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This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 12-05-2007. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation. This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to people who ha...

Ajahn Brahm talks about the difference between happiness and peace. He points out that people often confuse happiness with material success and wealth, but these are fleeting and impermanent. He suggests that instead of striving for happiness, we should embrace the inevitable losses and failures in ...

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 28-04-2007. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation. This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to people who ha...

Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about the origin of human views - including questioning why some people can believe in really crazy ideas - by looking at causality inside the mind and how our belief systems are shaped. And also how we can use an understanding of this process to bring our beliefs and views ...

This episode is on the topic of Mastering the Mind. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can b...

This episode is a compilation of two talks given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Chah. The first is called “Training This Mind” and the second is “Tranquillity and Insight”. They werer published as part of “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah”. You can find links to the original text in the ...

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 31-03-2007. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation. This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to people who ha...

Ajahn Brahm shares a story from his youth about getting lost in mist while hiking in Scotland, and uses it as a simile for the path to enlightenment. He explains that we can follow the path by focusing on what brings us peace, happiness, and freedom, and letting go of attachments and possessions. Th...

This episode is on the topic of an analysis of the Eightfold Path Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu B...

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 17th February 2007. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation (starting at the 13 minutes mark). This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network...

This talk is about the habit of complaining and how it doesn't lead to anything productive. Ajahn Brahm gives an example of how he always tells silly jokes because of conditioning from his father. He then shares a story about a Brazilian goalkeeper who couldn't stop his conditioning to save a baby. ...

This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “How to give and renounce”. It was published as part of Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 42. You can find links to the original text in the description below. --- Forest Path Podcast Support the Forest Pa...

As human beings, we are always searching and trying to understand our existence and emotions. It is important to encourage honesty and questioning, as these are the tools to dig deeper into the reality of life. During one of his recent talks, Ajahn Brahm discussed the purpose of life and how we need...

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 17th February 2007. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation (starting at the 13 minutes mark). This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network...

This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Detachment Within Activity” . It was published as part of “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah”. You can find links to the original text in the description below. Links: Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Netwo...

Death is part of life and should not be seen as a negative event. Understanding reincarnation can help us accept death. We should also let go of the negative part of our grief in order to move forward. Ajahn Brahm discusses the importance of understanding death and how it relates to the meaning of l...

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 10th Februar 2007. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation (starting at the 13 minutes mark). This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network,...

This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Buddhadasa and is titled “Looking Within” . It was translated by Rod Bucknell and published under a Creative Commons Licence by the Buddhadasa Foundation in 2020. --- Looking Within (text) by Ajahn Buddhadasa Forest Path Podcast Supp...

Ajahn Brahm talks about religious freedom and how it should be defined and protected. Many people use the term religious freedom to justify their control and indoctrination of others, but true religious freedom is the ability to make choices without fear or pressure. Governments need to enact laws t...

This episode is on the topic of why does one enter the path? Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi ...

Right view is an essential aspect of the Buddhist path and involves changing the way we perceive things in order to let go of suffering. Death is a natural part of life and it's important to have the right view and understanding about it. It's not an evil or something to be afraid of, but a part of ...

Ajahn Brahm tells stories from his time as a monk studying under Ajahn Chah in Thailand. He explains how the simplicity and equality of life in the monastery taught him valuable lessons about letting go of attachment and status. He also shares a story about Ajahn Chah's wisdom when he visited Ajahn ...

This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “A Method For Healing People With A Broken Heart”. It was published as part of Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 42. You can find links to the original text in the description below. --- Forest Path Podcas...

Ajahn Brahm discusses the Buddhist perspective on fundamentalism and its negative effects on religion and society. The Buddha's teaching states that true religion and spirituality will lead to peace and harmony, not create more problems. Ultimately, the goal is to promote harmony and peace. The prob...

In this talk, Ajahn Brahm discusses the topic of conflict and suggests that people should have compassion and understanding towards their enemies. He emphasizes that people should focus on criticizing the action rather than the person, as attacking the person will only lead to more conflict. The spe...

This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Steady Practice” . It was published as part of “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah”. --- Links: Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast via Ko-fi This work is licenced under the Creativ...

This episode is on the topics the danger in views and the perils of samsara Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by...

Buddhism is often seen as a religion, way of life, philosophy, or practice. However, Ajahn Brahm believes that it is ultimately a practice that brings positive results in this life. The main goal of a Buddhist's spiritual life should be to cultivate kindness, patience, peace, and stopping. These qua...

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Liem and is titled “Santi” which is the Pali word for “peace” . It was published as part of the book “Santi - Peace beyond delusion”. You can find links to the original text in the description below. May you all benefit from hea...

Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can be sourced from Sutta Central which uses a Creative C...