Clear Mountain Monastery Project

In this talk, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho describe the 10 pāramis, or spiritual perfections, as priorities for the New Year. In these qualities, we find a rich language to describe the growth of heart daily practice brings.. The Pāramī include: 1) Generosity — Dāna; 2) Morality — Sīla; 3) Renunciation — Nekkhamma; 4) Discernment or Wisdom – Paññā 5) Energy —Viriya; 6) Patience — Khanti; 7) Truthfulness — Sacca; 8) Resolve — Adhiṭṭhāna; 9) Kindness — Mettā; 10) Equanimity — Upekkhā You may read more about the pāramī here: https://ajahnsucitto.org/articles/parami-1-crossing-the-floods/ ---- Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom) - Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person) - Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online) See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome!

In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about using the traditional eight Tibetan Mind Training verses (https://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/geshe-langri-thangpa/eight-verses-training-mind) to relinquish the self and find the deeper peace of humility. Eight Verses of Training the Mind by Geshe Langri Thangpa 1. By thinking of all sentient beings As more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel For accomplishing the highest aim, I will always hold them dear. 2. Whenever I’m in the company of others, I will regard myself as the lowest among all, And from the depths of my heart Cherish others as supreme. 3. In my every action, I will watch my mind, And the moment destructive emotions arise, I will confront them strongly and avert them, Since they will hurt both me and others. 4. Whenever I see ill-natured beings, Or those overwhelmed by heavy misdeeds or suffering, I will cherish them as something rare, As though I’d found a priceless treasure. 5. Whenever someone out of envy Does me wrong by attacking or belittling me, I will take defeat upon myself, And give the victory to others. 6. Even when someone I have helped, Or in whom I have placed great hopes Mistreats me very unjustly, I will view that person as a true spiritual teacher. 7. In brief, directly or indirectly, I will offer help and happiness to all my mothers, And secretly take upon myself All their hurt and suffering. 8. I will learn to keep all these practices Untainted by thoughts of the eight worldly concerns. May I recognize all things as like illusions, And, without attachment, gain freedom from bondage. -- Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom) - Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person) - Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online) See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome!

In this roundtable discussion, Ajahn Kovilo and Nisabho speak with Doug Smith (of Doug's Dharma YouTube channel) and Jon Aaron - the cohosts of Diggin' the Dharma. The conversation touched on themes Secular Buddhism vs Traditional Buddhism, the sacred, belief in rebirth, saddhā (faith), Mundane Right View vs Transcendent Right View, attachment to views, and much more! To learn more about Diggin' the Dharma visit: - www.digginthedharma.com https://www.youtube.com/@DougsDharma - https://www.jonaaron.net/ - https://www.youtube.com/@DiggintheDharma-qd7jz Join Clear Mountain Live: - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom) - Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person) - Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online) See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome!

Land Page: https://www.friendsofclearmountain.org/land/ Full Land Reveal Video: https://youtu.be/8z4kwFzSyzU In this presentation, Kim Tull-Esterbrook, President of Friends of Clear Mountain, and Steve Wilhelm, Vice-President, speak about what a forest monastery could mean for the Pacific Northwest, and how those who are inspired can help this happen. 00:00 - Steve Wilhelm, Vice President, on the relevance of Clear Mountain 3:58 - Kim, President, on how people can contribute 7:44 - Ajahn Nisabho speaks about Clear Mountain's messaging around it's aspiration. --- Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom) - Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person) - Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online) See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome!

In this short session, Ajahn Kovilo introduces the concept of a "vihāra-dhamma," a tool for sustaining the heart, asking: What is your "Vihāra Dhamma"? Your way to home? Your abiding principle? Also highlighted is the Sutta on the Highest Blessings (https://www.abhayagiri.org/reflections/131-mangala-sutta) as a wise checklist for evaluating one's 2025 and for planning into one's 2026. The Maṅgala Sutta's 38 "Highest Blessings": (1) Avoiding those of foolish ways (2) Associating with the wise (3) Honoring those worthy of honor (4) Living in places of suitable kinds (5) With the fruits of past good deeds (6) Guided by the rightful way (7) Accomplished in learning (8) Accomplished in craftsman’s skills (9) With discipline, highly trained (10) Speech that is true and pleasant to hear (11) Providing for mother’s support (12) Providing for father’s support (13) Cherishing family (14) Ways of work that harm no being (15) Generosity (16) A righteous life (17) Offering help to relatives and kin (18) Acting in ways that leave no blame (19) Steadfast in restraint (20) Shunning evil ways (21) Avoiding intoxicants that dull the mind (22) Heedfulness in all things that arise (23) Respectfulness (24) Being of humble ways (25) Contentment (26) Gratitude (27) Hearing the Dhamma frequently taught (28) Patience (29) Willingness to accept one’s faults (30) Seeing venerated seekers of the truth (31) Sharing often the words of Dhamma (32) Ardency (33) Commitment to the Holy Life (34) Seeing for oneself the Noble Truths (35) The realization of Nibbana (36) A mind that remains unshaken when involved in worldly tasks (37) Beyond all sorrow (Sorrowlessness) (38) Spotless and secure (Stainlessness) Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom) - Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person) - Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online) See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome!