Ajahn Brahmali Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Ajahn Brahmali explores Right View, emphasizing its essential role as the foundation of the entire Buddhist path. Right View is the correct understanding of reality, particularly in terms of:

• Kamma (karma) and its consequences.
• The Four Noble Truths.
• Impermanence, non-self, and suffering (dukkha).

Right View helps reduce craving, aversion, and delusion, replacing them with clarity, peace, and wisdom.

Recorded 2022-04-22

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This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali offers a thoughtful talk on the role of lay Buddhists in the Buddha’s path, emphasizing that deep spiritual practice is not limited to monastics and that laypeople have a vital and honored place in the Buddha's teachings (Dhamma).

Even with jobs and families, laypeople can progress deeply by:

• Reflecting on the Dhamma.

• Using life’s challenges as opportunities for patience, non-attachment, and wisdom.

• Maintaining a strong foundation in ethical conduct and cultivating Right View.

Recorded 2019-11-22

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This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali humorously addresses the title “The Easy Way to Awakening,” using it as a launching point to discuss the practical, gradual, and joyful nature of the Buddhist path. The Buddhist path is not about forcing or striving, it’s about creating the right causes and conditions for awakening to unfold naturally. Awakening arises naturally from ethical conduct, renunciation, and wisdom applied over time.

Recorded 2019-06-29

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This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali discusses the role and significance of monastic life in Buddhism, highlighting why it remains a vital aspect of the Buddha's teachings (Dhamma) and what both individuals and society gain from preserving it. While not everyone can become a monk or nun, valuing and supporting monasticism ensures that the Dhamma remains available, authentic, and transformative for future generations.

Recorded 2019-05-24

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This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

In the wake of the 2019 Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, Ajahn Brahmali offers a compassionate and thoughtful reflection on how to process suffering, violence, and loss through the lens of Buddhist teachings.

Events like terrorism challenge our emotional and moral frameworks. Buddhism does not ignore suffering, rather it teaches how to respond to it wisely and compassionately. Tragedy can also be an opportunity to deepen practice, reflect on life’s fragility, and develop spiritual maturity.

Buddhism offers a unique perspective: suffering is not an endpoint, but a doorway to insight. When we meet the world’s tragedies with understanding and compassion, we help break the cycle of harm and plant the seeds of peace.

Recorded 2019-04-26

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This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali reflects deeply on the themes of death and impermanence, drawing from his personal experience following the passing of his father. He uses this as a heartfelt entry point into one of the most central contemplations in Buddhism.

Death is an unavoidable part of life that many avoid thinking about, yet Buddhism encourages us to face it directly and honestly. The impermanence of life reminds us of what truly matters and helps loosen our attachment to worldly concerns.Impermanence isn’t just a truth about the world; it’s the gateway to wisdom. By contemplating death skillfully, we let go of the superficial and begin to live, and die, with deeper peace

Recorded 2019-04-21

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This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Victoria under the Creative Commons license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Victoria by joining their Patreon.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali offers a detailed and encouraging talk on samādhi, or meditative stillness, explaining its meaning, purpose, and crucial role on the Buddhist path. He addresses common questions and misconceptions surrounding deep meditation.

Samādhi refers to deep states of mental stillness and clarity. It is not mere relaxation or concentration, but a fully collected and peaceful mind, free of distraction and defilement.

Samādhi is essential for developing wisdom. It purifies the mind, making it more receptive to insight into impermanence, suffering, and non-self.

Recorded 2019-02-08

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This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali offers a foundational talk on what Buddhism is really about, centered on its core framework: the Four Noble Truths. This talk is ideal for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners, as it revisits the essential insights of the Buddha’s awakening.The Four Noble Truths:

1. Dukkha (Suffering or Unsatisfactoriness)
2. The Cause of Dukkha
3. The Cessation of Dukkha
4. The Path Leading to the Cessation (Noble Eightfold Path)

The Four Noble Truths are experiential; meant to be seen and lived, not merely studied.

Recorded 2018-11-23

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These talks by Ajahn Brahmali 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.⁠

In this personal and reflective talk, Ajahn Brahmali shares the motivations, experiences, and insights that led him to become a Buddhist monk.

Recorded 2018-07-12

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These talks by Ajahn Brahmali 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.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali shares a light-hearted yet deeply practical talk on the six supporting factors that lead to strong and stable mindfulness. His focus is on how to nourish mindfulness through everyday habits and attitudes, not just meditation. You don’t force mindfulness; you nurture its conditions, and it arises on its own.

Recorded 2022-04-03

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This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Victoria under the Creative Commons license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Victoria by joining their Patreon.⁠