The Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

Sol Hanna

Narrated teachings of the Buddha based on translations of the Sutta Pitaka.

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Jun 1, 2025 · 47 min
The Quest for Enlightenment - In the Buddha’s Words (S06E06)
This episode describes the Bodhisatta’s quest for enlightenment. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast on Ko-fi
May 4, 2025 · 13 min
The Bringer of Light - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E05)
This episode is about the Bringer of Light. The arising of a Buddha in the world. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast
Apr 19, 2025 · 11 min
Without Discoverable Beginning - In the Buddha’s Words
This episode is on the topic ‘Without Discoverable Beginning’. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast
Apr 13, 2025 · 8 min
A World In Turmoil - In The Buddha's Words (S03E03)
This episode is on the topic of a world in turmoil. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast
Mar 2, 2025 · 14 min
The Tribulations of Unreflective Living - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E02)
This episode is on the topic of the tribulations of an unreflective life. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast Podcasts by the Everyday Dhamm
Feb 23, 2025 · 14 min
Old Age, Sickness and Death (S3E01)
This episode is on the topic of Old Age, Sickness and Death. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative Commons Licence for its translations. Support Sutta Central Support the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast
Feb 9, 2025 · 17 min
MN50. Condemnation of Mara - Māratajjanīya Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 50th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Māratajjanīya Sutta, which is about the time when Māra, the trickster and god of death, tried to annoy Moggallāna. He not only failed but was subject to a stern sermon warning of the dangers of attacking the Buddha’s disciples. This translation of the Maratajjaniya Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central.
Jan 25, 2025 · 17 min
MN49. Invitation to Brahma - Brahmanimantanika Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 49th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Brahmanimantanika Sutta. In this sutta the Buddha ascends to a high heavenly realm where he engages in a cosmic contest with a powerful divinity, who had fallen into the delusion that he was eternal and all-powerful. This translation of the Brahmanimantanika Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Links: The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast on Everyday Dhamma Network support this podcast via
Jan 14, 2025 · 13 min
MN48. The Mendicants of Kosambi - Kosambiya Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 48th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Kosambiya Sutta, which is about the mendicants of Kosambi. Despite the Buddha’s presence, the monks of Kosambi fell into a deep and bitter dispute. The Buddha taught the reluctant monks to develop love and harmony, reminding them of the state of peace that they sought. This translation of the Kosambiya Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Links: The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast on Ever
Jan 1, 2025 · 9 min
MN47. The Inquirer - Vīmaṁsaka Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 47th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Vīmaṁsaka Sutta, which translates as “The Inquirer”. While some spiritual teachers prefer to remain in obscurity, the Buddha not only encouraged his followers to closely investigate him, but gave them a detailed and demanding method to do so. This translation of the Vīmaṁsaka Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central.
Dec 7, 2024 · 15 min
MN46. The Greater Discourse on Taking Up of Practices - Mahādhammasamādāna Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 46th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahadhammasamādāna Sutta, which translates as “The Great Discourse on Taking Up of Practices”. In this sutta the Buddha explains that, whilst we all want to be happy, we often find the opposite happens. The Buddha explains why. This translation of the Mahadhammasamādāna Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. You can support this podcast by donating via Ko-fi.
Sep 22, 2024 · 10 min
MN45. The Shorter Discourse on Taking Up of Practices - Cūḷadhammasamādāna Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 45th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷadhammasamādāna Sutta, which translates as “The Shorter Discourse on Taking Up of Practices”. The Buddha explains how taking up different practices may have harmful or beneficial results. The memorable simile of the creeper shows how insidious temptations can be. This translation of the Cūḷadhammasamādāna Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. You can support this podcast by dona
Sep 1, 2024 · 18 min
MN44. The Shorter Elaboration - Cūḷavedalla Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 44rd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷavedalla Sutta, which translates as “The Shorter Elaboration”. This discourse the layman Visākha asks the Awakened nun Dhammadinnā about various difficult matters, including some of the highest meditation attainments. Afterwards, the Lord Buddha fully endorses her answers. This translation of the Culavedalla Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. You can support this podcast by do
Aug 11, 2024 · 21 min
MN43. The Great Classification - Mahāvedalla Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 43rd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahāvedalla Sutta, which translates as “The Great Classification”. This discourse involves a series of questions and answers between the Venerable Sariputta and the Venerable Mahakotthita examing various aspects of the teachings. This translation of the Mahavedalla Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. -- You can find out more about The Buddha's Wisdom Podcast at Everyday Dhamma Net
Jul 27, 2024 · 15 min
MN42. The People of Verañja - Verañjaka Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 42nd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Verañjaka Sutta, which translates as “The People of Verañja ”. This sutta is very similar to the previous sutta. Here the Buddha explains the conduct leading to rebirth in higher or lower states, including detailed explanations of the ten core practices. This translation of the Veranjaka Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. May you all benefit from hearing the original teachings of
Jul 12, 2024 · 17 min
MN41. The People of Sāla - Sāleyyaka Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 41st Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Sāleyyaka Sutta, which translates as “The People of Sālā ”. In this discourse the Buddha explains to a group of brahmins the conduct leading to rebirth in higher or lower states, including detailed explanations of the ten core practices which lay people should undertake, and which also form the basis for liberation. This translation of the Saleyyaka Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Cent
May 20, 2024 · 12 min
MN40. The Shorter Discourse at Assapura - Cūḷaassapura Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 40th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷaassapura Sutta, which translates as “The Shorter Discourse at Assapura ”. In this discourse the Buddha explains how the labels of being a spiritual practitioner don’t just come from external trappings, but from sincere inner change. This translation of the Culaassapura Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Thank you to everyone who has offered a donation to support the Buddha's
Apr 27, 2024 · 26 min
MN39. The Longer Discourse at Assapura - Mahāassapura Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 39th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahāassapura Sutta, which translates as “The Longer Discourse at Assapura ”. In this discourse the Buddha encourages the monks to live up to their name, by actually practicing in a way that meets or exceeds the expectations people have for renunciants. This translation of the Mahaassapura Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Thank you to everyone who has offered a donation to suppo
Apr 6, 2024 · 39 min
MN38. The Longer Discourse on the Ending of Craving - Mahātaṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 38th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahātaṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta, which translates as “the Longer Discourse on the Ending of Craving”. In this discourse the Buddha teaches dependent origination, showing that consciousness arises dependent on conditions. The Buddha does this to counter the wrong view that a self-identical consciousness transmigrates from one life to the next. This translation of the Mahatanhasankhaya Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and
Mar 23, 2024 · 13 min
MN37. The Shorter Discourse on the Ending of Craving - Cūḷataṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta
This episode is a narration of the 37th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷataṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta, which translates as “the Shorter Discourse on the Ending of Craving”. In this discourse one of the Buddha’s chief disciples, Venerable Maha Moggallāna visits the heaven of Sakka, the lord of gods, to see whether he really understands what the Buddha is teaching. This translation of the Culatanhasankhaya Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central. Thank you to ev

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The Quest for Enlightenment - In the Buddha’s Words (S06E06)

The Bringer of Light - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E05)

Without Discoverable Beginning - In the Buddha’s Words

A World In Turmoil - In The Buddha's Words (S03E03)

The Tribulations of Unreflective Living - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E02)

Old Age, Sickness and Death (S3E01)

MN50. Condemnation of Mara - Māratajjanīya Sutta

MN49. Invitation to Brahma - Brahmanimantanika Sutta

MN48. The Mendicants of Kosambi - Kosambiya Sutta

MN47. The Inquirer - Vīmaṁsaka Sutta

MN46. The Greater Discourse on Taking Up of Practices - Mahādhammasamādāna Sutta

MN45. The Shorter Discourse on Taking Up of Practices - Cūḷadhammasamādāna Sutta

MN44. The Shorter Elaboration - Cūḷavedalla Sutta

MN43. The Great Classification - Mahāvedalla Sutta

MN42. The People of Verañja - Verañjaka Sutta

MN41. The People of Sāla - Sāleyyaka Sutta

MN40. The Shorter Discourse at Assapura - Cūḷaassapura Sutta

MN39. The Longer Discourse at Assapura - Mahāassapura Sutta

MN38. The Longer Discourse on the Ending of Craving - Mahātaṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta

MN37. The Shorter Discourse on the Ending of Craving - Cūḷataṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta