From Brawling Monks to Right View and Inspiration (MN 48) | Ajahn Canda | 3rd July 2026

In this session, Ajahn Candā reads a well-known sutta on the Buddha’s advice to a group of arguing monks, fostering rich discussion with participants on how we can promote harmony in our relationships and replace resentment with loving-kindness in our minds. Timestamps: [0:00] The monks are rebuked by the Buddha [8:05] Acts of loving-kindness by body, speech, and mind [16:59] Sharing experiences on letting go of resentment [20:53] What to do with negative feelings in a challenging relationship [25:18] Respecting both sides’ needs [31:24] Sharing righteous gains and wholesome virtues [39:12] Approaching avoidant people with loving-kindness [47:35] Deep meditation (jhāna) through loving-kindness [54:27] Shared right view [59:07] The nature of a mind with right view Sutta references: MN 48: The Mendicants of Kosambī https://suttacentral.net/mn48/en/suja... MN 21: The Simile of the Saw https://suttacentral.net/mn21/en/suja... ✨ Anukampa Grove is our new Bhikkhuni residence: the first of its kind in the UK! Your help is especially appreciated at this exciting time: https://anukampaproject.org/donate ️ ✨ Standing orders help us plan ahead and cover our running costs. ✨ Please click SUBSCRIBE to help us spread the Dhamma! ABOUT US: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project was founded in 2016 by Ven Canda and Ajahn Brahm. The charity aims to spread the Buddha's teachings and give women the opportunity to practice as bhikkhunis for the first time in UK history, by establishing a monastic residence for bhikkhunis. This second aim was accomplished in March 2024, when we procured a property in a secluded woodland hamlet near Oxford, called Anukampa Grove, where Ven Canda now resides. Donations of any amount are gratefully received and help support the monastics' requisite needs and cover our running costs, either as one-off gifts or standing orders. UK taxpayers can claim gift aid, increasing your donation by 25%. International bank transfers can be made via Wise. Please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate or write to finances@anukampaproject for further information. General enquiries can be addressed to team@anukampaproject.org