The deeper and direct meaning of the three refuges and eight precepts are described and reflected on, in addition to a general reflection on how to relate to practicing the essence of the Buddhadhamma. (The opening and closing chanting has been edited out of this recording.)

The deeper and direct meaning of the three refuges and eight precepts are described and reflected on, in addition to a general reflection on how to relate to practicing the essence of the Buddhadhamma.

A talk about the nature of the unconditioned and using the Four Noble Truths as a contemplative tool.

A talk on the delusion of Sakkayaditthi, personality view, and its relationship to the three cravings. The talk also includes some instruction on the sound of silence.

Awareness and Belief systems. Personality view as a limitation, a fetter.

A wide-ranging talk about many aspects of Buddhist practice.

Reflections on Sakkayaditthi personality view.

Contemplating Metta as unconditional love and acceptance.

Ajahn Amaro picks up on themes that Ajahn Sumedho has been reflecting on during this retreat, including metta (loving kindness), and the fetters that obstruct the spiritual path.

Ajahn Sumedho reflects on the use of the Four Noble Truths to investigate experience. He also continues to explore the fetters that block the spiritual path, while also speaking about the paticca samuppada, or Dependent Origination.

Using Awareness to question and challenge the identification with the five khandas. Working with death.

Using Buddho, Dhammo, Sangho as a reminder not to take refuge in conditions.

Developing gratitude, contentment, and joy plus more reflections on the fetters.