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Talks in Honor Ajahn Buddhadasa

2006 is the Birth Centennial of our beloved and respected teacher. Over the year, Santikaro will give a series of reflections on his life, work, teaching, practice, and influence. These will be the on-going theme of our Sangha Gatherings this year.

1. On Being Oneself: Bridging Dichotomies (Sunday January 23, 2006)

part one (4.6 mb) | part two (4.6 mb)

2. The Innovations of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu 1 (Sunday February 26, 2006)

part one (4.46 mb) | part two (4.94 mb)

3. Sasana & Inter-Religious Cooperation (Sunday March 26)

part one (5.8 mb) | part two (5.8 mb)

4. The Innovations of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu 2 (Sunday April 23, 2006)

part one (_._ mb) | part two (_._ mb) ... coming soon ...

5. Dhammic Socialism (Sunday June 25, 2006)

part one (_._ mb) | part two (_._ mb) ... coming soon ...


Sati Center workshop on The Life and Teachings of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

download or stream from audiodharma.org


More About Ajahn Buddhadasa - from friends at Nalanda Community


Talks by Ajahn Buddhadasa

In the late 80s and early 90s, Ajahn Buddhadasa gave regular talks during the international retreats help at Suan Mokkh and then Suan Mokkh International. These were translated live by Santikaro. Editing care of Ven Sonpop of Dawn Kiam.)

The Four Noble Truths (January 1989)

  1. Introduction to Understanding the Ariya-Sacca (part 1 | part 2)
  2. Meaning of "Ariya-Sacca" (part 1 | part 2)
  3. Noble Truth of Dukkha (part 1 | part 2)
  4. Noble Truth of Dukkha's Origin (part 1 | part 2)
  5. Noble Truth of Dukkha's Quenching (part 1 | part 2)
  6. The Path Leading to Dukkha's Quenching (part 1 | part 2)
  7. Concluding Facts About the Four Ariya-Sacca (part 1 | part 2)


Idappaccayata: Causality as the Heart of Buddha-Dhamma

1. The Particular Characteristics of Buddhism (July 1987)

2. The Particular Characteristics of Buddhism cont'd (July 1987)

3. The Dhammic Life that is Still a Secret (August 1991) [part 1 | part 2]

4. Bird's Eye View of Buddhism (April 1990) [part 1 | part 2]

5. Anapanasati is the Practice that Controls Dependent Origination (January 1991) [part 1 | part 2]


Sunyata: Emptiness as the Essence of Buddha-Dhamma

1. Everything is Anatta (August 1990)

2. Elements, Senses, & Aggregates (August 1990)

3. The Nine Vipassana Eyes (October 1990)


Atammayata & the Middle Way (September 1988)

1. Something You Don't Like Now, But Will Like Later

2. The Benefits of Atammayata


The Triple Gem in Buddhism (March 1989)

Part 1 | Part 2