Realities of Life

Dec 27, 2020 | Teachings

The contemplation on the realities of life prepares us to face the challenges of life, especially the challenges of old age, sickness and death, so that we will not be caught by surprise. It also gives rise to a sense of urgency to put into practise the Dhamma, without postponing or procrastinating.

• The Realities of Life – Birth & Old Age (14:43 min)
• The Realities of Life – Sickness (11:24 min)
• The Realities of Life – Death (12:29 min)
• Understanding the Self (21:22 min)

Dhamma: the Best Thing in Life

Dec 20, 2020 | Teachings

This series of talks touches on the cultivation of the worldly dhamma such as the practice of Right Speech, Right Bodily Action, and Right Livelihood, as well as the learning, practising, and realisation of the supramundane Dhamma through the understanding of the Four Noble Truth and the Noble Eightfold Path as expounded by the Buddha.

There is one video talk and two audio talks

2. Dhamma: the Best Thing in Life (Audio) – Part 1 (22:08 min)

3. Dhamma: the Best Thing in Life (Audio) – Part 2 (19:31 min)

Metta Sutta

Dec 18, 2020 | Teachings

The Karaniya Metta Sutta provides a very comprehensive account of what, how and when to practise Metta, or loving-kindness. The Sutta outlines certain virtues which enable you to have some peace of mind, calmness and clarity, so that you will be able to cultivate Metta more effectively. It also defines the nature of Metta, radiating loving-kindness in a boundless manner to all conceivable beings – living near and far, in all directions; beings of all sizes and all grades.

1. Metta Sutta: Introduction to Metta (25:22 min)
2.  Metta Sutta: Explanation of the Metta Sutta (22:24 min)
3.  The Story of Sama – Metta Parami (8:35 min)
4.  The Story of Dhammapala – Metta Parami (4:59 min)