Sermons by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
You too Can Realize this Dhamma | by Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
Do you know what a simple wish the Blessed One made? (4 min)
Wrong View in Regard to Paritta Chanting | by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
(2 min) The power in chanting Paritta lies in the true meaning and the belief that these are the Supreme Buddha’s words being chanted. However, in this sermon…
History of Sri Lanka | by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
(6 min) In this sermon, we learn the great history of how Buddhism began.
The Great Love of A Mother | by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
(2 min) Did you know how deep the love of a mother and father is towards their children? In Supreme Buddha’s words, that love is…
How Does the Rain Retreat Come About? by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
(3 min) What is rain retreat? Learn about it in this sermon.
Do We Not Need to Collect Merits? by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
(6 min) In this sermon we further learn on why it is important we need to continue to collect merits in this life too.
A True Story about Rebirth as Ghosts | by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
(9 min) How long does suffering last in bad destinations like Hell or Ghost worlds? Let’s learn from a true story about a group of people who were reborn as Hungry Ghosts.
The Value of Receiving Advice | by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
The advices from Noble Wise people are very valuable as they are given to one for that person’s benefit. Hence, this sermon explains a story of an…
Four Results for One Who Learns & Practices Dhamma | by Ven. K. Gnanananda Thero
Did you know that Supreme Buddha said that one who learns and practices the Dhamma experiences 4 results? It truly is wonderful the blissful experience for one who follows this Noble Eight Fold Path. (9 min)
Vipassi Sutta | By Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
What do we usually do when we go through troublesome times? Some may look towards astrology for answers, or request blessings. However, if we realise that we are subject to Suffering….
Dhamma Talk in Italy | Part 2 | by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
In this sermon we learn the Chakkavattisihanada Sutta, where Supreme Buddha preaches how the qualities of humans will deteriorate and how the inhuman qualities will be powerful.
Dhamma Talk in Italy l Part 1 l by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
We are blessed to have the chance to hear Dhamma and should take this chance to gain more merits in the short time we have.
Life is not Eternal | Part 4 | by Ven. Gnanananda Thero
A Dhamma sermon on the nature of Karma, consciousness and the impermanence of our life
Life is not Eternal | Part 3| by Ven. Gnanananda Thero
A Dhamma sermon on the nature of Karma, consciousness and the impermanence of our life.
Life is not Eternal | Part 2| by Ven. Gnanananda Thero
A Dhamma sermon on the nature of Karma, consciousness and the impermanence of our life.
Life is not Eternal | Part 1| by Ven. K. Gnanananda Thero
A Dhamma sermon on the nature of Karma, consciousness and the impermanence of our life.
What Happens If You Yell At Your Mother?
In this beautiful sermon by our teacher, Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thera, we learn how even the slightest of bad deeds can follow us in this samsaric journey resulting in much suffering.
The Power of Pirith Threads
A short part of a Dhamma sermon by our Most Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thera on how human habitation began in Sri Lanka and about the great Power of Pirith thread.