Resources – Theravada Buddhist Community

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

April 10, 2022 – Ajahn Pavaro – Sunday Dhamma Talk at TBC

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March 12, 2023

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

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March 12, 2023

Ayya Medhanandi Dhamma Talk – Invite The Miraculous

Invite The Miraculous – a dhamma talk by Ayya Medhanandi – April 17, 2022 …

October 2, 2022

Ayya Medhanandi Dhamma Talk – Dedicate Everyday To Someone

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

October 2, 2022

Ayya Medhanandi Dhamma Talk – By Love Alone

By Love Alone – a dhamma talk by Ayya Medhanandi – June 2021 …

October 2, 2022

May 16, 2021 – Day of Mindfulness with Ajahn Punnadhammo

Three talks and meditation instruction from Ajahn Punnadhammo during a Day of Mindfulness with TBC on May 16, 2021 Introductory …

August 4, 2021

April 18, 2021. Day of Mindfulness with Ajahn Viradhammo

Four talks and meditation instruction from Ajahn Viradhammo during a Day of Mindfulness with TBC on April 18, 2021 Opening …

May 25, 2021

March 14, 2021 – Ayya Santussika – Giving It All You’ve Got

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March 17, 2021

Talks by Ajahn Candasiri

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Talks by Ajahn Viradhammo

Ajahn Viradhammo 2019 Toronto Retreat – Dhamma Talk

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April 23, 2019

Ajahn Viradhammo 2019 Toronto Retreat – Q and A

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April 23, 2019

Ajahn Viradhammo 2018 Toronto Retreat

Themes discussed: How to practice lying meditation; understanding emptiness; trusting in awareness; understanding taking refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma, and …

March 21, 2018

Ajahn Viradhammo 2018 Toronto Retreat

Themes discussed: Individual differences in meditation technique; Different meaning of the term consciousness; limits of thought; importance of awareness of …

March 21, 2018

Talks by Ayya Medhanandhi

Ayya Medhanandi Dhamma Talk – Look Within and Wake Up

Look Within and Wake Up – a dhamma talk by Ayya Medhanandi from the 2016 TBC weekend retreat …

March 21, 2016

Ayya Medhanandi Dhamma Talk – Redemption

Redemption – a dhamma talk by Ayya Medhanandi from the 2016 TBC weekend retreat …

March 21, 2016

Ayya Medhanandi Dhamma Talk – Sowing Grace

Sowing Grace – a dhamma talk by Ayya Medhanandi from the 2015 TBC weekend retreat …

March 21, 2015

Ayya Medhanandi Dhamma Talk – Many Intersections

Many Intersections – a dhamma talk by Ayya Medhanandi from the 2015 TBC weekend retreat …

March 21, 2015

Talks by Ayya Nimmala

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Talks by Venerable Atulo

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Talks by Venerable Khemakho

Venerable Khemako 2018 Sunday Dhamma Talk

August 2018 – a Sunday morning dhamma talk by Venerable Khemako at TBC …

March 21, 2018

Venerable Khemako 2018 Toronto TBC Retreat

Samsara and Politics – a dhamma talk by Venerable Khemako at the 2018 TBC retreat in Toronto …

March 21, 2018

Venerable Khemako 2018 Toronto TBC Retreat

How to Best Use Our Precious Life – a dhamma talk by Venerable Khemako at the 2018 TBC retreat in …

March 21, 2018

Venerable Khemako 2018 Toronto TBC Retreat

Questions and Answers – a dhamma talk by Venerable Khemako at the 2018 TBC retreat in Toronto …

March 21, 2018

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 ...

September 23, 2020

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 ...

June 15, 2020

The Body

Ajahn Metta, Ajahn Sundara, Ajahn Candasiri, 2014 Dhamma Reflections on Ageing, Sickness and Death by the nuns of the Theravada ...

June 5, 2020

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 ...

March 15, 2020

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 ...

March 15, 2020

Four Noble Truths

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

March 15, 2020

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 ...

March 12, 2020

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 ...

March 12, 2020

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.