'The Buddhist Way of Developing Inspiration' - Friday Dhamma videos | 11 Aug 2023.  To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

'The Buddhist Way of Developing Inspiration' - Friday Dhamma videos | 11 Aug 2023. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email <a href="mailto:wmjdhamma@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wmjdhamma@gmail.com</a> for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

The Buddhist Way of Developing Inspiration

'Asalha Puja 2566' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 1 Aug 2023, translated from Thai to English.  To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

'Asalha Puja 2566' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 1 Aug 2023, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email <a href="mailto:wmjdhamma@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wmjdhamma@gmail.com</a> for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

Asalha Puja 2566

'Seeing Emptiness in All Phenomena' - Friday Dhamma videos | 4 Aug 2023.  To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

'Seeing Emptiness in All Phenomena' - Friday Dhamma videos | 4 Aug 2023. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email <a href="mailto:wmjdhamma@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wmjdhamma@gmail.com</a> for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

Seeing Emptiness in All Phenomena

'47 Year Ordination Anniversary' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 3 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English.  To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

'47 Year Ordination Anniversary' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 3 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email <a href="mailto:wmjdhamma@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wmjdhamma@gmail.com</a> for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

47 Year Ordination Anniversary

'Cultivate Mindfulness &amp; Faith' - Friday Dhamma videos | 28 Jul 2023.  To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

'Cultivate Mindfulness &amp; Faith' - Friday Dhamma videos | 28 Jul 2023. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email <a href="mailto:wmjdhamma@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wmjdhamma@gmail.com</a> for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

Cultivate Mindfulness & Faith

'Maintaining Clarity, Joy and Peace' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Achalo on 23 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English.  To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

'Maintaining Clarity, Joy and Peace' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Achalo on 23 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email <a href="mailto:wmjdhamma@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wmjdhamma@gmail.com</a> for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

Maintaining Clarity, Joy and Peace | Online Retreat Jul 2023 | Ajahn Achalo

'Seeking a Way Out of Suffering' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 23 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English.  To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

'Seeking a Way Out of Suffering' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 23 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email <a href="mailto:wmjdhamma@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wmjdhamma@gmail.com</a> for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

Seeking a Way Out of Suffering | Online Retreat Jul 2023 | Day-9 Morning

'Mettā &amp; Compassion' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Dtom on 22 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English.  To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

'Mettā &amp; Compassion' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Dtom on 22 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email <a href="mailto:wmjdhamma@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wmjdhamma@gmail.com</a> for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

Mettā & Compassion | Online Retreat Jul 2023 | Ajahn Dtom

'Finding Happiness in Our Lives' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Gong on 22 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English.  To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

'Finding Happiness in Our Lives' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Gong on 22 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email <a href="mailto:wmjdhamma@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wmjdhamma@gmail.com</a> for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

Finding Happiness in Our Lives | Online Retreat Jul 2023 | Ajahn Gong

'Making the Mind at Ease' - Q&amp;A session with Ajahn Anan on 21 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English.  To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

'Making the Mind at Ease' - Q&amp;A session with Ajahn Anan on 21 Jul 2023, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email <a href="mailto:wmjdhamma@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wmjdhamma@gmail.com</a> for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

Making the Mind at Ease | Online Retreat July 2023 | Day-7 Q&A

Translations of Dhamma talks given by Ajahn Anan, a disciple of Ajahn Chah and abbot of Wat Marp Jan Monastery in Thailand. For more information, visit www.watmarpjan.org/en. Many of the featured talks were given during daily sessions of chanting and meditation held on "Zoom", 7-9 p.m. Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT + 7). To join these sessions, simply email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for a link.

Translations of Dhamma talks given by Ajahn Anan, a disciple of Ajahn Chah and abbot of Wat Marp Jan Monastery in Thailand. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.watmarpjan.org/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.watmarpjan.org/en</a>. Many of the featured talks were given during daily sessions of chanting and meditation held on "Zoom", 7-9 p.m. Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT + 7). To join these sessions, simply email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for a link.

Ajahn Anan Podcast

A translation of a talk given by Ajahn Anan to the monastic community on the weekly lunar observance day. In concise terms, Ajahn Anan stresses how time's relentless passage mandates that we apply ourselves to formal practice now, not taking our fortunate conditions for granted. Apart from urging the monks to maintain their foundational practices, such as attending daily chanting and participating in the monastery's regular routine, Ajahn Anan also speaks of the higher insights one eventually can gain into the nature of the body and mind.

The Days Are Relentlessly Passing – Using Our Time Well

This videoconference talk with Ajahn Anan includes the questions and answers after the formal talk. Note: One can read Dhamma talk transcripts at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page.  See: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/

This videoconference talk with Ajahn Anan includes the questions and answers after the formal talk. Note: One can read Dhamma talk transcripts at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page. See: <a href="https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/</a>

From the Dhamma Videoconference #10

From the Dhamma Videoconference #8

Brief instructions to the monks and laity to start off the evening meditation period.

Short Meditation Instructions and Encouragement

In this evening meditation Dhamma talk, Ajahn Anan tells a story of a wise young girl answering questions that the Buddha put to her, and how those answers are especially relevant to our lives now.Given on 11/04/2020

In this evening meditation Dhamma talk, Ajahn Anan tells a story of a wise young girl answering questions that the Buddha put to her, and how those answers are especially relevant to our lives now. Given on 11/04/2020

Where Are You Going?

From the Dhamma Videoconference #9

In this session, Luang Por answers questions about the nature of mindfulness versus clear awareness, cultivating sati in the midst of daily life, developing specific insights into oneself, and giving up the habit of street racing.

Fast Motorcycles and Quick Wisdom – Q & A Oct. 12th, 2019

Ajahn Anan teaches techniques for maintaining a still center of mindfulness while fulfilling one's regular duties. Apart from stressing the importance of constantly recollecting the formal practice, he speaks of the early days of his own monastic life and teachings he received from Ajahn Chah.

Holding the Thread of Sati

From this videoconference talk from 11 January 2019, Ajahn Anan discusses training, self-giving, and discipline.An excerpt: "Because when we sacrifice already, then when there isn't anything more left to do, we are at ease. We can sit meditation, we can practice training the mind, and the mind is spacious and serene. Because we have reduced and given up our selfishness. Self-sacrifice is something that destroys selfishness. It destroys the sense of self, and ends this holding onto ‘this is me’ and ‘this is mine’."Note: One can read Dhamma talk transcripts at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page. These include questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/

From this videoconference talk from 11 January 2019, Ajahn Anan discusses training, self-giving, and discipline. An excerpt: "Because when we sacrifice already, then when there isn't anything more left to do, we are at ease. We can sit meditation, we can practice training the mind, and the mind is spacious and serene. Because we have reduced and given up our selfishness. Self-sacrifice is something that destroys selfishness. It destroys the sense of self, and ends this holding onto ‘this is me’ and ‘this is mine’." Note: One can read Dhamma talk transcripts at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page. These include questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: <a href="https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/</a>

Training to Give Up Selfishness

From this videoconference talk from 12 April 2019, Ajahn Anan discusses having the right attitude in relationships and discusses a Zen story on this topic.An excerpt: "Last week we learned that for the mind to have happiness in life, it must have the 4 divine abidings of metta, or loving kindness, karuna, or compassion, mudita, or appreciate joy, and upekkha, or equanimity. When the mind has these 4 divine abidings to a good level, then the 5 moral precepts can be maintained with ease. This is because, with the four divine abidings, we are happy when others do well, and when others make mistakes out of delusion, we don't punish them for it and we have equanimity. We wait for the time when we can help them according to our ability."Note: One can read Dhamma talk transcripts at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page, which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/

From this videoconference talk from 12 April 2019, Ajahn Anan discusses having the right attitude in relationships and discusses a Zen story on this topic. An excerpt: "Last week we learned that for the mind to have happiness in life, it must have the 4 divine abidings of metta, or loving kindness, karuna, or compassion, mudita, or appreciate joy, and upekkha, or equanimity. When the mind has these 4 divine abidings to a good level, then the 5 moral precepts can be maintained with ease. This is because, with the four divine abidings, we are happy when others do well, and when others make mistakes out of delusion, we don't punish them for it and we have equanimity. We wait for the time when we can help them according to our ability." Note: One can read Dhamma talk transcripts at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page, which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: <a href="https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/</a>

Right Attitude in Relationships – The Mountaintop

This Friday videoconference talk was given 13 September, 2019. The topic is effort. The story of the monk foremost in effort from the Buddha's time, Venerable Sona Mahathera, is given as an example. Note: One can read this talk and others, including questions and answers with Ajahn Anan here: https://watmarpjan.org/en/making-balanced-effort/

This Friday videoconference talk was given 13 September, 2019. The topic is effort. The story of the monk foremost in effort from the Buddha's time, Venerable Sona Mahathera, is given as an example. Note: One can read this talk and others, including questions and answers with Ajahn Anan here: <a href="https://watmarpjan.org/en/making-balanced-effort/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://watmarpjan.org/en/making-balanced-effort/</a>

Making Balanced Effort: Venerable Sona Thera

From this videoconference talk from 19 April 2019, Ajahn Anan discusses Venerable Rahula, the son of the Buddha.An excerpt: "Venerable Rahula had made a lot of parami in uncountable lifetimes. He had made the determination in the past to be foremost in being intent in learning and training. Upon coming to this life, his aspirations were realised through his spiritual determination."Note: One can read Dhamma talk transcripts at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page, which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/

From this videoconference talk from 19 April 2019, Ajahn Anan discusses Venerable Rahula, the son of the Buddha. An excerpt: "Venerable Rahula had made a lot of parami in uncountable lifetimes. He had made the determination in the past to be foremost in being intent in learning and training. Upon coming to this life, his aspirations were realised through his spiritual determination." Note: One can read Dhamma talk transcripts at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page, which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: <a href="https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/</a>

Venerable Rahula, Son of the Buddha

Three short teachings on the practice of meditation. Here Ajahn Anan describes the importance of keeping mindfulness present within us at all times. If we can do this then our hearts will constantly be growing and developing the Dhamma. Next, he talks about using our reflective capacities in order to bring up peace and joy, firstly by reflecting on the Buddha, then by cultivating the 'Four Divine Abidings' of loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity.

Meditation – Becoming Aware (Simple Teachings on Higher Truths Chapter Two, Part Two)

A talk given one Saturday morning by Venerable Ajahn Anan. This talk covers a range of topics, from contemplating the body in terms of the four elements, Christian ideas of salvation and how they relate to Buddhism, the nature of nibbana (nirvana), the meaning of not-self, and more.

Straight from the Heart

A translation of a talk given at the Friday night videoconference, 27 September, 2019, in which Ajahn Anan describes the life of Khujjuttara, the foremost female lay disciple of the Buddha in terms of learning. Her story is one of difficulty and unexpected blessings that led her to become a source of liberation and inspiration for many, from her time until the present day. Note: One can read this talk and others at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page, which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/

A translation of a talk given at the Friday night videoconference, 27 September, 2019, in which Ajahn Anan describes the life of Khujjuttara, the foremost female lay disciple of the Buddha in terms of learning. Her story is one of difficulty and unexpected blessings that led her to become a source of liberation and inspiration for many, from her time until the present day. Note: One can read this talk and others at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page, which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: <a href="https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/</a>

Khujjuttara, Foremost in Learning

In this Friday evening video-conference talk from 4 October, 2019, Ajahn Anan discusses the biography of the right-hand chief disciple of the Buddha - Venerable Sariputta, the bhikkhu foremost in wisdom. Venerable Sariputta is known for his gratitude, as well. The Kalama Sutta is also discussed. Note: One can read this talk and others at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page, which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/

In this Friday evening video-conference talk from 4 October, 2019, Ajahn Anan discusses the biography of the right-hand chief disciple of the Buddha - Venerable Sariputta, the bhikkhu foremost in wisdom. Venerable Sariputta is known for his gratitude, as well. The Kalama Sutta is also discussed. Note: One can read this talk and others at the Wat Marp Jan 'Reflections' page, which also includes questions and answers with Ajahn Anan, which are not in the audio files. See: <a href="https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://watmarpjan.org/en/dhamma-reflections/reflections-archive/</a>

Venerable Sariputta

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