Online Dhamma Studies

These teachings come from the Kammaṭṭhāna & Yogāvacara tradition, the roots of which derive from the Pali Buddhist canon (Tipiṭaka). Topics include meditation, brahmavihārās, practices for householders & teachings of yogis.

In the summer & winter months we meet weekly to learn about Pali Dhamma teachings, chanting, suttas & practices. Talks are open & beneficial to anyone wishing to expand their knowledge around these teachings.

SD Yogi’s Zoom Talks will resume on Wednesday January 8th, 2025.
The theme of this session’s talks for both medicine and dhamma are
the teachings and wisdom of the reusis.

Reusi (ฤๅษิ) is a Thai word that originates from the Sanskrit word ṛṣi ( ऋषि ). Within the Palī tradition the term used is isi. Ṛṣi means a seer or sage. When we look at Buddhist texts, we find that Gotama Buddha was a reusi in many of his past lives. In fact, he was practicing as a reusi during the lifetime of Dīpankara Buddha, one of the Buddhas of the past who lived many eons ago. It was during this life, as Sumedha isi, that Gotama Buddha made the aspiration to become a fully enlightened Buddha. 

Wednesdays Dhamma talks will be focused on the Twelve Points of Reusi Peht Dam,
one of SD Yogi’s teachers. 

The Twelve Points of Reusi Petdam are a summary of key points of teachings that are upheld through transmission from teacher to student directly, primarily through oral teachings. Dedication to preserving teachings and honoring lineage in a traditional manner was of utmost importance to Reusi Petdam. These teachings are specific to the path of a reusi, but are beneficial for anyone taking up a serious practice like medicine, astrology, sak yan or Buddhist practices. 

For the Wednesday talks we will also go through the chanting practice related with these points and Reusi Petdam's tradition.

These online lectures will meet each week from 8-9:30pm Thailand time. 
All are welcome to join.
 

Winter 2025 Online Talk Registration

All mental phenomena have mind as their forerunner; they have mind as their chief; they are mind-made. If one speaks or acts with an evil mind, 'dukkha' follows him just as the wheel follows the hoofprint of the ox that draws the cart.

— Dhammapada Verse 1

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