31/10/2011 05:22 (GMT+7)
Ajahn Brahm tackles the topic of depression |
12/10/2011 01:03 (GMT+7)
Ajahn Brahm: This talk revolves around the second and third factors of
the Noble Eightfold Path, namely the Intentions of Renunciation,
Goodwill and Harmlessness - as well as the practising of Right Speech.
Always pragmatic and practical, the Dhamma taught by the Buddha 2500
years ago, correlates perfectly with contemporary concepts of
psychology: deluded and and ego-intoxicated, humans project their own
fears and weaknesses onto others, rather than face these within
themselves. This creates endless conflict and suffering. Loving
kindness, gentleness, humility and frugality are the Buddha's
antidote...
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12/10/2011 01:03 (GMT+7)
By way of his considerable understanding of the Dhamma, Ajahn Brahmali
provides a guide to making moral decisions and leading an ethical life.
The Venerable runs his listeners through several approaches taught by
the Buddha. These include the well-known '5 Precepts', as well as the
'10 Courses of (Virtuous) Action'. An outstanding explanation of the '4
Types of Kamma' rounds off this inspired & practical |
12/10/2011 01:02 (GMT+7)
Ajahn Brahm is encouraging you to apply that beautiful Dhamma toothpaste to help with your bad mind smell ... |
12/10/2011 01:02 (GMT+7)
Denial of the senses, labelling them evil or even completely prohibiting
sense indulgence is not the Buddhist way. Meditation and mindfulness
allow practitioners to deal with sensuality wisely, particularly if it
is destructive to one's self or others. |
12/10/2011 01:02 (GMT+7)
A hint of irreverence for all forms of superstition, lashings of humour
in this talk, serve to stress that it's ONLY our personal accountability
and actions that make a difference. Trinket jewellery, mindless
chanting and holy water do not. Is there heaven and hell? What is the
mind? Ajahn's stories of the 'Samurai Warrior and the Monk' and 'The
Cloaked Emperor' provide the answers... |
12/10/2011 01:01 (GMT+7)
Ajahn Brahm' talks about the control/freedom paradox. How much of our
lives is *actually* controlled by us, how much by forces outside
ourselves? How free are we? The relinquishment of our controlling
impulse brings freedom, while the ego, with its judgement apparatus,
leads to bondage and despair. |
09/10/2011 06:01 (GMT+7)
Ajahn Nissarano discusses the present moment |
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