Healthy Habits of a Buddhist Abbot: Meditating at Midnight & Boundless Mind | Ajahn Appamado Q&A

A conversation with Ajahn Appamādo, abbot of Sumedhārāma Monastery in Ericeira, Portugal (https://sumedharama.pt/en/home-en/). 00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:01:52 Faith Moments Leading to Buddhism and Monasticism 00:09:04 The Role of Thailand and the Thai Forest Tradition 00:12:20 Suttas That Resonate Deeply 00:16:15 Practical Steps to Access Open Awareness 00:20:23 Overcoming Ill Will in Community Life 00:24:13 Balancing External Asking and Internal Reflection 00:28:49 Communal Structures for a Harmonious Monastery 00:31:42 Tapping into Boundless Space and Consciousness 00:36:55 Maintaining Brightness and Presence in Spacious Practice 00:40:43 How Taking on the Role of Abbot Changes Practice 00:48:26 Building Cohesion and Identity in European Monasteries 00:52:23 The Meaning and Impact of Being a "Samaṇa" 00:54:53 Discipline as a Pathway to Freedom 01:00:42 Aligning Everyday Lay Life with the Dhamma Biography of Ajahn Appamado: Ajahn Appamado was born in Portugal in 1976. Studying Marine Biology and Environmental Engineering at the University of Faro, his research and spiritual approach to life came to take an increasingly prominent role eventually leading him to take an interest in Western and Eastern meditation and spiritual practices. Becoming increasingly curious about the Ajahn Chah lineage of Theravada Buddhism, Ajahn Appamado visited Amaravati Monastery in England in 2005 and went on to ordain as Bhikkhu in 2009, with Luang Por Sumedho as his preceptor. After several years at Amaravati, Ajahn Appamado moved back to Portugal, serving an integral role along with Ajahn Vajiro the founder and first abbot, in the establishment of the Sumedharama Buddhist Monastery. Earlier this year, with Ajahn Vajiro stepping down from role as abbot, Ajahn Appamado has taken up the mantel and now serves as the Abbot of Sumedharama. 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!