Tahn Pamutto reflects on the major teaching found throughout all strands of Buddhist thought - that of the categorizing of ...

In response to a question on 'jhana', by Tahn Pamutto on June 12 2024: What is jhana?  Jhana is... Well ...

On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto reflects on the wide and impactful subject of kamma or Action. The three types (Mental, ...

(Excerpt from Wednesday chat, May 2024) Tahn Pamutto:  The Buddha talks about “equanimity based on diversity” and “equanimity based on ...

Buddhist Death Practices (Transcript of https://upavana.org/buddhist-death-practices/ ) Tahn Pamutto, May 2024 Hello, everybody. Today, something a little different. Recently, I've ...

The following transcript of the afternoon session of the Bhava daylong was prepared by LR: Bhava, Part Two (Afternoon Session) ...

There are many ways we try to set ourselves up for success. We try to eat well, exercise, get enough ...

LR has generously transcribed a talk by Tahn Pamutto given during the recent Bhava Daylong.  You can see it in ...

The Adittapariyaya Sutta, or Fire Sermon, is one of the three cardinal suttas of Theravada buddhism.  This sutta concisely lays ...

The theme of the daylong yesterday was Clear Comprehension, or Sampajañña in Pali. This is a basic and important function ...

On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto reflects on one of the higher fetters known as Conceit, or Māna. This commonplace word ...

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Tahn Pamutto discusses developing mindfulness in the walking posture. This posture is a substantial part of our lives and a ...

Discussing and answering questions about the topic of the day: Doubt and the process of directing the mind away from ...

Beginning the daylong retreat entitled 'The Fetter of Doubt', Tahn Pamutto starts by leading a short guided meditation to aid ...