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The Forest Path Podcast

Sol Hanna
Meditation
Buddhism
Dhamma
Theravada Buddhism
Mindfulness
Ajahn Chah
Samadhi
Nibbana
Suffering
Impermanence
Wisdom
Four Noble Truths
Death
Sila
Karma
Happiness
Kalesas
Dharma
Eightfold Path
Ajahn Maha Boowa

Narrated translations of meditation masters of the forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes90Founded4 years ago
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Welcome to the Forest Path Podcast - a podcast sharing the teachings of Awakened meditation masters of the modern era.

This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “Practicing the Dhamma by Being ... more

This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Funn Ācāro and it’s titled “Looking at One’s Own Mind and Heart”.

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This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Chah called “The Place of Coolness”. It was published as part of “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah”. You can find the original text in the description below.

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This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “The Foundation of Samadhi”. It was published as part of Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 42. You can find links to the original text in the description b... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • A Treasure Trove…

    As invaluable as a copy of P.A. Payutto’s ‘Buddhadhamma’.

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    Trplgem
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gems!

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    jcrdvt
    3 years ago
  • Helpful along the path. These texts are rich in meaning and guidance. I hope others will listen and relisten.

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    Amazon Customer
    United States3 years ago
  • Beautiful

    Helpful along the path. These texts are rich in meaning and guidance. I hope others will listen and relisten.

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    Amazon Customer
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners consistently praise practical meditative guidance and clear translation of dense Dhamma terms.
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The content is seen as a rigorous but accessible entry into forest tradition teachings.

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Questions & Answers | Ajahn Chah
Q: I feel sleepy a great deal. It makes it hard to meditate.
There are many ways to overcome sleepiness.
Questions & Answers | Ajahn Chah
Q: How about anger? What should I do when I feel anger arising?
You must use loving kindness. Only through loving kindness is hatred overcome.
Questions & Answers | Ajahn Chah
Q: How can we overcome lust in our practice?
Lust should be balanced by contemplation of loathsomeness.
Questions & Answers | Ajahn Chah
Q: What is advisable to read a lot or study the scriptures as part of practice?
The Dhamma of the Buddha is not found in books.
Questions & Answers | Ajahn Chah
Q: What about sleep? How much should I sleep?
Find the natural balance for yourself.

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Rooted in Theravada forest monastic wisdom, the show centers on practical meditation guidance, mindfulness training, and Dhamma insight delivered through translated talks by renowned forest tradition teachers. Episodes emphasize settling the body, turning attention inward, ethical living, and steady concentration as paths to liberation, with recurring themes like non-self, impermanence, and discerning understanding over blind belief. A standout aspect is the careful, accessible conveyance of classic teachings through translation and narration, making dense Buddhist concepts approachable for listeners seeking personal practice and philosophical clarity.

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The Forest Path Podcast launched 4 years ago and published 90 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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