This talk was organized by Mangala Vihara Buddhist Fellowship (MVDF) and conducted at Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple on 05/18/2026. Photo and video from Mangala Dhamma Talk channel. Transcribed by Viet Hung Watch on Youtube https://youtu.be/yWJ6Wxj8Xt8 Listen on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/dhamma-talk-life-and-rebirth Transcript Okay, while Sayadaw is doing the slides, let me introduce Sayadaw to everybody. I know … Continue reading [Dhamma Talk] Life and Rebirth by Sayadaw U Jotika
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3 điều bạn cần phải làm lành cho bản thân mình
Lời người dịch: Trong khi tìm hiểu về chương trình MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, chương trình Giảm căng thẳng dựa trên nền tảng chánh niệm), tôi tình cờ biết đến Bob Stahl qua các bài chia sẻ của ông. Dưới đây là một trong những bài chia sẻ giản dị nhưng lại sâu sắc và … Continue reading 3 điều bạn cần phải làm lành cho bản thân mình
[Bài Pháp] Người sống theo Pháp (One who lives by the Dhamma)
The English transcript is at the end. Youtube https://youtu.be/w9p8ECIlbgg Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QfUXIkM8vLE3nOyow9Lhy Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/bai-phap-nguoi-song-theo-phap Lời người dịch: Trong lúc "lang thang" trên Youtube, tìm kiếm một bài pháp để nghe, tôi tình cờ tìm được bài pháp "cổ" này. Nói là "cổ" bởi vì nó cũng được 15 năm tuổi rồi, khi Sư Yuttadhammo còn trẻ … Continue reading [Bài Pháp] Người sống theo Pháp (One who lives by the Dhamma)
Podcast: The biggest decision to move in my life?
My daughter had an interview with me for her theater project at school. And the question is about my biggest decision to move in my life. And here you go... Youtube https://youtu.be/s8XPS-OjGAs Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/interview-with-my-daughter-the-biggest-decision-to-move-in-my-life Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3re7a3WjmtUNf7c9wlY6U7?si=tZ07Orv9RR2iRkz_-vR-Gw Viet Hung | A Happiness pursuer | Author of The Happiness Journal, Tản mạn về Hạnh phúc and NGẪM CAFÉSách tôi dịch: Trái tim thiền Phật … Continue reading Podcast: The biggest decision to move in my life?
[Dhamma talk] The great stone face
This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 02/19/2012 in Singapore. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=PSRGEQAAQBAJ - Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6741892863 - Download epub- Download pdf https://youtu.be/JqZhAtegakA?si=nn3Ezo1zrHsybNkf (I speak) broken English, not perfect English. If I try to speak perfect English, I won't be able to speak at all. Don't worry. I will speak good … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] The great stone face
Dhamma Talk: Be yourself, your own reliance
Taught by Sayadaw U JotikaTranscribed by Viet Hung - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=oHlGEQAAQBAJ - Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6741951761 - Download epub- Download pdf https://youtu.be/3P5k_WFSnJY?si=TXmX4EJ7t2Wtc_C0 I came to America for a holiday. I've been working so hard for two years continuously with no holiday. So, this year I thought, "Well, I deserve a holiday". I planned to travel. … Continue reading Dhamma Talk: Be yourself, your own reliance
Beauty (Sobhanakaranā Dhammā)
Transcribed by Viet Hung Below is a short dhamma talk taught by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu from Sri Lanka, on Jul 30, 2024. You can find the original video posted on Youtube below and it is followed with the transcript. https://youtu.be/MW8B-dB9PN8?si=RbEtnz8KTrbJDMtv So, the dhammā for today is called the sobhanakaranā dhammā. The dhammās that make one beautiful. … Continue reading Beauty (Sobhanakaranā Dhammā)
[Dhamma talk] The Noble Nature
This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=OfRGEQAAQBAJ- Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6742061927- Download pdf https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/the-nobel-nature (I've) not (been) speaking English for nine months. So, I find it again a little bit hard to form the words and the sentences. So, imagine you go away to some place and not speak English … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] The Noble Nature
[Dhamma talk] Stress
This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 23-02-1997. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=OvxQEQAAQBAJ- Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6743737950- Download pdf https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/05-ujotika-20-3-199-meditation There are some people living very simply in some parts of the world, but they are not voluntary. Give them a chance and they will collect more and more things. They will make their … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Stress
[Dhamma talk] Meditation with visualization
Words from transcriber: This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 20-03-1997. In this talk, Sayadaw taught a technique called "psychologically distance yourself". While it is not a meditation technique, it's a very useful one to prepare your mind and body right before meditating. And due to that well preparation, your meditation session … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Meditation with visualization
[Dhamma talk] Emotions
Words from transcriber: This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 06-04-1997. Due to the low quality of the recorded audio, there are quite a few of "can't get the words" in this transcript. However, you still can catch the complete content and the points Sayadaw wanted to make, I believe. In this … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Emotions
[Dhamma talk] Karuna
Words from the transcriber: This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 10-4-1997. Due to the low quality of the recorded audio, there are quite a few of "can't get the words" in this transcript. However, you still can catch the complete content and the points Sayadaw wanted to make, I believe. May … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Karuna
Câu chuyện ngắn buổi sáng
A short story in the morning Daughter: Is there any difference for today, your birthday? Dad: Nah, it’s just a new day for me. I no longer care about my birthday, new year or the like. It's just another day. It’s kinda strange. But that’s me. Daughter: Yes, very strange. Dad: You know, it is … Continue reading Câu chuyện ngắn buổi sáng
[Dhamma talk] Re-connect with everyone the right way, including yourself
Taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 27-3-1997. Words from transcriber: I got this dhamma talk from the Internet without title. Based on its content, I'd suggest to name it as "Re-connect with everyone the right way, including yourself". The more I recite those sentences shared by Sayadaw, the more I can feel the power of … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Re-connect with everyone the right way, including yourself
[Dhamma talk] Health is the greatest wealth
Taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 30-3-1997. May all mindfulness, peace and happiness be with you. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=0ItJEQAAQBAJ- Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6742443323 – Download epub– Download pdf https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/mp3-disc-6-5 I want to talk about a very universal topic, something that everybody values and everybody wants. Maybe some of you have read in Pali and in translation also: … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Health is the greatest wealth
[Dhamma talk] “I make my mind my friend”
Taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 16/03/1997 May all mindfulness, peace and happiness be with you. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=6UZKEQAAQBAJ- Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6742528324- Download epub- Download pdf https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/08-ujotika-16-3-1997 Today, I'll read a beautiful poem, like a gem. I love poem so much. It's like I'm collecting jewels, beautiful poems, dhamma poems. Poems are very, very … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] “I make my mind my friend”
[Dhamma talk] Giving and Loving
Taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 13/03/1997 May all mindfulness, peace and happiness be with you. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=ymdMEQAAQBAJ- Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6742810882- Download epub- Download pdf https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/07-ujotika-13-3-1997 I thought of reading another poetry to you, but I changed my mind. Maybe next time I'll read another poetry. Because one thing keeps coming into my … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Giving and Loving
[Guided meditation] Simplicity and Peacefulness
Taught and guided by Sayadaw U Jotika on 02/01/1997 Words from the transcriber (Viet Hung): The first 15 minutes of this Dhamma talk & guided meditation session is invaluable to any meditators. It's short, simple, concise yet the key points for meditating. At the moment, while I am not aware of Maluca Puta that Sayadaw … Continue reading [Guided meditation] Simplicity and Peacefulness
Dhamma talk: A Rebel and His Freedom
Taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 06/20/2002 Words from the transriber (Viet Hung): Below is the transcript of a recorded Dhamma Discussion session with Sayadaw U Jotika. It has no title. However, based on the content of the whole discussion, I suggest to name it "A Rebel and His Freedom". Those are the two main … Continue reading Dhamma talk: A Rebel and His Freedom
What made you left your successful career behind and followed your spiritual path?
"I’ve been reading your posts recently and found it really it inspiring. I’m curious what made you left your successful career behind and followed your spiritual path. I myself just moved back to Vietnam after a long time in the States to look for something meaningful both in my career and spiritual life." A question … Continue reading What made you left your successful career behind and followed your spiritual path?