Ajahn Brahm Podcast

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...

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 9th January 2010. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation. This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to people ...

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 guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 2nd January 2010. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation. This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to people ...

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 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...

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 19th December 2009. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation. This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to peopl...

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...

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded on 5th December 2009. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation. This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to people...

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...