Heart Dhamma

About Heart Dhamma

Turn your attention inwards and gain reflective insight into the nature of reality. Develop and cultivate the qualities of virtue, concentration, and wisdom, which give rise to clarity and equanimity when facing the challenges of modern life. Join Bhikkhu Suppabuddho in these sessions to learn and practice the teachings of the Buddha that lead to inner peace and harmony of the heart.

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Bhikkhu Suppabuddho

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religion & spirituality

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en

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First episode

24 Jun 2025

Latest episode

28 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

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   28 Jun 2026

   Ep. 09 - The Fourth Noble Truth - Virtue: Right Speech, Right Action & Right Livelihood

   The three factors of Virtue of the Noble Eightfold Path are Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood, collectively known as Sīla, or moral discipline. Sīla involves abstaining from unwholesome actions and cultivating wholesome ones, purifying one’s character and conduct. Sīla, is the foundation of concentration (Samādhi) and wisdom (Paññā). It refines moral integrity and harmonizes inner and outer life. Through restraint, cultivation of good, and purification of the mind, one progresses toward liberation from suffering. (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:28) The Attributes of Right View and Right Intention (00:01:05) How does Right View Counteract Delusion? (00:02:10) How does Right Intention Counteract Greed and Hatred? (00:02:46) Sīla - Virtue (00:04:37) The Benefits and Function of Sīla (00:06:59) The Ten Courses of Unwholesome Actions (00:07:57) Right Speech - Sammā Vācā (00:08:12) Abstaining from False Speech (00:09:13) The Buddha and his Son Rāhula (00:13:40) Abstaining from Divisive Speech (00:16:18) Abstaining from Harsh Speech (00:20:50) Abstaining from Idle Chatter (00:23:37) Practicing Right Speech (00:25:01) Right Action - Sammā Kammanta (00:25:40) Abstaining from Taking Life (00:27:53) Abstaining from Taking what is Not Given (00:32:05) Abstaining from Sexual Misconduct (00:37:13) Right Livelihood - Sammā Ājīva (00:39:16) Reflection on Sīla & Summary (00:41:45) Closing (00:41:57) Homage to The Triple Gem: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha References: Dhammapada 183 Advice to Rāhula at Ambalaṭṭhikā - 61; The Great Forty - 117 | Majjhima Nikāya: The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha by Bhikkhu Ñāṇamoli & Bhikkhu Bodhi, (Wisdom Publications, 1995.) Cunda - 10-176; Trades 5-177 | Aṅguttara Nikāya: The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha by Bhikkhu Bodhi, (Wisdom Publications, 2012.)

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   22 Apr 2026

   Ep. 08 - The Fourth Noble Truth - The Noble Eightfold Path - Wisdom: Right View & Right Intention

   The fourth Noble Truth, the Noble Eightfold Path, “Ariya Aṭṭhaṅgika Magga.” leads to the cessation of suffering, “Dukkha Nirodha Gāminī Paṭipadā Ariya Sacca." The path, consisting of Right View, Intention, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, and Concentration, avoids extremes of indulgence and self-mortification. Practicing the path, grouped into moral discipline “Sīla,” concentration “Samādhi,” and wisdom “Paññā,” leads to the realization of Nibbāna. Right View, a key factor of the Noble Eightfold Path, is twofold: mundane and supramundane. Mundane Right View, influenced by taints and defilements, acknowledges the results of actions. Supramundane Right View, leading to liberation, provides insight into the Four Noble Truths and the nature of reality, ultimately leading to the cessation of suffering and the attainment of Nibbāna. Right Intention, is threefold: the intention of renunciation, goodwill, and harmlessness. Right intention bridges understanding with action, guiding us towards a wholesome and purposeful life. The Buddha realized that right view, understanding the four noble truths, naturally leads to right intentions, which in turn lead to right actions and a virtuous life. (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:10) The Truth of the Way Leading to the Cessation of Suffering,“Dukkha Nirodha Gāminī Paṭipadā Ariya Sacca” (00:01:47) The Noble Eightfold Path “Ariya Aṭṭhaṅgika Magga” (00:03:30) The Middle Way “Majjhima Paṭipadā” (00:04:33) The Extremes to Avoid (00:08:22) The Noble Eightfold Path in Three Groups (00:09:43) Accessing The Middle Way (00:11:59) Right View “Sammā Diṭṭhi” (00:12:42) Three Characteristics of Existence: Impermanence “Anicca,” Suffering “Dukkha,” Non-Self “Anattā” (00:14:46) The Importance of Right View (00:16:28) Mundane Right View “Lōkiya Sammā Ditthi” (00:17:39) Wrong Views “Micchā Diṭṭhī” (00:18:39) Kamma: Intention (00:19:18) Unwholesome Intention “Akusala Kamma” (00:19:41) Wholesome Intention “Kusala Kamma” (00:20:03) Ten Types of Unwholesome Kamma (00:21:30) Ten Types of Wholesome Kamma (00:22:25) Intentions as Seeds | Wholesome & Unwholesome Roots (00:23:56) Supra-Mundane Right View “Lokuttara Sammā Diṭṭhi.” (00:26:46) Right Intention “Sammā Saṅkappa” (00:27:33) Two Kinds of Thought (00:31:06) The Power of Views & Intentions (00:34:05) Intention of Renunciation “Nekkhamma-Saṅkappa” (00:34:56) Renunciation Through Wise Attention “Yoniso Manasikāra” (00:36:20) Renunciation Through Reflection on “Assāda, Ādīnava & Nissarana” - Enjoyment, Danger, & Escape. (00:39:14) Intention of Goodwill  “Abyāpāda-Saṅkappa” (00:39:47) Mettā Bhāvanā - The Practice of Loving Kindness (00:41:41) The Metaphor of the Sun (00:46:44) The Intention of Harmlessness “Avihiṃsā-Saṅkappa” (00:47:28) The Practice of Compassion “Karuṇā” (00:50:54) Heart of Compassion (00:52:09) Summary (00:53:13) Closing (00:53:22) Homage to The Triple Gem: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha References: Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma - 56.11 | Saṃyutta Nikāya: The Connected Discourses of the Buddha by Bhikkhu Bodhi, (Wisdom Publications, 2000.) One Thing - 1-16.2 | Anguttara Nikaya: The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha by Bhikkhu Bodhi, (Wisdom Publications, 2012.) Two Kinds of Thought - 19; The Great Forty - 117 | Majjhima Nikaya: The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha by Bhikkhu Ñāṇamoli & Bhikkhu Bodhi, (Wisdom Publications, 1995.)

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   14 Mar 2026

   Ep. 07 - The Third Noble Truth. The Cessation of Suffering "Dukkha Nirodha Ariya Sacca"

   The third noble truth, the cessation of suffering, "Dukkha Nirodha Ariya Sacca" is achieved by eliminating craving, the root cause of suffering. This cessation, called Nibbāna, is the ultimate goal of the Buddha’s teachings. The Buddha uses various terms and similes to describe Nibbāna, emphasizing its transcendence of conditioned phenomena and its ultimate cessation of suffering. Despite its elusiveness, Nibbāna is a reality to be experienced through the noble practice of the eightfold path. The Buddha’s teachings guide us towards Nibbāna, an unconditioned state free from suffering. This ultimate goal, profound and subtle, offers supreme happiness, perfect health of heart, and ultimate bliss. Reference from Suttas: Khuddaka Nikaya, 44 The Nibbāna-element. Anguttara Nikaya, 4.34 Confidence. Sutta Nipāta, 3.12 Contemplating Pairs. Udāna, 8.1 The First Discourse about Nibbāna. Udāna, 8.3 The Third Discourse about Nibbāna. Majjhima Nikaya, 72 With Vacchagotta on Fire. Majjhima Nikaya, 64 The Greater Discourse to Mālunkyāputta. (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:19) How can suffering cease? (00:02:03) The truth of the cessation of suffering (00:05:19) Nibbāna (00:06:07) The first aspect aspect - stage of Nibbāna (00:07:12) The Arahant (00:09:22) The second aspect aspect - stage of Nibbāna (00:11:58) Discourse: The Nibbāna-element (00:15:34) Nibbāna as a Dhamma (00:18:39) Nibbāna as a Truth "Sacca" (00:21:32) Nibbāna as a Realm or Sphere - "Āyatana" (00:24:37) The Wandered Vacca comes to the Buddha (00:33:50) Nibbāna as a State - "Pada" (00:34:18) Nibbāna as the Deathless element - “Amata Dhātu.” (00:36:04) Reflection on Nibbāna (00:39:37) Sincere Intention - Closing (00:40:31) Homage to The Triple Gem: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha

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   31 Aug 2025

   Ep. 06 - The Second Noble Truth, The Origin of Suffering, "Dukkha Samudaya Ariya Sacca"

   (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:28) Are the Buddha and his Teachings Pessimistic? (00:03:35) Dhamma Flows Against Worldly Norms and Conventions (00:04:54) The Gratification, Danger and Escape from the World (00:10:07) Knowing and Seeing Things as they Really Are - Yathā-Bhūta-Ñāṇa-Dassana (00:11:11) Enjoyment, Gratification and Satisfaction - Assāda (00:12:24) Danger and Unsatisfactoriness - Ādīnava (00:13:06) Release or Escape - Nissarana (00:13:42) Reflection on the Gratification, Danger and Escape from the World (00:25:08) The Importance of Rebirth in Fully Understanding Dukkha (00:26:07) Saṃsāra - The Perpetual Wandering in the Wheel of Rebirths (00:29:32) Root Causes vs. Symptoms (00:32:59) Dukkha Samudaya Ariya Sacca - The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering (00:34:07) Taṇhā, Craving vs, Desire (00:36:31) Kāma-Taṇhā - Craving for Sensual Pleasures (00:37:51) Bhava-Taṇhā - Craving for Existence (00:38:21) Vibhava-Taṇhā - Craving for Annihilation or Non-Existence (00:38:51) Craving as the Underlying Cause of Dukkha (00:41:26) The Suffering of Lack (00:42:13) The Suffering of Protection (00:43:46) Taṇhā as The Driving Force for Saṃsāra (00:46:17) Taṇhā as The House Builder (00:47:20) Closing (00:47:46) Homage to The Triple Gem: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha The second noble truth, “Dukkha Samudaya Ariya Sacca,” explores the origin of suffering, emphasizing the human tendency to seek pleasure and avoid pain. The Buddha encourages us to recognize the gratification, danger, and escape from the world, urging us to see things as they truly are. By understanding the nature of our existence and our relationship with the world, we can break free from the cycle of suffering and achieve true happiness. The Buddha teaches that true happiness cannot be found in the conditioned realm of birth and death, as all conditioned things are transient and subject to change. To attain genuine happiness, one must detach from conditioned aspects and seek freedom from suffering. The root cause of suffering, according to the Buddha, is craving (taṇhā), which leads to the cycle of rebirths and perpetuates dukkha. Craving, or “taṇhā,” is the root cause of suffering, leading to unwholesome qualities and outcomes. There are three forms of craving: sensual craving, craving for existence, and craving for non-existence. Craving perpetuates the cycle of rebirth, causing dissatisfaction and suffering, and must be abandoned to end this cycle. Reference from Suttas: Bhikkhu Bodhi, The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha (Wisdom Publications, 2012) "Before Enlightenment," "Gratification I," and "Gratification II."

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   6 Aug 2025

   Ep. 05 - The First Noble Truth of Suffering “Dukkha Ariya Sacca”

   (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:39) Approaching Dhamma The Right Way (00:02:47) The Essence of Dhamma (00:04:58) The Elephant Footprint (00:06:01) The Four Noble Truths - "Cattāri Ariya Saccāni" (00:08:02) The Profound Meaning of Dukkha (00:09:55) Sacca: An Existing Reality (00:11:23) Ariya - Noble (00:12:53) The First Noble Truth of Suffering “Dukkha Ariya Sacca" (00:13:47) The Different Forms of Dukkha (00:18:52) Reflection: The Direct Experience of Dukkha (00:26:01) The Five Aggregates Subject to Clinging “Pañcupādānakkhandha” (00:29:10) Material Form “Rūpa” (00:29:53) Feeling “Vedanā” (00:30:22) Perception “Saññā” (00:30:37) Mental Formation “Sankhārā” (00:30:59) Consciousness “Viññāṇa” (00:32:16) Three Distinct Types of Dukkha (00:32:33) Dukkha Due to Pain “Dukkha Dukkhatā” (00:33:19) Dukkha Due to Change “Vipariṇāma Dukkhatā” (00:35:37) Dukkha Due to Formations “Saṅkhāra Dukkhatā (00:36:41) Closing (00:38:01) Homage to The Triple Gem: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha The Dhamma, the Buddha’s teachings, should be approached with the right intention as a path to enlightenment, not as a creed or intellectual exercise. It serves as a guide, like road signs, leading from ignorance to wisdom. The Dhamma, arising from the Buddha’s awakening, encapsulates the truth inherent in our experiences and requires a journey of self-discovery. The Four Noble Truths, the foundation of the Dhamma, revolve around the concept of dukkha, or suffering. Dukkha encompasses not only physical pain but also the unsatisfactoriness inherent in all existence due to impermanence and craving. The Buddha outlined three distinct types of Dukkha: occasional dukkha (birth, aging, sickness, death), frequent dukkha (union with the unpleasant, separation from the pleasant, and not getting what one wants), and constant dukkha (implying that all experiences of the mind-body phenomenon - the five aggregates subject to clinging - are inherently suffering due to their impermanence, constant change and lack of an inner core or substance). The Four Noble Truths provide a roadmap to transcend suffering and attain enlightenment.

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   16 Jul 2025

   Ep. 04 - Setting in Motion the Wheel of the Dhamma

   (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:30) Beneath the Bodhi Tree (00:01:28) The Battle with Māra (00:05:55) Enlightenment (00:08:17) Brahmā Sahampati's Plead (00:13:56) Teaching the Dhamma (00:15:34) Upaka (00:17:39) Meeting the Five Ascetics (00:20:56) Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma (00:36:25) Homage to the Triple Gem: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha Siddhartha, after leaving his ascetic friends, sat beneath the Bodhi tree and vowed to attain enlightenment. He faced a battle against Māra, the embodiment of desire and attachment, who tried to tempt, frighten, and seduce him. Ultimately, Siddhartha defeated Māra, entered profound states of meditation, and gained the three knowledges leading to his awakening. The Buddha, after attaining enlightenment, surveys the world and finds beings at different levels of development. He decides to teach the Dhamma, starting with his former teachers, but they have passed away. Instead, he journeys to the Deer Park in Isipatana to teach his five ascetic friends, who initially doubt him but eventually listen to his first discourse, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, outlining the Middle Way, thus setting in motion the wheel of Dhamma bringing the Buddha's teachings to the world. Reference: Bhikkhu Bodhi, The Connected Discourses of the Buddha (Wisdom Publications, 2000) Bhikkhu Ñāṇamoli & Bhikkhu Bodhi, The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha (Wisdom Publications, 1995)

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   9 Jul 2025

   Ep. 03 - Siddhartha’s Austerities and the Attainment of Nibbāna

   (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:11) Siddhartha's Austere Practices (00:06:30) Reflection (00:10:35) Abandoning the Practices of Asceticism (00:14:14) The Path to Enlightenment, Nibbāna (00:18:38) Attaining Nibbāna (00:25:50) Sammā-Sambuddha (00:26:38) Reflection (00:30:14) Homage to the Triple Gem: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha Siddhartha, in his pursuit of enlightenment, subjected himself to extreme ascetic practices, including extreme fasting, self-mortification, and seclusion. Despite his unwavering dedication and the immense suffering he endured, he realized these practices did not lead to enlightenment. This insight prompted him to question the effectiveness of his path and consider alternative approaches. Siddhartha, after abandoning his austere practices, regained strength and focused on meditation, entering the four jhānas. Through this deep concentration, he attained three crucial knowledges: recollection of past lives, the cycle of birth and death based on actions, and the destruction of taints. His enlightenment led him to discover the Four Noble Truths and become a perfectly enlightened Buddha.

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   2 Jul 2025

   Ep. 02 - The Search for Enlightenment

   (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:49) The Buddha's Discourse on the Noble Search (00:01:47) The Ignoble Search (00:06:09) The Noble Search (00:07:35) The Importance of Intention in our Quest (00:10:21) Discovering Suffering and the Intention to find its Solution (00:15:22) Āḷāra Kālāma (00:20:05) Uddaka Rāmaputta (00:23:26) The Five Ascetics (00:28:03) The Nature of Suffering Defines the Path to Follow (00:30:32) Relating with Siddhartha's Life and Story for our Benefit (00:34:19) Homage to the Triple Gem: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha The Buddha distinguishes between the noble and ignoble search, with the noble search seeking liberation from suffering and the ignoble search perpetuating it. The Buddha reflects on his own journey, realizing the futility of seeking what is subject to birth, aging, sickness, death, sorrow, and defilement. This realization leads him to abandon his privileged life and embark on a quest for enlightenment, ultimately finding the path to Nibbāna. Siddhartha, seeking enlightenment, studied with two teachers, mastering their teachings but finding them unsatisfactory as they did not lead to the cessation of suffering. Rejecting the offers of succession, he continued his search, eventually abandoning extreme asceticism and finding enlightenment through practice, introspection, and insight into the nature of suffering. His journey illustrates the importance of intention and self-reflection in overcoming suffering and achieving enlightenment.

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   24 Jun 2025

   Ep. 01 - The Buddha and his Teachings

   The Buddha, the enlightened one, rediscovered the path to liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth and made it known to the world. The Buddha’s teachings, or Dhamma, are the universal truth and laws governing all living beings. The Buddha’s life, from his privileged upbringing as Prince Siddhartha to his enlightenment, serves as a reminder that spiritual awakening is accessible to all. Siddhartha, the future Buddha, experienced four pivotal encounters with old age, sickness, death, and a renunciant monk. These encounters sparked deep reflections on the nature of existence and suffering, leading him to question his privileged life as a prince. Ultimately, Siddhartha renounced his royal life, seeking enlightenment and the path to liberation from suffering. The Four Noble Truths, as expounded by the Buddha, outline the nature of suffering, its cause (craving), the possibility of its cessation (Nibbāna), and the path to achieve it through the Eightfold Noble Path. By understanding and aligning with these truths, individuals can awaken to the Dhamma and find a way to alleviate suffering. This awakening involves recognizing and addressing one’s own suffering, cultivating intention, and developing qualities like faith, trust, mindfulness, and concentration.

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