Mindfulness Dhamma Teaching In English

Venerable Pramote's final Dhamma talk on his trip to America in June of 2013

Luang Por warns of some teachings that, although never taught by the Buddha, have made their way into Buddhism.

One of the beautiful things about Dhamma is how some teachings take on a deeper and deeper meaning as our understanding grows.

This is a little lesson on what we should and shouldn't do to achieve correct concentration.

Luang Por makes sure we have our minds straight about the correct reasons for the practice, and how to go about it.

Chapter 2 - Some of the day’s conversations with Luang Por Pramote

Translated teaching at Suan Santidham, November 12, 2010. Learn the difference between object-examination and characteristic-examination ways of Samadhi (Concentration).

Some helpful conversations with Luang Por Pramote from April 24, 2009

Translated teaching at Suan Santidham on April 3, 2009 "Dhamma is a subject of study. But it is to be learned by studying our- selves. The scope of our study is regarding how we can live with little or no suffering. The ul- timate objective of studying the Dhamma is to be completely liberated from suffering."

Glossary, frequently used terms throughout the book

To See the Truth - foreword by the translator

To See the Truth - Title and Credits

Beyond the World from Jan 24, 2014 at Wat Suan Santhidham.   Luang Por reminds of the prime objective in Buddhism and how this is accomplished through the Middle Way.

We all have different characters, and so we each will enter Dhamma practice in a different way. We have to see what is most appropriate for us. Chicago, June 1, 2013.

There are many ways that we can go wrong in our Dhamma practice. But with some help, diligence and self-evaluation we gradually find our way.

Different People have different minds, and thus the results come at different times for each individual. This is not a question of luck, but of karma.

In order to truly practice vipassana and walk the path that the Buddha set forth, we must understand how to achieve correct samadhi, not just hold the mind still.

Luangpor Pramote reminds us that wisdom can only be achieved by observing within the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.

Ajahn Pramote teaches to a Chicago audience that there are three types of wisdom, but it is only the third type -- seeing the truth in our own experience -- that is able to permanently reduce and even completely wash away the suffering in our hearts.

An English translation of Luangpor Pramote's teaching at Wat Suansantidham, December 2012