Dhamma Talk Episodes
Buddhist Approach to World Conflict | Ajahn Brahm
Dec. 27, 2022
Conflicts come from a sense of injustice and injustice comes from a sense of karma. Start learning to accept life as it is and not what we want it to be. The law of karma tells us that we always get what we deserve, which of…
What is love? | Ajahn Brahm
Dec. 25, 2022
The first type of love we hear all about in our culture is romantic love, which involves an infatuation with one person. The second type of love is a detached love which is greater because it allows you to be at peace with s…
Rebirth | Ajahn Brahm
Dec. 20, 2022
Rebirth is a very useful way to review our life, to reflect on our relationships, and to gain perspective on what is important. This talk is about how deep, beautiful meditation can reveal the truth of things, and also how d…
Renunciation | Ajahn Brahm
Dec. 15, 2022
When we let go of things, we find freedom and happiness. Renouncing simplifies life and makes more time for things that are important. Renouncing things brings joy, understanding, and freedom. In order to live a simple life …
What to do with suffering? | Ajahn Brahm
Dec. 12, 2022
Happiness is the gap between two moments of suffering. Suffering is the gap between two moments of happiness. How do you deal with suffering in life? Accept it and learn from it. Suffering is part of life, but it's also an o…
Why is Buddhism Growing? | Ajahn Brahm
Dec. 3, 2022
Meditation is a way to let go of things that are keeping you from getting to know yourself better, like your emotions and your thoughts. Meditation makes you happy because it leads to wisdom and peace. This is why Buddhism i…
Conflict Resolution | Ajahn Brahm
Nov. 26, 2022
Conflict can arises from memory being uncertain. Arguments can break up relationships, friendships and cause suffering. When we argue, we often forget that what's important is living in harmony together. Chicken or duck? Wha…
Contentment | Ajahn Brahm
Nov. 22, 2022
Meditation teaches you how to be still and to get more energy. Contentment is knowing that you've done all that you need to do and that you can now rest. Contentment is the highest wealth, and learning to be content every no…
Who Am I? | Ajahn Brahm
Nov. 21, 2022
The five aggregates is a Buddhist teaching on the nature of mind which points out that there is nothing substantial to consciousness or our self-view. Understanding this is key to freedom. In this talk, I'm going to talk abo…
Faith | Ajahn Brahm
Nov. 20, 2022
Having faith in the practice will help you to relax in meditation When you have faith in the goodness of another person, you can forgive them. Faith is trust and confidence in something, leading to a sense of security and co…
The Four Noble Truths | Ajahn Brahm
Nov. 13, 2022
Life can be full of pain and sadness, but understanding the cause of these things can help you to cope better. The Four Noble Truths teach us about the causes of suffering, the way to end it, and how to get out of it. If you…
The Nature Of Enlightenment | Ajahn Brahm
Nov. 5, 2022
Ajahn Brahm talks about what Enlightenment is not, and what it really is. This dhamma talk was originally recorded on cassette tape on 27th March 1998. It has now been remastered but the quality is still a bit scratchy. But …
The Four Efforts | Ajahn Brahm
Oct. 29, 2022
Right effort leads to happiness, harmony, peace, and eventually enlightenment. I think we can all respect Buddha, who has helped many people through his teachings. Meditation allows us to see that some of our inner unholy qu…
The Dhamma of Impermanence | Ajahn Brahm
Oct. 29, 2022
Understanding impermanence will lessen our suffering in this life. Teaching on the three characteristics of impermanence, suffering, and the lack of a soul inside the elements can enlighten us and help us overcome any probl…
The Five Aggregates of Being - by Ajahn Brahm
Oct. 9, 2022
The five aggregates (khandas) are empty, and so is a self or being. There is no self, nothing to cling to, and there is freedom is knowing this. Impermanence, emptiness, is the basis for Buddhist understanding. Perception is…