Ajahn Achalo at IBSC Dec 2, 2020

A talk at the annual retreat of the International Buddhist Studies College:
00:00:58 Ajahn describes his own background and experience starting at Wat Pah Nanachat 26 years ago as a pah khao (layman in white) in 1994. Observing the power of the kilesas / unpleasant mental states and developing endurance and observing the little developments of peace.
00:09:00 Early contributions of Tan Ajahn Anan (now at Wat Marp Jan but then Ajahn Chah’s secretary)
00:12:00 Lessons from the meditation and contemplation experiences of the Buddha; the importance of the five spiritual powers starting with faith and confidence in Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha and one’s own growing ability
00:19:29 Sati
00:25:24 The importance of consistency in meditation practice
00:26:08 Early feelings of wanting to disrobe and using occasional peaceful states as a refuge
00:27:46 Recalling the Buddha’s reviewing and feeling of awe for his enlightenment
00:29:28 The Ānāpānasati Sutta - one of my favourites, makes it so clear
00:34:26 Summary - the suffering that leads to the end of suffering
00:37:18 Invitation for Questions:
00:37:46 Q1 - You were born and raised in a non-Buddhist culture, what do you believe accounts for your interest in buddha-dhamma?
01:00:58 Q2 - I would like to develop more concentration. How can I motivate the mind to this end?
01:06:00 Q3 - What qualities do you think you had that formed your foundation of interest and commitment to the monkhood?
01:08:47 Q4 - Do you believe Ajahn Chah was enlightened and how did his abilities contribute to your development?
01:14:16 Q5 - If there is no self why strive had for nibanna?

[@melaniehickman4334]

Thank you, Venerable Ajahn! You would have made a fine doctor, lawyer, or movie star; but what a waste that would have been, and what a loss for the world!

[@SamZeroKG]

Amazed by what your mum have told you, "her blessing" for you to be a monk.. for this to come out from Western parents.... Sadhu sadhu sadhu to your mum!

[@SamZeroKG]

3 bows to you Ajahn... very uplifting listen to your stories and teachings, Sadhu sadhu sadhu

[@southernfrechman]

What a brilliant, sensitive and inspiring talk . Thank you banthe 🙏

[@BeepBieep]

I am feeling peace here. Thank you Ajahn, for your being and your sharing.

[@masonscott8269]

You have my deepest gratitude Ajahn, thank you.

[@nathanhussey9215]

My opinion , Ajahn Achalo is an Arahant monk . I have ever gone to make a merit on the Gratina day at Wat Anantakiri monestry Kao Klor district Pechaboon province Thailand . That year Ajahn Pasanno from the USA. also joined ceremony. It made me so happy making the great merit with the 2 greatest monks. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

[@nathinamo9970]

This is a very thorough and informative talk, and even so, it is focused and streamlined. Very good. ✨🙏✨

[@Sepidehriahi]

You have become my master. Following you all over the net. Thabk You sooo much! 💖💖💖

[@juliuscomnenus4415]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu. This is a very insightful and incisive talk... extremely well done, taking an often over-complicated subject and paring it down to its essentials. Thank you so much!

[@QueLy68]

Thank you Ajahn. It is a very inspiring dharma talk. Encourage me to practice more for meditation. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

[@someoneelse6618]

Sadhu sadhu
Thank you!

[@suriyar90]

สาธุอยุโมทนาบุญเจ้าค่ะ

[@wdmetta7631]

Sadhu 🙏🙏🙏

[@pollenn3185]

Thank you very much for sharing your experience and knowledge
I have been following your guided meditation and your Dhamma teaching 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bludolfinboris]

Excellent

[@thadanabath]

✨🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✨สาธุค่ะ✨

[@malikadon4475]

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

[@michaelwtapp]

Sadhu!

[@tungsd]

Best wishes ❤ ♥ 💕

[@ranminimanarampankajakaluk2404]

🙏🙏🙏

[@naicittavara7383]

Sādhu Sādhu anumodāmi

[@tanmooichaikpm-guru8403]

sadhu sadhu sadhu

[@maplephichaironnarongsongk5485]

Sathu ka 🙏🏾

[@bunly7596]

ល,"ល្អ - ណាស

[@deepikakedare2141]

❤❤❤

[@user-hy5eu4es6h]

สาธุสาธุสาธุไหว้พระสงฆ์ผู้ปฎิบัติดีปฎิบัติชอบ

[@bodhi9464]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇦🇺

[@antoinetteueland3337]

Interesting life story- when I was young I felt the same regarding this isn’t the way we should live. So here we are in a time 2021 where we can’t travel all over the world. So how can we look for these signs when we don’t want to hurt people by traveling?

[@someoneelse6618]

Look within.

[@Sophialatha]

the internet is a good place to find spiritual help - Kalyana mitta. Get inspired - as here...and maybe try to set up a place that is accessible to practice? and be patient. be ready for when the oppotunity comes?

[@user-xy7hq4gm9v]

มีคำบรรยายเป็นภาษาไทยไหมเจ้าคะ

[@AjahnAchalo]

Mai mee naja, sorry

[@jumlonga3474]

After listening, I want to find sometime to translate/compile..khrub.

[@namratam3814]

🙏🙏🙏