Audio Talks – Page 9 – Cittaviveka Teachings

The Importance of Space and Connection

1 August 20236 May 2025 Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Sucitto

The value of rest and decompression is explored, noting that conditioning forces, while useful, can become compulsive. Concepts of nama (designations) and the necessity of lifting off fixed duties to reconnect with a more animate experience are discussed. The balance between discipline and playfulness, the role of integrity, and the importance of warm-heartedness in community, and Luang Por’s personal anecdotes from monastery life, illustrating a need for adaptability and the integration of structured and spontaneous practices are offered.

Stepping into uncertainty – A Tudong in Sweden

23 July 20234 January 2024 Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

Tan Anejo

Stories and Dhamma reflections after a tudong which had many interesting meetings, challenges and an unplanned ending by a Swedish monk in his country of origin.

The Happiness of Not Having to Be Happy

2 July 202328 July 2023 Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Ahimsako

The Four Postures are Four Buddhas

1 July 20231 July 2023 Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Sucitto

To internalize Buddha, we can direct mindfulness to each of the four bodily postures. Through these they will guide our psychologies to balance and steadiness in the midst of conditions.

Guided Meditation – A Frame for Purification

1 July 202313 May 2025 Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Sucitto

By holding to the frame of the body, we allow its somatic presence to unfold. This also serves to undo the heart’s contractions – such as ill-will and craving.

The Method of the Buddha’s Awakening

1 July 20231 July 2023 Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Sucitto

The Buddha’s Awakening and release came through firm intent, and through rigorous inquiry into the roots of mental behaviour: something we can all practise.

Managing the Energetic Basis of Consciousness

1 July 20231 July 2023 Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Sucitto

Everything we experience is felt – it causes a movement of nervous energy. This stimulates consciousness and stirs the heart (citta). By managing and stopping consciousness, citta is purified and released.

Dhamma Culture and the Forest Ajahns

17 June 202328 July 2023 Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Sucitto

An outline of the Dhamma culture that Ajahn Chah and the Forest Ajahns developed.

The Heartwood as the True Refuge

4 May 202328 July 2023 Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

Ajahn Karuniko

On the Full Moon Observance night of May, Ajahn Karuniko encourages the Cittaviveka community to not settle for attainments in only virtue, concentration or special experiences. He explains how insight and true knowledge, the heartwood of the tree, are what the Buddha wanted us to attain and thus know the end of suffering.