Resources
Websites for Buddhism
Access to Insight
I mainly go here to look for the actual discourses of the Buddha. There are also come cool essays on specific themes / topics written by monks.Teachings by Ajahn Thanissaro
I proper worship Ajahn Thanissaro. My teacher, Ajahn Hāsapañño, once described him as both well-practised and scholarly. I particularly enjoy listening to his "evening talks" for short but practical and powerful teachings. Strong emphasis on using 'skilful means' to develop in the practice.Forest Sangha
I think this is the virtual motherland for all things related to the Ajahn Chah lineage. Info about branch monasteries available. Teachings also accessible here.
Monastery websites
Santi Forest Monastery
Ajahn Keng is the abbot of this monastery in Johor, Malaysia and he is hardcore. Some of his Dhamma talks are on here.
Amaravati
Official website for an Ajahn Chah branch monastery in the UK. Lots of great talks, e-books and other resources by the Western Sangha who have stayed there / visited.Vimokkharam Forest Hermitage
The monastery I go to in Victoria.
Wat Buddha Dhamma
Epic monastery deep in Dharug National Park in NSW, outside of Sydney. Great for seclusion.
Wat Boonyawad
Venerable Tan Ajahn Dtun's monastery, Wat Boonyawad. Some of his talks are uploaded here.
Buddha Bodhivana Monastery
Located in Warburton, Victoria. Talks by Luang Por Kalyano, the abbot, are uploaded here.
This is the link to their Facebook page, where livestreams of chanting and meditation are on every night.
YouTube Channels (for Dhamma talks)
Buddhist Society of Western Australia
Talks by the very well-known Ajahn Brahm can be found here. Very beginner-friendly.
Dhamma talks by Ajahn Jayasaro
Some in Thai, some in English.
Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery
Dhamma talks by Ajahn Thanissaro
Wat Palelai
Dhamma talks given at Wat Palelai, Singapore.
NDR - Nibbana Dhamma Rakha
Similar to Wat Palelai channel, lots of great talks by visiting monks in Singapore.
Bliss
Probably not an official channel, but they post lots of short Dhamma talks by Ajahn Keng, which are awesome.
Books
Without and Within by Ajahn Jayasaro
Questions and answers on the teachings of Theravada Buddhism. Basics of Buddhism, great for beginners. Well-written, and lots of clarity. Ajahn Jayasaro is awesome.
Stillness Flowing by Ajahn Jayasaro
Biography of Luang Por Chah, compiled by Ajahn Jayasaro. Have heard great things about this book - lots of anecdotes from LP Chah's life.
The Sound of Silence by Ajahn Sumedho
All my Dhamma friends know this is my personal favourite. The holy grail haha. An epic treatise on "intuitive awareness" or mindfulness. It has helped my practice tremendously.
This book is the fourth of Ajahn Sumedho's five-book anthology which can be found here.
Mae Chee Kaew by Bhikkhu Silaratano
Biography of female Arahant Mae Chee Kaew. Currently reading. Very epic. Especially inspiring for women practitioners.
Don't Push - Just Use the Weight of Your Own Body by Ajahn Amaro
Part of a collection of books on the Brahmaviharas (sublime abidings). This one is on compassion. Great, practical little read.
The rest of the series can be found on the Amaravati website as well.
Still, Flowing Water by Venerable Ajahn Chah
A classic. Great talks by Ajahn Chah translated into English by Ajahn Thanissaro.
The Things You See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
Love for Imperfect Things by Haemin Sunim
No free e-book available that I know of for these last two. Very light, before-bed reads.
Monk blogs
So recently I have discovered that some monks have blogs. Yes, this is a thing. I know, I know - I love it and think it's awesome too. Here are some that I know of.
Luang Por Sucitto
Luang Por Tiradhammo
Ajahn Hāsapañño
Great resource for the Thai Wilderness Tradition of Buddhism. I think this refers to the old Kruba Ajahns like Ajahn Mun.
Favourite Dhamma talks
Collection of my favourite Dhamma talks (have probably mentioned heaps of these in my blogposts).
Fear & doubt - Ajahn Sumedho
Metta for all conditions - Ajahn Sumedho
Listening to the Guilt - Ajahn Sumedho
Meditation Class 2, 02/11/2006 - Ajahn Sucitto
A brilliant talk on receptivity.Toughen & Tenderise the mind - Ajahn Thanissaro
Right Effort - Ajahn Tiradhammo
Ajahn Thanissaro at Wat Palelai, 15th December 2017
Overview of key practices.
Respect the Breath & You Can Play Together - Ajahn Thanissaro
Buddha can go Nirvana, so can you! - Ajahn Keng
Ajahn Keng is so funny.
On Ending Relationships - Ajahn Brahm
Impermanence - Everything will be alright - Ajahn Khemavaro
Wise shame, wise fear - Ajahn Jayasaro
Intention is Kamma - Ajahn Siripañño
The Art of Right Speech - Ajahn Thanissaro
Where Jackals Cease - Ajahn Sumedho
Yoga
Yoke Yoga
Beautiful yoga studio in South Melbourne. I practise yoga here irl, and I adore the teachers. (Personal favourites: Chris Wilson, Ashleigh Dickinson and Kate Henry).
I really resonate with the approach to yoga taken at Yoke - I see it as an opportunity to practise receptivity and kindness to the body and breath in a more dynamic way.
Lately because of COVID-19, they have been doing online (paid) classes, which can be found on the website.
