In this illuminating talk, Venerable Ajahn Punnadhammo explores what is commonly called “enlightenment” — clarifying Pāli terms and describing the inner sequence from disenchantment (nibbidā) through waning passion (rāga) to final cessation. He explains how awakening is both gradual and sudden, the role of paṭisaññā (clear seeing), and the practical steps: right effort, mindfulness, investigation—that lead to true freedom. A grounded, accessible reflection on the goal of the path and how to cultivate clear, unconditioned insight.

Should you wish to directly engage with Ajahn Punnadhammo, he hosts a YouTube Live Session every Thursday at 6:00 PM EST, where he explores various aspects of the Dhamma and answers questions from practitioners worldwide. Recordings of these sessions are available on his Official YouTube Channel.

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This Dhamma talk was originally recorded on an earlier date and has been carefully remastered and published by The Dhamma Dāna Collective with the kind permission of Venerable Ajahn Punnadhammo. The Dhamma Dāna Collective is a volunteer initiative and operates without any commercial intent, dedicated solely to sharing the Dhamma freely.