Buddhist Society of Western Australia

In this powerful and practical talk livestreamed from Thames Buddhist Vihara, Ajahn Brahm encourages listeners to question how we limit ourselves with the scope of our perceptions, urging us to consciously use kindful, open-minded perception in the face of difficulty as a tool to heal our bodies and minds, live happily, and find the path to Enlightenment. This session ends with an hour-long Q&A. 

Sutta references: https://suttacentral.net/

DN 29: Pāsādika Sutta (9. Indulgence in Pleasure) 

MN 36: Mahāsaccaka Sutta (not afraid of non-sensual pleasures) 

AN 6.49: Khema Sutta (not better, equal, or worse)

This teaching by Ajahn Brahm was given in the UK, at Thames Buddhist Vihara, on the 17th of November 2025.  

Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrzM-XpJIC0

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