dhamma talk

The purpose of the talk is to explain why Buddhism doesn't propagate superstitions, especially in regards to the belief that wearing certain objects or praying to a deity or higher power can bring happiness or protect someone from harm. Ajahn Brahm shares examples of superstitious beliefs and the da...

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 Gunhah Sukakhamo and is titled “Practicing the Dhamma by Being Happy”. It was published as part of Jai Dee - Jai S...

In this talk, Ajahn Brahm discusses taking responsibility in life and our beliefs about creation and life after death. He mentions his involvement with the Gravity Center and how Buddhism and science can coexist. He also touches on the importance of using wisdom and not relying solely on prayer to d...

Ajahn Brahm talks about the celebration of Chinese New Year and other cultural festivities. He then introduces the topic of the Ox herding pictures, a pictorial representation of the meaning of life. He explains that the purpose of his talk is to share wisdom and empower the listener, rather than ho...

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...