Surrender, Accept, Adapt | Ajahn Nyaniko

Ajahn Nyaniko talks about his continuing experiences with pain resulting from Sciatica. He talks about the mental suffering that results from wishing that things were different from the way they are. He also discusses the suffering that arises from endless, self-referential, proliferating thoughts, especially around planning and doubt. He covers various antidotes to this suffering, like how to overcome it by continually bringing the mind back to the clear, expansive nature of the present moment, and continually rooting awareness in the body. This talk was offered on March 6, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.