Episodes
The Decision to Teach - In the Buddha's Words (S3E07)
This episode is on the topic of the Buddha’s decision to teach. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bod...
Control and Freedom
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about the contradictions between controlling and finding freedom, and how to resolve these contradictions and tensions from a Buddhist point of view. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 5th January 2007. It has now been ...
Come and See | Ajahn Funn Ācāro
This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Funn Ācāro and it’s titled “Come and See”. The Lord Buddha described the Dhamma as ehipassiko. That is, it’s open for anyone to come and see the nature of existence for themselves. Ajahn Funn gives a clear dhamma talk on how we ...
Jealousy and Envy
Ajahn Brahm offers a fresh perspective and some skillful means to overcome jealousy and envy. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 29th December 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interes...
A Gift Of Dhamma | Ajahn Chah
This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “A Gift of Dhamma” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below...
Who's the boss?
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk on the Buddhist perspective to authority and obedience. And it’s not what you think! — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 8th December 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and wil...
Laughing All The Way To Nibbana
How can we distinguish between different types of happiness? How can we be happy now and in the future? And how can we laugh our way into Nibbana? Ajahn Brahm offers some advice. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on the 1st December 2006. It has ...
Facing Life's Challenges
How should we deal with challenges in life? Should we seek them out in order to improve ourselves? Ajahn Brahm gives a skillful talk about how to relate to the challenges in life. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 10th November 2006. It has no...
The Quest for Enlightenment - In the Buddha’s Words (S06E06)
This episode describes the Bodhisatta’s quest for enlightenment. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bo...
Deeper than reason - Beyond belief
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about faith and reason, and the path of truth that lays beyond both. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 27th October 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest...
Fundamentals of Meditation | Ajahn Plien
This episode is a talk given by the meditation master Ajahn Plien and is titled “The Fundamentals of Meditation”. I accessed this free distribution publication via the Buddha Sasasa website. You can find links to the original text in the description below. Links: Fundamentals of Meditation by Ajahn ...
Buddhism & Homosexuality
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk to members of the local LGBT community about Buddhist ideas about homosexuality. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 14th October 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be...
Getting High on Vesak
On the occasion of Vesak Day 2006, Ajahn Brahm gives and talk about the meaning of Vesak and how we can use this find inner happiness. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 12th May 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dh...
The Bringer of Light - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E05)
This episode is about the Bringer of Light. The arising of a Buddha in the world. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali ...
Intelligence
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk on the Buddhist understanding of intelligence. What is it and how can we recognise it? And how do we develop it? — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 13th October 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Ever...
Unity and Harmony | Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo
This episode is a short dhamma talk by Venerable Ajahn Gunhah Sukakhamo. The talk is called “Unity and Harmony”. It comes from the book Jai Dee - Jai Sabai - Delivery 2019. These talks were given to a mostly Thai lay audience and have been translated here by Samaneri Viveka at Wat Pah Subthawee Dham...
Kicking Goals in Buddhism
Ajahn Brahm talks about goal-setting from a Buddhism perspective. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 6th October 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans. These talk...
Without Discoverable Beginning - In the Buddha’s Words
This episode is on the topic ‘Without Discoverable Beginning’. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodh...
Solving Conflict
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk on useful strategies to prevent and solve conflict. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 21st July 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans. T...
Has Religion Got A Future?
Having just attended a series of conferences, Ajahn Brahm reflects upon whether religion has a future in our modern society - and if so, under what conditions it can continue to be relevant. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 7th July 2006. It ...
A World In Turmoil - In The Buddha's Words (S03E03)
This episode is on the topic of a world in turmoil. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi and can b...
Fragments of a Teaching | Ajahn Chah
This episode of the Forest Path Podcast is a talk by Ajahn Chah and is titled “Fragments of a Teaching” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. It w...
Virtuous Death
Ajahn Brahm offers a deeper perspective on the controversial topic of euthanasia and abortion. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on the 23rd June 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of intere...
Give It Everything You've Got
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about how we can develop energy even when we’re very busy. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 9th June 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many f...
Dealing With Pain
Ajahn Brahm gives wise advice on how to deal with pain. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 2nd June 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans. These talks by Ajahn Br...
Busy Life
As the hours demanded of us to work and the world seems to get busier, Ajahn Brahm offers some advice on how deal with busy-ness. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 26th May 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma ...
Every Action Receives Its Result | Ajahn Plien
This episode is a talk given by the Venerable Ajahn Plien and is titled “Every Action Receives Its Result” . This is a free distribution publication that was sponsored by numerous generous people. There is a link to the original below. And a quick note: This text did unfortunately contain dozens of ...
The Tribulations of Unreflective Living - In the Buddha’s Words (S3E02)
This episode is on the topic of the tribulations of an unreflective life. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by B...
Honesty
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk on the benefits of honesty and how it is fundamental to the spiritual life. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 5th May 2006. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of intere...
Old Age, Sickness and Death (S3E01)
This episode is on the topic of Old Age, Sickness and Death. Season 3 of the Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast is based on the anthology structure provided in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s “In the Buddha’s Words - an anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon”. The translations from the original Pali are by Bhikkhu Bodhi ...