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Clear Mountain Monastery Project

Clear Mountain Monastery
Buddhism
Meditation
Mindfulness
Dhamma
Dharma
Compassion
Theravada Buddhism
Dukkha
Suffering
Clear Mountain Monastery
Four Noble Truths
Rebirth
Generosity
Thai Forest Tradition
Theravada
Metta
Seattle
Mental Health
Nibbana
Gratitude

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 Q&A, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho offer advice for those interested in exploring monastic life. From finding the correct monastery to uncovering joy in a life of renunciation, the lessons offered for those seeking robes remain relevant even... more

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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the critical imbalance underlying many Western and modern practitioners' approach to practice. When we lean into a narrow, ascetic vision of practice without understanding the Buddha's emphasis on joy, we risk... more

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A conversation with Debbie Stamp, upāsaka steward and founding force of Abhayagiri Forest Monastery (www.abhayagiri.org)

00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:02:36 Debbie's Role at Abhayagiri

00:03:13 Moments of Faith Leading to Monastery Life

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In this Q&A session, Ajahn Sona speaks about how to hold the fraught political landscape of the present, the significance of our daily actions and intentions as "political" acts, the karma of voting (or not!), the cultivation of deep concentration, a... more

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Ajahn Sona
Abbot of Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery and a Theravada monk with over thirty years in the robes.
Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery
Episode: “Don’t Worry, Everything is Out of Control”: The Mixed Karma of Voting or Not | Ajahn Sona Q&A
Robina Courtin
Buddhist nun, teacher and former executive director of the Liberation Prison Project
Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
Episode: Insane Compassion—Into the Fire With a Former Radical, Lesbian, Separatist Feminist | Robina Courtin
Bhante Rāhula
Buddhist monk who studied and practiced in Asia and is developing a Buddhist center in Mexico
Paññābhūmi
Episode: Not So Great Expectations: The Danger of “What if?” & Shoulding Ourselves & Others | Bhante Rāhula
Ajahn Pavaro
Canadian-born bhikkhu, former university lecturer in comparative religion, and senior monastic and teacher
Tisarana Buddhist Monastery
Episode: ”Devas Take an Interest”: A Former Professor’s Vision of the Hidden Forces Among Us | Ajahn Pavaro
Ayya Sudhammā
Theravada Bhikkhuni, elder Mahā-therī
Charlotte Buddhist Vihara (Charlotte, NC)
Episode: Talking Back at Māra: ”I Hate to Waste a Perfectly Good Disaster” | Ayya Sudhamma Q&A
Bhante Sujato
Buddhist monk and scholar known for SuttaCentral and critical textual work
Lokanta Vihara / SuttaCentral
Episode: Punk Rock Dhamma: Bringing Down the Edifice With Curiosity, Humility ... But Not AI | Bhante Sujato
Venerable Thubten Chodron
Founder of Sravasti Abbey; Buddhist teacher
Sravasti Abbey
Episode: The Key of Compassion: Finding Meaning Behind Bars | Thubten Chodron
Guy Armstrong
Dharma teacher, long-time instructor and mentor mentioned as a teacher figure
IMS (Insight Meditation Society)
Episode: From Uganda to the Dalai Lama: The Chronicles of an African Seeker in India | Bhante Buddharakkhita
Andrew Holecek
Author, concert pianist, and interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism
Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies; Northwestern University (research consultant); author of Dream Yoga, The Lucid Dreaming Workbook, etc.
Episode: Lunar Spirituality: The Nocturnal Dharma of Liminal Dreaming & Dream Yoga | Andrew Holecek PART TWO

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Ajahn Kovilo
Co-host and monk associated with Clear Mountain Monastery Project; leads instructional Dharma sessions and Q&A

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Inspiring and interesting

    This podcast continually inspires and extends my Buddhist practice because of the unerring METTA of the hosts and the varied and meaningful content which they offer. Bhante Sujato’s analysis of AI is well founded and accurate. May humanity wake up soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Can Do Kiwi
    Australiaa month ago
  • 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 States3 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 States6 years ago

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High-quality voices and authentic monastic wisdom.
Excellent production and thoughtful guest selections.
A useful addition to Buddhist audio content; practical guidance.
Concise, insightful Dharma with warmth and humor.

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Insane Compassion—Into the Fire With a Former Radical, Lesbian, Separatist Feminist | Robina Courtin
Q: What advice would you give someone who reads the news and finds their mind sinking into depression or fear?
Courtin recommends knowing one's capacity and limiting news when necessary. When she can use a story to learn about suffering and the mind, she treats it as material for developing wisdom and compassion rather than panicking.
Insane Compassion—Into the Fire With a Former Radical, Lesbian, Separatist Feminist | Robina Courtin
Q: What would you say to someone who asks whether karma blames victims for their suffering?
Courtin says karma describes natural cause and effect rather than divine punishment. She argues that people tend to apply the idea only to suffering while overlooking how causes also lead to happiness.
Not a Faith, but an Education: Epistemic Humility & the Buddhist Approach to Truth | Ajahn Nisabho
Q: Can we derive that there is no way of reaching enlightenment or just even properly progressing on the path without Jhanic experiences?
Nisabho says deep concentration is important, but progress is possible without jhana. He advises developing the whole Noble Eightfold Path through meditation, generosity, virtue, right speech, study, and retreat rather than fixating on meditative attainments.
Not a Faith, but an Education: Epistemic Humility & the Buddhist Approach to Truth | Ajahn Nisabho
Q: What would you draw out of the Cāṅki Sutta?
Nisabho says the sutta encourages people to identify the grounds for their beliefs without claiming certainty prematurely. Buddhist practice can begin with confidence as a working hypothesis, proceed through testing a teacher and practicing the teachings, and culminate in direct realization.
“Don’t Worry, Everything is Out of Control”: The Mixed Karma of Voting or Not | Ajahn Sona Q&A
Q: How should a Dhammic practitioner think about the mixed results of voting, and is it better to refrain from voting?
Ajahn Sona says voting is only one moment in a continuous process of social action. Daily conduct is also a vote, and abstaining out of anger is still a choice that can reinforce anger.

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

A collection of Dharma talks and monastic dialogues that explore practical mindfulness within daily life and modern concerns. Episodes commonly center on core Buddhist teachings (the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, meditation, and ethical conduct) delivered through a mix of structured instruction, live Q&A, and personal anecdotes from visiting monastics and senior teachers. The show frequently features questions from lay practitioners, conversations about practice in community settings, and guidance on applying ancient teachings to relationships, work, and personal growth. Noteworthy are the guest lectures from respected teachers and the emphasis on grounded, compassionate practice from forest monastery roots, often in the Seattle re... more

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2. Robina Courtin
3. Bhante Rāhula
4. Ajahn Pavaro
5. Ayya Sudhammā
6. Bhante Sujato
7. Venerable Thubten Chodron
8. Guy Armstrong

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