The suffering we encounter every day... where does it truly come from? It isn't because the world around us is heavy, but because our own minds refuse to let go. Before an old story has even faded, we rush to pull a new one onto our shoulders. Repeating this again and again, we become like the madman carrying stones, who, upon seeing anything, picks it up and adds it to the burden, even though what is already carried is heavy enough to make one collapse. This makes us feel as though each stone is heavier than a mountain...

In this episode

(00:00) Introduction

(08:43) The Parable of the Madman Carrying Stones

(18:55) "Plong Tok": Letting the Burden Fall

(32:00) The Path of Practice: Realizing the Truth Within

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About This Dhamma Talk:

This content is adapted from a Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Sim Buddhacaro, a noble monk of Wat Tham Pha Plong in Chiang Mai, on Oc-tober 10, 1975.

About the Teacher:

Ajahn Sim Buddhacaro of the Tham Pha Plong Monastery in Chiang Mai was one of the key disciples of Luang Pu Mun Bhuridatto, who prophesied about him, saying, 'Venerable Sim is a lotus bud; when it blossoms, its fragrance will surpass all others.'

His prominent teach-ings emphasized the 'full lotus posture' to cultivate a courageous mind like the Buddha's; an expertise in 'contemplation of the body,' particu-larly the meditation on impurity concerning the 300 bones; and the con-stant teaching to develop 'mindfulness of death' , or being mindful of death with every breath, as a reminder not to be heedless and to hasten one's spiritual practice.

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The nature of the mind is to think, to fashion, to wander out to mental objects near and far, without any limit.

In this episode

(00:00) The Nature of the Mind

(03:55) Laying the Foundation for Practice

(10:30) Cutting Off the Past and Future

(18:03) Maintaining Calmness and Letting Go

(33:05) Contemplating Corporeality and Mentality

(36:35) The Path and Meditative Development

(51:10) Action and Volition

(54:10) Conclusion: Creating Your Own Perfections

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About This Dhamma Talk:

A mind that lacks mindfulness as a guardian to watch over and guide it tends to go out and carry, haul, and heap everything upon itself, giving rise to suffering. It can get to the point where some people are overcome with anguish, seeing everything as unpleasurable until it becomes toxic and dangerous.

About the Teacher:

Ajahn Waen Sujinno, the holy monk of Doi Mae Pang, was held in the highest reverence by King Rama IX, yet he remained content with the simple, ascetic life of a humble forest monk. When he met Luang Pu Mun Bhuridatto, who gave him a brief but life altering teaching—'All the knowledge you have learned, set it aside for now... from this point on, you must only meditate'—he therefore left his texts be-hind and headed into the forest to pursue true meditative practice.

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Traffic jams... Gossip... A boss’s anger... Unrequited love... Hun-ger and thirst... Sickness... Yesterday’s cravings, today’s sadness... and the anxiety of tomorrow.

These things... are all 'Food'. They are the food our mind consumes endlessly.

The mind eats them without knowing that... this is Suffering.

Because we live with these emotions until we think they are normal.

Over time, they accumulate into 'Rust' on the heart... turning the mind dark... until we cry out: 'Why is this happening to me?'

In this episode

(00:00) Introduction

(02:10) Chapter 1: Ignorance - Rust on the Heart

(17:05) Chapter 2: The Body - The Vessel for Sense Objects

(25:30) Chapter 3: Morality - Flushing Poison from the Mind

(31:40) Chapter 4: Concentration - The True Food

(44:00) Chapter 5: Knowing Emotion in Time – Extinguishing Suffering

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About the Teacher:

Ajahn Khao Analayo of Wat Tham Klong Phen was a preemi-nent disciple of Luang Pu Mun, revered as the 'Flawless Diamond' of the Forest Tradition. Known for his resolute endurance, his core teach-ing emphasized 'letting go' of the past and future.

Notably, he attained enlightenment through a profound contemplation of 'rice grains' in a field. He constantly urged disciples to purify their minds to be 'White' (as his name implies) through present mindfulness. King Rama IX held him in high esteem, frequently visiting him for Dhamma discussions.

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This special episode is compiled and translated from 'Lok Thip' (World of the Divine), Thailand’s most renowned magazine of the 80s and 90s dedicated to the supernatural. It specializes in true stories of mysterious Forest Monks, miracles, and the mystical side of Buddhism—serving as a chronicle of Thailand’s masters who possessed extraordinary spiritual powers.

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'Buddho'... 2 syllables with immense power. It can guide us to the end of suffering, to Jhana, and to spiritual powers. Just doing it 1 time, you can see Equanimity in the blink of an eye. To be liberated from the suffering of Samsara... is possible through 'Buddho.'

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About the Teacher:

In an era when Dhamma practice began to de-cline, Luang Pu Sao Kantasilo stood as the 'Taproot of the Army of Dhamma' (Kong Thap Tham) in the Vipassana lineage. He revived the 'Dhutanga' way—the austere practice of forest dwelling and meditation—which had nearly vanished, bringing it back to glory. His teachings emphasized practical action through the mantra 'Buddho.'

He was both the first meditation teacher of Luang Pu Mun Bhuridatto and also his 'Sahadhammika' (spiritual companion). Together, Luang Pu Sao and Luang Pu Mun were like the two Great Commanders of the Dhamma Army. They established the Thai Forest Tradition's reputation for strict discipline and beautiful conduct, serving as the pillars that have upheld the practice oriented Buddhism to this day.

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In the 20th century, the Western world began to learn of the 'Dharma Army' of the Forest Meditation Tradition, led by Luang Pu Mun Bhuridatto... But if we turn back the clock nearly a hundred years before that, during the nation-building era of Siam, there was an Elder Monk (Thera) who stood as a pillar and spiritual anchor for the people of that time. He was the one who purified and propagated 'The Victor's Cage Incantation (Jinapañjara-gāthā)', a sacred chant believed to possess the Power of the Buddha (Buddhānubhāva) to protect against all dangers and bring forth happiness and well-being... Somdet Phra Phutthachan (Toh Phrommarangsi)... the Noble Monk (Ariyasaṅgha) of three reigns.

In this episode

(00:00) Welcome to The Abandoned Forest Temple

(01:35) Chapter 1: Birth and Childhood

(07:45) Chapter 2: Novice To, Seeker of the Dharma Path

(10:25) Chapter 3: Supernatural Phenomenon

(14:35) Chapter 4: The Royal Novice Under a King's Care

(18:10) Chapter 5: Somdet To Flees

(22:35) Chapter 6: Transcendent Wisdom

(23:08) Hatred is Pacified by Non-Hatred

(25:37) Entrusting Myself to You

(27:20) Facing the Scholars

(30:55) A Parable of Nibbāna

(34:35) Facing the Raging Sea

(36:47) Giving Lottery Hints

(39:52) Subduing Mae Nak Phra Khanong

(45:25) Chapter 7: Towards the Realm of Nibbāna

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About the Teacher:

Somdet Phra Phutthachan (Toh Phromma-rangsi) , an immortal master monk of the Rattanakosin era, was held in the highest reverence by the king, yet he was content with the simple title of 'Khrua To'. He delivered his sermons with sharp wit and extended his compassion to all living beings. Even to a dog lying in his path, he would say, 'Dear layperson... please let me pass'.

'Phra Somdej,' one of the most revered sacred objects in the land, was created by him as a devotional offering to the Buddha, along with the sacred 'Chinabanchorn Mantra,' which he discovered and propagated until it became a protective shield for Buddhists everywhere.

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Like a quiet temple lighting a single candle in the darkness, our purpose here is to share the timeless Dhamma of the Thai Forest Masters. We translate and produce their profound teachings as immersive audiobooks in English and Spanish, offering a "way out" for all who seek it.

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In a world that spins ever faster, we often feel exhausted, confused, and yearn for a sense of peace. But this peace may not be as far away as we think. It is not hidden only in temples and monasteries, nor must we wait for a special time to sit with our eyes closed in meditation. In truth, this peace is hidden within every moment of our lives.

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About This Dhamma Talk:
The teachings of Ajahn Phut Thaniyo, a Noble Elder (ariya thera), point to a simple path for us to discover this peace for ourselves. He teaches us to understand that meditation is not merely a matter of sitting with closed eyes, but of having "sati" , or mindfulness and full aware-ness, in every action. Whether we are standing, walking, sitting, lying down, eating, speaking, or even thinking, the practice of maintaining constant awareness in every breath is what is known as practicing medi-tation in daily life.

About the Teacher:
Ajahn Phut Thaniyo, a master in the lineage of Luang Pu Mun, is a testament to a mind that conquered a cruel fate. His battlefield was not the untamed forest, but his own body, ravaged by a near-fatal illness. He transformed the shadow of death into his object of contemplation, observing his physical decay until he broke through fear into a state of liberated peace. This direct confrontation with mortality infused his teachings with a profound, simple compassion that genuinely reached the hearts of ordinary people. His legacy is the powerful proof that even from the depths of the greatest suffering, the light of the Dhamma can brilliantly arise.

🙏 ABOUT THE ABANDONED FOREST TEMPLE PROJECT
Like a quiet temple lighting a single candle in the darkness, our purpose here is to share the timeless Dhamma of the Thai Forest Masters. We translate and produce their profound teachings as immersive audiobooks in English and Spanish, offering a "way out" for all who seek it.

The Abandoned Forest Temple project is committed to making periodic offerings (dāna) to the monasteries connected to these teachings, in gratitude for the wisdom they preserve.
Thank you for being a part of this light.

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#AuthenticBuddhism #ThaiForestTradition #Dhamma #Buddhism #Bhavana #LuangPuMun #Theravada #Mindfulness #Spirituality #InnerPeace