Best Sol Hanna Podcasts (2025)

1
Fundamentals of Meditation | Ajahn Plien 23:12

5d ago23:12

23:12

This episode is a talk given by the meditation master Ajahn Plien and is titled “The Fundamentals of Meditation”. I accessed this free distribution publication via the Buddha Sasasa website. You can find links to the original text in the description below. Links: Fundamentals of Meditation by Ajahn Plien Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast…

1
Getting Back at My Mother with Hanna Anderson 28:58

6d ago28:58

28:58

Comedian, Writer, and co-host of The Dating Detectives podcast Hanna Anderson dyed her hair red last December, and she can't tell if she did it to feel independent from her mother or because it looked hot on Dua Lipa. Maybe both? Elke and Hanna delve into the naunces of these equally reasonable motives, as well as the perils of dying hair at home, …

1
A Stay-At-Home Dad's Ponytail with Seth Lawrence 25:23

20d ago25:23

25:23

Comedian Seth Lawrence is a stay-at-home dad by day, raising four kids and (briefly) a ponytail. When the going got tough and he had toddlers at home, it came down to time for a haircut or time for stand-up. Seth chose stand-up. Seth and Elke discuss the ideal work/life balance and their current lack thereofs, Elke's first Catholic confession, and …

1
The Bringer of Light - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E05) 13:44

27d ago13:44

13:44

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…

1
Unity and Harmony | Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo 10:23

1M ago10:23

10:23

This episode is a short dhamma talk by Venerable Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo. The talk is called “Unity and Harmony”. It comes from the book Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019. These talks were given to a mostly Thai lay audience and have been translated here by Samaneri Viveka at Wat Pah Subthawee Dhammaram. Links: Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019 …

1
Break-Up Bangs Twinning with Emma Smith Watts 24:53

1M ago24:53

24:53

Actress/Comedian Emma Smith Watts is the stereotype that catapulted this podcast into existence: she got bangs after a breakup (she's our first guest to do so). Emma and Elke discuss blondes vs. redheads, childhood fringe cuts, and how they both went through a long-distance breakup the exact same year. One of them copied their mom's bangs, the othe…

1
Without Discoverable Beginning - In the Buddha’s Words 11:11

1M ago11:11

11:11

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…

1
A World In Turmoil - In The Buddha's Words (S03E03) 8:45

2M ago8:45

8:45

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…

1
Fragments of a Teaching | Ajahn Chah 20:54

2M ago20:54

20:54

This episode of the Forest Path Podcast is a talk by Ajahn Chah and is titled “Fragments of a Teaching” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. It was published as part of the book “The Collected Te…

1
Medusa, Hades, and High School Bullies with Grant Terzakis 23:17

2M ago23:17

23:17

Actor Grant Terzakis cut his long shaggy hair at 13, fueled by wanting to fit in with his classmates. Now, at 31, he's growing it out again. After a comment in middle school led to the death of Grant's footballer mop, Grant kept things short and tidy until 31, when he found himself in a role playing a 13-year-old boy. Now he's shed his lifelong anx…

1
World’s Worst Quarantine Bangs with Genesis Sol 25:31

2M ago25:31

25:31

Comedian Genesis Sol cut herself bangs in the pandemic, and let's just say, it's a good thing she didn't have to see too many people. A lot of folks made questionable DIY hair choices during this uncertain time, but Genesis's was so bad, she got featured on the Tamron Hall Show. In an interview with celebrity hairstylist Brad Mondo, they attempted …

1
This Concept Isn't Working for Me with Nemesis Ruiz 26:36

3M ago26:36

26:36

Model Nemesis Ruiz had adventurous hair in childhood, but today keeps it anything but adventurous. After a run-in with a pair of scissors at age 5 followed by occasional barbaring from her family, Nemesis challenges whether the theme of this pod is relevant to everyone as she enjoys not changing her hair ever. Well, she did part it on the side once…

1
Every Action Receives Its Result | Ajahn Plien 1:18:02

3M ago1:18:02

1:18:02

This episode is a talk given by the Venerable Ajahn Plien and is titled “Every Action Receives Its Result” . This is a free distribution publication that was sponsored by numerous generous people. There is a link to the original below. And a quick note: This text did unfortunately contain dozens of grammatical errors. English grammar can be very tr…

1
The Tribulations of Unreflective Living - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E02) 14:56

3M ago14:56

14:56

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…

1
Going Through a Bad Bleach-Up with Leo Forest 24:01

3M ago24:01

24:01

Musician Leo Forest bleached his hair platinum after a less-than-ideal breakup. Artist, producer, and songwriter Leo realized that if you're going to change the way your mind thinks, maybe you should attempt to change your brain by shooting chemicals into your head. Can your long-distance breakup woes be cured by bleach? Elke finds out. The tables …

1
Old Age, Sickness and Death (S3E01) 14:02

3M ago14:02

14:02

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…

1
Depression, But Make It Pink with Katie K 20:23

3M ago20:23

20:23

Can bangs fix your life? Comedian Elke Thoms is determined to find out. In this interview podcast, Elke dives into the wild, impulsive, and occasionally life-altering hair choices we make—because sometimes, a bad perm is more than just a bad perm. In this first episode, comedian Katie K shares the story of her first-ever hair dye experience—a full …

1
MN50. Condemnation of Mara - Māratajjanīya Sutta 17:48

4M ago17:48

17:48

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 Maratajj…

1
Timeless Teachings | Ajahn Chah 13:48

4M ago13:48

13:48

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Timeless Teachings” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. --- It was published as part of the book “The …

1
MN49. Invitation to Brahma - Brahmanimantanika Sutta 17:41

4M ago17:41

17:41

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 S…

1
The Corruption of Life & You Are Your Own Refuge | Ajahn Gunhah 22:53

4M ago22:53

22:53

This episode is a compilation of two short teachings by Venerable Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo. The first is The Corruption of Life and the second is titled You Are Your Own Refuge. Both teachings come from the book Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019. These talks were given to a mostly Thai lay audience and have been translated here by Samaneri Viveka a…

1
MN48. The Mendicants of Kosambi - Kosambiya Sutta 13:33

5M ago13:33

13:33

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 the…

1
The Quickest Way | Ajahn Gunhah 17:15

5M ago17:15

17:15

This episode is a series of quotes attributed to Ajahn Gunhah. It’s titled “The Quickest Way” and has been translated by Ajahn Nyanadhammo. As this is a series of quotes rather than a dhamma talk, there will be a brief two or three second pause between each quote. This is so that you can distinguish that a new quote is coming up, and perhaps also f…

1
MN47. The Inquirer - Vīmaṁsaka Sutta 9:51

5M ago9:51

9:51

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 …

1
Transcendence | Ajahn Chah 42:00

5M ago42:00

42:00

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Transcendence” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. Links: Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast via Ko-fi This work is licenced under the Creative Commons Attrib…

1
MN46. The Greater Discourse on Taking Up of Practices - Mahādhammasamādāna Sutta 15:56

6M ago15:56

15:56

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 Mahadham…

1
A Witness To An Extraordinary Event | Ajahn Chob 11:29

7M ago11:29

11:29

Welcome to the Forest Path Podcast - a podcast sharing the teachings of Awakened meditation masters of the modern era. This episode is not a dhamma talk. It is a witness account by Venerable Ajahn Chob when he was a young monk under the training of the great Venerable Ajahn Mun. It is his recollection of the momentous event in which Ajahn Mun Bhuri…

1
Tuccho Potila "Venerable Empty Scripture" | Ajahn Chah 35:15

7M ago35:15

35:15

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and it’s titled “Tuccho Potila - Venerable Empty Scripture” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. This teaching by Ajah…

1
The Ever-present Truth | Ajahn Mun 26:21

7M ago26:21

26:21

This episode is a talk given by a monk considered to be the founding father of the modern Thai Forest Tradition: Venerable Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta. The talk is called “The Ever-present Truth”. For free distribution Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 Unported License. Links The Ever-present Truth (text) The Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dham…

1
The Venerable Acariya Mun's Mode of Practice | Ajahn Maha Boowa 14:02

8M ago14:02

14:02

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled “The Venerable Acariya Mun’s Mode of Practice”. It was first publish as part of the book “kammaṭṭhāna - the basis of practice” which was translated by monks at Wat Pah Ban Taad. For free distribution No part of this teaching may be reproduced in any …

1
Living in the World | Ajahn Chah 23:01

8M ago23:01

23:01

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Living in the World” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. This teaching by Ajahn Chah which compiled an…

1
MN45. The Shorter Discourse on Taking Up of Practices - Cūḷadhammasamādāna Sutta 10:52

8M ago10:52

10:52

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 c…

1
Walking Meditation | Ajahn Maha Boowa 21:27

9M ago21:27

21:27

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled “Walking Meditation”. It was first publish as part of the book “kammaṭṭhāna - the basis of practice” which was translated by monks at Wat Pah Ban Taad. For free distribution No part of this teaching may be reproduced in any form of by any means, elec…

1
MN44. The Shorter Elaboration - Cūḷavedalla Sutta 18:41

9M ago18:41

18:41

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 endor…

1
The Four Noble Truths | Ajahn Chah 31:40

9M ago31:40

31:40

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “The Four Noble Truths” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. This teaching by Ajahn Chah which compiled …

1
MN43. The Great Classification - Mahāvedalla Sutta 21:14

10M ago21:14

21:14

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 Mahave…

1
Our Real Home | Ajahn Chah 33:35

10M ago33:35

33:35

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Our Real Home” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. May you all benefit from hearing this gift of dhamm…

1
MN42. The People of Verañja - Verañjaka Sutta 15:13

10M ago15:13

15:13

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 …

1
No Worries (part 2) - Ajahn Liem 29:25

10M ago29:25

29:25

This episode is a follow up on the previous episode. It is a translation of teachings by Ajahn Liem, who is the successor of Ajahn Chah as abbott of Wat Pah Pong, titled “No Worries”. These teachings which were given when Ajahn Liem was visiting Australia in 2004. As he can only speak Thai, he would speak for a couple of minutes and then wait as th…

1
MN41. The People of Sāla - Sāleyyaka Sutta 17:39

11M ago17:39

17:39

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…

1
No Worries (part 1) | Ajahn Liem 21:08

1y ago21:08

21:08

This episode is going to be a bit different from other episodes. Firstly it is the first time I’ve narrated teachings by Ajahn Liem, who is the successor to Ajahn Chah as the abbot of Wat Pah Pong in the North-east of Thailand. The main difference stems from the format of these teachings which were given when Ajahn Liem was visiting Australia in 20…

1
MN40. The Shorter Discourse at Assapura - Cūḷaassapura Sutta 12:30

1y ago12:30

12:30

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…

1
Samādhi-Bhāvanā | Ajahn Maha Boowa 47:37

1y ago47:37

47:37

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled “Samādhi-Bhāvanā”. It was first publish as part of the book “kammaṭṭhāna - the basis of practice” which was translated by monks at Wat Pah Ban Taad. For free distribution No part of this teaching may be reproduced in any form of by any means, electro…

1
Why Are We Here? | Ajahn Chah 32:49

1y ago32:49

32:49

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Why Are We Here?” . It was first publish as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. May you all benefit from hearing this gift o…

1
MN39. The Longer Discourse at Assapura - Mahāassapura Sutta 26:27

1y ago26:27

26:27

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 tr…

1
Only The World Ends (part 2) | Ajahn Tate 1:06:31

1y ago1:06:31

1:06:31

In this episode of the Forest Path Podcast I’ll be completing the narration of the teaching “Only the world ends” by forest meditation master Venerable Ajahn Tate. This is part two of two episodes. Stay tuned to listen to the concluding part of this teaching by a true meditition master of the Thai Forest Tradition. This teaching was published for f…

1
Only The World Ends (part 1) | Ajahn Tate 1:00:36

1y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

In this episode of the Forest Path Podcast I’ll be narrating an extended Dhamma teaching by the great forest meditation master Venerable Ajahn Tate. It is titled “Only the world ends”. It’s a very well rounded teaching and goes in to some depth about samadhi. Because it is so long, I’ll be breaking it into two episodes, with this being the first ep…

1
MN38. The Longer Discourse on the Ending of Craving - Mahātaṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta 39:27

1y ago39:27

39:27

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 …

1
Kammaṭṭhāna - the basis of work - Ajahn Maha Boowa 20:40

1y ago20:40

20:40

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled “Kammaṭṭhāna”. It was first publish as part of the book “kammaṭṭhāna - the basis of practice” which was translated by monks at Wat Pah Ban Taad. The Pali work kammaṭṭhāna literally means “the place of work”. Inside Thailand, what we call in the…

1
MN37. The Shorter Discourse on the Ending of Craving - Cūḷataṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta 13:51

1y ago13:51

13:51

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 w…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sol Hanna Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen