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Ayyā Medhānandī

Sati Saraniya Hermitage
Buddhism
Mindfulness
Meditation
Suffering
Compassion
Metta
Inner Peace
Dhamma
Spiritual Awakening
Forgiveness
Generosity
Impermanence
Loving Kindness
Equanimity
Four Noble Truths
Spiritual Growth
Awareness
Wisdom
Peace
Nibbāna

Buddhist Women on a Path of Spiritual Awakening

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The root of saraniya, reconciliation, is sarana, refuge. The silence in the heart is our most powerful refuge. And sati, mindfulness, is the mother of opening the heart and coming to know who we really are. We must come empty to the Buddha, or awaken... more

Can we 'be bread' for ourselves and those we meet who are hungry in spirit? Through the goodness of our practice, with the understanding gained in the silence of the heart, we open to a freedom without boundaries – letting go the weight of our sorrow... more

Bowing in the currents of life, we navigate with a generosity of attention and heart. Whatever happens, the sign of the Dhamma rises in us like a glowing sun. We receive it, know it, open to it, and welcome its wondrous light to guide us. Now is the ... more

Like a mother, the Buddha walks us in the ways of the Dhamma, teaching us how to turn the mind to peace and true refuge. Our fear of fear can be disabling, but just to witness our fear or grief or any unwholesome thought is empowering. So awareness, ... more

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Ayya Medhanandi
Buddhist nun and spiritual teacher; host of the show and guide through Buddhist practice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Listen if you want to change your life

    What a gift Ayya Medhanandi and these dhamma talks are. I am beyond grateful to have found her and to have access to these profound teachings. Thank you 🙏

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    Kahena69
    Australiaa year ago

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The episodes often leave listeners feeling centered and motivated to meditate or reflect daily.
Many appreciate practical guidance and real-life applications of dhamma teachings.
Guests and the host's clarity on practice are repeatedly praised as inspiring.
Listeners consistently note the talks are thoughtful, accessible, and deeply calming.

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A Gift for Everyone, Ayya Anuruddha
Q: How to reconnect with love as someone who didn't grow up with much love around and shut off their emotions?
The speaker explains the importance of recognizing limitations in past experiences of love, suggesting that understanding and acknowledging the inner void is a step toward reconnecting with love.
Vanquish Hatred With Love, Ayya Nimmala
Q: Ideas on how to help people see their response is not itself kind?
One must realize that despite external negativity, cultivating kindness within ourselves can change our interactions and help others see the benefit of kindness, even when they are not reciprocating it.
Vanquish Hatred With Love, Ayya Nimmala
Q: What does one do in that moment when caught up in tough emotions or frustration?
We need to be compassionate to ourselves, stay in the present moment, and focus on our choices moving forward rather than feeling guilt about past actions.
The Joy Will Come, Ayya Medhanandi
Q: What is progress?
Progress involves understanding the purpose of your practice and growing in wisdom, not just seeking stress relief or stillness for its own sake.
The Joy Will Come, Ayya Medhanandi
Q: Can you get stuck on the meditation practice?
The concept of being 'stuck' might just be a belief; true progress comes from understanding what's hindering growth rather than focusing on the sense of being trapped.

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