Buddhist Society of Western Australia

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

Ajahn Brahmali points out that if you want to be happy it is much wiser to work directly on the mind rather than trying to find happiness indirectly via external stimuli. To work with the source of happiness (the mind) is much more efficient, and in this way we can change the mind directly which we never can through manipulating external things like possessions or fame, etc. Working to develop the mind is a much wiser, more direct and more far reaching method for developing happiness in life.

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.

If were are able to see impermanence in the world we are able to see life as it really is. However, really seeing and understanding the quality of permanence in life is harder than we think. Ajahn Brahmali discusses what the problem of impermanence really means and how seeing it clearly can lead to greater freedom.

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.

Ajahn Nissarano describes the mantra "be here now" as being like the "coordinates for happiness", but also for developing peace and wisdom. He goes on to offer advice on how, amidst our busy lives, we can learn to "be here now".

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.

Ajahn Khemavaro starts out with the simile of digging a well to find water and how this requires persistent digging in the same spot in order to hit water. He then goes on to talk about how we need to be dedicated in our practice focusing on our chosen practices to find the profound liberating happiness that can be found on the spiritual path.

Venerable Hasapanna talks about the nature of self, and how it motivates our actions and drives the underlying causes of attachment which lead to suffering. Realising how the attachment to the sense of self leads to unhappiness can help us to let go of the attachment to what we think is "me", "mine" and "myself".

One of the keys to finding success in meditation - and in life generally - is in learning how to overcome the Five Hindrances. Ajahn Dhiravamso gives advice on how to get to know our minds and how to identify and overcome the Five Hindrances.

Many people - even many Buddhists - know very little about, or have mistaken ideas, about who the historical Buddha really is. Ajahn Brahmali sets aside the myths and legends and gives an historical account of the life of Siddhartha Gautama - the Buddha, and connects this to how it can enhance our practice in the here and now.

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.