From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
Music Credit: Riley Lee
Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
Music Credit: Riley Lee
Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
Music Credit: Riley Lee
Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
From Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
Music Credit: Riley Lee
Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
Talk 10 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 10 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 9 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 9 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 8 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 8 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 7 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 7 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 6 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 6 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 5 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 5 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 4 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 4 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 3 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 3 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 2 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 2 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 1 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 1 (of 10) from the Virtual Metta Retreat given in December 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Ajahn Sona concludes his spiritual autobiography, recounting the establishment and development of "Birken III", (known as 'Sitavana' - Pali for "cool forest") outside of Kamloops, British Columbia. Part 3 of 3.
Ajahn Sona concludes his spiritual autobiography, recounting the establishment and development of "Birken III", (known as 'Sitavana' - Pali for "cool forest") outside of Kamloops, British Columbia. Part 3 of 3.
Ajahn Sona continues his spiritual autobiography, detailing the search and establishment of the intermediate monastery after the shack - "Birken II" - in Princeton, British Columbia. Part 2 of 3.
Ajahn Sona continues his spiritual autobiography, detailing the search and establishment of the intermediate monastery after the shack - "Birken II" - in Princeton, British Columbia. Part 2 of 3.
Ajahn Sona continues where he left off in the talk "20 Years a Monk", recounting experiences as a young monk in Thailand, through the establishment of the original Birken Monastery. Part 1 of 3.
Ajahn Sona continues where he left off in the talk "20 Years a Monk", recounting experiences as a young monk in Thailand, through the establishment of the original Birken Monastery. Part 1 of 3.
Ajahn Sona Livestream Dhamma Q&A from Whistler, BC. Streamed on YouTube October 14, 2020.
Ajahn Sona Livestream Dhamma Q&A from Whistler, BC. Streamed on YouTube October 14, 2020.
A talk given by Ajahn Sona at the Vancouver Public Library in 2008, reflecting on his 20 years as a monk.
A talk given by Ajahn Sona at the Vancouver Public Library in 2008, reflecting on his 20 years as a monk.
Ajahn Sona joins Ajahn Sudanto on his Morning Coffee livestream for a QnA discussion on Jhana talk 6: "Breath Meditation, In Depth". Recorded August 3, 2020.
Ajahn Sona joins Ajahn Sudanto on his Morning Coffee livestream for a QnA discussion on Jhana talk 6: "Breath Meditation, In Depth". Recorded August 3, 2020.
Talk 6 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 6 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 5 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 5 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 4 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 4 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 3 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 3 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 2 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 2 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 1 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Talk 1 (of 6) in a series on the development and cultivation of Jhāna, given in March 2020 at Birken Forest Monastery.
Dhamma talk and Q&A offered by Ajahn Sona during a live stream event by invitation of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in the USA. Streamed June 20, 2020.
Questions asked during the Q&A:
1) How do we find equanimity during this time when we are seeing so much injustice, inequity and inequality?
2) How can we carry any calm and stillness that we have developed during the pandemic, once the pandemic is over?
3) How do we build our bank account of unconditional love, lovingkindness, Metta, and Karuna?
4) How do we remain mindful and equanimous when we are bombarded with so much negative news that causes anxiety and depression?
Dhamma talk and Q&A offered by Ajahn Sona during a live stream event by invitation of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in the USA. Streamed June 20, 2020.
Questions asked during the Q&A:
1) How do we find equanimity during this time when we are seeing so much injustice, inequity and inequality?
2) How can we carry any calm and stillness that we have developed during the pandemic, once the pandemic is over?
3) How do we build our bank account of unconditional love, lovingkindness, Metta, and Karuna?
4) How do we remain mindful and equanimous when we are bombarded with so much negative news that causes anxiety and depression?
Closing Teatime Q&A with Ajahn Sona. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
Closing Teatime Q&A with Ajahn Sona. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
May 9th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
May 9th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
Talk 9 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
Talk 9 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
May 8th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
May 8th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
Talk 8 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
Talk 8 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
May 7th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
May 7th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
Talk 7 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
Talk 7 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
May 6th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
May 6th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
Talk 6 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
Talk 6 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
May 5th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
May 5th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
Talk 5 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
Talk 5 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
May 4th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
May 4th Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
Talk 4 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
Talk 4 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
Evening Puja Chanting from the Pacific Hermitage, in the Thai Forest Theravada Tradition.
Evening Puja Chanting from the Pacific Hermitage, in the Thai Forest Theravada Tradition.
Talk 3 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
Talk 3 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
May 3rd Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
May 3rd Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
May 2nd Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
May 2nd Teatime with Ajahn Sudanto. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
Talk 2 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
Talk 2 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
Morning Puja Chanting from the Pacific Hermitage, in the Thai Forest Theravada Tradition.
Morning Puja Chanting from the Pacific Hermitage, in the Thai Forest Theravada Tradition.
Talk 1 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
Talk 1 (of 9) in the 10-Day Virtual Mindfulness Retreat, given by Ajahn Sona at Birken Forest Monastery, May 2020.
