Ajahn Brahm skillfully answers the question posed by a member of the audience: Is Buddhism a Religion?

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 27th March 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.

Ajahn Brahm explains rebirth through the metaphor of mangoes: each life is different, yet connected by cause and effect, with deep character traits, habits, and spiritual qualities carrying forward rather than memories or physical abilities. Kindness, generosity, forgiveness, peace, and wisdom are developed through repeated practice and bring happiness now while shaping future lives, whereas anger, attachment, and negativity can perpetuate suffering. He emphasizes that our environment and choices condition the mind, encouraging listeners to cultivate positive influences.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 3rd April 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 22nd May 2010. 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.

In this talk, Ajahn Brahm explains the significance of the rituals in Buddhism, such as bowing and chanting. He describes why these rituals are important and what they represent, such as virtue, peace, compassion, and wisdom. He also discusses how these rituals can help individuals to cultivate these qualities in their own lives. This talk is about the traditions and rituals of Buddhism, including bowing to statues of the Buddha and the practice of chanting. Ajahn Brahm explains the symbolism behind these practices and offers examples of how they can inspire and bring peace and compassion to our lives.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 20th March 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 13th March 2010. 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.

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 6th March 2010. 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 purpose of the talk is to explain why Buddhism doesn't propagate superstitions, especially in regards to the belief that wearing certain objects or praying to a deity or higher power can bring happiness or protect someone from harm. Ajahn Brahm shares examples of superstitious beliefs and the dangers of relying on them, and emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own actions and happiness. This dhamma talk addresses the topic of superstition and its dangers, as well as the Buddhist concept of karma and the role of loving kindness in overcoming negative emotions and judgments. Ajahn Brahm emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own life and understanding the impermanence of the world. He also discusses the need to let go of anger, guilt, and revenge in order to move forward and create positivity in the present and future. This talk discusses the power of loving kindness and how it can change a person and the world.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 20th February 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.

Dreams and their significance in Buddhism. Ajahn Brahm shares some interesting stories of people having dreams that came true. However, he also mentions that dreams should not be relied upon as they can sometimes be misleading. He gives examples of how some people misinterpreted their dreams and ended up losing money. The talk also mentions some cultural beliefs, such as visiting a lucky temple before going to the racetrack in Singapore. Ultimately, Ajahn Brahm suggests that while dreams can be intriguing, they should not be taken and being a reliable truth.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 13th March 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.