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Ayya Santussika's Dharma Talks at Karuna Buddhist Vihara
Ayya Santussika
Ayya Santussika, in residence at Karuna Buddhist Vihara (Compassion Monastery), spent five years as an anagarika (eight-precept nun), then ordained as a samaneri (ten-precept nun) in 2010 and as a bhikkhuni (311 rules) in 2012 at Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara in Los Angeles.
2024-07-06 What to do When Leaders are Unprincipled 1:14:50
This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on July 6 , 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-06-29 Giving Up Greed Hatred and Delusion Part 3 of 3 28:13
This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on June 29, 2024 for a Daylong Retreat at Karuna Buddhist Vihara Meditation Center.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-06-29 Giving Up Greed Hatred and Delusion Part 2 of 3 29:49
This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on June 29, 2024 for a Daylong Retreat at Karuna Buddhist Vihara Meditation Center.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-06-29 Giving Up Greed Hatred and Delusion Part 1 of 3 66:47
This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on June 29, 2024 for a Daylong Retreat at Karuna Buddhist Vihara Meditation Center.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-06-01 Upekkhā (Equanimity) Pāramī 66:56
This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on the 1st of June, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-05-25 Vesak - The Buddha's passing away 63:44
This Dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on May 25, 2024 for the Vesak celebration daylong retreat.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-05-25 Vesak: Ceremony Bathing the Buddha: Letting go of what is past and opening to the future 43:17
This dhamma talk, Vesak Ceremony Bathing the Buddha and Q&A was offered on 25th of May , 2024 for a Daylong Retreat at Karuna Buddhist Vihara Meditation Center
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-05-25 Vesak Morning Session: The Buddha Coming Into the World 1:13:11
This Dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on May 25, 2024 for the Vesak celebration daylong retreat.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-05-18 Wisdom Power 1:49:32
This Dhamma talk, Guided Meditation and Q&A was offered on May 18th, 2024 for East Bay Dhamma
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-05-18 The Pāramīs: Energy & Resolution | Ayya Santussikā 1:25:58
This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on May 18, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” This is the eighth talk in the series on Pāramī or The Ten Perfections. In this talk, Ayya Santussikā discusses two Pāramīs: Viriya (Energy, Effort) & Adhitthana (Resolve, Determination). 00:00 - DHAMMA TALK 10:31 - Q&A 1:15:50 - Closing Announcements Resources discussed in the video: ▸Book: Stillness Flowing https://www.abhayagiri.org/media/books/stillness-flowing%20-%202018-08-31.pdf ▸KBV Upcoming Teachings: https://www.karunabv.org/ ▸KBV Vassa Support Opportunities: https://www.karunabv.org/vassa-support.html
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-05-11 The Mettā Pāramī | Ayya Santussikā 1:18:35
This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on May 11, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” This is the seventh talk in the series on Parami or The Ten Perfections.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-05-11 The Mettā Pāramī--Guided Meditation | Ayya Santussikā 12:47
This guided meditation was offered on May 11, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-05-04 Wisdom (Paññâ) Parami 1:11:32
This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on , 4th of May 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-04-27 Sila Pāramī - Hiri & Ottappa - Part 1/3 Daylong Retreat l Ayya Santussikā 54:38
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-04-27 Sila Pāramī - Guided Meditation Part 2 of 3 Daylong Retreat l Ayya Santussikā 58:01
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-04-27 Sila Pāramī - Daylong Retreat Part 1 of 3 1:11:25
This dhamma talk, and Q&A was offered on April 27th, 2024 for a Daylong Retreat at Karuna Buddhist Vihara Meditation Center
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-04-20 Developing The Pāramīs: Generosity | Ayya Santussikā 1:15:08
This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on April 20, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” This is the fourth talk in the series on Parami or The Ten Perfections.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-04-13 The Pāramī of Sacca: The Real Truth | Ayya Santussikā 1:16:51
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-04-13 Medicines for the Mind 1:38:43
This Dhamma talk, Q&A and Guided Meditation was offered on April 13th, 2024 for East Bay Dhamma
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-03-31 Nekkhama Within Intention 58:00
This Part 1 dhamma talk for the Daylong Retreat and Q&A was offered on the 30th of March, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-03-30 Nekkhama in the Material World 57:02
This Daylong Retreat Part 2 dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on the 30th of March, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-03-30 Nekkhama and the Elements of Escape 56:20
This Daylong Retreat part 3 dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on the 30th of March, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-03-24 Patience—Developing the Pāramīs as a Way to Work with Aversion | Ayya Santussikā 66:05
This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on March 23, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” *Please note, some participant questions have been omitted from the Q&A portion of the recording, however Ayya Satussikā's answers to their questions have remained.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-03-16 What Would the Buddha Say? Peaceful Communication Skills for Difficult Times Part 3 49:23
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-03-16 What Would the Buddha Say? Peaceful Communication Skills for Difficult Times Part 2 55:58
Some of the hardest times to come up with the right words and the right attitude are when the topic at hand is really hot. Maybe it is when we feel there is something very important at stake. Maybe it is when something seems very wrong in the world: war, political strife, corruption, injustice. How can we use Right Speech in such circumstances? How can we express ourselves in ways that are truthful but do not widen the divide. How can we promote peace and mutual respect? How can we relate to others with very different views and values with honesty and skill? These are some of the areas we will explore, working with personal as well as societal examples. And, we will base our conversation on the Buddha's words and advice.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-03-16 What Would the Buddha Say? Peaceful Communication Skills for Difficult Times Part 1 1:21:52
Some of the hardest times to come up with the right words and the right attitude are when the topic at hand is really hot. Maybe it is when we feel there is something very important at stake. Maybe it is when something seems very wrong in the world: war, political strife, corruption, injustice. How can we use Right Speech in such circumstances? How can we express ourselves in ways that are truthful but do not widen the divide. How can we promote peace and mutual respect? How can we relate to others with very different views and values with honesty and skill? These are some of the areas we will explore, working with personal as well as societal examples. And, we will base our conversation on the Buddha's words and advice.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-03-09 The Strength & Power of Our Intentions and Actions 61:56
This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on March 9, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-03-02 Staying Balanced With the Help of Our Friends 1:17:39
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-02-25 Changing - Part One 1:30:22
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-02-24 Changing - Part Two 1:35:35
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-02-17 Caring Attention 1:53:41
This talk was offered at East Bay Dhamma
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-02-17 Developing Resilience and Avoiding Despair 1:11:06
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-02-10 Guiding Your Practice 49:50
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-02-03 Birthday Reflection 7:08
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-01-27 Harmless Thinking Part Two 1:13:04
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-01-27 Harmless Thinking Part One 1:14:18
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-01-13 How to Put it Down 1:12:01
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-01-12 The Big Picture 1:45:54
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-01-06 Gratitude Practice According to the Buddha 67:20
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-01-01 2024 New Year's Day(long) PM session 42:28
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2024-01-01 2024 New Year's Day(long) AM Session 1:30:02
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-12-30 A World at War: The Practitioner's Approach 1:10:34
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-12-23 Q&A with Ajahn Anan: Relationships and Meditation Practice 59:08
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-12-16 Course Correction to Nibanna 1:15:13
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-12-02 Reflections on the Recent Visit to Ajahn Gunha 1:19:31
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-11-25 How to Relate to Multiple Teachers in our Practice 1:10:03
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-07-29 Contemplations on Ultimate Peace and Loving-Kindness 61:03
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-07-22 Happiness 1:23:18
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-07-15 Meghiya Sutta & Humility 1:21:46
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-07-08 The Book Of Dana. Developing Positive Emotions. 65:12
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-07-01 Anger: Training the Mind to Have Wholesome Mental States 67:39
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-05-27 Seven Kinds of Wealth 1:11:46
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-05-21 Truth 66:26
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-05-21 Boundaries (Daylong Retreat | Evening Session 1:45:04
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-05-21 Boundaries (Daylong Retreat) - Morning Session 1:32:41
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-05-06 Understanding Rigidity 61:46
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-04-30 Implementing The Brahmaviharas In Your Practice 1:19:20
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-04-22 The Removal of Unwholesome Regret 1:15:46
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-04-15 Liberation of Mind by Loving Kindness Daylong PM session 2:05:20
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-04-15 Liberation of Mind by Loving Kindness - AM session 1:17:19
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-04-08 The Twofold Assembly: Monastic and Lay ~ Love For All Beings 1:18:43
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-04-01 How to Apply the Dhamma When We Feel We Don't Fit In 1:19:04
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-03-25 Being A Good Friend To Ourselves 1:13:19
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-03-18 Dhamma and Gender Identity 1:23:02
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-03-11 Wise Discernment: Gender Discrimination in the Sangha 1:22:32
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-03-04 Doubt - The Fifth Hindrance 1:17:52
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-02-25 Restlessness And Worry - The Fourth Hindrance 69:16
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-02-18 Sloth And Thorpor - The Third Hindrance 1:19:43
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-02-11 The Challenge of Ill Will 1:23:16
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-02-04 Being Consistently Kind (Part 3) 1:12:32
This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on February 4, 2023 for a daylong retreat held at Wat Buddhanusorn.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-02-04 Being Consistently Kind (Part 1) 1:24:40
This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on February 4, 2023 for a daylong retreat held at Wat Buddhanusorn.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-02-04 Being Consistently Kind (Part 2) 44:59
This Q&A session was offered on February 4, 2023 for a daylong retreat held at Wat Buddhanusorn.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-01-28 The Hindrance of Sensual Desire 1:11:36
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-01-14 Attachments - How to Avoid Entanglement 66:34
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2023-01-07 First Steps on the Buddhas Path 1:12:05
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-12-24 Peace on Earth and in our Hearts 60:29
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-07-02 Perception the Third of the Five Khandas 1:12:20
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-06-18 Form the First of the Five Khandas 1:26:22
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-05-21 Reflections on Loneliness 60:57
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-05-07 Solving the Problem: Dhamma to the Rescue 1:18:49
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-04-30 The Five Precepts 1:22:49
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-04-23 Progressive Instruction MN 56 1:14:18
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-04-16 Facing Sadness, Grief and Anxiety 1:22:25
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-04-09 Practicing During Crisis 1:22:55
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-03-19 Patience 1:19:38
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-03-15 When meditation and life are not going as planned 47:38
Meditation isn't always peaceful, happy and blissful. This talk addresses how to work with difficult feelings, memories, and experiences on and off the cushion as part of the path to awakening.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-02-19 Investigation of Dhamma 1:17:20
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-02-12 Right Speech: What to Say and When to Say It 1:20:51
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-02-05 Kamma 57:10
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-01-22 Fearless 1:24:32
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-01-15 Fear 1:21:47
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2022-01-08 Samadhi 1:17:48
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2021-08-21 Self-Reflection 21:06
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2021-08-21 Q&A - Career Obsession, Creativity, Worldly Comparison 8:03
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2021-08-21 Guided Meditation 30:53
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2021-08-14 The Buddha's Words on Loving-Kindness in English (Chant Along) 3:18
with Ayya Cittananda, Ayya Santussika
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2021-08-14 The Buddha's Words on Loving-Kindness in Pali (Chant Along) 3:15
with Ayya Cittananda, Ayya Santussika
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2021-08-14 Guided Meditation 30:43
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2021-08-14 What Provokes Our Unwholesome Tendencies 19:45
Karuna Buddhist Vihara
2021-08-14 Q&A - Enjoyment, Fear of Impermanence, the Entertainment Industry… 19:40
Karuna Buddhist Vihara

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