white

Apr 5, 202234 min

Ep 859Industrial Psychology, Philosophy, and Anapanasati | Eno #4 | 9.3.21

Dhammarato talks about Industrial Psychology, Philosophy, and Anapasati with Eno. See the video version of this call on YouTube. ►YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IS_fUmNrcc Find the full video chats on the Dhammarato Dhamma YouTube channel. ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DhammaratoDhamma Weekly Sangha calls, everyone is welcome! ►The Sangha US - https://join.skype.com/uyYzUwJ3e3TO ►The Sangha UK - https://join.skype.com/w6nFHnra6vdh To meet Dhamma friends or volunteer to help spread the Dhamma, join our discord. ►Discord - https://discord.gg/epphTGY To unite the growing interest in Buddhism with the hundreds of Buddhist wats in the West, we are in the process of starting the Open Sangha Foundation. If you want to learn more or volunteer to help, join the discord link above and navigate to the "open-sangha" text channel. We are in the process of timestamping and organizing the 1000+ Dhammarato skype calls on this channel. If you would like to help with the process, find more information here - https://bit.ly/3H1EWSA What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded. 00:00:00 Industrial Psychology 00:04:29 Philosophy 00:06:45 Immediate wisdom vs. long term wisdom 00:09:28 The skills to develop 00:15:05 The Bodhisattva ideal, metta vs. anapanasati 00:22:15 Our society trains us to want and follow rules 00:32:29 Anapanasati and the Eightfold Noble Path 00:49:50 Don't change the system, change the mind! 00:58:23 The practice & concluding thoughts

Apr 5, 20221h 4m