Resources

On our Resources page you’ll find audio recordings of dhamma talks from past retreats, links to other sites hosting dhamma talks, a list of selected writings in this tradition, links to some of TBC’s friends’ sites, and the guided meditations we sometimes use on Sundays.

Sunday Morning Dhamma Talks

These are some of the talks chosen by our Facilitators at our Sunday meetings.

Archive of talks
June 28, 2026 – The Path to Wisdom – Ajahn Jayasaro
Ajahn Pavaro Days of Mindfulness

Ajahn Pavaro’s first visit to Toronto in person, May 2nd and 3rd, 2026.

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Welcome and opening remarks

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.
Friends (Quaker) House

Chanting and Dhamma talk

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.

Dhamma reflections

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.

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Afternoon Dhamma talk

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.
Friends (Quaker) House

Guided meditation and Dhamma talk, audio only.

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026.
Carrot Common

June 14, 2026 – Ajahn Sumedho – I’m not a Teacher

June 7, 2026 – Clear Mountain Monastery – Sam Harris Interview (Edited for Time)

Unlisted

May 24, 2026 – Mae Chee Kaew – Presented by Janice Priddy

May 17, 2026 – Luan Por Pramote – 3 Short talks
May 10, 2026 – Ajahn Jayasaro – We Are Alone Together

February 22, 2026 – Ajahn Khema – Dhamma Talk
April 19, 2026 – Ajahn Nisabho – Uppekha and the Buddhist Response to Political Panic
March 29, 2026 – Ajahn Sumedho – All the Appalling News

Teachings from Retreats and Other Events

These are audio and video recordings of dhamma talks given by monastics to TBC retreats or Sunday morning meditation sessions.

Most Recent Talks

Ajahn Pavaro Days of Mindfulness

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March 1, 2026 – Ayya Medhanandi – The Mind Like a Tamed Elephant

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February 1, 2026 – Ayya Nimmala – Vanquish Hatred with Love

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September 7, 2025 – Ajahn Viradhammo – Let Go of Self Criticism by Trusting in Change

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August 17, 2025 – Ayya Medhanandi – Refining Gold – Quaker House, Ottawa Buddhist Society, May 2017

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June 8, 2025 – Ajahn Viradhammo – Trusting Awareness: The Path to Inner Peace

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April 27, 2025 – Ajahn Viradhammo – Retreat Dhamma Talk

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March 24, 2025 – Ajahn Viradhammo – 100th Anniversary Ajahn Chah Remembrance Day

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Talks by Ajahn Candasiri
Talks by Ajahn Viradhammo
Talks by Ayya Medhanandhi

March 1, 2026 – Ayya Medhanandi – The Mind Like a Tamed Elephant

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August 17, 2025 – Ayya Medhanandi – Refining Gold – Quaker House, Ottawa Buddhist Society, May 2017

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Ayya Medhanandi Dhamma Talk – Invite The Miraculous

Invite The Miraculous – a dhamma talk by Ayya Medhanandi – April 17, 2022 …
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Ayya Medhanandi Dhamma Talk – Dedicate Everyday To Someone

Dedicate Everyday to Someone – a dhamma talk by Ayya Medhanandi – September 26, 2021 …
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Talks by Ayya Nimmala

February 1, 2026 – Ayya Nimmala – Vanquish Hatred with Love

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March 27, 2022 – Ayya Nimmala – Dhamma Talk at TBC

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Ayya Nimmala Sunday Dhamma Talk – December 2019

Developing the Divine Abidings. Q&A on responding to challenging situations …
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Ayya Nimmala Sunday Dhamma Talk

March 2019 Sunday Dhamma Talk by Ayya Nimmala …
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Talks by Venerable Atulo

Venerable Atulo Sunday Dhamma Talk

April 2019 Sunday dhamma talk by Venerable Atulo …
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Venerable Atulo Sunday Dhamma Talk

January 2019 Sunday morning dhamma talk by Venerable Atulo at TBC …
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Talks by Venerable Khemakho

August 9, 2020. Day of Mindfulness with Venerable Khemako

Four talks and instructions from Venerable Khemako given during the Day of Mindfulness on August 9, 2020. Guided Body Scan …
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July 26, 2020. Dhamma Talk with Venerable Khemako

A dhamma talk and Q&A from Venerable Khemako: The Internal Theatre and the Four Noble Truths. Questions and Answers: Suffering …
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Venerable Khemako Sunday Dhamma Talk – December 2019

Service, Generosity and the Gradual Path. Q&A on the 5th precept; parenting; re-birth …
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Venerable Khemakho Day of Mindfulness May 2019

How the Buddha’s lists can be helpful …
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Books

Here are some of our favourite writings.

Selected Chants for Days of Mindfulness

Iti Pi So Opening Chant Closing Chant Verses of Sharing and Aspiration Sharing of Merit Karaniya Metta Sutta Request for ...
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The Word of the Buddha

Nyantiloka, 1946 An outline of the Buddha's teaching, as presented in the Pali canon. This was recommended by Ajahn Viradhammo ...
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The Body

Ajahn Metta, Ajahn Sundara, Ajahn Candasiri, 2014 Dhamma Reflections on Ageing, Sickness and Death by the nuns of the Theravada ...
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Stillness Flowing – The Life and Teachings of Ajahn Chah

Ajahn Jayasaro, 2017 "Stillness Flowing - The Life and Teachings of Ajahn Chah" by Ajahn Jayasaro, the long-awaited biography of ...
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The Contemplative’s Craft

Ajahn Viradhammo, 2017 Internalizing the Teachings of the Buddha. This electronic edition of The Contemplative’s Craft is offered in commemoration ...
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Four Noble Truths

A clear and accessible writing on one of the core teachings of the Buddha, by Ajahn Sumedho Available in Multiple ...
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Meditation, a Way of Awakening

This book addresses the questions, why meditate and how to meditate? The guidance offered is relevant to all those who ...
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A Handful of Leaves

A comprehensive volume of translations of the Buddha's teachings by Ajahn Thanissaro, available in a variety of electronic formats. Regularly ...
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Dhamma Talk Collections

A selection of web sites where you can find audio talks by teachers in this tradition. 

Website
Description
Tisarana Buddhist Monastery
Talks given by Ajahn Viradhammo at the Tisarana Monastery outside of Perth, Ontario.
Sati Saraniya Hermitage
Talks and writings by Ayya Medhanandi at the Sati Saraniya Hermitage, also outside of Perth, Ontario.
The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah
As read by Ajahn Amaro.
Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
Access all of the audio and text teachings from this monastery.
Birken Forest Monastery
A huge assortment of talks (more than 4,500 at present), organized by monastic or by collection.
Dharma Seed
A collection of talks and meditations in the Insight Meditation tradition.
Forest Sangha Audio Collection
Teachings by many of the monastics in the Thai Forest Tradition under Ajahn Chah.
Lectures by Venerable Bikkhu Bodhi
Includes lectures on his book “In the Buddha’s Words”.

Friends of TBC

These are some of the other communities we are friends with.
Community
Description
Tisarana Monastery
Tisarana Monastery, near Perth in Eastern Ontario, is in the Forest tradition of Ajahn Chah. Ajahn Viradhammo, a Canadian, is the abbot. Guests are welcome, but register your visit first. The surrounding countryside is beautiful.
Sati Saraniya Hermitage
Sati Saraniya Hermitage, not far from Tisarana, is a rural monastic residence for bhikkhunis — fully-ordained women — in the Forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism. Visits are welcomed, but contact them first.
Satipañña Insight Meditation Toronto
Satipañña meets every Tuesday evening at 7pm at Quaker House, 60 Lowther Avenue in Toronto. Come early to secure your seat. The program is geared to those committed to beginners and experienced meditators.
Buddhist Place
Buddhist Place serving Peterborough and the Kawarthas meets for practice on Wednesday evenings.
Ottawa Buddhist Society
Ottawa Buddhist Society serves Theravada Buddhists of all backgrounds in and around Ottawa, Canada’s Capital.
True North Insight
True North Insight offers insight meditation retreats and courses in English and French.
Dharma Friends
Dharma Friends supports meditation practice in Toronto’s LGBT community, based in diverse Buddhist philosophies and meditation practices.
Waterloo River Dharma Centre
Waterloo River Dharma Centre offers weekly meditation groups, beginner’s courses, workshops, retreats, evening and Sunday sittings, visiting Dharma teachers, resource library.

Guided Meditations

Ayya Medhanandi

A Beginner’s Guided Meditation, “The Miracle of Breath”

Ajahn Sucitto

Acknowledging Dukkha

Ajahn Viradhammo

Guided Meditation – Body Awareness

Ajahn Sucitto

Trust the Simplicity

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Carrot Common
348 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
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The entrance door is on Danforth Avenue, just to the left of Book City.