Short (Morning) Dhamma Talks
These recordings of short Dhamma talks by Thanissaro Bhikkhu were given to the lay community of Metta Forest Monastery most mornings in both English and Thai. The English portion has been excerpted and offered here for downloading. The talks last about 3 to 5 minutes and are useful reminders for the practice.
Youtube channel- 2017
- July 2017
Full month zip- 31 Following the Thread
- 30 Virtue
- 29 Four Leanings
- 27 Looking after Yourself & Others
- 26 The Ring in Your Nose
- 25 Ice Floes
- 24 Restraint of the Senses
- 23 Conviction
- 22 To Avoid Cheating
- 20 A Complete Course of Treatment
- 19 The Source of Goodness
- 17 True Truthfulness
- 16 Some Things Don’t Change
- 15 Leave Your Grudges Behind
- 14 Feeding on the Present Moment
- 13 Solidly in Your Seat
- 12 Protecting Yourself
- 10 Exercising the Mind
- 09 Improving Your Speech
- 08 A Universal Solution
- 07 Wisdom from Clarity
- 05 Universal Safety
- 04 Free to Rest
- 03 Seize the Power Inside
- 02 Respect the Desire for Happiness
- 01 The Bottom Line
- June 2017
- Full month zip
- 30 Seeing Our Choices
- 29 Sticking with It
- 28 Riding with the Hell’s Angels
- 27 A Reserve Fund
- 26 Content with Opportunity
- 25 Unmoved
- 24 Listen to the Breath
- 23 The Breath Energy in Your Body
- 22 The Opportunity with Each Breath
- 21 Hunt Your Own Mind
- 20 Protect Your Food
- 12 Bound Together by Purpose
- 11 Making a Home for the Mind
- 10 Friends with the Breath
- 08 Concentration Is the Food
- 07 Resting Exercise
- 06 Attention to Intention
- 05 The Right Time & Place
- 04 Create Your Peace
- 03 The President of the Corporation
- 02 Get Right to the Breath
- 01 A Propeller
- May 2017
- Full month zip
- 30 Sending Out Rays
- 29 Rest the Mind with Meditation
- 28 Complete Generosity
- 27 The Body as the Frame
- 26 Learning to Say No
- 25 World Peace Begins Inside
- 24 Creating a Shelter from the World
- 23 Nourishing Thoughts
- 22 Just Stay with It
- 21 Choosing to Focus Inside
- 20 Bad Things Have Their Uses
- 19 The Grass at the Gate
- 18 Your One Tree
- 17 Training the Mind for Happiness
- 16 A Separate Identity
- 15 Shaping the Present
- 14 Showing Gratitude
- 13 Spreading Happiness
- April 2017
- March 2017
- Full month zip
- 31 Developing Inner Wealth
- 30 You’ve Still Got the Breath
- 29 Stick with One
- 27 A Sense of Inner Worth
- 26 Putting the Dhamma into Practice
- 25 Exercising Restraint
- 24 Well-being Increases Resistance
- 23 Decisions Informed with Purpose
- 22 Tracking the Mind
- 21 Gathered Around One Point
- 20 Good Habits Now
- 19 Obedience Training
- 18 Well-being from the Breath
- 01 The Energy of Conviction
- February 2017
- Full month zip
- 28 A Quiet Corner
- 27 Not Overwhelmed
- 26 The Benefits of Refuge
- 25 The Solidity of the Dhamma
- 23 Stand Outside the System
- 22 A Student of Yourself
- 21 Levels of Seclusion
- 20 All-around Happiness
- 19 Your Own News
- 17 Teach Yourself to Control the Mind
- 16 Strengthen Your Discernment
- 15 Maintaining Your Balance
- 14 Where Thoughts Don’t Matter
- 13 Taking Care of the Source
- 12 Unified in Purpose
- 11 Above the World
- 10 Resisting Change
- 09 Constant Supervision
- 08 From Love Comes Hatred
- 07 The Important Work
- 06 Extreme Stillness
- 05 The Principles Don’t Change
- 04 A Smooth Ride
- 02 Weaving Good Qualities
- 01 Acts of Goodwill
- January 2017
- Full month zip
- 31 The Absentee Boss
- 30 Seeing Patterns
- 27 Rooted in One Object
- 26 Potentials for Good
- 25 A Sign of Wisdom
- 24 Cutting Off Thoughts
- 23 Equanimous Awareness
- 22 Long-term Consequences
- 21 Think about What You Say
- 20 Spreading Happiness
- 19 Why Are You Looking Outside
- 18 Stay at Home
- 17 Sending Out Pseudopods
- 16 Looking after Ourselves
- 14 Thinking in Meditation
- 13 For the Sake of Your Freedom
- 12 Your Duty
- 11 Cat & Mouse
- 09 Goodwill for All
- 08 Direct Your Life
- 07 Continue the Lineage
- 06 Following Your Own Agenda
- 05 Resistance to Germs
- 04 Deceiving Ourselves
- 03 Higher Pleasure
- 02 Making a Resolution
- 01 A Blessing for the New Year
- 2016
- December 2016
- Full month zip
- 30 Merit Radiates Out
- 29 Shoulds & Should Nots
- 28 Taking Stock of Our Lives
- 27 Mental Seclusion
- 26 The Best Things in Life Are Free
- 25 Respecting the Dhamma Together
- 24 The Universal Gift of Virtue
- 23 The Middle Way Is Just Right
- 22 Training a Tricky Mind
- 21 Bring Light into Darkness
- 20 Taking the Throne
- 19 Result Oriented Practice
- 18 What Path Are You On
- 17 Straighten Things Out Inside
- 16 Your Ultimate Possession
- 15 Tools for the Good
- 14 Resting in Meditation
- 12 Wag More, Bark Less
- 11 Defaulting to Stillness
- 03 A Place to Heal
- 01 Good All Around
- November 2016
- Full month zip
- 30 The Importance of Strength
- 29 Rest in Meditation
- 27 Looking into Urges
- 26 Strength & Well-being from Concentration
- 25 The Meaning of the Middle Way
- 24 Working at Goodness
- 23 Train the Mind Not to Wander
- 22 An All-around Eye
- 21 Building Resistance to Disease
- 20 Lasting Happiness
- 19 Arranging Your House
- 18 Voluntary Practice
- 17 Treat Your Mind Well
- 16 On Top of Your Actions
- 15 Remembering Your Intention
- 14 Motivated by Example
- 13 Owners of Our Actions
- 12 Safe Self-esteem
- 11 Non-reactivity
- 10 Always from Within
- 04 A Low Center of Gravity
- 03 Goodwill, Grounded with Transportation
- 01 Maintain Separation
- October 2016
- Full month zip
- 31 Things that Go Bump in the Mind
- 29 Above the Gears
- 28 A Map of the Mind
- 27 Stinginess
- 26 Stay at Home
- 24 Chief Executive Officer
- 23 Bowing Down to the Mind
- 22 Control over Your Life
- 21 Ancient Medicine
- 20 Born on a Train
- 19 Gathered into One
- 18 Shaping Your Life
- 17 The Food of Intention
- 16 The Highest Form of Merit
- 15 Goodness Is Alive in the World
- 14 Working with the Breath
- 13 Wielding Power & Wealth
- 12 Harmless Happiness
- 11 The Protection of Goodwill
- 10 Housecleaning
- 09 The Perfection of Equanimity
- 08 Overflowing Happiness
- 07 Appropriate Attention
- 06 Strength & Understanding
- 05 Leashed to a Post
- 04 A Foundation for Fearlessness
- 03 Insight into Food
- 02 The Perfection of Goodwill
- 01 A Strong Finish
- September 2016
- Full month zip
- 30 Your Foremost Treasure
- 29 Constant Wellbeing
- 22 Mindful of Mindfulness
- 21 Judging Others
- 20 To Be Unburdensome
- 19 Speech Leading to Jhana
- 18 The Perfection of Determination
- 17 The Strength of Peace
- 16 Step Back from Craziness
- 08 Living without Tigers
- 07 Testing Your Words
- 05 Friends in Battle
- 04 The Perfection of Truth
- 03 Patience & Equanimity
- 02 Seeing Your Kidnappers
- 01 Keep Things Simple
- August 2016
- Full month zip
- 31 Picking Out Bugs
- 30 Tornados of Drama
- 28 The Perfection of Endurance
- 27 Safe from Ups & Downs
- 26 A Clean Mind
- 25 Exercising Singleness
- 24 Right Mindfulness
- 23 Legal Arguments
- 22 A Steady Foundation
- 21 The Perfection of Persistence
- 20 Anchored in the Present Moment
- 19 Guarding the Windows & Doors
- 18 Noble Wealth
- 17 Nourishing Intentions
- 16 Burdensome Thinking
- 15 De-personalizing the World
- 14 The Perfection of Discernment
- 13 Merit
- 08 Watching the Signs
- 07 The Perfection of Renunciation
- 06 Training a Puppy
- 05 Goodness
- 04 Practice When It’s Easy
- 03 Finding True Happiness
- 02 Simple Skills
- July 2016
- Full month zip
- 31 The Perfection of Virtue
- 30 An Attitude of Respect
- 29 The Breath as Informant
- 28 Protected by Goodness
- 27 Determined to Let Go
- 26 All-around Practice
- 25 Amplifying Your Potentials
- 24 The Perfection of Generosity
- 22 The Heat of Six Suns
- 21 Obstacles to Vows
- 20 The Rains Retreat
- 19 Value Your Speech
- 18 The Value of Human Life
- 17 Learning to Depend on Yourself
- 16 Going Forth
- 15 Constant & Steady
- 14 Concentrated Inside
- 13 A Legacy of Goodness
- 12 The Present Moment
- 11 A Trustworthy Mind
- 10 Tuning in
- 09 A Better Position
- 08 Where Real Happiness Lies
- 07 Life without Regret
- 06 An Island in the Flood
- 05 Settle in
- 04 The Right to Stop Suffering
- 03 Free to Choose
- 02 Straightened-out Inside
- June 2016
- May 2016
- Full month zip
- 24 Burying the Mast
- 23 Maintaining Control
- 22 To Gain Inner Wealth
- 21 The Bureaucracy of Body & Mind
- 20 Protecting Your Actions
- 19 Protecting Your Concentration
- 18 The Antidote for Victimhood
- 17 The Gift of Quiet
- 16 Resistance to Latent Germs
- 15 Practicing All the Time
- 14 Controlling Mouth and Mind
- 12 Insight from the Breath
- 09 Finding Your Own Place
- 08 Grateful to Our Mothers
- 07 Grounded for Integrity
- 06 An Anchor in the Present
- 05 The Skills of Entering, Staying & Leaving
- 04 A Good Attachment
- 03 Learning from Our Failings
- 02 Clear about Our Actions
- 01 Nourishing Intentions
- April 2016
- Full month zip
- 30 Paying Attention Inside
- 17 A Good Teacher Inside
- 16 Strengthening the Mind
- 15 From Security Comes Learning
- 14 The Present Is All Around
- 13 Public Broadcasting
- 11 Gunslingers in Town
- 09 Making Merit Together
- 08 Going in Light
- 07 Keeping Your Bearings
- 06 Your Own Space
- 05 Unnecessary Suffering
- 03 Stand Up Straight
- 02 Careful Attention
- 01 Friends in the House
- March 2016
- Full month zip
- 31 Successful Desire
- 30 Bringing the Mind under Control
- 29 The Key to Endurance
- 28 Dealing with Pain & Injury
- 27 A Clean Life
- 26 Seeing Clearly
- 25 Survey the Body, Survey the Mind
- 24 The Seat of Power
- 23 A Gathering Place
- 06 Quality Control
- 05 Caged Tigers
- 04 Meditation & Restraint of the Senses
- 03 High-level Metta
- 02 What Comes First
- 01 Firm in Your Determination
- February 2016
- Full month zip
- 29 Where the World Just Doesn’t Matter
- 28 Stay On Course
- 26 A Steady Gaze
- 25 Inner Wealth
- 23 Your Center Post
- 22 Above the World
- 21 How to Bless Yourself
- 20 Proper Rest for the Mind
- 19 Bringing Your Life into the Meditation
- 18 Separate Yourself Out
- 16 Giving a Little More
- 15 Responsible for Our Happiness
- 14 Committed to the Heightened Mind
- 13 A Well-run Committee
- 12 Going in a Lot of Light
- 11 Increasing Sensitivity
- 10 A Deeper Refuge
- 09 Timeless Practice
- 08 Goodwill with Discernment
- 07 Keeping Score
- 06 The Heartwood of Your Life
- 05 Killing Anger
- 04 The Pyromaniac Inside
- 03 A Path of Giving
- 02 Anchored with the Breath
- 01 Trading Candy for Gold
- January 2016
- Full month zip
- 29 Goodwill for All
- 28 Paying Attention to Intention
- 27 Picky about Your Food
- 26 Keeping the Mind Gathered
- 25 Resisting Temptation
- 24 Internal Wealth & Internal Beauty
- 17 Steady in the World
- 16 Success through Persistence
- 15 The Blessing of Having Direction
- 14 Anchored in the Breath
- 13 Single-tasking
- 12 Reflections of Goodness
- 11 A Safe Refuge Inside
- 10 Resistance to Disease
- 09 Rewards of the Training
- 07 Grounded in the Body
- 06 Good to the Very Last
- 05 Time to Push Forward
- 04 Nourishing Food
- 03 Maintaining a Happy New Year
- 02 Resolving to Train the Mind
- 01 Making a Good Year
- 2015
- December 2015
- November 2015
- Full month zip
- 29 Harmony Inside & Out
- 28 The Four Bases of Strength
- 27 The Goodwill of Resting
- 26 Gratitude
- 25 Inner Strength
- 24 Locating Your Reserves of Energy
- 23 The Forecast Calls for Practice
- 22 Civilizing the Mind
- 21 Getting the Mind Under Control
- 20 The Calm Observer
- 19 Maintaining Your Spot
- 18 The Foremost Qualities
- 17 True Safety Inside
- 16 Autonomous Good Karma
- 15 Creating a Safe Space
- 14 The Mind Is the Author
- 13 Having an Auspicious Day
- 12 Gathering the Strength of the Mind
- 05 Developing Wisdom with the Breath
- 04 Let Burdens Fall Away
- 03 Skills to Take with You
- 02 Entanglements Inside
- October 2015
- Full month zip
- 31 Harmony Inside & Out
- 30 Short Meditation Breaks
- 29 The Path of Concentration
- 28 Timeless Practice
- 27 Good Qualities in the Driver’s Seat
- 26 A Pocket without Holes
- 25 Inner Wealth
- 24 In Charge of Your Thoughts
- 22 Skillful Goodwill
- 21 A Solid Base
- 20 Restraint & Renunciation
- 19 Developing Constancy
- 18 Sweeping Up with the Breath
- 17 Not of the World
- 16 Hearing Voices
- 15 Unburdensome Happiness
- 14 Perennial Pests
- 13 Strength from the Breath
- 12 Recognizing Disturbances
- 11 Tune-in to the Present Moment
- 10 Supervising Your Life
- 09 The Mind Isn’t Hot
- 08 The Baits of the World
- 07 Cutting Off External Pleasures
- 06 Boosting Your Morale
- 05 A Mind Firmly Planted
- 04 Gaining Self-knowledge
- 03 The Ability to Choose Your Thoughts
- 02 Creating Interest in the Present
- 01 Housecleaning
- September 2015
- Full month zip
- 30 Sticking with One Channel
- 29 Putting the World Aside
- 28 Paper Tigers
- 27 Generosity
- 26 Inhabit Your Body Fully
- 25 Happy for Others
- 24 Occupy Your Seat
- 23 Just Right Focus
- 17 Sorting Out Your Inner Speech
- 16 Interested in the Breath
- 15 A Framework for Practice
- 14 The Mind on an Even Keel
- 13 Protective Boundaries
- 12 Complete Generosity
- 11 A Sense of Lightness
- 10 Measuring Yourself
- 09 Enlarge Your Mind
- 08 The Strategy of Absorption
- 06 Turtle Head Conviction
- 05 Choosing Wisely
- 04 Quickly to Your Spot
- 03 Tension from Jumping
- 02 Train-hopping
- 01 Maximizing Profits
- August 2015
- Full month zip
- 31 The Examiner in Charge
- 30 Using Your Wealth
- 27 Settling Down to Be Alert
- 20 Look After Yourself with Ease
- 19 Investing in Good Qualities
- 18 Behind the Scenes
- 17 Getting Interested in the Breath
- 16 Choosing Your Friends
- 15 Higher Happiness
- 14 Abandoning the Ways of the World
- 13 Hazardous Weather
- 12 The Goodwill of Meditation
- 11 Resilient Goodness
- 10 Conflicted Emotions
- 09 Maintain Your Wealth
- 08 Spycatcher
- 07 Issues Underground
- 06 Objects as Other
- 05 Disidentifying with the Hindrances
- 04 Wrapped Around Your Thoughts
- 03 Starting with Earth
- 02 Take the Initiative
- July 2015
- Full month zip
- 31 How to Vow
- 30 The Gift of the Path
- 29 Self-motivation
- 28 Circle Around with Goodwill
- 27 The Wisdom of Doing Things Well
- 26 A Resting Place for the Mind
- 25 Step Back with the Breath
- 24 Distinctions, Comparisons, & Judgements
- 23 Ready for Death
- 21 Dissipating Emotions
- 20 Free from the Gears of the World
- 19 Respecting Your Mind
- 18 Control Over Our Thoughts
- 17 Continual Goodness
- 16 Pitching in to Help
- 07 Happiness Is Peace
- 06 Awake to What’s Happening
- 05 Independent Inside
- 04 Cooking for the Mind
- 03 How to Succeed
- 02 Swept Away
- 01 As Still as Possible
- June 2015
- Full month zip
- 30 A Safe Harbor
- 29 Able to Watch Anything
- 28 Proper Determination
- 27 The State of Normalcy
- 26 Admitting Mistakes
- 22 Thought Processes
- 21 Regenerating the Mind
- 20 What to Think About
- 19 Inner Clarity
- 18 Knee-jerk Reactions
- 17 Founded on Goodwill
- 16 Straightened Intentions
- 15 Death Is Normal
- 14 Putting the Mind to Good Use
- 13 Don’t Overlook the Little Things
- 11 Bringing a Feeling into the Present
- 10 Awareness & the Body
- 09 Unnecessary Words
- 08 A Single Plan
- 07 The Ways of the World
- 06 A Standard of Quality
- 05 Look Inside
- 04 Your Best Protection
- 03 The Choice Not to Run
- May 2015
- April 2015
- Full month zip
- 30 Three Kinds of Good Karma
- 29 Principles for Living Together
- 28 A Good Home for the Mind
- 27 Forgiveness
- 26 True to Ajaan Lee
- 25 Sliced Up by the World
- 24 Goodwill for Those Near to You
- 23 Hunting Down the Defilements
- 22 Voices in the Mind
- 21 Shaping the Present
- 20 A Skillful Sense of Self
- 19 The Shame that Protects Us
- 18 Training for True Happiness
- 17 Three Activities for Happiness
- 16 Three Attitudes for Meditation
- 15 A Friend in the Breath
- 14 A Happy Path
- 13 Full-body Awareness
- 12 Resolving to Cleanse Your Speech
- 11 Acting in Harmony
- 10 The Best Blessing
- 09 Finding Blameless Happiness
- 08 The Exercise of Stillness
- 07 A House with One Chair
- 06 Caring for the Mind
- 05 The Benefits of Restraint
- 04 The Mind on Your Side
- 03 Developing Strength
- 02 Your Landing Strip
- 01 Wise Control
- March 2015
- Full month zip
- 15 Living in Community
- 14 The Mind in Ready Position
- 13 Like Fish in a Pool
- 12 The Protection of Restraint
- 11 A Monastery Wherever You Go
- 10 A Safe House for the Mind
- 09 A Happiness that Lasts
- 08 The Right Direction
- 06 No Bitter Aftertaste
- 05 A Sense of ‘Just Right’
- 04 The Heart of the Teachings
- 03 Nourishment from Within
- 02 Hold On to the Right Perceptions
- 01 For Your Own Welfare & Happiness
- February 2015
- Full month zip
- 28 Exercising Your Freedom
- 27 A Post by the Ocean
- 26 Death Is the Context
- 25 A Foundation of Quiet
- 23 Right & Wrong Mindfulness
- 22 Choosing the Upward Path
- 21 Quality Control Inspector
- 20 Where True Strength Is Found
- 19 Looking for Safety Inside
- 18 Why We Bow to the Buddha
- 17 The Desire to Do Things Well
- 16 Mindfulness in Control
- 15 Troublemakers in the Mind
- 08 Leadership with Equanimity
- 07 Treating Weakness & Confusion
- 06 Strength from a Unified Mind
- 05 Goodwill Without Hypocrisy
- 03 Picky About Your Food
- 02 Finding Gold
- 01 From Caves to the Mountain Top
- January 2015
- Full month zip
- 31 Hold On to Good Qualities
- 30 Getting to Know the Mind
- 29 Where the Mind Can Rest
- 27 Giving the Mind Your Full Attention
- 26 Building on a Good Foundation
- 25 Making the Best Out of Everything
- 23 Strength Inside
- 22 Questioning Your Perceptions
- 21 The Four Elements
- 20 Three Forms of Merit
- 19 Well-centered in the World
- 18 The Freedom of Control
- 17 Pleasures that Bite
- 15 Avoiding Viruses
- 14 Resisting Urges
- 13 The Happiness of Merit
- 12 Preparing the Mind to Work
- 11 Learning with Mindfulness & Alertness
- 10 Training a Traitorous Mind
- 09 Judging from Stillness
- 08 Freedom from Our Thoughts
- 07 The Value of One
- 06 The Elephant & the Tree
- 05 Using the Five Strengths
- 04 Sticking with It
- 02 A Good Start on Happiness
- 01 A Happy New Year
- 2014
- December 2014
- Full month zip
- 31 Balance Requires Discernment
- 30 Doing Good in the World
- 29 The Breath Is a Good Place to Stay
- 28 Developing a Refuge
- 27 The Strength to See & to Do
- 26 Why We Chant
- 25 Not Swept Away
- 24 How to Be a Good Influence
- 23 The Big Priority
- 22 A Foundation for Goodness
- 21 A Peaceful Frequency
- 14 Unstained by the World
- 13 Your Background Awareness
- 11 Strengthening a Weak Mind
- 10 Good Qualities in Charge
- 08 At Normalcy
- 07 Completing Your Merit
- 06 Conviction in the Power of Karma
- 05 The Court of Appeals
- 04 A Sense of Belonging
- 03 Occupy Your Chair
- 02 Repaying Our Parents
- 01 Let Everything Go
- November 2014
- Full month zip
- 30 Diseases in the Mind
- 29 Knowing Your Motivations
- 28 A Foundation for Truth
- 27 The Sign of a Good Person
- 26 Taking Refuge Inside
- 25 Giving Thanks
- 24 The Shape of Your Life
- 23 The Meat of the Goodness
- 22 Selective Eating
- 21 Destructive Voices
- 20 A Pocket Monastery
- 19 Closing the Windows & Doors
- 18 The Motivation for the Practice
- 17 Treatment for Illnesses
- 16 A Reliable Mind
- 09 Treasured Possessions
- 08 Integrity in the World
- 07 Finding Strength Inside
- 06 Something Better Right Here
- October 2014
- Full month zip
- 31 Zombie Animals
- 30 Concern for Others
- 29 Full Attention
- 28 The Box
- 27 A Safe Place to Land
- 23 Focus on the Good
- 22 Playing with the Breath
- 21 Offering Protection
- 20 Make the Breath Your Home
- 19 Good Energy
- 13 Aggravating the Defilements
- 11 Merit Inside & Outside
- 10 The Eye of the Storm
- 09 Timeless Practice
- 08 Open to Criticism
- 07 Solitude
- 06 Infinite Goodwill
- 05 The Happiness that Comes from Goodness
- 04 The Breath as a Requisite
- 03 Air-condition the Mind
- 02 Mindfulness Is Protection
- 01 The Mind’s Tricks
- September 2014
- Full month zip
- 30 Take Care
- 29 The Path Leads to a Goal
- 28 The Highest Blessing
- 27 Direct Insight
- 26 Separate from Suffering
- 25 Firmly Established
- 24 Start with the Precepts
- 23 Developing Mental Skills
- 22 Medicine for the Mind
- 21 How We Learn
- 20 A Clear Space
- 19 An Eye to the Future
- 11 A Mind Sharp & Rested
- 10 Appropriate Attention
- 09 Free from Your Burdens
- 08 The Uses of Chanting & Meditation
- 07 Painful Feelings & Harsh Words
- 06 The Gift of Our Actions
- 05 Navigating the Jhanas
- 04 Stepping Out
- 03 The Activity of Samsara
- 02 Human Happiness
- 01 Showing Gratitude
- August 2014
- Full month zip
- 31 Content & Discontent
- 30 Clarity & Strength
- 29 A Still Point in a Changing World
- 28 Give the Mind Priority
- 27 What to Respect
- 26 Faith in Goodness
- 25 The Importance of Concentration
- 24 Heedful of Your Actions
- 22 Mindfulness & Alertness
- 21 Restraint of the Senses
- 20 Anchored with the Breath
- 14 A Full Range of Tools
- 13 An Island in the River
- 12 Shaping Your Mind
- 11 Unnecessary Burdens
- 10 Back into Balance
- 09 Spreading Merit
- 08 Exercising Control
- 07 Tenderizing Resistance
- 06 Mutual Support
- 05 Continuity
- 04 Nourishing Good Qualities
- 03 Make the Most of the Opportunity
- 02 Skillfulness Begins at Home
- 01 Gaining Freedom
- July 2014
- Full month zip
- 31 Hold On to Let Go
- 29 Cultivate Good Desires
- 28 To Judge Happiness
- 27 Taming Our Impulses
- 26 Choosing to Change
- 25 Right Here
- 24 Make the Most of Your Life
- 23 Full-body Awareness
- 22 The Strength You Need
- 20 The Right Direction
- 19 Stay for the Whole Show
- 18 Deeply with the Breath
- 17 The Freedom of the Mind
- 15 The Beginning of Discernment
- 14 Strength of Mind
- 13 Benefitting from Admirable Friendship
- 12 Determination
- 11 Asalha Puja
- 10 An Extensive Keychain
- 09 A Foundation of Breath
- 08 Conviction in Our Actions
- 07 A Good Standard
- 06 Towards the Light
- 05 Maintaining Clarity
- June 2014
- Full month zip
- 25 The Teacher Inside
- 22 The Strength of Conviction
- 21 Responsible for Our Own Actions
- 20 Into Light
- 19 It’s Good to Step Back
- 18 Controlling the Currents
- 17 The Disturbances Inside
- 10 How to Relate to the World
- 09 The Foundation of Mindfulness
- 08 The Mind at Normalcy
- 07 Maintaining a Sense of Direction
- 06 Heedful of Loss
- 05 Cheerful Effort
- 04 A Good Example
- 03 Developing Around the Breath
- 02 Keeping the Mind on a Leash
- 01 Patience & Equanimity
- May 2014
- Full month zip
- 31 Reasons to Stay
- 29 Unnecessary Suffering
- 28 Make This Your Default Mode
- 27 Laying Claim
- 26 Feeding Intelligently
- 25 To Get to the Truth
- 18 The Strength to See Clearly
- 17 Letting the Smoke Clear
- 15 Escaping the Fires
- 13 The Path of Action
- 12 Focus on the Road
- 11 Pass on the Goodness
- 10 Auto Maintenence
- 09 Dead to the World
- 07 Thoughts with Teeth
- 06 Strength for Goodwill
- 05 How to Use Your Thinking
- 04 Selective with the World
- 03 Subtle Choices
- 02 Mind & Body Alignment
- 01 The Way Out
- April 2014
- Full month zip
- 30 The Still Center of the Storm
- 29 Negotiating the Winds of Change
- 21 Step Outside the Theater
- 20 Bowing Down to the Buddha
- 19 A Still Point in the Mind
- 18 An Inner Center
- 17 Focusing Your Energies
- 16 Clear Choices
- 15 Enough Food for Everybody
- 14 Your Basic Stance
- 13 The Songkran New Year (med-fi)
- 12 Entangled in our Emotions
- 11 A Steady Gaze
- 10 The Skills of Stillness
- 09 Saying ‘No’ to Distraction
- 08 Training in Goodwill
- 07 Strict Meditation
- 06 Becoming Dhamma
- 05 Set Up a Checkpoint
- 04 Stray Dogs
- 03 Well-grounded
- 02 Watchful & Still
- 01 Keeping House
- March 2014
- Full month zip
- 31 A Helpful Person
- 30 Training the Mind Takes Priority
- 28 Your Base of Operations
- 27 The Causes of Happiness
- 26 A Good Example
- 25 Maintain Your Balance
- 24 Living amidst Activity
- 23 Aiming for the Paramis
- 22 Boundless Happiness
- 21 Responsible for Yourself
- 20 Reflections for Meditation
- 19 The Implications of Metta
- 18 Learning to Say ‘No’
- 17 Resisting Impulses
- 16 Treasures You Can Depend On
- February 2014
- Full month zip
- 23 The Gifts of Concentration
- 22 In Charge of Your Intentions
- 22 A Marriage Blessing
- 20 Mindfulness Explained
- 19 Making a House into a Home
- 18 Entering the Door of Concentration
- 17 A Good, Solid Center
- 16 Why Create Suffering
- 09 Looking After Yourself
- 08 The State of the Mind
- 07 Shelter from the Storm
- 06 Running the Factory
- 04 Exploration & Mastery
- 03 Fast Friends
- 02 Responsible for Our Mouths & Ears
- 01 True Strength
- January 2014
- Full month zip
- 31 A Foundation of Breath Energy
- 30 Driving with Mindfulness
- 29 Using the Baits of the World
- 28 A Noble Quest for Happiness (med-fi)
- 27 A Centered Wellbeing
- 24 A Comfortable Home
- 23 Uncluttering the Mind
- 22 Resting with the Breath
- 21 Overlooked Potentials
- 20 Trusting Yourself
- 19 Alert & Mindful
- 18 When You See for Yourself
- 17 Let the Breath Be Your Anchor
- 16 Resisting Infections
- 15 Choices
- 14 The Buddha’s Example
- 13 The Suffering We Can Change
- 12 Truthfulness
- 11 Training Brings Happiness
- 10 Your Default Setting
- 09 The Right Attitudes
- 08 Getting the Mind Under Control
- 07 The Troublemaker Inside
- 06 The Health of the Mind
- 05 Plugging in to Your Own Mind
- 04 Not Dragged Around
- 03 Seeing the Mind Move
- 02 Making Resolutions
- 01 Wealth Management
- 2013
- December 2013
- November 2013
- Full month zip
- 27 Gratitude
- 26 Strength of Mind
- 25 Weaning off Junk Food
- 24 Going in Light
- 23 Making a House a Home
- 22 Taking Back the Breath
- 21 Focus on Warmth
- 20 Not Chasing after Thoughts
- 19 The Whole Story
- 18 Naganussati
- 17 Memory Is the Key to Training
- 16 Holding on to Smoke
- 10 Take Down the Sails
- 09 The Way to True Happiness
- 08 A Place to Hide Out
- 07 The Goad of Mindfulness
- 06 A Landing Strip
- 05 Solitary Confinement
- 04 Strong & Well-nourished
- 03 Boundless Happiness
- October 2013
- Full month zip
- 29 What Do You Really Want?
- 28 Fabricating the Path
- 26 Feeding the Mind
- 25 Your Inner Generator
- 24 Watching the Play
- 23 Making Up the Lack
- 22 Inner Resources
- 21 You Hit Him First
- 20 Focus Your Energy
- 19 Listening to Criticism
- 18 The Watering Hole
- 17 Cut Off from the World
- 16 Settled Mind, Clear Mind
- 15 Taking Control
- 14 The Gift of Meditation
- 07 Effortless Effort
- 06 Genuine Goodwill
- 05 A Well-tamed Mind
- 04 Well-trained Inside
- 03 The Bent & the Unbent
- 02 The Mind’s Own Inconstancy
- 01 Knowing the Mind Through the Breath
- September 2013
- Full month zip
- 30 A Full-body Frame of Reference
- 29 A Monument of Goodness
- 28 Pleasures Like a Mirage
- 27 The Hand of the Monkey
- 26 Breaking the Bridge
- 25 The Freedom to Choose Our Thoughts
- 24 Sweep It Away
- 23 Stick with the Cause
- 22 The Perfection of Truth
- 21 Cool & Refreshed
- 20 Feeding the Mind Every Day
- 19 The Importance of Having a Home
- 11 Real Nourishment
- 10 Changing the Balance of Power
- 08 Quit Stabbing Yourself
- 07 There’s Always a Skillful Option
- 06 Stay Here Continuously
- 05 The Usefulness of the Body
- 04 A Good Shepherd
- 03 Wellbeing Inside
- 02 Happy to Be Here
- 01 Right Effort
- August 2013
- Full month zip
- 31 A Good Gyroscope Inside
- 30 Endurance with Discernment
- 29 Freedom Right Here
- 27 Gather All Your Thoughts
- 26 Sticking with Concentration
- 25 The Basics
- 23 Practicing Like an Adult
- 22 Noble Work
- 21 Controlling Your Mind
- 20 A Dependable Mind
- 19 The Quality of Continuity
- 18 Renunciation, a Wise Trade
- 17 A Single Task
- 16 Valuable Knowledge
- 15 Tuning In, Tuning Out
- 14 Potential Energies
- 13 Higher Pleasure
- 12 Use Your Time for What’s Important
- 11 Virtue, Precepts & Concentration
- 10 Feeding on Good Qualities
- 09 Happy in Any Situation
- 08 Still, Open & Without Resistence
- 07 Patience
- 06 Your Quiet Corner
- 05 Listening to Dark Thoughts
- 04 How to Give
- 03 Building Your Home
- 02 Testing the Noble Truths
- 01 The Present Takes Care of the Future
- July 2013
- Full month zip
- 31 Coming from Wellbeing
- 30 A Solid Foundation
- 29 Opportunities in the Present
- 28 The World vs. the Mind
- 27 Mindfulness & Alertness
- 26 Stuff Other People Say
- 25 Discouragement
- 24 Watch the Connections
- 23 Building Momentum
- 22 Homage with the Practice
- 21 Reining in the Mind
- 20 Feeding on the Breath
- 19 Enlarged Awareness
- 18 Fish vs. Heartwood
- 17 How to Disentangle Yourself
- 16 Stillness for Alertness
- 15 Take Your Medicine
- 14 Look at Your Actions
- 13 Dedicating Merit
- 11 An Independent Goodness
- 09 From a Stable Mind
- 08 Preparing for the Future
- 07 Resistence to Negative Energies
- 06 Airport Hopping
- 05 Sticking with It
- June 2013
- Full month zip
- 23 Strength of Mind
- 22 The Watcher
- 20 Basic Training for the Mind
- 18 The Problems Are Inside
- 11 Qualities Reinforce Each Other
- 10 Insight from Concentration
- 09 An Independent Heart
- 08 Acting out of Strength
- 06 Unnecessary Stress
- 04 Getting Used to Staying Here
- 03 The Experience from Within
- 02 The Bases for Success
- 01 Sharpening the Mind
- May 2013
- Full month zip
- 30 Irritation from Within
- 28 Resisting Temptation
- 27 Developing Strength
- 26 The Opportunity for Goodness
- 19 Slavery to the Defilements
- 18 Look After Your Mind Everyday
- 17 First Become One
- 16 Safety from the Movements of the Mind
- 13 Using Your Powers
- 12 Values to Pass Along
- 11 Nourishment for the Mind
- 10 Watching Consistently
- 09 Building a Home for the Mind
- 08 Gratitude to Parents
- 07 Spinning Around with the World
- 06 Understanding the Mind
- 05 Looking After Others
- 04 Informed About Your World
- 01 A Mind Wide Open
- April 2013
- Full month zip
- 30 Fully in the Present
- 29 Seeing the Connections
- 28 Everybody Wants Happiness
- 27 The Discernment that Comes from the Practice
- 26 Treating the Diseases of the Mind
- 25 Continuous Mindfulness
- 24 Letting Go
- 23 The Gift of Protection
- 21 Planting a Tree
- 20 Look After the Causes
- 19 Unlimited Goodwill
- 18 The Protection of Shame
- 17 Strength from Stillness
- 16 Conserving Your Strength
- 15 Give Your Full Attention
- 13 Your Last Chance to Start Over
- 12 A Strategic Ally
- 11 Not Picking Up Garbage
- 10 Skills to Take with You
- 09 Your Basic Food Source
- 08 The Wellbeing of Others
- 07 Keeping the Teachings Alive
- 06 Trained in Happiness
- 04 Feed Yourself from Within
- 03 Experiment as You Meditate
- 02 The Spoon in the Soup
- 01 Tuning in to the Buddha
- March 2013
- February 2013
- Full month zip
- 27 Right Desire
- 26 Seeing the Processes
- 25 Complete Homage
- 24 Above the World
- 23 Happiness that Breeds Strength
- 21 Keeping Your Affairs Separate
- 19 Meditating for Others
- 18 Exercising Restraint
- 17 An Inner Gyroscope
- 10 The Gift of Heedfulness
- 07 Stepping Back to Look
- 06 First Things First
- 05 A Refuge of Qualities
- 04 A Steady Gaze
- 03 Dropping Your Burdens
- 02 Lifting the Mind Up
- 01 The Skills of Meditation
- January 2013
- Full month zip
- 31 A Happy Birthday
- 30 Food & Medicine
- 28 Effort Well Placed
- 25 The Gift of Being Grounded
- 24 Better Day by Day
- 22 Where True Refuge Lies
- 21 Playing Around Inside
- 20 The Treasure of a Well-trained Mind
- 19 Seeing Clearly
- 18 The Mind Unshaken
- 17 Presiding Over the Committee
- 16 Choosing the Practice
- 15 Taking Care of the Present
- 07 The Mind in Shape
- 06 Keeping Good Alive
- 05 The Gift of Balance
- 03 Selective Feeding
- 02 Developing Inner Resources
- 01 Making a Happy New Year
- 2012
- December 2012
- November 2012
- Full month zip
- 28 To Admit to Suffering
- 27 Freedom from Trickery
- 26 Stress Is in the Mind
- 25 Leaving the Baits of the World
- 24 Patient with the Meditation
- 23 Surgical Thinking
- 22 Gratitude or Appreciation?
- 21 Potentials
- 20 Tools for Exploration
- 19 Learning from Imperfections
- 18 Polishing Your Mind
- 17 Another Kind of Pleasure
- 16 Approaching Your Work
- 15 The Good of Misfortune
- 14 Your True Wellbeing
- 12 Deceiving Yourself
- 10 The Best Energy
- 09 Sunny Inside
- 08 A Meritorious Occasion
- October 2012
- Full month zip
- 31 Timeless Practice
- 30 How to Take Criticism
- 29 True Health
- 28 Safety Inside & Out
- 27 Training the Mind for Happiness
- 26 The Best Focus
- 25 Testing Causality
- 24 An Even Keel
- 23 The Meanings of Buddho
- 22 The Gift of Inner Strength
- 21 Discernment through Desire
- 18 The Skill of Not Suffering
- 17 Factory Inspector
- 16 Making Meditation Yours
- 15 The Tightrope Walker
- 14 Minfulness the Protector
- 13 The Desire to Be Skillful
- 12 Looking through the Filters
- 11 Interconnected Suffering
- 10 Voices of Integrity
- 09 Constant Care
- 08 Good Things in the Mind
- 07 Investing Your Good Fortune
- 05 Fabricating Deep Stillness
- 04 Food for the Mind
- 03 Thinning Out Your Baggage
- 02 Your Main Medicine
- September 2012
- Full month zip
- 30 Depending on Yourself
- 29 Developing Wisdom
- 28 No Place Like Home
- 20 Proper Looking & Listening
- 19 Rest for the Mind
- 18 Making Friends with the Breath
- 17 Thinking for the Sake of Stillness
- 16 Protecting Your Desire
- 15 Mindfulness, the Gatekeeper
- 14 The Carrot & Stick
- 13 A Fortress of Dhamma
- 12 A Questioning Attitude
- 11 The Dangers of Pleasure & Pain
- 10 Knowing for Yourself
- 09 Aiming Higher
- 08 Getting Control Over Your Life
- 07 How to Think
- 06 Don’t Be Fooled
- 05 Fresh Tracks
- 03 Exercising the Mind
- 02 Industrious & Intelligent
- 01 Total Awareness
- August 2012
- Full month zip
- 29 Restraint (med-fi)
- 28 Keeping the Mind Sharp
- 27 Treating Your Diseases
- 26 Easy to Instruct (med-fi)
- 24 Alert to the Little Things
- 22 Available Tools
- 21 Keeping Your Bearings
- 20 Training the Mind for Strength
- 19 Friends Inside
- 18 The Qualities of a Successful Vow
- 17 Keeping the Mind Cool
- 16 Studying the Mind
- 15 The Potentials in the Moment
- 14 Finding Interest in the Breath
- 13 The Pleasure of Goodness
- 12 Protecting Yourself
- 11 Why Do We Create Suffering?
- 10 The Meaning of Mindfulness
- 09 Studying the Present Moment
- 08 Just Right Effort
- 07 Bright Lights, Worldly Pleasures
- 06 Making Connections
- 05 Protection from Remorse
- 04 A Still Vantage Point
- 03 Vows for the Rains
- 02 Comprehending Pleasure & Pain
- 01 Occupy Your Body
- July 2012
- Full month zip
- 29 Leaving the World Brightly
- 28 Humanity
- 27 Shelter from the Storm
- 26 This One Mind
- 25 Lifting Yourself Up
- 24 Firmly Established in the Breath
- 23 Starting Out with the Right Attitude
- 22 A Refuge from Unskillful Influences
- 21 Happiness from Within
- 03 The Middle Way
- 02 The Only True Happiness
- 01 The Strength of the Mind
- June 2012
- Full month zip
- 24 Make the Most of Each Moment
- 23 Still, Solid & Stable
- 22 Its Every Move
- 21 Strength & Protection
- 20 Resisting the Animals
- 19 Strengthening the Good in the Mind
- 18 A Resting Place for the Mind
- 17 Along the Bright Path
- 16 Don’t Crowd Out the Breath
- 15 Micro-thoughts
- 14 A Happiness Worth Pursuing
- 11 Sitting with an Uncomfortable Mind
- 10 A Happiness without Drawbacks
- 09 Have an Auspicious Day
- 08 Fighting Your Way Out
- 07 Watching Your Intentions
- 05 Looking Continually
- 04 Acting on Good Intentions
- 03 Workplace Inspection
- 02 Encouragement in the Practice
- 01 Ending the Conversation
- May 2012
- Full month zip
- 31 A Skillful Industrial Policy
- 30 Seeing the Mind Create Stress
- 29 You’ll Have a Friend
- 28 The Troubles of the World
- 27 Getting with the Program
- 26 Paying Attention Inside
- 25 Unburdening Your Mind
- 24 Learning about Yourself
- 23 Observing the Subtleties
- 22 The Insights of Concentration
- 21 A Dependable Mind
- 20 Mindfulness, the Governing Principle
- 16 Looking into the Breath (low-fi)
- 15 A Mirror for the Mind (low-fi)
- 14 The Most Useful Set of Skills (low-fi)
- 13 The Long Chain of Goodness
- 10 The Essence of Buddhism
- 09 The Purpose of Acceptance
- April 2012
- Full month zip
- 30 Using Your Discernment
- 22 Determination
- 21 Making Wise Choices
- 20 At Home Wherever You Are
- 19 Changing the Balance of Power
- 14 Staying Sharp & Focused
- 13 Maintaining Your Quiet Corner
- 12 Seeing the Results of Meditation
- 11 Working Comfortably
- 10 Staying Centered
- 09 Avoiding Unskillful Thoughts
- 08 Bringing Virtue into the Mind
- 06 The Best Food for the Mind
- 05 Keeping the Teachings Alive
- 03 How to Push Yourself
- 02 The Principle of Continuity
- 01 Expressing Gratitude
- March 2012
- Full month zip
- 29 Enjoying Your Work
- 28 The Simile of the Car
- 27 Mining Gold
- 26 Sticking with the Training
- 25 Our Priceless Possessions
- 11 Anchored with the Breath
- 10 Freedom that Counts
- 07 Spinning Around in the World
- 06 Guarding the Mind
- 04 A Greater Happiness
- 03 Food for the Mind
- 02 Well-being Inside
- 01 Tranquility & Insight
- February 2012
- Full month zip
- 26 A Trouble-free Mind
- 19 A Sense of Purpose
- 18 The Desire for Goodness
- 17 Meditation & Right Speech
- 16 Curbing the Wandering Habit
- 15 The Primacy of the Breath
- 13 The Solution
- 12 A Vigilant Doorman
- 10 A Solid Place to Stand
- 09 Just Right Effort
- 08 Bowing Down to Your Higher Self
- 05 Gaining Some Perspective
- 04 Not Driven by Discomfort
- 03 An Unruly Mind
- 01 An Anchor for the Mind
- January 2012
- 2011
- December 2011
- 31Strength through the New Year
- 28Keeping the Mind Strong
- 27A Sense of Well-being
- 25Things of Real Value
- 24How to Find Peace
- 22At Peace
- 21Concentration & Insight
- 19Scaffolding for the Practice
- 18Peace in the World
- 11The Path of Heedfulness
- 10A Happiness without Drawbacks
- 09A Foundation for Refuge
- 08Facing Difficulties
- 07Bouncing Back
- 06Gathering the Mind In
- 04Sticking with It
- 03The Craft of Your Life
- 02Sorting Out the Source
- 01The Winds of the World
- November 2011
- 30Feeding the Mind Well
- 28An Attitude of Caring
- 27Making Progress
- 25Defending Against Enemies
- 23Controlling the Mind
- 22Where Mind & Body Meet
- 21A Refuge Wherever You Go
- 20Appreciating Goodness
- 19Giving Priority to the Mind
- 18Taking the Opportunity
- 17Committment
- 13Friends Inside
- 11Medicine for the Mind
- 02Ending Suffering
- 01Protecting Your Concentration
- October 2011
- September 2011
- 29Developing Mental Seclusion
- 24The Importance of Seclusion
- 22Shelter for the Mind
- 13Happiness Is Right Here
- 12Feeding the Mind
- 11True Protection
- 10Spreading the Goodness
- 08A Complete Happiness
- 05To Protect and Be Protected
- 04Goodness vs. Skillfulness
- 03Protecting Your Intention
- 02Single-tasking
- 01The Most Important Thing
- August 2011
- 31The Breath Is Your Friend
- 28Cooling Off the Mind
- 26Focus on Potentialities
- 25Hold On to the Raft
- 23The Light of Discernment
- 22Keeping the Mind Sharp
- 21How Discernment Gives Strength
- 20Strengthening the Mind
- 18Trying Your Best
- 16The Principle of Restraint
- 15Opening Things Up
- 14Continuity
- 12What Am I Doing?
- 10Planting Good Seeds
- 09A Safe Home for the Mind
- 07Perfections amidst Imperfection
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- dec 26A Life of Quality
- dec 19Simple Principles for Happiness
- dec 12Peace in the World
- dec 05Cultivating Goodwill
- nov 28Peace & Harmony
- nov 21What Not to Endure
- oct 31Whatʼs Really Scary
- oct 24Keeping Your Guard Up
- oct 17Growing a Tree
- sep 19The Four Bases for Success
- sep 05Animals in the Mind
- sep 01Restraint in Speech & Mind
- aug 29Protection
- aug 25This Complaining Voice
- aug 22Mindfulness, the Gatekeeper
- aug 15Intelligent Equanimity
- aug 08Joy & Sympathy
- aug 01Universal Goodwill
- jul 25Bringing Light to Your Life
- jul 18The Comparing Mind
- jul 11Applied Wisdom
- jul 04Freedom & Independence
- jun 20Staying Upright
- jun 06Whatʼs Worth the Effort
- may 30True Knowledge
- may 23The Importance of Mindfulness
- may 02Awake at the Wheel
- apr 25Your Real Refuge
- apr 04Respect for the Practice
- mar 28An Auspicious Farewell
- mar 21Mindfulness
- feb 28Lifting the Mind Up
- feb 21Patient & Still
- feb 14Understanding Pleasure & Pain
- feb 07Training the Mind for Happiness
- jan 31Peace Inside
- jan 17Anger
- jan 10Your Whole Attention
- jan 03Unchanging Principles
