dhamma talk

Ajahn Brahm discusses the role of loving kindness and compassion in Buddhism and how we can use it in our lives. It emphasizes that compassion should not just be limited to people, but should also extend to all beings and circumstances in life. Troublesome people or situations are not the problem, b...

This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Funn Ācāro and it’s titled “Looking at One’s Own Mind and Heart”. --- Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcast via Ko-fi

The topic is the meaning of life and how peace of mind is the ultimate goal. Ajahn Brahm talks about how we can find peace of mind in the imperfections of life, and not to wait for the perfect conditions to find it. The past cannot be changed, so it is important to make peace with it and not dwell o...

This episode is a talk given by Ajahn Chah called “The Place of Coolness”. It was published as part of “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah”. You can find the original text in the description below. Links: The Place of Coolness (text) Forest Path Podcast Everyday Dhamma Network Support this podcas...

This talk is about the concept of reincarnation and how it has been researched and supported by evidence, such as the work of Professor Ian Stevenson on 20 cases suggestive of rebirth. Ajahn Brahm also shares a personal encounter with one of these cases and emphasizes that people do not gain anythin...

At the beginning of every new year, it is a common practice in Western culture to make resolutions and set goals for the upcoming year. As a Buddhist monk, Ajahn Brahm believes that it is important to set reasonable and useful goals, and to not aim too high in order to avoid disappointment and frust...

The ability to investigate is an integral part of Buddhism as it allows one to ask questions and dig deep to find the truth. Along with questioning, it is also important to gain personal experience through things like meditation retreats. Through experience and investigation, one can gain a deeper u...

This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “The Foundation of Samadhi”. 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 P...

Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about the spiritual power of silence and how it can be a therapy to solve physical, mental, and social problems. He discusses how silence is hard to find in today's noisy society, but it's important to find a quiet place to relax and allow insight and wisdom to come forth. A...

Welcome to the Forest Path Podcast - a podcast sharing the teachings of Awakened meditation masters of the modern era. This episode is a talk given by the forest meditation master Ajahn Buddhadasa and is titled “Dhamma for Ordinary Sick People” . It was translated by Venerable Santikaro and publishe...