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EPISODE · Feb 1, 2026 · 1H 2M

The Real Life Teachings of Ajahn Chah

from Ajahn Brahm Podcast · host Everyday Dhamma Network

Ajahn Brahm tells stories from his time as a monk studying under Ajahn Chah in Thailand. He explains how the simplicity and equality of life in the monastery taught him valuable lessons about letting go of attachment and status. He also shares a story about Ajahn Chah's wisdom when he visited Ajahn Brahm while he was sick in the hospital. He reminds readers that sickness and death are natural parts of life and we shouldn't fear them. Ajahn Brahm shares his experiences with living as a monk in Thailand and how it taught him about real Buddhism. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded using a low quality MP3 to save on file size on 7th December 2007. It 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 under the Creative Commons licence. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.

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