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Clear Mountain Monastery Project

Clear Mountain Monastery
Buddhism
Meditation
Mindfulness
Dharma
Compassion
Dhamma
Theravada Buddhism
Dukkha
Suffering
Four Noble Truths
Clear Mountain Monastery
Generosity
Theravāda Buddhism
Theravada
Thai Forest Tradition
Rebirth
Metta
Nibbana
Monastic Life
Loving Kindness

Dharma talks from monastics at Clear Mountain, an aspiring Buddhist Forest monastery in the greater Seattle area. The Forest Tradition represents a return to the simple way of life taught by the Buddha. Monastics aspire to live as the early disciples did: dwelling in the forest, studying the teachings, and devoting themselves to meditation. To learn more, visit www.clearmountain.org.

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In this session, Ajahn Cunda—Abhayagiri-ordained senior monk and good friend of Ajahns Kovilo and Nisabho—speaks about cultivation as a garden and a tool kit ... and how to use a shovel and washing machine!

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In this interview, Ajahn Nisabho speaks with Amanda Knox, who was falsely convicted of murder in 2009, about her journey to find meaning in prison and forgiveness afterwards. The conversation delves into Amanda's practice of meditation, loving-kindne... more

In this three-way talk, Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho, and Maechee Paññasiri speak about the Three Characteristics/Perceptions (tilakkhaṇa), or perceptions:

00:00:00 Introduction & Ajahn Kovilo on Dukkhatā - Pain/Suffering/Unsatisfactoriness

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Paul Harrison, professor of religious studies at Stanford University (religiousstudies.stanford.edu/people/paul-harrison).

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Recent Guests

Amanda Knox
Exoneree, journalist, public speaker, author
Advocate for criminal justice reform; Innocence Movement ambassador; Advisory Council for the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice
Episode: The Hard Knox of Metta: How to Survive Prison, Forgive Your Prosecutor, & Love Anyone | Amanda Knox
Paul Harrison
George Edwin Burnell Professor of Religious Studies at Stanford University; Buddhist studies scholar
Stanford University
Episode: Stanford Scholar on the Conceits & Blind Spots of Every Form of Buddhism | Prof. Paul Harrison Q&A
Ajahn Achalo
Monastic guest sharing Buddhist teachings and personal practices
Clear Mountain Monastery Project
Episode: Making Mountains of Merit Amidst Mounting Madness: Shedding Light on Group Karma | Ajahn Achalo Q&A
Terry Real
Family therapist and author known for Relational Life Therapy
Relational Life Institute
Episode: New & Ancient Rules of Relationship: Advice from a Therapist & Two Celibate Monks | Terry Real Q&A
Tan Ajahn Sukito
Theravada Buddhist monk in the Thai Forest Tradition, Abbot associated with Wat Phu Chong Gom
Wat Phu Chong Gom Forest Monastery; Ajahn Chah lineage
Episode: Weathered Maturity: A Jagged, Holistic Life At the Center of the Edge of the World | Ajahn Sukhito
Loch Kelly
Meditation teacher, psychotherapist, founder of Effortless Mindfulness Institute
Effortless Mindfulness Institute
Episode: (Almost) Effortless Mindfulness for Effortful Skeptics: A Savory Same-Taste Sandwich | Loch Kelly
Ajahn Brahmali
Buddhist monk and translator
Clear Mountain Monastery Project
Episode: Clash of the Titans of Translation: The Buddha Across Language, Tradition, Time, AI | Ajahn Brahmali
Randima Fernando
Dharma practitioner and tech ethics advocate
Center for Humane Technology
Episode: A Buddhist Response to Artificial Intelligence: A Nuanced Perspective | Randima Fernando Q&A
Luang Por Khemadhammo
Abbott and senior Western disciple of Ajahn Chah, founder of the Angulimala Prison Project
Clear Mountain Monastery / Angulimala Prison Project
Episode: Theatre~Forest~Prison: Wisdom from Aj. Chah’s Most Senior European Disciple | Luang Por Khemadhammo

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Ajahn Kovilo
Senior monastic host affiliated with Clear Mountain Monastery Project; co-creator of mindfulness and community-focused Dharma talks.
Ajahn Nisabho
Monastic host providing teaching sessions and Q&A guidance; emphasizes Vinaya, meditation, and community education.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Wise guidance for sincere Dharma practitioners

    Buddha’s dharma is shared with wisdom, kindness and a nice dose of humor too. How lucky we are that these experienced monks are shining their light for us to follow. Thank you so much:)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kasmo8
    United States2 years ago
  • Beautiful logo and quality content

    A useful addition to the world of Buddhist podcasts. Here we get not only the voice of a sincere, ordained monastic (harder to come by percentage-wise than more common lay teachings) but also a younger, yet still mature voice. Thanks for this podcast channel. Keep the talks coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bhante I.
    United States5 years ago

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Beautiful production quality and a welcoming, thoughtful approach to Dharma.
Wise guidance for sincere Dharma practitioners with warmth and humor.

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Stanford Scholar on the Conceits & Blind Spots of Every Form of Buddhism | Prof. Paul Harrison Q&A
Q: Can you give us a three or four-minute summary of how the Mahayana emerged in the early years of Buddhism?
Professor Harrison offers a concise overview of Mahayana emergence as a development within ongoing Buddhist currents, noting that it did not arise in isolation but grew from renunciants within monastic communities across regions, with the movement taking shape through centuries of doctrinal and practical evolution rather than a single origin event.
What’s to Give Light Must Endure Burning…& Mayo? A Mai-Nai/Uncertain Sandwich | CMM & Ven. Paññāsiri
Q: How can we practically apply the not-self view in daily life?
By shifting from I/you/ mine language to observing that perceptions and feelings arise in relation to conditions, and by labeling experiences (e.g., there is a pleasant feeling) rather than claiming ownership, we reduce reactivity and begin to loosen the grip of attachments.
The Hard Knox of Metta: How to Survive Prison, Forgive Your Prosecutor, & Love Anyone | Amanda Knox
Q: How did meditation and the Four Noble Truths inform your approach to suffering and healing?
The four noble truths taught Amanda to face pain directly rather than denying it, and to accept impermanence and interconnection. This shifted her from blaming her circumstances to cultivating clarity, tenderness, and a sense of shared humanity, which underpinned her ability to forgive and to act compassionately.
The Hard Knox of Metta: How to Survive Prison, Forgive Your Prosecutor, & Love Anyone | Amanda Knox
Q: What were the pivotal moments that led you to forgive and engage with your prosecutor?
A sequence of personal practice, curiosity, and a move away from adversarial thinking. Amanda describes meeting the prosecutor with the intention to understand him as a fellow human being, which gradually opened space for empathy and a meaningful exchange, culminating in a profound emotional acknowledgment from the prosecutor.
Clash of the Titans of Translation: The Buddha Across Language, Tradition, Time, AI | Ajahn Brahmali
Q: What is your view on using AI for translation, especially given concerns about accuracy and soul of the text?
AI can be useful in limited, corrective roles but is not a replacement for human discernment; translations should be led by careful scholarship and mindfulness of accuracy, bias, and the spiritual implications of the language.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clear Mountain Monastery Project

What is Clear Mountain Monastery Project about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program features Dharma talks and discussions led by monastics and guest scholars connected to a Buddhist forest monastery movement near Seattle. Episodes cover practical meditation, ethical living, monastic governance, and the integration of practice with everyday life—often blending traditional teachings with contemporary psychology, education initiatives, and social engagement. Notable strengths include a steady focus on compassionate leadership, community harmony, and accessible explanations of complex concepts, making it appealing to practitioners, teachers, and those curious about forest monastic life. The format frequently combines didactic teaching with personal narratives, audience Q&A, and real-world applications of the Dharm... more

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3. Ajahn Achalo
4. Terry Real
5. Tan Ajahn Sukito
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7. Ajahn Brahmali
8. Randima Fernando

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