Episodes

What is the difference between all the Buddhist traditions? Is there a difference? Or are they all related? Ajahn Brahm discusses the meaning of the different traditions in Buddhism (with a fair bit of humour thrown in). — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on f...

Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about ending relationships. He addresses questions like: When should I end a relationship? How do I know it’s time to end a relationship? How can I end a relationship skillfully so as to minimize pain? — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to sav...

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled “Walking Meditation”. It was first publish as part of the book “kammaṭṭhāna - the basis of practice” which was translated by monks at Wat Pah Ban Taad. For free distribution No part of this teaching m...

This episode is a narration of the 44rd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷavedalla Sutta, which translates as “The Shorter Elaboration”. This discourse the layman Visākha asks the Awakened nun Dhammadinnā about various difficult matters, including some of the highest meditation at...

There are times in life when we have to endure difficulties. Ajahn Brahm offers advice on how to use the difficult and dark times in life for positive growth, and how to endure challenges with wisdom. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 6th May ...

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “The Four Noble Truths” . 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 ...

Ajahn Brahm starts with the question: If religious and spiritual traditions were started to make the world a better place, how is it that they so often do the opposite in the modern world? He draws an unexpected conclusion based upon nurturing the relationships in this world. — This dhamma talk was ...

Loneliness is a problem - even a chronic problem - for many people. For those suffering from loneliness it can impact many parts of their lives and even make them contemplate ending their own lives. In this talk Ajahn Brahm discusses the problem of loneliness and how we can transcend it. — This dham...

This episode is a narration of the 43rd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahāvedalla Sutta, which translates as “The Great Classification”. This discourse involves a series of questions and answers between the Venerable Sariputta and the Venerable Mahakotthita examing various aspect...

Freshly returned from a pilgrimage of the Buddhist holy sites in India and Nepal, Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about the essence of pilgrimage. He answers the question “Why go on a pilgrimage?” and teased out the spiritual element of going on a pilgrimage. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded usin...

Responding to a questions about euthanasia and abortion, Ajahn Brahm offers a compassionate Buddhist perspective on these contentious issues. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 26th February 2005. It has now been remastered and published by the...

Ajahn Brahm responds to a question from the audience about how tranquility can help to deal with family, communal and international conflict. He talks about how tranquility can help to solve conflict at every level. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 on 4th February 2...

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Our Real Home” . 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. M...

This episode is a narration of the 42nd Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Verañjaka Sutta, which translates as “The People of Verañja ”. This sutta is very similar to the previous sutta. Here the Buddha explains the conduct leading to rebirth in higher or lower states, including deta...

Ajahn Brahm talks about how amongst the most positive and impactful things we can do in the world is to develop compassion and stillness within the mind. Here’s how to do it. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size (because internet connections were sl...

This episode is a follow up on the previous episode. It is a translation of teachings by Ajahn Liem, who is the successor of Ajahn Chah as abbott of Wat Pah Pong, titled “No Worries”. These teachings which were given when Ajahn Liem was visiting Australia in 2004. As he can only speak Thai, he would...

Meditation is central to the Buddhist path. Yet people often take the achievement mindset that they use to succeed in worldly pursuits into meditation. This often leads to all kinds of obstacles arising as we try to “do the meditation”. Yet results in meditation arising when we stop doing and let go...

This episode is a narration of the 41st Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Sāleyyaka Sutta, which translates as “The People of Sālā ”. In this discourse the Buddha explains to a group of brahmins the conduct leading to rebirth in higher or lower states, including detailed explanations...

Ajahn Brahm tackles the issue of punishment - both cosmic punishments of a vast scale like tsunamis, and the micro-punishments we inflict upon ourselves. He thinks we really don’t need to be so focused on punishment and would be much better of focusing on freedom. — This dhamma talk was originally r...

In the aftermath of the Boxing Day Tsunami that impacted much of the Indian Ocean coastline and the many questions that followed on from that, Ajahn Brahm talks about the nature of tragedies and how we can deal with them with compassion and wisdom. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a ...

Ajahn Brahm talks about how to deal with the metaphorical prisons that we often feel trapped in, as well as tips on how to get out. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size (because internet connections were slow back then – remember dialup?) on 3rd Dec...

This episode is going to be a bit different from other episodes. Firstly it is the first time I’ve narrated teachings by Ajahn Liem, who is the successor to Ajahn Chah as the abbot of Wat Pah Pong in the North-east of Thailand. The main difference stems from the format of these teachings which were ...

This episode is a narration of the 40th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Cūḷaassapura Sutta, which translates as “The Shorter Discourse at Assapura ”. In this discourse the Buddha explains how the labels of being a spiritual practitioner don’t just come from external trappings, but ...

Ajahn Brahm speaks about how Buddhism in and of itself is a form of psychology. So it’s to be expected that there will be some similarities between Buddhism and Western Psychology. However there are some significant differences also, which Ajahn Brahm explains in this talk. — This dhamma talk was or...

Ajahn Brahm gives guidance on how to see through mind states of hopelessness and how to end hopelessness using skilful means. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size (because internet connections were slow back then – remember dialup?) on 5th November ...

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled “Samādhi-Bhāvanā”. It was first publish as part of the book “kammaṭṭhāna - the basis of practice” which was translated by monks at Wat Pah Ban Taad. For free distribution No part of this teaching may ...

This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “Why Are We Here?” . It was first publish 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 b...

Ajahn Brahm offers insight in how to understand the nature of happiness and thereby work out how to apply it in yourself. Key amongst those insight is that happiness is mental energy. So how can we develop mental energy? Listen to Ajahn Brahm’s talk to find out. — This dhamma talk was originally rec...

Ajahn Brahm talks about the Buddhist attitude to helping children with their problems. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size (because internet connections were slow back then – remember dialup?) on 28th April 2004. It has now been remastered and publ...

This episode is a narration of the 39th Sutta of the Middle Discourses of the Buddha, The Mahāassapura Sutta, which translates as “The Longer Discourse at Assapura ”. In this discourse the Buddha encourages the monks to live up to their name, by actually practicing in a way that meets or exceeds the...