Ajahn Brahm Podcast

Ajahn Brahm explains that meditation posture has no rigid formula: sit comfortably with a reasonably straight back, using mindfulness and compassion to notice and adjust discomfort rather than forcing the body to remain still. These same qualities help quiet the mind, since kindness toward the prese...

This talk explores how to live in the present moment and develop equanimity by releasing attachment to both past suffering and future anxiety. Ajahn Brahm introduces the Buddhist approach of “acknowledge, forgive, and learn,” emphasizing self-forgiveness, letting go of resentment and guilt, and refu...

The talk explores emptiness as a Buddhist path to freedom rather than a negative state of loss. By releasing possessions, attachments, past memories, future worries, fixed ideas, and the illusion of a controlling self, people can experience greater peace, clarity, receptivity, and happiness in the p...

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 23rd October 2010. 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...

Ajahn Brahm reflects on Vesak celebrations in Thailand and argues that goodness, ethical conduct, generosity, forgiveness, and mindfulness are powerful forces capable of addressing individual, political, economic, and global problems. He emphasizes that anger, greed, revenge, and anxiety harm both i...

Ajahn Brahm considers the question: Does life suck? — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 1st May 2009. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free...

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 22nd May 2010. 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...

Ajahn Brahm explains rebirth through the metaphor of mangoes: each life is different, yet connected by cause and effect, with deep character traits, habits, and spiritual qualities carrying forward rather than memories or physical abilities. Kindness, generosity, forgiveness, peace, and wisdom are d...

Ajahn Brahm skillfully answers the question posed by a member of the audience: Is Buddhism a Religion? — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 27th March 2009. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans. These talks by Ajah...

In this talk, Ajahn Brahm explains the significance of the rituals in Buddhism, such as bowing and chanting. He describes why these rituals are important and what they represent, such as virtue, peace, compassion, and wisdom. He also discusses how these rituals can help individuals to cultivate thes...