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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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6 days ago
6 days ago
1hr 50 min
Starts around 3 minutes into the recording. In the first 50 minutes, Ajahn Brahm gives an entertaining talk in which he shares stories that illustrate the importance of fun, the value of innovation, and how to become Enlightened with zero effort. He then leads an easeful guided meditation that brings kindness and relaxation to the body and encourages the meditator to let go into the present moment.
This is part of a series of teachings from the short retreat called, "Compassionately Mindful" led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda, in the UK, in June 2025.
Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project:
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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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6 days ago
6 days ago
1hr 46 min
In the opening talk to this retreat, Ajahn Brahm provides guidance and stories that illustrate core tenets of meditation practice, including silence, relaxation, mindful appreciation, and loving-kindness. He then leads a 40-minute meditation in which he encourages the retreatants to find comfort and relaxation through kind awareness, and to cultivate gratitude for and trust in the breath.
This is part of a series of teachings from the short retreat called, "Compassionately Mindful" led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda, in the UK, in June 2025.
Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UsAaokfgj4
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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Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
1hr 17 min
Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to live a happy and peaceful life.
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Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
33 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Jul 12, 2026
Jul 12, 2026
1hr 13 min
Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm guides his last meditation before the Rains Retreat. Ajahn teaches that restlessness means you aren't happy where you are, and that it is the joy of the meditation that keeps your mind from wandering all over the place.
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Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
1hr 39 min
Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm teaches that when the body is comfortable in meditation, then the mind can be comfortable as well. Ajahn also speaks about quiet and peaceful environments for meditation. Our apologies, the sound cut out very briefly near the beginning.
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Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
1hr 20 min
Ajahn Brahm teaches about the factors of enlightenment.
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Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
26 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
1hr 16 min
Ajahn Brahm shares interesting stories about rebirth
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Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
29 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Jun 28, 2026
Jun 28, 2026
1hr 28 min
Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm teaches how to start a meditation. Ajahn explains that holding things for too long is why life hurts sometimes. Ajahn speaks on taking away the fear from meditation.
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Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
1hr 17 min
Ajahn tells the story of a worm and a pile of dung.
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Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
29 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Jun 21, 2026
Jun 21, 2026
1hr 14 min
Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks on making peace, being kind, and being gentle.
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Jun 3, 2026
Jun 3, 2026
17 min
These Dhamma reflections are extracted from a talk Ajahn Brahm gave at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre in 1990. Teaching read aloud by a lay disciple.
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Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
1hr 3 min
Ajahn Brahm teaches where to find peace and happiness.
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Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
32 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
28 min
"What is Buddhism?" booklet read aloud by a lay disciple. PDF available here: https://bswa.org/teaching/buddhism-ajahn-brahm/
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May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
1hr 23 min
Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn speaks about inclining away from thinking; about how kindness allows your attention to settle on something and grow in clarity; and how stillness developed in meditation can lead to freedom from fear and anxiety.
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May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
1hr 15 min
Ajahn Brahm shares his personal experience of grief.
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