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Dharma talks from the tradition of Buddhist meditation master Ajahn Brahm and Australian Forest Sangha of monks and nuns presented by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia
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Ajahn Brahm puts a light hearted spin on the topic of fear with this talk full of positive and optimistic stories about confronting a variety of fears–from airplane crashes to being humiliated and from being in danger of physical harm to undergoing the mental distress of panic attacks–these wide-ranging stories cover a lot of ground as they demonstrate what can happen when we confront our fears with courage, humour, and wisdom.
This is part of a series of teachings for a retreat led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda in the UK on 24th June 2025.
Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-8FpALViYU&t=255s Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. Donations to Anukampa are welcome, please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/
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This is part of a series of teachings for a retreat led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda in the UK on 22 June 2025.
In this talk, Ajahn Brahm shows how taking a different perspective can bring us understanding, contentment, energy, and joy, telling stories and giving similes that illustrate how we can refocus our minds to let go, let be, and make peace with anything that arises in our lives and our minds.
Sutta reference: AN 6.42: Nagita Sutta
Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mlM9gEQP7A&t=739s
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Ajahn Brahm explains what kinds of gossip are wholesome and unwholesome.
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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches us the importance of patience and how it allows us to look more deeply into things.
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Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Ajahn Brahm starts with a guided meditation overflowing with advice for putting everything down and relaxing into whatever is in the present moment. He goes on to tell various stories of overcoming discomfort, fear, despair, illness, and various other kinds of difficulty by cultivating attitudes of letting go, loving kindness, and joy. The session ends with a 45-minute Q&A with participants.
Sutta reference from Sutta Central: MN36: Mahasaccaka Sutta
This teaching was given in Brighton on 18 June 2025 during Ajahn Brahm’s UK visit to Anukampa.
Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M64Ek3iHcKc
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Ajahn Brahm describes why he bows to Buddha statues (and sometimes Jesus’ statues) with a series of stories about the qualities he admires in the Buddha: virtue, stillness, and kindness. He then answers audience questions about choosing a meaningful life and finding meaning in the life we have.
This teaching was given during Ajahn Brahm’s UK visit to Anukampa, at Thames Buddhist Vihara on the 17th of June 2025.
Sutta reference from Sutta Central: MN27: The Shorter Discourse on the Simile of the Elephant’s Footprint (Cūḷahatthipadopama Sutta)
Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaNtcbIPQBU&t=2s
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Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
New Year's Eve with Ajahn Brahm on the 31st December 2025: Dhamma talk, meditation and chanting to welcome in 2026.
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Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Many years ago, when Ajahn Brahm was a student at University of Cambridge, he observed highly intellectual people behaving unwisely. This experience led him to question the meaning of life, success, and happiness. Seeking fulfillment beyond academia, he set out on a journey to discover true happiness. Today, Ajahn Brahm teaches the sources of genuine joy and contentment.
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Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Ajahn Brahm teaches us about the power and joy of peace.
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Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks about acting out of kindness rather than fear, growth rather than punishment, and that there is no such thing as a bad meditation.
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Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Ajahn Brahm shares several stories including how a peaceful mind can boost your productivity.
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Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm teaches us about the simile of the thousand petalled lotus. Ajahn also speaks on the simile of putting down the suitcases of the past and the future.
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Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Ajahn Brahm tells stories about how to turn suffering into wisdom, including a story about Patacara, a famous figure in Buddhism.
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Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches us about the importance of a kind of posture in meditation - having a smile on your face :)
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Ajahn Brahm reflects on what drew him to Buddhism as a young man and discusses ways to inspire and engage younger generations today.
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