Readings by Ajahn Karuṇadhammo:
Sutta: SN 22.26, Khandhasaṁyutta, “Gratification (1).”
Sutta: SN 22.27, Khandhasaṁyutta, “Gratification (2).”
Sutta: SN 22.28, Khandhasaṁyutta, “Gratification (3).”
Sutta: SN 22.96, Khandhasaṁyutta, “A Lump of Cowdung.”
The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness [2013], Session 28
Comment: Downside might fit the context [of SN 22.26-28] better than danger. [Drawbacks] [Translation]
Responses by Ajahn Karuṇadhammo and Ajahn Pasanno.
The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness [2013], Session 28, Excerpt 2
“Why does SN 22.26 say both impermanent and subject to change?” Answered by Ajahn Karuṇadhammo and Ajahn Pasanno. [Impermanence] // [Sutta] [Abhidhamma] [Translation] [Ajahn Ṭhānissaro] [Teaching Dhamma] [Language]
Sutta: SN 22.59 Anattalakkhaṇa Sutta (Chanting book translation).
The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness [2013], Session 28, Excerpt 3
Reading: MN 26: The Noble Search. Read by Ajahn Pasanno. [Buddha/Biography]
Reflections on the meaning of freedom. [Liberation] [Culture/West]
Reflections on the conditions suitable for Dhamma practice. [Culture/Natural environment] [Sense bases] [Energy]
Suttas: Ud 1.1-3: The Buddha’s reflections after awakening.
Sutta: MN 36.42: Awakening to the Four Noble Truths. [Four Noble Truths]
Sutta: SN 22.26: Benefit, drawback, and escape. [Aspects of Understanding]
Reference: Dhamma talk request, Amaravati Chanting Book, p. 124.
Devotion and Ritual: Becoming the Buddha [2017], Session 2, Excerpt 1
“What is often the most neglected quality in individual monks? What are the most important qualities to develop for the benefit of the group?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Monastic life] [Saṅgha] // [Idealism ] [Drawbacks] [Aspects of Understanding] [Four Noble Truths] [Patience]
Sutta: SN 22.26: Assādasutta
Quote: “Other than me, everyone is irritating!” [Aversion] [Humor]