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The Mundane and the Supramundane | Ajahn Brahm

April 1, 2023

Buddhism teaches us to solve world problems through our wisdom and compassion. Hatred doesn't lead to peace, violence doesn't lead to peace. This talk is about the mundane and the super mundane, the world and what lies beyon…

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Good and Evil in the World | Ajahn Brahm

March 18, 2023

Buddhism says that sometimes people die young because of their karma, sometimes people become millionaires because of their karma, and sometimes people get sick because of their karma. This talk is about good and evil clonin…

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Buddha Nature | Ajahn Brahm

March 11, 2023

Jokes can be a way to heal and learn from traumatic experiences. Old age, sickness, and death can teach us valuable lessons in life, and they can be viewed as Buddha nature. Peace and goodwill towards all beings is a central…

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Teachers From Hell | Ajahn Brahm

March 4, 2023

The Buddha’s teachings can help you change your attitude and stop suffering. When encountering a problem in life, focus on learning from it, not exterminating the problem. Check your expectations and take on board that every…

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Mindfulness | Ajahn Brahm

Feb. 25, 2023

Mindfulness is having a guard on your mind and remembering what you are supposed to be doing. To be mindful, instruct your gatekeeper what to do in order to keep negativity out of your mind. Mindfulness can help you stop bei…

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Dead Loss | Ajahn Brahm

Feb. 18, 2023

Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about how to deal with loss and the death of loved ones. --- You can find the transcription and other related information on the Ajahn Brahm Podcast website. This dhamma talk was originally record…

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Enlightenment is the Highest Happiness | Ajahn Brahm

Feb. 11, 2023

Happiness means being good, and the benefits of being good are immense. Allow other people to be kind to you and it will make you happy. Happiness comes when we give without expecting anything in return, and it's one of the …

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Freedom | Ajahn Brahm

Feb. 4, 2023

Keeping precepts gives you freedom from worry, anxiety and other negative qualities. In meditation, the more you try and control, the worse the meditation gets. The deeper you go in meditation, the more still and silent it b…

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Six Months of Bliss | Ajahn Brahm

Jan. 28, 2023

In the first half of 2002 Ajahn Brahm spent six months on a silent meditation retreat in his hut. He didn't speak to anyone - not a single word. He just spent time meditating. The result was six months of bliss. In this talk…

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Mindfulness of the Body | Ajahn Brahm

Jan. 20, 2023

Boredom can be overcome with practice in understanding bodily sensations. People are always looking for things to do because they don't know how to do nothing, but peace is more important than anything. The practice of mindf…

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The Trickery of Perception | Ajahn Brahm

Jan. 14, 2023

When you change your perception, you can find the end of all suffering inside yourself. The perception we have of ourselves and others often limits us and leads to suffering. Perceptions matter, and they can be limiting. Whe…

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Pseudo Buddhism | Ajahn Brahm

Jan. 7, 2023

Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about what is real Buddhism, as opposed to what is just faddish, pseudo-Buddhism. --- You can find the transcription and other related information on the Ajahn Brahm Podcast website. This dhamma t…

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Mindfulness | Ajahn Brahm

Jan. 3, 2023

Buddhism's practice of mindfulness can help us in our daily lives, our spiritual lives, and our relationships. Buddhism teaches that it's important to be mindful in our daily lives and in our spiritual lives. Being mindful c…

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Buddhism and Science | Ajahn Brahm

Dec. 30, 2022

Buddhism and science can be balanced and used for good in our lives. Dogmatism leads to suffering, especially when it prevents you from seeing reality. Buddhism and science are complementary and interdependent, and are growi…

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Humility | Ajahn Brahm

Dec. 28, 2022

Sometimes pain and suffering are an opportunity for us to grow and learn. When you criticize yourself, you inhibit your ability to succeed. Praise uplifts people and has a positive effect on relationships. The power of prece…

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