Ajahn Brahm
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…
Arguments | Ajahn Brahm
March 26, 2023
Judging other people can get you into a cycle of depression and negativity. Insisting on rightness is delusional and can lead to violence. We can learn to cooperate in our family, workplace, or in our relationships instead o…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Origins | Ajahn Brahm
Feb. 19, 2023
To find out the origins of your consciousness of mind, you can test it out and find out where you come from. The mind is the biggest thing in the world because it can see everything and everything can fit in the mind. An ori…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to see the beauty of concrete - by Ajahn Brahm
Oct. 9, 2022
Take time for yourself, relax and gain insights from nature. Calm and insight lead to great power and clarity in the mind. Meditation clears the mind and makes it powerful, which allows us to understand questions and difficu…
Concentrating the Mind - by Ajahn Brahm
Oct. 9, 2022
Criticism and anger need to be balanced with acceptance and love. Fault finding mentality is a habitual mind mode that's usually focused on finding mistakes. It's not wise because it can become an obstacle to developing our …
Developing the Heart - by Ajahn Brahm
Oct. 9, 2022
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about how to develop the heart through spiritual practice. This remastered talk was first given on 2nd April 1993. It was originally recorded on tape cassette, and whilst it has been remastered, the …