The Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

This episode is a narration of the 39th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahāassapura Sutta, which translates as “The Longer Discourse at Assapura ”. In this discourse the Buddha encourages the monks to live up to their name, by actually practicing in a way that meets or exceeds the expectations people have for renunciants. This translation of the Mahaassapura Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Thank you to everyone who has offered a donation to support the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast. If you'd like to support the work of the free Dhamma audio podcast you can support the producer via Ko-fi.

This episode is a narration of the 38th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahātaṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta, which translates as “the Longer Discourse on the Ending of Craving”. In this discourse the Buddha teaches dependent origination, showing that consciousness arises dependent on conditions. The Buddha does this to counter the wrong view that a self-identical consciousness transmigrates from one life to the next. This translation of the Mahatanhasankhaya Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. May you all benefit from hearing the original teachings of the Buddha. Thank you to everyone who has offered a donation to support the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast. If you'd like to support the work of the free Dhamma audio podcast you can support the producer via Ko-fi.

This episode is a narration of the 37th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷataṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta, which translates as “the Shorter Discourse on the Ending of Craving”. In this discourse one of the Buddha’s chief disciples, Venerable Maha Moggallāna visits the heaven of Sakka, the lord of gods, to see whether he really understands what the Buddha is teaching. This translation of the Culatanhasankhaya Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Thank you to everyone who has offered a donation to support the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast. If you'd like to support the work of the free Dhamma audio podcast you can support the producer via Ko-fi.

This episode is a narration of the 36th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahasaccaka Sutta, which translates as “the Longer Discourse with Saccaka”. In this discourse the Buddha and Saccaka discuss the difference between physical and mental development. The Buddha gives a long account of the various practices he did before awakening, detailing the astonishing lengths he took to mortify the body. This translation of the Mahasaccaka Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. If you'd like to understand more about this sutta you could listen to a sutta study class led by Ajahn Brahm about this sutta. May you all benefit from hearing the original teachings of the Buddha.

This episode is a narration of the 35th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷasaccaka Sutta, which translates as “the Shorter Discourse with Saccaka”. In this sutta the Buddha is challenged by a debater named Saccaka who challenges the Buddha to a contest. Despite Saccaka’s bragging about how superior he is at debating, the Buddha is not at all perturbed. This translation of the Cūḷasaccaka Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. If you'd like to understand more about this sutta you could listen to a sutta study class led by Ayya Vayama about this sutta. May you all benefit from hearing the original teachings of the Buddha.

This episode is a narration of the 34th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷagopālaka Sutta, which translates as “the Shorter Discourse on the Cowherd”. In this sutta the Buddha draws parallels between a cowherd guiding his herd across a dangerous river and crossing over to Awakening. The Buddha presents the various kinds of enlightened disciples who cross the stream of transmigration. This translation of the Cūḷagopālaka Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast is part of the Everyday Dhamma Network. If you'd like to support this free distribution Dhamma project you can support us via the Ko-fi platform.

This episode is a narration of the 33rd Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Mahāgopālaka Sutta, which translates as “the longer discourse on the cowherd”. In this sutta the Buddha enumerates eleven reasons a cowherd is not able to properly look after a herd. The Buddha then compares this to the spiritual growth of a mendicant. This translation of the Mahāgopālaka Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. If you'd like to understand more about this sutta you could listen to a sutta study class led by Ajahn Hasapanna about this sutta. There are links in the show notes below. The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast is part of the Everyday Dhamma Network. If you'd like to support this free distribution Dhamma project you can support us via the Ko-fi platform.

This episode is a narration of the 32nd Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Mahāgosiṅga Sutta, which translates as “the longerer discourse at Gosinga”. In this sutta several senior monks, reveling in the beauty of the night, discuss what kind of practitioner would adorn the park. They take their answers to the Buddha, who praises their answers, but gives his own twist. This translation of the Mahagosiṅga Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. If you'd like to understand more about this sutta you could listen to a sutta study class led by Ajahn Brahmali about this sutta. The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast is part of the Everyday Dhamma Network. If you'd like to support this free distribution Dhamma project you can support us via the Ko-fi platform.

This episode is the 31st Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Cūḷagosiṅga Sutta, which translates as “the shorter discourse at Gosinga”. In this sutta the Buddha comes across three mendicants practicing diligently and harmoniously, and asks them how they do it. Reluctant to disclose their higher attainments, they explain how they deal with the practical affairs of living together. But when pressed by the Buddha, they reveal their meditation attainments. This translation of the Cūḷagosiṅga Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. If you'd like to understand more about this sutta you could listen to a sutta study class led by Ajahn Brahmali about this sutta. The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast is part of the Everyday Dhamma Network. If you'd like to support this free distribution Dhamma project you can support us via the Ko-fi platform.

This episode is the 30th Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Cūḷasāropama Sutta, which translates as “the shorter simile of the Heartwood”. In this teaching, following an incident with Devadatta, the Buddha cautions the monks against becoming complacent with superficial benefits of spiritual life and points to liberation as the true heart of the teaching. This translation of the Culasaropama Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. If you'd like to understand more about this sutta you could listen to a sutta study class led by Ajahn Brahm about this sutta. The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast is part of the Everyday Dhamma Network. If you'd like to support this free distribution Dhamma project you can support us via the Ko-fi platform.

This is the 29th Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Mahāsāropama Sutta, which translates as “the longer simile of the Heartwood”. In this teaching, following an incident with Devadatta, the Buddha cautions the monks against becoming complacent with superficial benefits of spiritual life and points to liberation as the true heart of the teaching. This translation of the Mahāsaropama Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. If you'd like to understand more about this sutta you could listen to a sutta study class led by Ajahn Hasapanna about this sutta. The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast is part of the Everyday Dhamma Network. If you'd like to support this free distribution Dhamma project you can support the creator via the Ko-fi platform.

This is the 28th Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, The Mahahatthipadopama Sutta, which translates as “the longer discourse on the Elephant’s Footprint”. The Buddha’s chief disciple, Venerable Sāriputta gives an elaborate demonstration of how, just as any footprint can fit inside an elephant’s, all the Buddha’s teaching can fit inside the four noble truths. This offers an overall template for organizing the Buddha’s teachings. This translation of the Mahāhatthipadopama Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. If you'd like to understand more about this sutta you could listen to a sutta study class led by Ajahn Brahmali about this sutta. The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast is part of the Everyday Dhamma Network. If you'd like to support this free distribution Dhamma project you can support the creator via the Ko-fi platform.

This episode is the 27th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Culahatthipadopam Sutta which translates as “The Shorter Discourse on the Elephant’s Footprint”. In this sutta the Buddha cautions against swift conclusions about a teacher’s spiritual accomplishments, comparing it to the care a tracker would use when tracking elephants. He presents the full training of a monastic. This translation of the Cūḷahatthipadopama Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. If you'd like to understand more about this sutta you could listen to a sutta study class led by Ajahn Brahm about this sutta. The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast is part of the Everyday Dhamma Network. If you'd like to support this free distribution Dhamma project you can support the creator via the Ko-fi platform.

This episode is the 26th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Pāsarāsi sutta which translates as “The Noble Search”. This sutta is one of the most important biographical discourses, telling the Buddha’s experiences from leaving home to the realization of Awakening. This translation of the Pāsarāsi sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast is part of the Everyday Dhamma Network. If you'd like to support this free distribution Dhamma project you can support the creator via the Ko-fi platform.

This episode is the 25th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Nivapa sutta which is listed on Sutta Central with both the translated English titles of “Fodder” and also “Sowing”. In this sutta, The Buddha compares getting trapped by Māra with a deer getting caught in a snare, illustrating the ever more complex strategies employed by hunted to get free from the traps set by the hunter. This translation of the Nivapa sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If you'd like to support the producer and narrator of the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast to cover costs of production and distribution donate via the Ko-fi.com creators platform click here. Or you can become are regular supporter via Patreon.

This episode is the 24nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Rathavinīta sutta which is known in English the “prepared chariots”. This teaching principally involves the Venerable Sariputta and the Venerable Punna from Mantani engaging in a discussion about the purpose of living the holy life. This translation of the Rathavinīta sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If you'd like to support the producer and narrator of the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast to cover costs of production and distribution donate via the Ko-fi.com creators platform click here. Or you can become are regular supporter via Patreon.

This episode is the 23nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vammika Sutta which is known in English the “ant hill”. In a curious teaching full of evocative imagery, a deity lights up the Dark Forest to present Venerable Kassapa the Prince with a complex riddle. He goes on to seek an explanation of the riddle from the Buddha. This translation of the Vammika Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If you'd like to support the producer and narrator of the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast to cover costs of production and distribution donate via the Ko-fi.com creators platform click here. Or you can become are regular supporter via Patreon.

This episode is the 22nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Alagaddūpama sutta which is known as the “simile of the snake”. In this teaching one of the monks denies that breaking the rules of conduct is really a problem. The monks go to great lengths to persuade him to change his views. Then the Buddha compares someone who understands only the letter of the teachings to someone who grabs a snake by the tail, and also invokes the famous simile of the raft. This translation of the Alagaddūpama sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If you'd like to support the producer and narrator of the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast to cover costs of production and distribution donate via the Ko-fi.com creators platform click here. Or you can become are regular supporter via Patreon.

This episode is the 21th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Kakacūpama Sutta which is known as the “simile of the saw”. This teaching has several memorable similes on the importance of patience and love even when faced with abuse and criticism. The Buddha finishes with the simile of the saw, one of the most memorable similes found in the Suttas. This translation of the Kakacūpama Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If you'd like to support the producer and narrator of the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast to cover costs of production and distribution donate via the Ko-fi.com creators platform click here. Or you can become are regular supporter via Patreon.

This episode is the 20th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Vitakkasaṇṭhānasutta which is about “how to stop thinking”. In this practical teaching the Lord Buddha offers five methods by which to stop thinking and thereby lead into a tranquil meditation. This translation of the Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Click here if you'd like to find out more about what is on offer on the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast or to choose your favourite method to subscribe to the podcast (on the right hand side of the linked page). If you'd like to support the producer and narrator of the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast to cover costs of production and distribution donate via the Ko-fi.com creators platform click here. Or you can become are regular supporter via Patreon.