References – SN 22.26: Gratification (1) 
Sutta / Saṁyutta Nikāya / SN 22: Khandhasaṁyutta / SN 22.26: Assādasutta

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Reading: MN 26: The Noble Search. Read by Ajahn Pasanno. [Buddha/Biography]

Reflections on the meaning of freedom. [Liberation] [Culture/West]

Reflections on the conditions suitable for Dhamma practice. [Culture/Natural environment] [Sense bases] [Energy]

Suttas: Ud 1.1-3: The Buddha’s reflections after awakening.

Sutta: MN 36.42: Awakening to the Four Noble Truths. [Four Noble Truths]

Sutta: SN 22.26: Benefit, drawback, and escape. [Aspects of Understanding]

Reference: Dhamma talk request, Amaravati Chanting Book, p. 124.

Devotion and Ritual: Becoming the Buddha [2017], Session 2, Excerpt 1


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“What is often the most neglected quality in individual monks? What are the most important qualities to develop for the benefit of the group?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Monastic life] [Saṅgha] // [Idealism ] [Drawbacks] [Aspects of Understanding] [Four Noble Truths] [Patience]

Sutta: SN 22.26: Assādasutta

Quote: “Other than me, everyone is irritating!” [Aversion] [Humor]

Questions and Answers at Wat Pah Nanachat [2025], Excerpt 5