Decisions, Decisions, Decisions | Ajahn Brahm | 9 May 2008
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk on how we can approach decision making in our lives with more wisdom.
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@dobos2716 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this new clip. For those of us unable to get to a dhamma teacher nearby, having these Ajahn Brahm teachings, so relevant and simple, are a special gift. Each day an hour or more spent with him is the wisest thing I can do for myself and for those around me...Victoria
@RedMi-vt9ft
11 ай бұрын
0g
@taga80062 жыл бұрын
Here I am, just finished university, broken up with my boyfriend of 10 years, had an abortion and still grieving, trying to get employed. Have a ton of emotions inside me, a lot of pain, fear, heartbreak and sadness, and just depressed sometimes. I need to hear this.
@pureturk02
Жыл бұрын
Hey you'll get through it. Time makes everything better
@lesliepeace
10 ай бұрын
Pain comes with attachment and identification with it. It might sound hard to understand or act on but it is easy to understand when you lose that attachment to the feelings and habits around that person. If you chuckle on how you were absessed to something and cri d so hard after losing it when you were very young, you should be able to chuckle right now without waiting for long after to chuckle Things come and go, eventually we lose everything in this life, which means we need to learn to get used to losing things. It is actually wonderful to lose a boyfriend because you get rid of all the bad things of him that you disliked. We feel vulnerable for sure when this kind of thing happens, but it is just a nature of life or nature of seasons. No matter how much we like spring, summer comes. Just enjoy different seasons. It could be a better one as long as you don't attach to it ❤
@original-energy
5 ай бұрын
I send u all the love i can ❤
@Elegance191
4 ай бұрын
Hugs to you from London. It takes courage and strength. You are tremendously strong. Hope you get better with each day. I hope you have happiness after so much sorrow. Hugs again dear.
@kennethtan6403 Жыл бұрын
Thank you and Much Love from the Philippines❤
@michaelwin27629 жыл бұрын
Not out of desire, revenge (hatred), fear and making decisions blindly, the decisions must be made with a peaceful mind. Thanks for your teachings.
@asunraychan Жыл бұрын
Such a great talk. I am in the turning point of my life, and this talk helps ease my mind and encourage me to make a decision.
@lukemckean6155 Жыл бұрын
So much wisdom 🙏
@ChE2003YY7 жыл бұрын
I'm a huge fan of Ajahn Brahm. I'm sure he is a noble person.
@michaelwin27629 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your brilliant talk and for enlightening me how to make decisions calmly.
@skelectron
4 ай бұрын
Q😊
@mabrams129 ай бұрын
I've watched this video many times over the years. Every time, I'm grappling with different decisions. Just like rereading a great book, every time I watch this, I have a different experience, learn/notice something new, make a new connection to my life. His decision to talk about decisions led to an empowering resource for so many people.
@fendysuyanto34884 жыл бұрын
Thank you ajahn....from my deepest heart
@CraigTalbert2 жыл бұрын
Re: 13:22 - not acting out of (1) personal desire (2) not acting out of ill will (3) not out of delusion or ignorance (4) never make a decision out of fear -most important part of decision making (some punishment from making “wrong” decision)
@Kenwaldek5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping me out to find my path
@wendybtsbeingadorable1276 жыл бұрын
Incredible insights and examples to illustrate them.
@Dancewithpaula7 жыл бұрын
Just fabulous and so helpful
@irenet43387 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ajahn for the great teaching !
@yongsuanlin62559 жыл бұрын
Yes you make your decisions. Don't have to rush.
@TheThulitha3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wisdom
@drjasonnlinder10 жыл бұрын
I f*ing love this guy
@marillavanbeuren8572
3 жыл бұрын
really, must you talk that way even though its a positive thought?
@sebastiaosalgado197915 жыл бұрын
Excellent dhamma talk!!
@robertcaston22879 жыл бұрын
Excellent...totally excellent
@edinaduramendis9318
6 жыл бұрын
Robert Caston will be arriving
@sulekhanair2256
3 жыл бұрын
@@edinaduramendis9318 l0ĺ0
@pawineesrisukvatananan49726 жыл бұрын
How and What makes me see the right way to make a decision with wisdom.
@paulmckendrie1988 жыл бұрын
sir brahm such a blessing XXX XX X
@sasa-br4dc7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@karunabro60614 жыл бұрын
always delivers
@Fried213 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@s3rverius2 жыл бұрын
Ajahn yet energetic :).
@fingerprint55115 жыл бұрын
Incredible human
@gerardwise673 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@clovetea Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@shizubk15323 жыл бұрын
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏
@vs93127 жыл бұрын
thank you
@letmetalk54845 жыл бұрын
Before you make a decision, think how will this effect me, the person or people I’m responsible for,and how could my decision effect the person offering this choice? Who will my choice hurt the most and benefit the most. Choose what is the most fair.
@hjerneStimulanz11 жыл бұрын
very good
@composerdoh12 жыл бұрын
there's a book (which I haven't read yet) called "Incognito," where the author talks about how the brain works, and how parts of the brain are constantly working out solutions to problems beyond conscious awareness.
@maggieward1625
4 жыл бұрын
@composerdoh wow that sounds super interesting, did you end up reading it?
@composerdoh
4 жыл бұрын
@@maggieward1625 Yeah, funny reading that 8-year-old comment, because I read that book so many years ago I only remember little wisps of it. But I do remember some salient points and it was absolutely fascinating. I think I still have it- it's called "Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain." Can't remember the author's name but he was on Jon Stewart or Colbert Report back in the day, which is what turned me on to the book. In fact, I think the guy did a special on Netflix about a year ago that still might be on netflix... a name just came back to me I want to say it was David or Daniel Eagleman. Anyway, I'm sure you can find it on google easily. He's some sort of brain scientist and I thought for the most part it really upheld Buddhist ideas about "self"- that basically it's a construct that's constantly in flux and has no "true" fixed nature.
@kennethtan6403
Жыл бұрын
@@composerdoh thank you
@annagoebiowska229 Жыл бұрын
Ajahn i became sociopatic in this hospital. Help .
@AiGen-jd5rh5 жыл бұрын
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu
@jiniaroon8640
4 жыл бұрын
Great talk on making decisions. Thank you.
@belayasova9 жыл бұрын
i almost fully understand this concept, but still have some bits to put together. If we die and re-born anyway, why worry about someone die from the over-turned truck?
@jamesd8339
9 жыл бұрын
belayasova because they'll be missed badly by someone. It's also the death of all the dreams they once had. And this is all just a theory anyway. If this guy died I'll bet everyone he knows will be sad, very sad. And I'm not a monk. My shrink put me onto him but I don't really like him particularly. Sorry Monks.
@belayasova
9 жыл бұрын
James D i could use a shrink ;) but i found this guy and it really helped. didn't like him at first, the jokes were kinda silly but it's like an ugly dog, so ugly, it's cute. he makes sense. thanks for the comment!
@user-gd2oi2eo7z
2 жыл бұрын
1. It needs merit to become a human, so it is always better to live well and die well as human 2.People are fearful of death and desire to live. So it is painful mentally for ppl so die and that's why we would like to help the truck driver.
@annagoebiowska229 Жыл бұрын
I don't feel any more
@composerdoh12 жыл бұрын
@SmallWorldFilms I think he didn't mean that literally.
@mauriceturner-brown92778 жыл бұрын
for a driver that is trying to find its way home but for a road that does not have any signs of directions translate iam lost
@clairejohnston2461
8 жыл бұрын
Find a good Buddhist teacher and learn to meditate. You will find your way then.
@hjerneStimulanz11 жыл бұрын
35:00
@iceblue14575 жыл бұрын
Suddenly, scenes from The Matrix came to mind where Keanu Reeves became invinsible. His opponent tried to punch him in the face but he was able to move. Probably they got the idea from Ajahn Brahm.
@markbrad12310 жыл бұрын
Think Ajahn is talking about moral discernment(If this then that,light denoted thinking.) rather than moral judgement(emotional ,like/aversion, right/wrong, connoted thinking). Think thats how Buddhists follow the precepts. Its no way the same as Christian Punishment/Reward identified emotional morality.
@SmallWorldFilms13 жыл бұрын
I have always enjoyed your talks, but if you really believe that all men are the same and that you should "make the marriage work" regardless of the circumstances then I can only say that you are wrong.
@vin919
Жыл бұрын
Why is that if I may ask?
@SmallWorldFilms
Жыл бұрын
@@vin919 Because all men are NOT the same. Some are brutal and unkind, and it is not my job to endure abuse or try to change someone else. Therefore, if I am in such a marriage, I will leave it.
@pinocchiothepuppet12 жыл бұрын
aw which what? lol
@cbaymult94116 жыл бұрын
Who the hell are the 30 who thumb him down? Religious nutjobs
Пікірлер: 67
Thank you for this new clip. For those of us unable to get to a dhamma teacher nearby, having these Ajahn Brahm teachings, so relevant and simple, are a special gift. Each day an hour or more spent with him is the wisest thing I can do for myself and for those around me...Victoria
@RedMi-vt9ft
11 ай бұрын
0g
Here I am, just finished university, broken up with my boyfriend of 10 years, had an abortion and still grieving, trying to get employed. Have a ton of emotions inside me, a lot of pain, fear, heartbreak and sadness, and just depressed sometimes. I need to hear this.
@pureturk02
Жыл бұрын
Hey you'll get through it. Time makes everything better
@lesliepeace
10 ай бұрын
Pain comes with attachment and identification with it. It might sound hard to understand or act on but it is easy to understand when you lose that attachment to the feelings and habits around that person. If you chuckle on how you were absessed to something and cri d so hard after losing it when you were very young, you should be able to chuckle right now without waiting for long after to chuckle Things come and go, eventually we lose everything in this life, which means we need to learn to get used to losing things. It is actually wonderful to lose a boyfriend because you get rid of all the bad things of him that you disliked. We feel vulnerable for sure when this kind of thing happens, but it is just a nature of life or nature of seasons. No matter how much we like spring, summer comes. Just enjoy different seasons. It could be a better one as long as you don't attach to it ❤
@original-energy
5 ай бұрын
I send u all the love i can ❤
@Elegance191
4 ай бұрын
Hugs to you from London. It takes courage and strength. You are tremendously strong. Hope you get better with each day. I hope you have happiness after so much sorrow. Hugs again dear.
Thank you and Much Love from the Philippines❤
Not out of desire, revenge (hatred), fear and making decisions blindly, the decisions must be made with a peaceful mind. Thanks for your teachings.
Such a great talk. I am in the turning point of my life, and this talk helps ease my mind and encourage me to make a decision.
So much wisdom 🙏
I'm a huge fan of Ajahn Brahm. I'm sure he is a noble person.
Thank you so much for your brilliant talk and for enlightening me how to make decisions calmly.
@skelectron
4 ай бұрын
Q😊
I've watched this video many times over the years. Every time, I'm grappling with different decisions. Just like rereading a great book, every time I watch this, I have a different experience, learn/notice something new, make a new connection to my life. His decision to talk about decisions led to an empowering resource for so many people.
Thank you ajahn....from my deepest heart
Re: 13:22 - not acting out of (1) personal desire (2) not acting out of ill will (3) not out of delusion or ignorance (4) never make a decision out of fear -most important part of decision making (some punishment from making “wrong” decision)
Thank you for helping me out to find my path
Incredible insights and examples to illustrate them.
Just fabulous and so helpful
Thank you Ajahn for the great teaching !
Yes you make your decisions. Don't have to rush.
Thank you for the wisdom
I f*ing love this guy
@marillavanbeuren8572
3 жыл бұрын
really, must you talk that way even though its a positive thought?
Excellent dhamma talk!!
Excellent...totally excellent
@edinaduramendis9318
6 жыл бұрын
Robert Caston will be arriving
@sulekhanair2256
3 жыл бұрын
@@edinaduramendis9318 l0ĺ0
How and What makes me see the right way to make a decision with wisdom.
sir brahm such a blessing XXX XX X
Thank you!
always delivers
Thank you!!!
Ajahn yet energetic :).
Incredible human
🙏🙏🙏
❤❤❤
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏
thank you
Before you make a decision, think how will this effect me, the person or people I’m responsible for,and how could my decision effect the person offering this choice? Who will my choice hurt the most and benefit the most. Choose what is the most fair.
very good
there's a book (which I haven't read yet) called "Incognito," where the author talks about how the brain works, and how parts of the brain are constantly working out solutions to problems beyond conscious awareness.
@maggieward1625
4 жыл бұрын
@composerdoh wow that sounds super interesting, did you end up reading it?
@composerdoh
4 жыл бұрын
@@maggieward1625 Yeah, funny reading that 8-year-old comment, because I read that book so many years ago I only remember little wisps of it. But I do remember some salient points and it was absolutely fascinating. I think I still have it- it's called "Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain." Can't remember the author's name but he was on Jon Stewart or Colbert Report back in the day, which is what turned me on to the book. In fact, I think the guy did a special on Netflix about a year ago that still might be on netflix... a name just came back to me I want to say it was David or Daniel Eagleman. Anyway, I'm sure you can find it on google easily. He's some sort of brain scientist and I thought for the most part it really upheld Buddhist ideas about "self"- that basically it's a construct that's constantly in flux and has no "true" fixed nature.
@kennethtan6403
Жыл бұрын
@@composerdoh thank you
Ajahn i became sociopatic in this hospital. Help .
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu
@jiniaroon8640
4 жыл бұрын
Great talk on making decisions. Thank you.
i almost fully understand this concept, but still have some bits to put together. If we die and re-born anyway, why worry about someone die from the over-turned truck?
@jamesd8339
9 жыл бұрын
belayasova because they'll be missed badly by someone. It's also the death of all the dreams they once had. And this is all just a theory anyway. If this guy died I'll bet everyone he knows will be sad, very sad. And I'm not a monk. My shrink put me onto him but I don't really like him particularly. Sorry Monks.
@belayasova
9 жыл бұрын
James D i could use a shrink ;) but i found this guy and it really helped. didn't like him at first, the jokes were kinda silly but it's like an ugly dog, so ugly, it's cute. he makes sense. thanks for the comment!
@user-gd2oi2eo7z
2 жыл бұрын
1. It needs merit to become a human, so it is always better to live well and die well as human 2.People are fearful of death and desire to live. So it is painful mentally for ppl so die and that's why we would like to help the truck driver.
I don't feel any more
@SmallWorldFilms I think he didn't mean that literally.
for a driver that is trying to find its way home but for a road that does not have any signs of directions translate iam lost
@clairejohnston2461
8 жыл бұрын
Find a good Buddhist teacher and learn to meditate. You will find your way then.
35:00
Suddenly, scenes from The Matrix came to mind where Keanu Reeves became invinsible. His opponent tried to punch him in the face but he was able to move. Probably they got the idea from Ajahn Brahm.
Think Ajahn is talking about moral discernment(If this then that,light denoted thinking.) rather than moral judgement(emotional ,like/aversion, right/wrong, connoted thinking). Think thats how Buddhists follow the precepts. Its no way the same as Christian Punishment/Reward identified emotional morality.
I have always enjoyed your talks, but if you really believe that all men are the same and that you should "make the marriage work" regardless of the circumstances then I can only say that you are wrong.
@vin919
Жыл бұрын
Why is that if I may ask?
@SmallWorldFilms
Жыл бұрын
@@vin919 Because all men are NOT the same. Some are brutal and unkind, and it is not my job to endure abuse or try to change someone else. Therefore, if I am in such a marriage, I will leave it.
aw which what? lol
Who the hell are the 30 who thumb him down? Religious nutjobs
very good