How to be free from fear begins with paying attention.When we pay attention, when we become aware, we see what's really happening. And then we can respond in a way which isn't based on fear. Breathing and relaxation is one way to do that. When we breathe and relax, we release the fear. We also release the thoughts which are based on fear. And as we release the thoughts, we also release the feelings which are based on fear. And as we release the feelings, we also release the energy which is based on fear.So the more we pay attention to what's happening, to our breaths and our relaxations, the more we can release the fear and the more we can be free.
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You can find the text transcription and other related information on the Ajahn Brahm Podcast website (https://www.everydaydhamma.net/show/ajahn-brahm-podcast/).
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 4th April 2003. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network (https://www.everydaydhamma.net/), and will be of interest to his many fans. If you like the Ajahn Brahm Podcast, you may also like the Treasure Mountain Podcast (https://www.everydaydhamma.net/show/treasure-mountain-podcast/) and / or the Forest Path Podcast (https://www.everydaydhamma.net/show/the-forest-path-podcast/) which are also produced by the Everyday Dhamma Network.
These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/BuddhistSocietyWA)
Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/14761053?utm_source=youtube
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You can find the transcription for this talk, how to subscribe to the podcast and other related information on the Ajahn Brahm Podcast website: https://www.everydaydhamma.net/show/ajahn-brahm-podcast/
This dhamma talk was originally publishced by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia and has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans.
These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/BuddhistSocietyWA