For the Uposatha Tahn Pamutto is joined by Tan Santi at Vihara Parivara Dhamma Acala for a joint dhamma reflection on the subject of Spiritual Growth. The ability to change, to discern what is for our benefit and detriment, and to develop powerful and wholesome responses to life’s challenges is essential to the ‘Why?’ of […]
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We had a lot of friends join for the Uposatha program last night. Marking the occasion, Tahn Pamutto offered a reflection on one of the central aspects of the Buddha’s definition of what causes stress in our lives: Taṇha, or Thirst. Starting at the reality of our lives and the tangible experience of loss, he
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The recordings of the mettā weeklong working retreat can be found on the ‘Innovative Dhamma’ YouTube channel. Each session is an hour long, including an opening homage, 45 minute meditation, and a reflection. Please note – the first one or two recordings may have occasional glitches due to technical difficulties. It was resolved after that.
On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto discusses attachment to views, what that looks like and how we might try to chart a course through the world without relying on them. While Taṇha or Craving gets a lot of press in the Buddha’s teachings, it’s actually the outflow of Views, or Diṭṭhāsava, that was the major stumbling
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“Oh, the one who first taught you the Buddha’s dhamma and his ways – like brahmins keep a sacred fire lit Ever give them thanks and praise!” Dhammapada v.392 Winter is both here and not quite here yet. Evening temperatures dip below freezing and the first snow of the season threatens with every storm, but
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In this Uposatha evening reflection, Tahn Pamutto draws from a Dhammapada reference to the path of practice as a ‘Path of Peace’. Though we begin by charting a course to particular goals and discriminating between different philosophies and types of practice, it is ultimately less about our destination than about the path we take to
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We have just finished our daylong retreat, “Recollection of Death”. The recordings are available on the ‘Innovative Dhamma’ YouTube channel. We appreciate the great turnout and participation both online and in-person!
The other day we were getting a ride from a friend when the topic of tomorrow’s online retreat came up, “Recollection of Death”. It starts at 6am EDT on Zoom and will run through the day. It’s easy for monastics to forget the sturdy taboo around this subject, as this is something that’s the bread
In this Uposatha talk, Bhante Sumano offers thoughts on the completion of the three-month rains retreat and the change of season and perspective by moving into autumn. Natural processes are at work, encouraging us to transition and reflect on the year we’ve had, and allow ourselves to experience the necessary emotions that come with these
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Autumn is now fully upon us, and we are quickly approaching the Kattika full moon of October. This moon is particularly significant for monastics. It marks the end of our three month rains retreat, a time when we commit to live in a shelter, often communally with the same group. Before this moon preparations are
