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Ajahn Brahm Podcast
by Everyday Dhamma Network
Remastered classic teachings of the greatest meditation master in the modern Western world - Ajahn Brahm!
Episodes
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Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20100522)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 22nd May 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...
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The Process of Rebirth
Ajahn Brahm explains rebirth through the metaphor of mangoes: each life is different, yet connected by cause and effect, with deep character traits, habits, and spiritual qualities carrying forward rather than memories or physical abilities. Kindness, generosity, forgiveness, peace, and wisdom…
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Is Buddhism a Religion?
Ajahn Brahm skillfully answers the question posed by a member of the audience: Is Buddhism a Religion? — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 27th March 2009. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans. These talks by...
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Rituals - How and Why?
In this talk, Ajahn Brahm explains the significance of the rituals in Buddhism, such as bowing and chanting. He describes why these rituals are important and what they represent, such as virtue, peace, compassion, and wisdom. He also discusses how these rituals can help individuals to cultivate...
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Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20100313)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 13th March 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…
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Dreams and Other Things In Life
Dreams and their significance in Buddhism. Ajahn Brahm shares some interesting stories of people having dreams that came true. However, he also mentions that dreams should not be relied upon as they can sometimes be misleading. He gives examples of how some people misinterpreted their dreams and...
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How To Be A High Flyer
In this talk, Ajahn Brahm discusses how he copes with being a "high flyer," or someone who travels frequently for work. He talks about how he stays grounded and avoids feeling guilty for the environmental impact of flying. He also shares a story about working hard when building a monastery and...
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Guided Meditation (20100306)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 6th March 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...
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Loving Life, Loving Kindness
The purpose of the talk is to explain why Buddhism doesn't propagate superstitions, especially in regards to the belief that wearing certain objects or praying to a deity or higher power can bring happiness or protect someone from harm. Ajahn Brahm shares examples of superstitious beliefs and the...
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Ajahn Brahm Guided Meditation (20100227)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 27th February 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...
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Community and Tragedy
In this talk, Ajahn Brahm discusses taking responsibility in life and our beliefs about creation and life after death. He mentions his involvement with the Gravity Center and how Buddhism and science can coexist. He also touches on the importance of using wisdom and not relying solely on prayer…
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The Ten Ox-herder Pictures
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...
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Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20100109)
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…
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Freeing Problems With Metta
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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Realising or revealing religion?
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....
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Ajahn Brahm Guided Meditation (20070630)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 30th June 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...
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Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070616)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded on 16th June 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...
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Meditation Kamma
Ajahn Brahm talks about the Law of Karma in response to some questions about praying to God or a divine being for help. He emphasizes that instead of praying for help, we should take action and be responsible for our own lives. Ajahn Brahm also shares a powerful story about how we can use…
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Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070609)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 09-06-2007. 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...
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Gossip
Gossip can cause misunderstandings and problems. People like to spread bad rumors because we live in a competitive society and it makes them feel superior. Instead, we should gossip about positive and uplifting things. This talk discusses the negative effects of gossip and negative speech in...
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Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 02-06-2007. 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...
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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Ajahn Brahm explains that the fear of making a mistake is what makes decision making difficult, and it comes from the conditioning of punishment associated with making wrong choices. The speaker also mentions that whatever decision we make, we can always make something out of it and that life is...
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Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070512)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 12-05-2007. 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...
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Peace Is The Highest Happiness
Ajahn Brahm talks about the difference between happiness and peace. He points out that people often confuse happiness with material success and wealth, but these are fleeting and impermanent. He suggests that instead of striving for happiness, we should embrace the inevitable losses and failures…
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Ajahn Brahm Guided Meditation (20070428)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 28-04-2007. 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...
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Expanding Your View
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about the origin of human views - including questioning why some people can believe in really crazy ideas - by looking at causality inside the mind and how our belief systems are shaped. And also how we can use an understanding of this process to bring our beliefs and…
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Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070331)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 31-03-2007. 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...
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Below The Mist
Ajahn Brahm shares a story from his youth about getting lost in mist while hiking in Scotland, and uses it as a simile for the path to enlightenment. He explains that we can follow the path by focusing on what brings us peace, happiness, and freedom, and letting go of attachments and possessions....
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Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070317)
This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 17th February 2007. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation (starting at the 13 minutes mark). This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma...
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No Complaints
This talk is about the habit of complaining and how it doesn't lead to anything productive. Ajahn Brahm gives an example of how he always tells silly jokes because of conditioning from his father. He then shares a story about a Brazilian goalkeeper who couldn't stop his conditioning to save a…
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Remastered classic teachings of the greatest meditation master in the modern Western world - Ajahn Brahm!
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