Favourite Dharma Speakers

swanny84

Would just like to know who you think are the best Dharma speakers and why!

thanks for you're time

Glow

There are many that I'm sure others will mentioned (Ajahn Sumedho/Brahm/Sucitto, Thanissaro Bhikku, Pema Chodron, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, et al.), but one that might go unmentioned is Josh Korda of Dharma Punx NYC: http://dharmapunxnyc.podbean.com/

His style is grounded in the suttas, but accessible and easy-to-relate to. Also, he's hilarious.

BhikkhuJayasara

Ajahn Brahm and Bhante Gunaratana(Bhante G)

there is also just something about Ajahn Chah... from the talks that I've read of his, those that other people have narrated, and from the limited video and audio of him... not even Ajahn Brahm can put dhamma in such easy to understand ways like Ajahn Chah.

Bunks

Jack Kornfield is a personal favourite of mine.

You can access lots of dharma talks he has given for free right here:

http://www.dharmaseed.org/teacher/85/

Enjoy...

BonsaiDoug

There are many excellent Dhamma teachers/speakers. My two personal favorites are Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Brahm; down-to-earth and a pleasure to hear/read.

Sile

So many favorites, but I just adore and benefit so much from Pema Chodron's talks, especially for the "nitty gritty" issues in life. For the big picture, I really benefit, every time without fail, from HHDL's talks. I really like the Gyalwang Drukpa's teachings - first talk I saw was on Medicine Buddha. His story about his accident is funny and heartwarming (I'm not sure if it's here in part 1, or in subsequent parts):

mettanando

Ajahn Munindo and a complete contrast Brad Warner

Jeffrey

Mooji. I'm not sure if he is Buddhist, but my teacher likes him. And I like him. I get a good feeling from hearing him.

Deepankar

An awesomical and wise dharma teacher in all dharma assembly of the monastic order would make reference to sutra text like those thesis paper making reference to intellectual writings.

taiyaki

Rob Burbea and Reggie Ray.

http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/210/

Both individuals speak in the western context without diluting their respective traditions.
Also for the depth and clarity of meditative experience and application of view with experience.

Gil Fronsdal and Robert Thurman also share some interesting perspectives as well.

Then always there is Adyashanti, who is excellent for self-inquiry and direct consciousness pointing out.

Invincible_summer

Brad Warner (although I'm sure he'd be annoyed that I consider him a "dharma speaker") and Ajahn Brahm. Thich Nhat Hanh's books are great, but when he talks I tend to zone out a bit.

blu3ree

Picking favorites doesn't seem to be wise ... Every mind is the same no one is different

Wisdom23

Jayantha said:

Ajahn Brahm and Bhante Gunaratana(Bhante G

there is also just something about Ajahn Chah... from the talks that I've read of his, those that other people have narrated, and from the limited video and audio of him... not even Ajahn Brahm can put dhamma in such easy to understand ways like Ajahn Chah.

I too second this

BhikkhuJayasara

Wisdom23 said:

Jayantha said:

Ajahn Brahm and Bhante Gunaratana(Bhante G

there is also just something about Ajahn Chah... from the talks that I've read of his, those that other people have narrated, and from the limited video and audio of him... not even Ajahn Brahm can put dhamma in such easy to understand ways like Ajahn Chah.

I too second this

have you read " Being Dharma" ? That and " No Ajahn Chah" are probably my favorite dhamma books.

jll

http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/334/

my fav is ayya khema.
she is the best.

Inc88

yuttadhammo is who i currently listen to the most

http://www.youtube.com/user/yuttadhammo?feature=watch

Bunks

jll said:

http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/334/

my fav is ayya khema.
she is the best.

Great call @jll. I carry "Being Nobody Going Nowhere" around in my work bag 5 days a week. Probably my favourite dharma book.

Jason

Two of my favourites are Thanissaro Bhikkhu and Ajahn Amaro.

chanratt

Anyone who isn't too soft spoken. Not sure if they qualify as dharma teachers but Ram Dass and Alan Watts. I need my dharma teachers to be funny and direct or i'll fall asleep.

sharonsaw

HE Tsem Rinpoche is my favourite Dharma teacher. He is a high incarnate lama from the illustrious Gaden Shartse Monastery and is modern, dynamic, sometimes irreverent which makes him controversial by traditionalists although if you listen to his teachings, he is actually very traditional. It is just his method which is rather passionate but filled with wisdom and compassion.

He has loads of videos on youtube.. http://www.youtube.com/user/tsemtulku - here's a sample which is on Milarepa and his neurotic mind! He also has a blog http://blog.tsemtulku.com which covers a vast span of his interests. A very unusual master indeed!

Take a look and see what you think.