Ajahn Brahm Podcast

This talk is about the concept of reincarnation and how it has been researched and supported by evidence, such as the work of Professor Ian Stevenson on 20 cases suggestive of rebirth. Ajahn Brahm also shares a personal encounter with one of these cases and emphasizes that people do not gain anything by sharing their past life memories, but rather, they often face criticism and teasing. The idea of reincarnation has been around for centuries and is found in many cultures and beliefs, including Buddhism, ancient Greece, and early Christianity. Some people struggle to accept it because they find it hard to believe that there are more people alive now than ever before. However, this can be explained by the fact that not only humans are reincarnated, but also animals and other beings. The idea of speciesism, where humans think they are superior to other animals, can also be challenged. Basically, the theory of rebirth in Buddhism states that when a person dies, their desires and cravings continue to drive them forward into another life. This can be seen in the evolution of life and also in the example of a mango seed growing into a tree and producing a new mango. When a person dies, the chain of cause and effect continues, with certain qualities and tendencies carrying over into the new life. This idea is supported by the experiences of people who have had near-death experiences.

This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 9th January 2009. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans.

These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia under the Creative Commons licence. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 19th December 2009. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation.

This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to people who have started meditation but are seeking guidance to take it deeper.

These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia under the Creative Commons licence. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.

At the beginning of every new year, it is a common practice in Western culture to make resolutions and set goals for the upcoming year. As a Buddhist monk, Ajahn Brahm believes that it is important to set reasonable and useful goals, and to not aim too high in order to avoid disappointment and frustration. He also cautions against setting goals that are influenced by external societal pressures, such as becoming wealthy or famous. As a Buddhist, Ajahn Brahm’s New Year's resolution would be to focus on the true purpose and goal of my actions, rather than just trying to do more of something. For example, instead of saying I will meditate more, my goal would be to become more peaceful and kind. Similarly, instead of focusing on making more money, I will strive to enjoy and appreciate what I already have.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 2nd January 2009. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans.

These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia under the Creative Commons licence. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded on 5th December 2009. It includes a talk about some aspect of meditation followed by a 45 minute guided meditation.

This guided meditation has been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to people who have started meditation but are seeking guidance to take it deeper.

These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia under the Creative Commons licence. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.

The ability to investigate is an integral part of Buddhism as it allows one to ask questions and dig deep to find the truth. Along with questioning, it is also important to gain personal experience through things like meditation retreats. Through experience and investigation, one can gain a deeper understanding of life and its workings. However, this opportunity to investigate and experience is not often available in everyday life, making places like retreat centers valuable for this purpose.- Ajahn Brahm explains what it means to investigate and why Buddhists do it.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 19th December 2008. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans.

These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia under the Creative Commons licence. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.