Ajahn Brahm Podcast

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Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070714) May 17, 2026

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This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 14th July 2007. 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.

Buddhism and Politics May 16, 2026

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This is a talk about Buddhism and politics, given by Ajahn Brahm after returning from a conference for the Australian Sanga Association. He talks about the perception that Buddhism is seen as non-challenging and irrelevant to politics, but believes that Buddhism has a lot to contribute to society and make a difference in political processes. However, he does not support monks getting directly involved in politics, but rather encourage responsibility and compassion from a distance. He also discusses the importance of sincerity and ethics in politics. Buddhism has a strong ethical code that emphasizes compassion and inner peace. The focus on compassion leads to strong friendships among Buddhist communities, and this compassion can also be applied to politics. Buddhist ethics are resilient and can last longer in the political world compared to other systems. Buddhism teaches to bend the faith to fit the truth, not the other way around, and this process-driven approach is beneficial in politics. Buddhist communities have a democratic structure, which some argue has influenced modern democracy. Buddhism has a long history of democratic values, stemming from the ancient tradition of democratic decision-making in monasteries. The process of democracy, patience, and reflection are important in Buddhism and can be used to defuse anger and create harmony.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 11th July 2008. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans.

Right View - How and Where to Look May 10, 2026

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The Dhamma talk for the evening is on the topic of "right view," which is not about following a set of beliefs or rituals, but rather about how to look at and react to life. Ajahn Brahm shares a story of a man who gets upset when a stranger yells at him, but later finds out the man has a brain injury. The moral of the story is that we should focus on our reactions to life, rather than external triggers, and understand that anger is a dysfunctional reaction. In this Dharma talk, Ajahn Brahm discusses the importance of right view in Buddhism. He explains that right view is all about how we perceive and react to life. If we can change our view, we can change the way we experience life and ultimately find peace and happiness.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 4th July 2008. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans.

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070707) May 09, 2026

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This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded on 7th July 2007. 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.

Realising or revealing religion? May 03, 2026

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This talk explores the growth of Buddhism in Western Australia and compares it with other religions. It discusses two types of religion: revealed and realised. Revealed religion depends on a holy book or person, while realised religion encourages individuals to find the truth for themselves. Buddhism is a democratic religion where people have the freedom to disagree and experiment with teachings.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 20th June 2008. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans.

Ajahn Brahm Guided Meditation (20070630) May 03, 2026

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This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 30th June 2007. 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.

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070616) Apr 26, 2026

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This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded on 16th June 2007. 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.

Meditation Kamma Apr 25, 2026

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Ajahn Brahm talks about the Law of Karma in response to some questions about praying to God or a divine being for help. He emphasizes that instead of praying for help, we should take action and be responsible for our own lives. Ajahn Brahm also shares a powerful story about how we can use difficult experiences in life as fertilizer to grow and learn from.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 6th June 2008. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans.

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070609) Apr 19, 2026

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This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 09-06-2007. 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.

Gossip Apr 19, 2026

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Gossip can cause misunderstandings and problems. People like to spread bad rumors because we live in a competitive society and it makes them feel superior. Instead, we should gossip about positive and uplifting things. This talk discusses the negative effects of gossip and negative speech in society. Ajahn Brahm argues that gossip and negative speech are products of our competitive and critical society, where people are constantly putting others down in order to elevate themselves. The speaker suggests that instead of spreading gossip and negative news, people should spread positive news and praise others, as this can inspire and encourage people to be better. Ajahn Brahm also suggests that our education system should focus on rewarding cooperation instead of just competition, as this will better. It is important to practice being kind and mindful in our speech, as negative speech can cause harm to others.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 30th May 2008. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans.

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