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Clear Mountain Monastery Project

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

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 interview, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak with Luang Por Pasanno about dukkha (suffering & unsatisfactoriness), in its personal, social, physical, and psychological aspects.

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This is PART TWO of Clear Mountain's interview with Andrew Holecek—scholar, practitioner, and "student of the night" (www.andrewholecek.com/). Watch PART ONE here: youtu.be/9wqSc5M1z-Q

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho engage in a conversation with poet David Whyte (davidwhyte.com/).

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00:09:48 David Recites "The Bell and the Blackbird"

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This is PART ONE of Clear Mountain's interview with Andrew Holecek—scholar, practitioner, and "student of the night" (www.andrewholecek.com/). Watch PART TWO here: youtu.be/mGqZDbIVK0c

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David Whyte
Poet and author known for integrating poetry with business, leadership, and spirituality
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Episode: Zen & the Art of Poetry at the Edge: Everything is Waiting For You | David Whyte Q&A
Andrew Holecek
Author, concert pianist, and interdisciplinary scholar on Vajrayana Buddhism; expert on dark retreat and nocturnal meditations
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Episode: Meditating in Total Darkness: Divine vs Diabolical Darkness | Andrew Holecek PART ONE
Jason Bartlett
Meditation teacher and founder of Luminous Dharma; practitioner with cross-traditional training (Chan, Korean Seon, Pure Land, Theravada)
Luminous Dharma
Episode: Returning to Nature through Wuwei: Simplifying, Sensitizing, & Surrendering | Jason Bartlett Q&A
Brother Phap Luu
Senior Western monastic disciple of Thich Nhat Hanh
Plum Village lineage (Thai Forest/Vietnamese Buddhist communities)
Episode: Mahāyāna Satipaṭṭhāna: Thich Nhat Hanh’s Theravāda Bonafides | Brother Pháp Lưu Q&A
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Tibetan Nepali master of the karma Kagyu and Yenma lineages; bestselling author; leader of the International Tergar Meditation Community
Tergar Meditation Community
Episode: From Dharma Prince To Homeless Beggar: A Tibetan Tudong In Love With The World | Mingyur Rinpoche
Kim Grose Moore
Executive Director of GRIP Training Institute
GRIP Training Institute
Episode: Have You Forgotten Your Freedom? Prison Program Leaders & a Monk on Liberation Behind Bars | GRIP
Tommy Shakur Ross
GRIP facilitator and former GRIP participant
GRIP Program (San Quentin)
Episode: Have You Forgotten Your Freedom? Prison Program Leaders & a Monk on Liberation Behind Bars | GRIP
Tanujaan Nyaniko
Translator of Luang Por Baen's teachings; abbot-at-large, Ajahn Nyaniko's work
Abhayagiri Monastery (translator/teacher)
Episode: The Warrior Practice of Nooks & Crannies: A Wholehearted Guide to ”Korwat” | Ajahn Nyaniko Q&A
Aya Ananda Bodhi
Visiting lay/Venerable monk presence from Parayana
Parayana Vihara
Episode: Life is Just Breath... Yet Sooo Many Problems! | Luang Por Damrong Sucitto

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

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 104 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:)

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    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!

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    5
    Bhante I.
    United States5 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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Returning to Nature through Wuwei: Simplifying, Sensitizing, & Surrendering | Jason Bartlett Q&A
Q: What is the role of practice in attaining Big Mind or thusness?
Big Mind emerges from open, field-like attention to all senses rather than fixed focus; practicing in this way gradually dissolves the sense of inside/outside and reveals a more spacious, integrated awareness aligned with wise, compassionate action.
Returning to Nature through Wuwei: Simplifying, Sensitizing, & Surrendering | Jason Bartlett Q&A
Q: What distinguishes Returning to Nature from Returning to Simplicity?
Returning to Nature is a technique to drop entanglement abruptly, letting the aggregates operate without clinging, and using a wish such as 'please handle this' to observe what arises and act only when it is wise, without upadana-driven control.
Returning to Nature through Wuwei: Simplifying, Sensitizing, & Surrendering | Jason Bartlett Q&A
Q: Can you give concrete practices for embodying RSSR on and off the cushion?
Yes. Use softening as the first step to release tension, then savor or smile at the positive changes, and finally return to the prior activity with a renewed sense of ease. You can also shift to externally triggered methods like a gentle clap or sound to interrupt patterns and reset the mind.
Returning to Nature through Wuwei: Simplifying, Sensitizing, & Surrendering | Jason Bartlett Q&A
Q: How would you describe returning to simplicity and the basis of that teaching?
It's a three-stage process: stop adding to the situation (Wuwei), observe what naturally arises when there's space (Zirong), and then act without forcing (Wei Wuwei). This cycle helps loosen the grip of our agenda and aligns us with what is wise and wholesome.
From Seattle to North Bend: A Lotus With Every Step | Ayya Anandabodhi, Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn Nisabho
Q: What's your name again?
Adam is encouraged to stay present with the person in front of him, cultivate attentiveness, and re-engage with the conversation by recognizing impulses and choosing a mindful response.

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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. Andrew Holecek
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5. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
6. Kim Grose Moore
7. Tommy Shakur Ross
8. Tanujaan Nyaniko

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