This episode is on the topic of happiness visible in this present life. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

This episode is on the topic of “approaching the Dhamma”. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

This episode is on the topic of the Buddha’s decision to teach. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

This episode describes the Bodhisatta’s quest for enlightenment. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast on Ko-fi

This episode is about the Bringer of Light. The arising of a Buddha in the world. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

This episode is on the topic ‘Without Discoverable Beginning’. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

This episode is on the topic of a world in turmoil. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

This episode is on the topic of the tribulations of an unreflective life. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast Podcasts by the Everyday Dhamma Network

This episode is on the topic of Old Age, Sickness and Death. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

This episode is a narration of the 50th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Māratajjanīya Sutta, which is about the time when Māra, the trickster and god of death, tried to annoy Moggallāna. He not only failed but was subject to a stern sermon warning of the dangers of attacking the Buddha’s disciples. This translation of the Maratajjaniya Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central.

This episode is a narration of the 49th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Brahmanimantanika Sutta. In this sutta the Buddha ascends to a high heavenly realm where he engages in a cosmic contest with a powerful divinity, who had fallen into the delusion that he was eternal and all-powerful. This translation of the Brahmanimantanika Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Links: The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast on Everyday Dhamma Network support this podcast via Ko-fi

This episode is a narration of the 48th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Kosambiya Sutta, which is about the mendicants of Kosambi. Despite the Buddha’s presence, the monks of Kosambi fell into a deep and bitter dispute. The Buddha taught the reluctant monks to develop love and harmony, reminding them of the state of peace that they sought. This translation of the Kosambiya Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Links: The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast on Everyday Dhamma Network support this podcast via Ko-fi

This episode is a narration of the 47th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Vīmaṁsaka Sutta, which translates as “The Inquirer”. While some spiritual teachers prefer to remain in obscurity, the Buddha not only encouraged his followers to closely investigate him, but gave them a detailed and demanding method to do so. This translation of the Vīmaṁsaka Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central.

This episode is a narration of the 46th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahadhammasamādāna Sutta, which translates as “The Great Discourse on Taking Up of Practices”. In this sutta the Buddha explains that, whilst we all want to be happy, we often find the opposite happens. The Buddha explains why. This translation of the Mahadhammasamādāna Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. You can support this podcast by donating via Ko-fi.

This episode is a narration of the 45th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷadhammasamādāna Sutta, which translates as “The Shorter Discourse on Taking Up of Practices”. The Buddha explains how taking up different practices may have harmful or beneficial results. The memorable simile of the creeper shows how insidious temptations can be. This translation of the Cūḷadhammasamādāna Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. You can support this podcast by donating via Ko-fi.

This episode is a narration of the 44rd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷavedalla Sutta, which translates as “The Shorter Elaboration”. This discourse the layman Visākha asks the Awakened nun Dhammadinnā about various difficult matters, including some of the highest meditation attainments. Afterwards, the Lord Buddha fully endorses her answers. This translation of the Culavedalla Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. You can support this podcast by donating via Ko-fi.

This episode is a narration of the 43rd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahāvedalla Sutta, which translates as “The Great Classification”. This discourse involves a series of questions and answers between the Venerable Sariputta and the Venerable Mahakotthita examing various aspects of the teachings. This translation of the Mahavedalla Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. -- You can find out more about The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast at Everyday Dhamma Network. To support Everyday Dhamma Network to make more dhamma podcasts available go to the EDN's Ko-fi page.

This episode is a narration of the 42nd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Verañjaka Sutta, which translates as “The People of Verañja ”. This sutta is very similar to the previous sutta. Here the Buddha explains the conduct leading to rebirth in higher or lower states, including detailed explanations of the ten core practices. This translation of the Veranjaka Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. May you all benefit from hearing the original teachings of the Buddha.

This episode is a narration of the 41st Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Sāleyyaka Sutta, which translates as “The People of Sālā ”. In this discourse the Buddha explains to a group of brahmins the conduct leading to rebirth in higher or lower states, including detailed explanations of the ten core practices which lay people should undertake, and which also form the basis for liberation. This translation of the Saleyyaka 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 40th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷaassapura Sutta, which translates as “The Shorter Discourse at Assapura ”. In this discourse the Buddha explains how the labels of being a spiritual practitioner don’t just come from external trappings, but from sincere inner change. This translation of the Culaassapura 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.