Theravāda
Spiritual traditions / Theravāda 
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Western Disciples of the Thai Forest Tradition, Session 53 – Mar. 25, 2016

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3. “How is Dzochen similar to the Thai Forest Tradition?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Amaro] [Vajrayāna] [Thai Forest Tradition] [Emptiness]

Ajahn Pasanno describes the context of the Small Boat, Great Mountain retreat. [Spirit Rock] [Tsoknyi Rinpoche] [Theravāda]

Reference: Small Boat, Great Mountain by Ajahn Amaro.


Abhayagiri's 20th Anniversary, Session 5 – Jun. 4, 2016

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1. Recollection: The friendship between disciples of Ajahn Chah and the disciples of Master Hua. Recounted by Bhikshu Heng Shun. [Spiritual friendship] [Ajahn Chah lineage] [Master Hsuan Hua] // [Abhayagiri] [Mahāyāna] [Theravāda]

Sutta: SN 45.2: Half of the Holy Life.

Story: Master Xuanzang writes that the Abhayagiri Vihara has “Mahāyana Theravādins.” [Master Xuanzang] [History/Sri Lankan Buddhism] [Theravāda]


Abhayagiri 25th Anniversary Retreat, Session 1 – Jun. 9, 2021

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8. Story: The original Abhayagiri Monastery. Told by Ajahn Pasanno. [Abhayagiri (Sri Lanka)] [History/Sri Lankan Buddhism ] // [Theravāda] [Mahāyāna] [Commentaries] [Study monks] [Conflict] [Royalty] [Stupas/monuments] [Ajahn Pasanno] [Master Hsuan Hua] [Abhayagiri]

Reference: The Path to Freedom (Vimuttimagga), translated by Bhikkhu Ñāṇatusita