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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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Mar 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
1 hr 12 min
Ajahn Brahm explains what kinds of gossip are wholesome and unwholesome.
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Mar 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
28 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Mar 15, 2026
Mar 15, 2026
1 hr 21 min
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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Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
2 hr 7 min
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
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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Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
2 hr 18 min
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
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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Mar 8, 2026
Mar 8, 2026
1 hr 5 min
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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Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
1 hr 11 min
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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Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
29 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
1 hr 6 min
Ajahn Brahm teaches us about the power and joy of peace.
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Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
29 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Feb 15, 2026
Feb 15, 2026
1 hr 8 min
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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Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
1 hr 13 min
Ajahn Brahm shares several stories including how a peaceful mind can boost your productivity.
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Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
33 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Feb 8, 2026
Feb 8, 2026
1 hr 16 min
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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Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
1 hr 13 min
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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Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
34 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Jan 25, 2026
Jan 25, 2026
1 hr 12 min
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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Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
1 hr 10 min
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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Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
33 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Jan 18, 2026
Jan 18, 2026
1 hr 24 min
Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches us not to fight whatever is coming up in our mind in the present moment, but to be friendly, at ease, and let things be, as this will lead to greater peace and relaxation.
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