Thank you so much Ajahn Brahm and BSWA people🙏

Ajahn Brahm is really an wise intelligent person. He knows how to deliver deepest and powerful wisdom to the mass public - in simple, practical ideas. Thanks Ajahn Brahm and BSWA

Ajahn Brahm's teachings have literally saved my life. I was stuck in emotional pain and it manifested in the body and i got very sick, i sought out Buddhism as 30 years ago i heard the Buddha had said 'we suffer because we don't accept what is and, our attachments to things create suffering'. I never knew just what these meant in action until I discovered Ajahn Brahm. I was looking into Tibetan Buddhism as its so visible but understood nothing. It was Ajah Brahm's teachings that made me understand the Buddha and Dukka and non self. To say I am grateful is an understatement. Every day I send him Metta. May all beings be at peace.

Love ajahn brahm. Been learning from him for 9 years. So grateful for streaming dharma talks.

@udayanbarua1538

4 жыл бұрын

Always inspiring and blissful

I recently met in Brighton, UK. Very genuine and down to earth. Lovely man.

Another beautiful video. I am watching from here in America and I feel so drawn in.

Thank you all to all the people of BSWA, may be happy and at peace ❤️🕊️ My mind is often overwhelmed and you have brought relaxation to it ❤

I love this man. How on earth can this get two "dislikes"?

@CareyPortnoyBeauford

7 жыл бұрын

It's the other monks, they're jealous ;)

@vtecpreludevtec

7 жыл бұрын

Angela Allen ah u sub gorgeous Mindah Lee🌶🌶💖💘💚

@AllenRose

7 жыл бұрын

Angela Allen we learn from things we like. We also learn from things we do not like. What is matter is the state of the mind which should always be neutral.

@fudge6509

7 жыл бұрын

Angela Allen well he does go on a bit too much about himself...Very self-centered. ..anyway...I still find parts of his talk that I really appreciate though !

@CareyPortnoyBeauford

7 жыл бұрын

That's unfortunate fudge, but hopefully the constructive criticism can help Ajahn better tailor is message. I think he taks about himself a lot because that's where most of his stories and experience come from: his own life. I'm glad you can see through it though and find the material that does benefit you.

Raised the bar again, Greatest Talk Ever. Thank You Ajahn Brahm.

Thank you Ajahn Brahn for your talks. Best greetings from Poland ❤

I always love Ajahn Brahm's talks :) :) :)

Amazing how these videos come right on time

May all beings who read this be happy and free! Blessings and gratitude to Ajahn Brahm.

Nice talk. Will see if I can steer my meditation practice toward a better acceptance of a somewhat narcissistic colleague, "loving the tiger, but at a distance"

Love you Ajahn!!

Thanks you for the talk, sometimes you use your head so much that you can miss the beauty in yourself. University teaches us so much to use our head, that we forgot the heart, especially in science and computer.

this weekend I decided to let my hurt from an old friend go. I have forgiven. it's happened and it's gone. I feel so much better. I don't want a relationship from her but if I hate that makes me not the person I know I am inside. I'm going to look more into budism in the new year.

@rebeccacchmusic

6 жыл бұрын

Kirsty Sewell this has happened to me and my friend too..still tryna heal and move on too..anyway, hope you’re all good now!

Thanks to Ajahn Brahm and all. These talks have helped me for many years and have also given me the gift of laughter. I hope one day to visit and be in person for a talk.

Always an inspiration and a timely delight thanks so much :0) ♥️

Thank you BSWA and Ajahn Brahm for posting these talks. Great teaching. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

I stopped listening for a while because I've heard the same stories SO many times, but the underlying messages are undeniably worth hearing over and over.

You made my day with the last story! Thank you very much!

I love the coloured lights...so pretty....

Thank you Ajahn Brahm, your talks helps me to slow down and enjoy life.

Thank you Ajahan Brahm

legend... exactly what i needed today ✌✌❤✌✌

Thank you so much......needed that today

Love these videos. Very important and helpful in my life.

Incredible moving stories as always. Really appreciate you Ajhan Brahm

The story about domestic violence almost made cry. That is such an inspirational story.

Sadhu Sadhu

Another lovely talk. Thank you Ajahn Brahm.

Very inspirational talk. Thank you!

I really hope to see one of this talks in person one day! How fun and wonderful that would be💖💖💖

I love Ajahn Brahm💗

Best part of my day :)

Namobuddhaya Bhante .. hope world will be peace.. shadu shadu shadu

Sadhu Sadhu SADHUUUUUUUUUU ❤️

peace and love, I am.

My favorite :)

Great video with great advice!

My repect to your life as a monk !

thank you for the talk...

'om' means body speech and mind, 'mani' means compassion, 'padme' means wisdom. 'hum' means the union of compassion and wisdom to transform the body speech and mind.

@Merle1987

7 жыл бұрын

They don't like coded meanings in Theravada.

@pickle4564

7 жыл бұрын

"An old story speaks about a similar problem. A devoted meditator, after years concentrating on a particular mantra, had attained enough insight to begin teaching. The student's humility was far from perfect, but the teachers at the monastery were not worried. A few years of successful teaching left the meditator with no thoughts about learning from anyone; but upon hearing about a famous hermit living nearby, the opportunity was too exciting to be passed up. The hermit lived alone on an island at the middle of a lake, so the meditator hired a man with a boat to row across to the island. The meditator was very respectful of the old hermit. As they shared some tea made with herbs the meditator asked him about his spiritual practice. The old man said he had no spiritual practice, except for a mantra which he repeated all the time to himself. The meditator was pleased: the hermit was using the same mantra he used himself -- but when the hermit spoke the mantra aloud, the meditator was horrified! "What's wrong?" asked the hermit. "I don't know what to say. I'm afraid you've wasted your whole life! You are pronouncing the mantra incorrectly!" "Oh, Dear! That is terrible. How should I say it?" The meditator gave the correct pronunciation, and the old hermit was very grateful, asking to be left alone so he could get started right away. On the way back across the lake the meditator, now confirmed as an accomplished teacher, was pondering the sad fate of the hermit. "It's so fortunate that I came along. At least he will have a little time to practice correctly before he dies." Just then, the meditator noticed that the boatman was looking quite shocked, and turned to see the hermit standing respectfully on the water, next to the boat. "Excuse me, please. I hate to bother you, but I've forgotten the correct pronunciation again. Would you please repeat it for me?" "You obviously don't need it," stammered the meditator; but the old man persisted in his polite request until the meditator relented and told him again the way he thought the mantra should be pronounced. The old hermit was saying the mantra very carefully, slowly, over and over, as he walked across the surface of the water back to the island. " -from Dharma-haven.org 😌❤️🙏

@valeriewilliams5324

7 жыл бұрын

Pickle

@valeriewilliams5324

7 жыл бұрын

Pickle ...Thank you...I love that....

Thank you.

Wow. What an amazing story about the domestically abused wife who managed to change her husband by giving him love. ❤

Announcement: 7:30 Meditation: 12:28 Talk: 39:40

@vtecpreludevtec

7 жыл бұрын

Hafizur Rahman terima kasih tuan.

Doughnuts are soooo good!!!!!!!

happy new year

💗

Nice Christmas decorations Ajahn!

@vtecpreludevtec

7 жыл бұрын

D.Mantas utube,bbc Jesus was a Buddhist monk

@vtecpreludevtec

7 жыл бұрын

D.Mantas 🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅☃☃☃☃

@stevekessell3911

7 жыл бұрын

My Chrissy decorations have become increasingly eclectic: I am a (rather) devout Theravada Buddhist; my son and his wife are devout Roman Catholics; my two daughters are agnostic (but are both in the medical professions and live most of the good Buddhist caring attributes). Besides, what's wrong with Buddha smiling at Santa in your front garden?

साधु साधु साधु

Remember karma

five rare things in the universe or world said buddha. 1. To be born as a human being is rare. There are many obstacles that prevent someone to be born as a human being. Even though there are billions of human beings, all the odds are against their birth compared to other living beings in this planet. It is even more difficult to live in good health that helps focus the mind on learning Dhamma. 2.Birth of a Buddha also is very rare. According to Buddhist tradition only seven Buddhas are listed by name in the Buddhist text such as Samyuttanikāya, Dīghanikāya.They are Vipassi, Sikhī, Vessabhu, Kakusand, Konāgama, Kassapa, and Gotama. Each of them has taken prepared very long time to attain Buddhahood. 3. Right moment to practice is very difficult. The right moment is obstructed by eight situations. Hell realm, animal realm, ghostly realm, birth in a realm without perception, birth in a region where nobody can understand four noble truths, birth with mental handicap that prevents from comprehending anything, birth with total confused state of mind and birth during the period when the Buddha’s dispensation is not existing. 4.Saddhamma is even more rare. Dhamma-anicca, dukkha and anatta-exist all the time. Recourses for learning Noble Truth are very rare. They are mixed with fake truth. The Buddha has given two very meaningful similes. One is a simile of summoning drum (Āni Sutta) in the discourse called Āni Sutta. The other is counterfeited gold. When imitation gold comes to the market you don’t know the difference between real gold and counterfeited gold. So, the value of real god goes down. Listening to Dhamma is difficult not only because of the appearance of the Buddhas in the world is difficult but also those who listen do not have proper attitude to listening. It is very difficult to focus the mind on the Dhamma teaching. One needs to be highly motivated to listen to Dhamma with undivided mind.

is December 2, 2016 the actual date of this event? It sounds familiar. Thank you.

how do you ask questions?

How can I send a question to Ajahn Brahm, does anyone know? Thanks

What does "on the gear" mean?

@rachelbradley6736

6 жыл бұрын

Eric Cartman it means being a heroin addict

@auntypie2352

5 жыл бұрын

It's meant on the move

@kieudamphuong6886

5 жыл бұрын

It is Australian Slang. It means taking heroin. Isnt it? That is why everyone got laugh on hearing it!

health eternal aware rad timeless

Is there a Zen Buddhist channel?

@bofisthe295

2 жыл бұрын

Search for thich nath hanh, Plum village

I hope you are looking after Ajahn Brahm - he's sounding tired. x

@Simonpt2000

7 жыл бұрын

yes Ajahn needs some time off to meditate

Hi Mr.Ajahn I really like your Friday Talk. I just wanna ask you that if someone hurts my families really bad, it is ok to get a revenge back? Or should I just forgave she/he?

@johnfrusciante8366

7 жыл бұрын

Durkaman from Snackbarland the Ajahn does not view these comments. but i think that the answer is obvious choose love and forgiveness, not anger and revenge

@kayincountryman8584

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr.John think you for your response. I hope one day I could visit Mr.Ajahn's monastery. I am really want to see him in person. Although Australia is very far from America I just have to make a plan to go there one day.

@johnfrusciante8366

7 жыл бұрын

Kayin Country Man i live in Perth and visit the Buddhist society as well as the monastery regularly. if you come here some day you are welcome to stay with me

@inspiredcamel

7 жыл бұрын

In one talk, Ajahn Brahm says "Love the tiger, but at a distance." So stay safe. But revenge is never ok. I believe the Buddha said something like "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; YOU are the one who gets burned." I don't think you have to forgive (at least immediately), but "letting go" of the hurt for your own sake is wise. I hope this helps and I am sorry you were hurt.

@AllenRose

7 жыл бұрын

It is very common for everyone to say "love" and "forgive", but very difficult to practice. In my town a very well respected spiritual teacher who were teaching forgiveness for over 40 years were not able to forgive a guy who rapped and then killed the teacher's daughter. What I am saying it is extremely difficult to practice and requires a lot of support and prayers from people around. My heart goes with this gentleman and wishing him peace in these very difficult moment. Open your hearth and let Buddha guide you.

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Youre the man ajahn but that last story is a carbon copy of chucky's joke in good will hunting! lol

I'm stil learning buddhism and I have a question regarding the stance on debate. I believe it to be a good way to find the truth and to resolve issues, and even though sometimes we get caught up in arguments and anger, debates can be a very productive thing towards our understanding of the universe. How does a Buddhist see this? Thank you.

@bofisthe295

2 жыл бұрын

Debate is never productive in the sense of religious faith, it only leads to division instead of unity and peace. Thats the common phenomenon we see among the Christians and Muslims.

I was a Buddhist and Ajahn Brahm was my favourite teacher, he led me to the meditation that enlightened me with the light of life: "Jesus, the door of my heart is open to you." Now I know that to have unconditional love for all sentient beings, one must love God with all your heart, soul and mind. I pray for you with love my Buddhist friends. Keep seeking and you will find.

I enjoy Ajahn Brahm's commentary greatly, but he seems to have moved away from teaching the Dharma and into New-Agey thought. This year's sermons haven't mentioned any of the suttas, Buddhist philosophy, etc... just feel-good stories. What changed?

@stevekessell3911

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Julius, Are you aware of the (usually every other) Sunday afternoon sutta classes from Ajahn Brahm, Ajahn Brahmali and others [live-streamed and on KZread]? Increasingly, Friday night attendees are graduating to these. [Wish they could do them every Sunday!] Just go to the BSWA website and click Calendar in the top menu to see what's on and when. There's also a lot of their recorded sutta classes that can be downloaded: Downloads in the top menu, then Sutta Studies in the right-hand menu. They include at least half of the 152 suttas in the Majjhima Nikaya. www.dhammaloka.org.au/

@juliuscomnenus4415

7 жыл бұрын

Ah, good deal, thanks :)

@stevekessell3911

7 жыл бұрын

I've also found that, after having bought 3 of the Nikayas in print, which are rather large (each up to 2000+ pages) and thus pricey, they are handy but not essential. Each of the speakers will read one or a few paragraphs of the sutta, then pause for his commentary, the read the next bit, etc. So the tape will virtually contain the entire sutta text.

TEST 123

This man was cut out of his teachers lineage because he created the opportunity for woman to ordaine. Says it all

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