Teachings, Books and Sutta Translations from Bhante Ānanda
at the HeartDhamma Buddhist Hermitage in Nelson, BC.
“There are four kinds of lights, monks.
The light of the moon,
The light of the sun,
The light of fire,
and the light of wisdom.
View from alms round on the Hermitage’s location in the center, between the powerlines and the river.
News from the HeartDhamma Buddhist Hermitage in Nelson, BC.
Old palm-leaf Tipitaka manuscript from Northern Thailand
The Buddha’s words translated from the original Pāḷi.
New Translations
Open Heart
A Beginning Guide for Boundless Love Meditation.
Bhāvanā
The Buddha's Path to Awakening & Wholesome Mental Development
Pūjā
Recitals of Dhamma
YouTube Channel
Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditations
Short Teachings
Dhamma bits, on-the-go.
The Practice
Of course, you can use an object if the feeling gets weak… if it goes away. If the mind gets distracted a lot, you can use something to
Selflessness is Samādhi
Reading from SN II 12.23 Causes for Liberation https://heartdhamma.love/sutta/sn-ii-12-23/ “What is the cause for renewal of being?” Or renewal of karma, of action “Identity, should be answered. “
Attachments: It’s all in the mind
This short teaching helps set the mind straight regarding attachments. Oftentimes, the simplest explanations are the easiest to digest… ‘The Smooth & Creamy Discourse on Unshakable Happiness’
Opening Our Hearts
Maybe we just start by opening our hearts… just a little five minutes. And just let go of everything, everything so far, let loose. Smile. Feel like the whole space
Delight in Dhamma
Sukhasomanassa Sutta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mywNWSJlfg Sukha means happiness Somanassa means mental grace or mental joy. The two combined together. Directing the ways in which we delight, in which we find happiness
Acceptance
Here, Bhante Ānanda offers a beautiful teaching on attachment, the hindrances and acceptance. 🌼 Wishing you all continued happiness. “Most people associate letting go of all attachments with simply abandoning