Dhamma Talks

Following are the most recent articles, then further down you can find the archives

A question, What is the most important thing in living a happy life?. The Answer is Having good friends is the most important thing. The Buddha said this in the Kalayanamitta Sutta, translated into Good friends can bring about all good things. For further understanding, I would like to share with you a story which I have heard recently. Here is the story: There was once a young man who had four friends whom he loved equally. One day he came across a holy man and helped him with everything. The ... more Judgment causes problems to the one who judges. Whoever is freed from judgment can live a free and peaceful life. We can see in our day to day life how disturbing being judgmental can be for us. It effects us not only during this life, but also affects our future lives after death. There are a lot of discussions about judgment. Most of these are about the fear, worry, and negativity that it causes. I once talked to a man who converted to another faith. He was happy with the new faith which he ... more The Buddha said, Dhamma study and practice are the first things to do in my way of life. With that saying, the Buddha gave the highest importance to both study and practice. Therefore, a Buddhist should think about these two things. There are also other good factors students and practitioners are advised to follow. Here they are: a good teacher, a true teaching, a good student or practitioner, and good methods. When these four factors are met, and well performed, achievement follows. The truth ... more In the modern world, there are many problems people talk about concerning divorce. The main question, it seems to me, is, “Is there any cure for divorce?” In my view there are many ways to cure this problem. For the moment, suffice it to say, I have discovered the four main ingredients for a long lasting relationship. These can be used in every sort of relationship. If you want your relationship to be long lasting, you can learn them and put them into action in your life. They are as follows: ... more

Your Life Will Change When You Change   67 days ago

Mind Window   81 days ago

A Wise Student   81 days ago

Our Hidden Nature   88 days ago

Basic Thing   88 days ago

Don't Worry   88 days ago

Egotism   94 days ago

Control   94 days ago

Letting Go   98 days ago

Attachment   98 days ago

Possibilities   108 days ago

What You Carry   108 days ago

Life Is Racing By   108 days ago

Be Optimistic   122 days ago

Cook Your Life   122 days ago

Bring Relief Into Your Life   122 days ago

We All Need Help   157 days ago

Solution Or Dilemma   157 days ago

Three Refuges   165 days ago

What Sourrounds Us?   165 days ago

Magical Words   165 days ago

Giver And Getter   178 days ago

Experiences   185 days ago

Subject Or Object   185 days ago

Happy Without   185 days ago

A Lesson   199 days ago

Fame, Fortune And Dignity   214 days ago

Being Possible   214 days ago

Two Tree   216 days ago

Confidence   220 days ago

The Gates Of Hell And Heaven   235 days ago

Reminders   235 days ago

Don’T Give Up To Obstacles   238 days ago

Beautiful Day   254 days ago

Day Without Worry   254 days ago

The Fruit Of Obedience And Patience   260 days ago

Can And Cannot Do   270 days ago

Sacrifice   276 days ago

A Dangerous Weapon   276 days ago

Characteristic Of Right Speech   276 days ago

Sacrifice   284 days ago

Gentleness   284 days ago

Spring Retreat 2009   287 days ago

Love   290 days ago

Do Your Job   367 days ago

Who Knows?   367 days ago

Carelessness   367 days ago

Typical Day   382 days ago

Your Treasure   382 days ago

Generosity   382 days ago

Slow Down   389 days ago

Puja   389 days ago

Dhamma-Mirror   389 days ago

Non Attachment   389 days ago

To Give Is To Gain   396 days ago

Do You Understand Hell?   396 days ago

Determination    403 days ago

Life Supports    403 days ago

Lifestyle    403 days ago

Miracle    403 days ago

Poverty Is Suffering   410 days ago

It Really Matters   410 days ago

You Are Creator   417 days ago

Hell And Heaven   428 days ago

It Arises Of Its Own Accord   431 days ago

The Boss   445 days ago

Mahadhammasamadana Sutta   451 days ago

Living Philosophy    451 days ago

Changing Places   459 days ago

Buddhism And Society   465 days ago

Blaming Culture   468 days ago

Two Dhammas    471 days ago

Good Or Bad Future   473 days ago

The Light Of Dhamma   479 days ago

Veemamka Sutta   479 days ago

Quality   479 days ago

Reflections   511 days ago

Do Your Duty   519 days ago

Natural Life   521 days ago

Last Words Of The Buddha   525 days ago

Falling Leaves   525 days ago

Mirror   526 days ago

Life Is The Coffee   529 days ago

Practice Makes Perfect   530 days ago

Don’T Be Confused With Knowledge   534 days ago

Present Moment   534 days ago

Don’T Be Confused With Knowledge   539 days ago

The Consequence   539 days ago

The Five Powers   539 days ago

Great Lesson   626 days ago

Don’T Judge A Book By Its Cover   633 days ago

Pasadika   633 days ago

Patience   641 days ago

Three Gates   647 days ago

The Humble Mind   655 days ago

Last Journey Of The Buddha   655 days ago

The Buddha's Day   662 days ago

Genie   673 days ago

The Five Powers   676 days ago

Non Attachment    683 days ago

Wisdom   683 days ago

Unity Is Power   683 days ago

What Is The Root Cause Of Suffering   725 days ago

What Leads To Wisdom   725 days ago

Who Is The Real Enemy Of Mankind   725 days ago

What Comes Before Wrong Or Right   732 days ago

Blaming Culture   732 days ago

Blessed Family   739 days ago

A Mother’S Love   739 days ago

Magha Month   752 days ago

Is Buddhism Scientific   756 days ago

B B C   767 days ago

A Bird And A Farmer   809 days ago

Mind Door   836 days ago

Noble Life   836 days ago

Last Words Of The Buddha   886 days ago

Cookie Story   886 days ago

Unity Is Power   886 days ago

Customary Ordination   913 days ago

The Buddha Statue   920 days ago

What Is The Ethical Standard   942 days ago

Advice For Life   963 days ago

Non Self   963 days ago

The Kind-Hearted Mind   970 days ago

Life Is Journey   971 days ago

Meditation Retreat   990 days ago

Class B   990 days ago

Still Mind   1019 days ago

A Rubber Story   1034 days ago

The Mind Of Man   1040 days ago

Pain    1040 days ago

Metta-Loving Kindness   1040 days ago

The Transition Of Life   1052 days ago

Four Accomplishments Of Dhamma   1052 days ago

Things Suitable To Mental Development   1052 days ago

It Is Not Fair   1081 days ago

Life Consultant   1082 days ago

The Three Questions Of The Emperor    1082 days ago

Misunderstanding Meditation   1083 days ago

Dhamma, A Great Refuge   1083 days ago

How To   1089 days ago

Dhamma Is Free Of Charge   1089 days ago

A Great Refuge   1093 days ago

Dhamma Not For Sale   1095 days ago

The Plant Of Love And Care   1095 days ago

The Crow And The Swan   1102 days ago

Life Is Uncertain   1112 days ago

Items Of Meritorious Action   1117 days ago

The World Creator   1118 days ago

High Tech High Suffering    1130 days ago

How Long Is Life   1135 days ago

The Way Of The Buddha   1137 days ago

The Farmer And The Snake   1137 days ago

Triple Gem   1149 days ago

Panic   1149 days ago

A Mean Man   1163 days ago

The Celebration Of The Buddhist Society   1215 days ago

The Three Universal Characteristics   1219 days ago

Four Noble Truths    1228 days ago

What Causes Anger   1245 days ago

Loving Kindness   1248 days ago

Two Parts Of Metta   1261 days ago

What Should Be Done?   1261 days ago

What Is True Love?   1261 days ago

Love In Buddhism   1261 days ago

True Love   1261 days ago

Dhamma Has No Name   1270 days ago

Eat To Live, Not Live To Eat   1270 days ago

One Teaching Method Of The Buddha   1281 days ago

Kammic Creation   1284 days ago

Open Your Mind To Learn   1284 days ago

Imitation   1284 days ago

Truth   1309 days ago

Wisdom Begins With Simplicity   1329 days ago

A Thought   1342 days ago

Four Difficulties    1342 days ago

Fear   1369 days ago

Dana-Sila-Bhavana   1369 days ago

The Frog's Desire   1372 days ago

Life Is Learning   1372 days ago

A Fool Can Be Cheated   1392 days ago

Abandon Anger   1392 days ago

A Farmer   1392 days ago

A Dog With Its Shadow   1392 days ago

A Builder   1392 days ago

Aspects Of Mind   1394 days ago

Meditation Class On C Wing In H M P Brixton   1697 days ago

Rumour   1774 days ago

The Life Of A Sage   1917 days ago

The Question Which Can Change Our Life   1917 days ago

Live A Great Life   1933 days ago

The Escaper   1957 days ago

Live A Dhamma Life   1966 days ago

One Is One’S Own Refuge   1970 days ago

Rubber And Pencil   1984 days ago

Buddhist Insight Meditation   1987 days ago

Dukkha (Suffering Or Dissatisfaction)   1987 days ago

Meditation Practice   1987 days ago

The Life Of The Awakened One   1987 days ago

The Protection Of Sīla   1987 days ago

Is The Name Important?   2006 days ago

Five Precepts Or Advice Are Needed   2058 days ago

Dhamma Is Nature   2075 days ago

Majjhima - Patipada - The Middle Way   2135 days ago

Integrated Instruction Of The Buddha   2261 days ago

Dhamma Builds Beauty   2343 days ago