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Joseph Goldstein on the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta and Dzogchen — different languages, same pointing. 🕊️
Offered at Clear Mountain Monastery.
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Offered at Clear Mountain Monastery.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Joseph Goldstein on the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta and Dzogchen — different languages, same pointing. 🕊️
Offered at Clear Mountain Monastery.
Learn more: [https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/](https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/)
Offered at Clear Mountain Monastery.
Learn more: [https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/](https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/)
Pascal’s Paradox: The Power of Solitude
Most people fear being alone.
Pascal saw something deeper.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7Y67vnRw2M&t=134s
#Philosophy #ExistentialThought #Wisdom #MentalClarity #SpiritualInsight #Mindfulness
Most people fear being alone.
Pascal saw something deeper.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7Y67vnRw2M&t=134s
#Philosophy #ExistentialThought #Wisdom #MentalClarity #SpiritualInsight #Mindfulness
December 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Pascal’s Paradox: The Power of Solitude
Most people fear being alone.
Pascal saw something deeper.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7Y67vnRw2M&t=134s
#Philosophy #ExistentialThought #Wisdom #MentalClarity #SpiritualInsight #Mindfulness
Most people fear being alone.
Pascal saw something deeper.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7Y67vnRw2M&t=134s
#Philosophy #ExistentialThought #Wisdom #MentalClarity #SpiritualInsight #Mindfulness
With so much happiness and gratitude, Clear Mountain joined in Parayana Vihara's Annual Almsgiving ceremony for a day of celebration, generosity, and community. 🍁
#buddhism #sangha #dhamma #dana #happiness #gratitude #alms #giving #bhikkhunis #insight #meditation #kindness #compassion #metta
#buddhism #sangha #dhamma #dana #happiness #gratitude #alms #giving #bhikkhunis #insight #meditation #kindness #compassion #metta
December 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
With so much happiness and gratitude, Clear Mountain joined in Parayana Vihara's Annual Almsgiving ceremony for a day of celebration, generosity, and community. 🍁
#buddhism #sangha #dhamma #dana #happiness #gratitude #alms #giving #bhikkhunis #insight #meditation #kindness #compassion #metta
#buddhism #sangha #dhamma #dana #happiness #gratitude #alms #giving #bhikkhunis #insight #meditation #kindness #compassion #metta
A Western twist on the Jataka tales | Thubten Chodron
a talk from Hard Truths from a “Sweet Little Nun”: The Enemy of the Self-Centered Mind | Thubten Chodron
https://youtu.be/ntxW3ewVfiM?si=b6siL0yVfnEs1ND5
a talk from Hard Truths from a “Sweet Little Nun”: The Enemy of the Self-Centered Mind | Thubten Chodron
https://youtu.be/ntxW3ewVfiM?si=b6siL0yVfnEs1ND5
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December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A Western twist on the Jataka tales | Thubten Chodron
a talk from Hard Truths from a “Sweet Little Nun”: The Enemy of the Self-Centered Mind | Thubten Chodron
https://youtu.be/ntxW3ewVfiM?si=b6siL0yVfnEs1ND5
a talk from Hard Truths from a “Sweet Little Nun”: The Enemy of the Self-Centered Mind | Thubten Chodron
https://youtu.be/ntxW3ewVfiM?si=b6siL0yVfnEs1ND5
The Illusion of Self-Importance | Thubten Chodron — A Humbling Wake-Up.
“Sweet Little Nun”: The Enemy of the Self-Centered Mind | Thubten Chodron https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntxW3ewVfiM
“Sweet Little Nun”: The Enemy of the Self-Centered Mind | Thubten Chodron https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntxW3ewVfiM
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Illusion of Self-Importance | Thubten Chodron — A Humbling Wake-Up.
“Sweet Little Nun”: The Enemy of the Self-Centered Mind | Thubten Chodron https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntxW3ewVfiM
“Sweet Little Nun”: The Enemy of the Self-Centered Mind | Thubten Chodron https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntxW3ewVfiM
A Clear Mountain Saturday gathering, Nov 22, 2025. Clockwise from back left: Bhante Jayasara, Tan Tejassi, Ven. Kaccāyana, Ven. Vandana, Ayyā Sīlānāndā, Ayyā Satima, Anagārikā Virginia, Anagārikā Bryanna, Ayyā Ahiṃsā, Ayya Santacitta, Ayyā Ānandabodhī, Bhante Sumitta, Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A Clear Mountain Saturday gathering, Nov 22, 2025. Clockwise from back left: Bhante Jayasara, Tan Tejassi, Ven. Kaccāyana, Ven. Vandana, Ayyā Sīlānāndā, Ayyā Satima, Anagārikā Virginia, Anagārikā Bryanna, Ayyā Ahiṃsā, Ayya Santacitta, Ayyā Ānandabodhī, Bhante Sumitta, Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho
Ajahn Nisabho, Bhante Sumitta, and Ajahn Kovilo at the Black Sun in Volunteer Park, Seattle
#theravada #buddhism #monk #sangha
#theravada #buddhism #monk #sangha
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Ajahn Nisabho, Bhante Sumitta, and Ajahn Kovilo at the Black Sun in Volunteer Park, Seattle
#theravada #buddhism #monk #sangha
#theravada #buddhism #monk #sangha
The Dhamma is an affair of the heart and mind. When the words spoken are Dhamma and the intention to speak is Dhamma, then the people listening have to make their intention Dhamma, too...When these three factors come together, listening to the Dhamma gives rise to countless benefits.
- Ajaan Lee
- Ajaan Lee
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Dhamma is an affair of the heart and mind. When the words spoken are Dhamma and the intention to speak is Dhamma, then the people listening have to make their intention Dhamma, too...When these three factors come together, listening to the Dhamma gives rise to countless benefits.
- Ajaan Lee
- Ajaan Lee
Ajahn Ritthi and Ajahn Nisabho at Atammayataram Buddhist Monastery in Woodinville, WA
#sangha #theravada #buddhist #monastery
#sangha #theravada #buddhist #monastery
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Ajahn Ritthi and Ajahn Nisabho at Atammayataram Buddhist Monastery in Woodinville, WA
#sangha #theravada #buddhist #monastery
#sangha #theravada #buddhist #monastery
Building a Kuti at Karuna Buddhist Vihara, near Boulder Creek, CA, with Ayya Santussika, Ayya Cittananda, and others!
#buddhism #monastery #bhikkhuni #generosity #dana
#buddhism #monastery #bhikkhuni #generosity #dana
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Building a Kuti at Karuna Buddhist Vihara, near Boulder Creek, CA, with Ayya Santussika, Ayya Cittananda, and others!
#buddhism #monastery #bhikkhuni #generosity #dana
#buddhism #monastery #bhikkhuni #generosity #dana
Ayya Niyyānika, Ajahn Nisabho, Ajahn Munissara, and Ayya Suvijjānā in Olympia, WA
#theravada #buddhist #monastic #bhikkhu #bhikkhuni
#theravada #buddhist #monastic #bhikkhu #bhikkhuni
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Ayya Niyyānika, Ajahn Nisabho, Ajahn Munissara, and Ayya Suvijjānā in Olympia, WA
#theravada #buddhist #monastic #bhikkhu #bhikkhuni
#theravada #buddhist #monastic #bhikkhu #bhikkhuni
"The study of the Dhamma is like reading a cookbook. The practice of the Dhamma is like fixing food. The attainment of the Dhamma is like knowing the taste of the food.'"
-The Teachings of Phra Ajaan Lee, pg. 13, 16
#dhamma #dharma #buddhism #bhikkhu #bhikkhuni #generosity #dana
-The Teachings of Phra Ajaan Lee, pg. 13, 16
#dhamma #dharma #buddhism #bhikkhu #bhikkhuni #generosity #dana
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"The study of the Dhamma is like reading a cookbook. The practice of the Dhamma is like fixing food. The attainment of the Dhamma is like knowing the taste of the food.'"
-The Teachings of Phra Ajaan Lee, pg. 13, 16
#dhamma #dharma #buddhism #bhikkhu #bhikkhuni #generosity #dana
-The Teachings of Phra Ajaan Lee, pg. 13, 16
#dhamma #dharma #buddhism #bhikkhu #bhikkhuni #generosity #dana
Ajahn Nisabho with Ajahn Munissara, Ayyā Suvijjānā and Ayya Niyyānika and lay supporters
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Ajahn Nisabho with Ajahn Munissara, Ayyā Suvijjānā and Ayya Niyyānika and lay supporters
Selflessness and the samsaric dream | Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
True selflessness is awakening from the samsaric dream
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True selflessness is awakening from the samsaric dream
check out Clear Mountain’s homepage: (https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/) and Social Media: https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery
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October 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Selflessness and the samsaric dream | Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
True selflessness is awakening from the samsaric dream
check out Clear Mountain’s homepage: (https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/) and Social Media: https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery
True selflessness is awakening from the samsaric dream
check out Clear Mountain’s homepage: (https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/) and Social Media: https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery
Ajahn Nisabho with Venerable Panadure Chandaratana, who accompanied him for an alms round at Pike Place on October 20th
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Ajahn Nisabho with Venerable Panadure Chandaratana, who accompanied him for an alms round at Pike Place on October 20th
"A good practice is to ask yourself very sincerely, "Why was I born?" Ask yourself this question in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night... every day."
-Ajahn Chah
From "No Ajahn Chah: Reflections" page 4
#buddhism #dhamma #dharma #thaiforest #thaiforesttradition
-Ajahn Chah
From "No Ajahn Chah: Reflections" page 4
#buddhism #dhamma #dharma #thaiforest #thaiforesttradition
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"A good practice is to ask yourself very sincerely, "Why was I born?" Ask yourself this question in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night... every day."
-Ajahn Chah
From "No Ajahn Chah: Reflections" page 4
#buddhism #dhamma #dharma #thaiforest #thaiforesttradition
-Ajahn Chah
From "No Ajahn Chah: Reflections" page 4
#buddhism #dhamma #dharma #thaiforest #thaiforesttradition
This past Saturday, the Clear Mountain Monastery was honored to have Ajahn Munissara, as a guest at the weekly gathering. Thank you Ajahn Munissara for visiting our community and for sharing! We're fortunate to have such wonderful monastics come and forge connections with our community
October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This past Saturday, the Clear Mountain Monastery was honored to have Ajahn Munissara, as a guest at the weekly gathering. Thank you Ajahn Munissara for visiting our community and for sharing! We're fortunate to have such wonderful monastics come and forge connections with our community
Thank you Ayya Santussikā and Ayya Cittānandā of Karuna Buddhist Vihara for visiting the Clear Mountain Community! Thank you for being kalyanamittas and supporters of the project and of our ajahns. And thank you for your work in spreading the dhamma in California! 🪷💖
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thank you Ayya Santussikā and Ayya Cittānandā of Karuna Buddhist Vihara for visiting the Clear Mountain Community! Thank you for being kalyanamittas and supporters of the project and of our ajahns. And thank you for your work in spreading the dhamma in California! 🪷💖
"If some gives you a nice, fat, yel-low [sic] banana that’s sweet and fragrant but poi-sonous [sic], will you eat it? Most people will. They know that desire is poisonous, but they 'eat' it anyway."
From "No Ajahn Chah: Reflections" page 179
From "No Ajahn Chah: Reflections" page 179
October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"If some gives you a nice, fat, yel-low [sic] banana that’s sweet and fragrant but poi-sonous [sic], will you eat it? Most people will. They know that desire is poisonous, but they 'eat' it anyway."
From "No Ajahn Chah: Reflections" page 179
From "No Ajahn Chah: Reflections" page 179
Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho traveled to Sunnyvale, California to visit Ayya Santussikā and Ayya Cittānandā at Karuna Buddhist Vihara, lending a hand in their building process and laying a beautiful foundation of Dhammic solidarity between Theravadan bhikkhus and bhikkunis. 🌻
September 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho traveled to Sunnyvale, California to visit Ayya Santussikā and Ayya Cittānandā at Karuna Buddhist Vihara, lending a hand in their building process and laying a beautiful foundation of Dhammic solidarity between Theravadan bhikkhus and bhikkunis. 🌻
Ajahn Suchart spoke with the Clear Mountain monks several weeks ago. Watch the full talk, 32 Questions on Stream Entry, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjlGIH15lJE
September 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Ajahn Suchart spoke with the Clear Mountain monks several weeks ago. Watch the full talk, 32 Questions on Stream Entry, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjlGIH15lJE