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Ajahn Sumedho Podcast by Amaravati

Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
Buddhism
Dhamma
Consciousness
Impermanence
Suffering
Mindfulness
Meditation
Four Noble Truths
Awareness
Enlightenment
Identity
Ego
Silence
Desire
Samsara
Grief
Death
Emotions
Cultural Conditioning
Aging

This podcast includes the last 888 talks by our founding abbot Ajahn Sumedho, the first Western disciple of Ajahn Chah.

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Latest Episodes

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 9 May 2026 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK.

The post You Can’t Concentrate on Silence, but It Is Here and Now appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma QA on 7 May 2026 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK.

The post Not Identifying appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 24 April 2026 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK.

The post Life Is Not About the Way Things Should Be, but the Way It Is appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

The post How Are You, Luang Por? appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

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Recent Guests

Ajahn Sumedho
Founding abbot, Western disciple of Ajahn Chah
Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
Episode: How Are You, Luang Por?
Ajahn Chah
A revered teacher invited to share guidance on the fruit of practice in troubled times.
Amaravati Monastery
Episode: All the Appalling News
Luang Por Sumedho
Founding abbot, Ajahn Chah's Western disciple, guiding voice in the discussion
Amaravati
Episode: Personal Issues and Emotional Hangups
Mon Por
A guest monk participating in a Q&A session
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Episode: Not Wanting Things to Be the Way They Are

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Ajahn Sumedho
Buddhist monk and teacher; founding abbot of Amaravati; long-time Western disciple of Ajahn Chah; host and senior teacher.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 228 ratings
  • To the point

    To the point teachings as taught in the Thai Forest Tradition.

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    5
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    Spain7 months ago
  • I am Jovial About it

    Great Teachings

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mold Journeys
    United States8 months ago
  • Theravada Teachings

    These are among the most profound Buddhist teachings available in English. I highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Buddha Guy
    United States10 months ago
  • Theravada Teachings

    These are profound teachings worthy of veneration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Buddha Guy
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Real Deal

    I could listen to Ajahn Sumedho all day long. He really knows the Dhamma and his wisdom is so deep. What he talks about makes so much sense and the recordings are high quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonny Yogle
    United Statesa year ago

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- High-quality talks that blend accessibility with depth.
- A steady source of mindful guidance and existential perspective.
- Inspiring, clarifying, and occasionally challenging perceptions with calm insight.
- Thoughtful, practical Buddhist teachings with deep wisdom.

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How Are You, Luang Por?
Q: As you mentioned the identification with the body, what are ways that you explore identification with the mind in reference to pure consciousness and pure awareness?
He explains that you can't find the mind as a separate thing because you are that awareness here and now; the process involves recognizing the ego as an illusion and resting in the unconditioned awareness that underlies all phenomena.
The Silence Behind the Forms
Q: How does one tune in to peace and cultivate it if it feels ordinary or boring?
Peace is not something you cultivate through striving; it arises through insight into the nature of consciousness and by recognizing that the ego and craving for permanent happiness distort experience. By resting in the awareness that peace is already present and not dependent on external conditions, one gradually allows the mind to settle into the silent, non-personal dimension of awareness.
All the Appalling News
Q: What is the role of indifference in spiritual practice when faced with injustice?
Indifference is not unconditional love. True peace involves awareness of feelings and biases without clinging to them, allowing for a compassionate response that emerges from the heart rather than from reactivity or personal grievance.
All the Appalling News
Q: How should we relate to disturbing news without losing compassion or becoming numb?
Use the teaching that samsara is always changing as a framework to acknowledge reality while turning attention inward to awareness and cultivate universal love as a stabilizing refuge, rather than reacting from fear or outrage. Distinguish between justified action and reactivity, and seek peace within as the foundation for responding to external events.
PTSD in Terms of Dhamma
Q: What is the role of modern clinical language like CPTSD in Buddhist practice?
The guest suggests that clinical terms can describe experiences of dukkha but should not define the self; the emphasis is on observing suffering as a present, impersonal process rather than personal history.

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The show features long-form talks rooted in Theravada Buddhism and the Thai Forest tradition, often focusing on mindfulness, impermanence, identity, and the nature of consciousness. Episodes frequently explore aging, suffering, and the self, with practical meditative guidance and reflections on daily life, grief, and gratitude. A standout thread is the calm, direct teaching style from a revered western monk, paired with anecdotes and a focus on making deep teachings accessible to both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. Listeners may appreciate the emphasis on witnessing experience, inner freedom, and the gentle critique of ego and attachment.

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