dhamma talk

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...

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...

This talk is about how to deal with difficult people as they are a common part of life. Difficult people can actually be blessings as they teach us patience, compassion and wisdom. Firstly, know that difficult people are everywhere and there's nothing wrong with having them around. Second, realize t...

Fear is a negative emotion and a disease of the mind that is often used to control people. Fear is conditioned into us from an early age, often through fear of punishment. However, in Buddhism, there is no fear of punishment, and instead of punishment, mistakes are dealt with through understanding a...

Ajahn Brahm shares his experiences attending a Buddhist summit in Japan, and the importance of creating harmony in our world. He tells the story of a couple who faced a challenging situation on a boat, and the lesson we can learn from it - that there is no escape from our problems, we must strive to...

Ajahn Brahm shares an anecdote about a walk he took and how he experienced a positive attitude by going slow. He explains how this is related to meditation and how appreciating beauty can be found in unexpected places. Ajahn Brahm also tells a story of a heavenly being who tries to save their worm f...

This is a talk about Buddhism and politics, given by Ajahn Brahm after returning from a conference for the Australian Sanga Association. He talks about the perception that Buddhism is seen as non-challenging and irrelevant to politics, but believes that Buddhism has a lot to contribute to society an...

The Dhamma talk for the evening is on the topic of "right view," which is not about following a set of beliefs or rituals, but rather about how to look at and react to life. Ajahn Brahm shares a story of a man who gets upset when a stranger yells at him, but later finds out the man has a brain injur...

This talk explores the growth of Buddhism in Western Australia and compares it with other religions. It discusses two types of religion: revealed and realised. Revealed religion depends on a holy book or person, while realised religion encourages individuals to find the truth for themselves. Buddhis...