Ajahn Brahm Podcast

Everyday Dhamma Network

Remastered classic teachings of the greatest meditation master in the modern Western world - Ajahn Brahm!

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20 episodes
Updated Sunday

Episodes20

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Sunday · 1 hr 5 min
Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20100102)
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 who have started meditation but are seeking guidance to take it deeper. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Austra
Sunday · 55 min
The Meaning of Life: Peace of Mind
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 on it. The speaker also uses a story to illustrate letting go of past mistakes and wrongs instead of trying to fix them. Buddhism teaches that forgiveness lets us let go of the past. We must also learn
July 26 · 1 hr 2 min
Reincarnation
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 anything by sharing their past life memories, but rather, they often face criticism and teasing. The idea of reincarnation has been around for centuries and is found in many cultures and beliefs, including B
July 26 · 1 hr 11 min
Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20091219)
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 people who have started meditation but are seeking guidance to take it deeper. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Aust
July 19 · 57 min
Reasonable Resolutions
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 frustration. He also cautions against setting goals that are influenced by external societal pressures, such as becoming wealthy or famous. As a Buddhist, Ajahn Brahm’s New Year's resolution would be to fo
July 19 · 1 hr 11 min
Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20091215)
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 who have started meditation but are seeking guidance to take it deeper. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Austr
July 12 · 57 min
Investigate Your Way To Freedom
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 understanding of life and its workings. However, this opportunity to investigate and experience is not often available in everyday life, making places like retreat centers valuable for this purpose.- A
July 5 · 30 min
Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20091030)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 30th October 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 who have started meditation but are seeking guidance to take it deeper. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Austr
July 5 · 54 min
The Power of Silence
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. Ajahn Brahm shares stories of his own experiences with silence, and how it can be therapeutic and even healing. He also mentions a biochemist who researched the effects of meditation on the body and ho
June 28 · 1 hr 3 min
Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20080105)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 5th January 2008. 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 who have started meditation but are seeking guidance to take it deeper. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Austra
June 28 · 1 hr 6 min
Dealing With Difficult People
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 that most of the difficulty comes from how we react to them. When encountering difficult people, empathize with them as they might be suffering as much as we are. — This dhamma talk was originally reco
June 14 · 1 hr 11 min
Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20071115)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 15th December 2007. 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 who have started meditation but are seeking guidance to take it deeper. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Aust
June 14 · 1 hr 4 min
An Attitude of Fearlessness
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 and finding strategies to prevent them from happening again. Choose kindness and compassion instead. Look at the alternatives and outcomes to difficult situations, and realize that no matter what happe
June 1 · 1 hr 2 min
Harmony
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 work together to find solutions. He also highlights the three types of conceit, and reminds us not to judge or compare ourselves to others. Ajahn Brahm talks about how humans often take on the pain o
June 1 · 1 hr 24 min
Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070728)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 28th July 2007. 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 who have started meditation but are seeking guidance to take it deeper. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australi
May 24 · 54 min
How To Be Positive
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 friend stuck in a pile of dung, but the worm refuses to leave because it is comfortable there. Positive psychology is the study of happiness and well-being. In the story, a heavenly being tried to pull
May 17 · 1 hr 14 min
Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070714)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 14th July 2007. 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 who have started meditation but are seeking guidance to take it deeper. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australi
May 16 · 1 hr 11 min
Buddhism and Politics
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 and make a difference in political processes. However, he does not support monks getting directly involved in politics, but rather encourage responsibility and compassion from a distance. He also discus
May 10 · 1 hr 1 min
Right View - How and Where to Look
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 injury. The moral of the story is that we should focus on our reactions to life, rather than external triggers, and understand that anger is a dysfunctional reaction. In this Dharma talk, Ajahn Brahm discu
May 9 · 1 hr 11 min
Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070707)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded on 7th July 2007. 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 who have started meditation but are seeking guidance to take it deeper. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia