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 use on sometimes on Sundays.

Sunday Morning Dhamma Talks

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

September 1, 2024 – Bhikkhu Bodhi – What Makes a Life Truly Worthwhile? March 4, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

August 18, 2024 – Ajahn Kaliyano – Uncovering the Naturally Radiant Mind

August 4, 2024 – Ayya Jitindriya – Letting Go is Resting in Openness. At Santi Forest Monastery, November 21, 2020

July 28, 2024 – Ajahn Chah – Why Are We Here?

Narrated by an Ajahn Anan Sangha member

https://youtu.be/WvDk3K0pYoA?si=XaFZ2NDxbyHcecJG

July 21, 2024 – Gil Fronsdal – Faith Beyond Faith

July 14, 2024 – Jack Kornfield, “The Inspiration of Dipa Ma”

https://art19.com/shows/heart-wisdom-with-jack-kornfield/episodes/08caab47-962a-49b2-b907-833500bab30f/

“In this episode, Jack lovingly reflects on:

His times with the great yogi and spiritual master, Dipa Ma Barua
Miracle stories and spiritual lessons of Dipa Ma
How the suffering in Dipa Ma’s life drew her to Buddhism and meditation
Dipa Ma’s siddhis (spiritual/psychic powers) and compassionate shining heart
A life-changing story of Jack being blessed by Dipa Ma
Her grandmotherly loving kindness
Dipa Ma’s favorite spiritual questions

This Dharma Talk from 11/01/1989 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.”

– text extracted from https://jackkornfield.com/heart-wisdom-ep-230-the-inspiration-of-dipa-ma/, September 15, 2024.

June 30, 2024 – Ayya Anandabodhi – Remembering Your Five Superpowers. October 10, 2020 at Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery

May 26, 2024 – Ajahn Jayasaro – Developing Right Speech

May 19, 2024 – Ajahn Achalo – The Power of Kindness and Compassion

https://youtu.be/-b7Pg0e1hS8?si=keH3SdTlt5d3tNM6

Metta Centre — Sydney, Australia — March 13, 2024.

May 12, 2024. Ajahn Sucitto – Freedom from Fear

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

Venerable Khemakho Day of Mindfulness May 2019

How the Buddha’s lists can be helpful …

May 23, 2019

Ajahn Candasiri 2019 Visit – Afternoon Q and A

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May 22, 2019

Ajahn Candasiri 2019 Visit Evening Talk

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May 22, 2019

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

Venerable Atulo Sunday Dhamma Talk

April 2019 Sunday dhamma talk by Venerable Atulo …

April 21, 2019

Ayya Nimmala Sunday Dhamma Talk

March 2019 Sunday Dhamma Talk by Ayya Nimmala …

March 21, 2019

Venerable Atulo Sunday Dhamma Talk

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

January 21, 2019

Talks by Ajahn Candasiri

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Talks by Ajahn Viradhammo

Ajahn Viradhammo 2017 Toronto Retreat

Using language as a skillful means to liberation …

March 21, 2017

Ajahn Viradhammo 2017 Toronto Retreat

Non-attachment versus preoccupation …

March 21, 2017

Ajahn Viradhammo 2017 Toronto Retreat

Three perceptions to cultivate in practice …

March 21, 2017

Ajahn Viradhammo 2016 Toronto Retreat

8. Sunday Afternoon Talk …

March 21, 2016

Talks by Ayya Medhanandhi

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Talks by Ayya Nimmala

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Talks by Venerable Atulo

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Talks by Venerable Khemakho

Venerable Khemako 2018 Toronto TBC Retreat

The Buddha’s Alternative – a dhamma talk by Venerable Khemako at the 2018 TBC retreat in Toronto …

March 21, 2018

Venerable Khemako 2018 Sunday Dhamma Talk

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

January 21, 2018

Books

Here are some of our favourite writings.

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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.