Teachings
The Distinctive Teachings of the Thai Forest Tradition
Online Daylong - July 22, 2023
People often talk of the teaching style of the Thai Forest ajaans, but what of the substance of their teachings? What is their position on some of the controversial issues in Theravada thought?
This daylong explored these issues by focusing on the teachings of the most articulate members of the tradition: Ajaan Mun, Ajaan Lee, and Ajaan Maha Boowa.
Readings: Wilderness Readings, Wilderness Suttas
MONASTERY
FOR A MONTH
Vancouver Island, BC - November 2022
This set of recordings was recorded live at Aranya Refuge Theravada Buddhist Monastery's 'Monastery for a Month' over the course of November 2022 at Earthspring Sanctuary Retreat Centre on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Short morning talks from the month (audio)
Recognizing the True Dhamma
Online Daylong - July 23, 2022
Aging, illness and death
Online Daylong - December 29, 2021
This retreat recording includes a morning and afternoon session, each comprised of a guided meditation and teachings offered by Taan Ajaan Geoff.
Refuge: Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha
Online Daylong - July 10, 2021
In the time of the Buddha, when people listened to his teachings and decided to take him as their foremost teacher, they would announce that they were going for refuge in him, in his Dhamma, and in the Sangha of monks.
This daylong—through readings, talks, and discussions—discusses the tradition of going for refuge: why it is called that, the dangers it can provide protection from, and the three main levels on which its meaning and importance can be understood, from the most basic to the highest level of the practice.
Supplementary readings: “Beyond All Directions”; “On Denying Defilement”
SeLVES and Not-Selves
Online Daylong - December 30, 2020