References – MN 37: The Shorter Discourse on the Ending of Craving 
Sutta / Majjhima Nikāya / MN 37: Cūḷataṇhāsaṅkhayasutta (4)

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“What is the Pali word for letting go or relinquishment? Is this the opposite of upādāna?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Pāli] [Relinquishment] [Clinging] // [Release] [Progress of insight ] [Ajahn Pasanno]

Sutta: MN 37: Sabbe dhammā nālaṁ abhinivesāya–All dhammas are not to be clung to. [Conditionality]

Sutta: SN 46.1: ... based upon seclusion, dispassion, and cessation, maturing in release.

Sutta: MN 118: Ānāpānasati Sutta [Mindfulness of breathing]

Metta Retreat [2008], Session 4, Excerpt 12


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“All Dhammas are not to be clung to.” Reflection by Ajahn Pasanno. [Clinging] [Relinquishment] // [Cessation] [Meditation/Techniques] [Right View] [Upasikā Kee Nanayon] [Suffering]

Sutta: MN 37 Cūḷataṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta

Our Roots in the Thai Forest Tradition [2014], Session 58, Excerpt 2


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“In reference to the fragrance of the flower ... There are many roses in the courtyard across the street. ... Why do we cultivate beauty? Where does beauty arise from?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Beauty] // [Clinging] [Happiness] [Master Hsuan Hua] [Empathetic joy] [Unconditioned]

Sutta: MN 37: Sabbe dhamma nalam abhinivesaya. (Nothing whatsoever should be clung to.)

Story: Ajahn Pasanno’s mother sends his old letters to Abhayagiri. [Ajahn Pasanno] [Abhayagiri]

Recollection: Ajahn Chah was unshakeable in the midst of all the things that were happening around him and responded warmly and compassionately to the people around him. [Ajahn Chah] [Equanimity] [Compassion] [Family] [Monastic life/Motivation]

Q&A at Sudhana Center [2023], Excerpt 1


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“Is there any significance to the names of the steed and the chariot in SN 22.96?” Answered by Ajahn Karuṇadhammo. [Lunar observance days]

Sutta: MN 37.8 mentions Sakka’s Vejayanta Palace.

The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness [2013], Session 28, Excerpt 6