Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Ajahn Brahm reflects upon the best way to care for the elderly in our society, and the benefits for those who care.

Due to numerous requests from people asking about the issue of terror in the modern world, Ajahn Brahm offers a thoughtful Buddhist response to terror.

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The dharma talks recorded by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre in Perth, Western Australia. More resources are available at http://www.dhammaloka.org.au

No matter what someone has done to you, or no matter what you have done to another, there is always the possibility of reconciliation. Forgiveness has a power all its own, and it can transform the lives of both those that seek forgiveness, and those that grant it. Ajahn Brahm explains how.

Ajahn Brahm talks about the beauty of generosity in the human heart, and how when we put our heart into generosity, everybody is a winner.

Ajahn Brahm gives advice on how to get to the other side of anger.

Fly-in fly-out monk Ajahn Brahm, discusses a Buddhist approach to charity which includes combining both compassion with wisdom to really help those in need.

Don't just focus on the negative parts of life, put energy into the positives. Ajahn Brahm talks about how to find happiness in life.

A key component of the practice of letting go, is to let go of all the painful memories of the past. These painful memories are only heavy when we pick them up - but often our minds do this without any encouragement at all! Ajahn Brahm gives advice on how to stop picking up the hot coal of past memories and be fully present in the here and now - and be free from expecting ourselves to be anything or anyone.

Ajahn Brahm answers several questions in the process of explaining what the Buddhist idea of Right View is.

Ajahn Brahm explains the difference between the theoretical idea of the bodhisattva and a practical approach to understanding and being inspired by the idea of what it means to be a bodhisattva.

Ajahn Brahm explains how important it is to combine the qualities of mindfulness and compassion/kindness, and how doing so can turbo-charge our meditation and improve the quality of our relationships.

Ajahn Brahm offers tips on how to sleep well and wake refreshed in the morning.

Have you been bullied at school, at work or elsewhere? Are the haters getting you down? There are skillful ways to deal with bullying that can lead out of feelings of anxiety and intimidation - Ajahn Brahm shows the way.

Are you unsure what turn to take next? Feeling unclear about your overall direction? Ajahn Brahm offers some practical advice on how to work out what your direction in life.

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The dharma talks recorded by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre in Perth, Western Australia. More resources are available at http://www.dhammaloka.org.au

Ajahn Brahm explains in easy-to-understand terms, the pathway to ultimate truth.

What is it that we really want in life? Why are we born? In his travels Ajahn Brahm has met many people that are seeking for more peace in their lives. To get there, to find peace and meaning we need to learn and to grow.

When it's too hot, keep a cool head. When it's too cold, keep a warm heart." Ajahn Brahm talks about changing our attitude to who we think we are and finding peace with our imperfection.

Are all difficult and challenging circumstances in life a result of bad karma? Or is it more a matter of having a negative perception of the circumstances? Bhikkhuni Hasapanna points to the difference between what is really karma, and the huge role that perception plays in shaping our reactions to circumstances.