Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Ajahn Brahm responds to questions about how to keep a level head and sense of contentment whilst being a busy high flyer.

Ajahn Brahm gives an uplifting talk on developing a love of life through developing loving-kindness (metta).

Ajahn Brahm offers a fresh perspective and wise advice on how we can deal with tragedy.

Ajahn Brahm gives his own spin on the meaning of life as presented by the Ten Ox-herder's Pictures.

Ajahn Brahm explains how using a combination of compassion with wisdom we can free ourselves and others of life's problems.

What is the meaning of life? Ajahn Brahm tackles this perennial question by starting with the goal - peace of mind - and working back from there. Even though it seems like were are after all sorts of other goals in life, what we're really looking for is peace of mind.

Ajahn Brahm addresses articles written recently about alleged dangers of meditation by pointing to the benefits of authentic meditation methods.

Ajahn Brahm talks about the Buddhist teaching on rebirth, including how it happens, influences upon rebirth, and what rebirth means for us so that we can learn to live better lives.

Ajahn Brahm talks about setting goals, when to set goals, what types of goals to set, and how to set goals wisely to get the most out of setting resolutions.

One of the unique qualities of Buddhism as a religion is that it not only allows questioning and inquiry, but actively encourages it. Ajahn Brahm argues that the quality of investigation is sacred in Buddhism as it is essential to developing knowledge on the Buddhist path.

Ajahn Brahm offers a teaching on the spiritual power of silence, and how the experience of silence has the power to heal all many of problems and conflicts.

Ajahn Brahm shares the secrets to experiencing contentment in life.

Responding to a question, Ajahn Brahm talks about to deal with (the many!) difficult people there are in the world by applying the insights of Buddhist practice.

Fear creates so much suffering and unnecessary problems in our lives, and for many people a key aim is to overcome fear and experience a state of fearlessness. Ajahn Brahm explains how it's important to understand fear and even to understand why we are addicted to fear.

In a world where there is so much conflict and disharmony - between governments, between religions, between co-workers, between family members and even in our own minds - there is a deep yearning for peace and harmony in the world. Ajahn Brahm uses this talk to highlight the topic of harmony and how to create it in our world, and within ourselves.

We keep hearing about all the benefits of being positive, but now Ajahn Brahm gives practical advice on how to be positive.

Ajahn Brahm gives an unexpected view on the topic of Buddhism and Politics.

Ajahn Brahm explain how Right View in Buddhism doesn't mean believing in a fixed dogma, but rather how to perceive things in life in order to bring our views into line with reality and to find inner peace. Ajahn Brahm focuses on not "what" to believe, but "where" to look, and "how" to look for it.

Ajahn Brahm challenges the notion of "revealed religion" and prophets from a supreme deity. He goes on to say that we are all on a spiritual journey and it's up to us all to realise deeper spiritual truths directly for ourselves.

Ajahn Brahm discusses the principle of kamma and how we can use it skilfully in our meditation practice.