Wise Perspective | Ajahn Brahmali | 21 May 2023

Blurb: Ajahn Brahmali gives a fascinating deep dive into the subject of Right View during this dhamma talk on ‘wise perspective’, recorded at the Oxford vihara to a live audience. Right View is the first factor of the Buddha’s noble eightfold path and can be described as an understanding of where we can find true happiness, as well as where suffering is to be found, and how we can distinguish between them. Ajahn Brahmali explains how Right View can be seen as the foundation for the path towards awakening, and is therefore fundamental in establishing a fruitful meditation practice. He goes on to offer advice on how we can cultivate Right View and ultimately empower our own spiritual practice. Questions from the audience are included in the second half of the video.
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[@SheepishWilly]

We love you so very much, Venerable Ajahn Brahmali. Thank you for your wonderful, inspiring, down-to-earth Dhamma talks. You are reaching people half way across the planet, in so many profound ways. We love you very, very much, and we are so grateful it can't be said enough. You have helped us so much. Thank you, so much, Venerable Ajahn Brahmali, and the entire BSWA community.

[@hcjf1062]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

[@tuyendo7409]

🙏🙏🙏

[@TheGurugora]

I wish we could see Ajahn Brahmali on Joe Rogan podcast. The world would know him and people would can gain so much from his knowledge and wisdom.

[@AliciaMarkoe]

Thank you 🦋

[@adamwoodsmd]

Who is the author that Ajahn references that he met in the United States and is known for comparative sutta studies? Thanks!

[@Siam2233]

This is quite funny, I was here at the wrong time!

[@squamatoo]

I would actually be very interested in a talk on wise PREspective as in the title

[@davidlist7507]

You, my dear friend, are my favorite Teacher of what I should know!!! Thank you very much, Peace and Blessings to you Dear Sir.✌💖

[@stanbimi]

Here are some bits of food for thought: The most important idea about "Right View" is that there are two levels of right view: (1) mundane right view and (2) supra-mundane right view. Understanding their differences is important. Why is the "Four Noble Truths" NOT part of the mundane right view? Why is a complete understanding of the Four Noble Truth such a lofty goal & monumental attainment, achieved by so few people? Why do "true" Buddhists accept "Rebirths & Karma" as a fundamental belief? Why the so-called "Secular Buddhists" who reject the idea of "Rebirth" cannot be regarded as true Buddhists? Why did the mundane right view lead to evolution of "Mahayana Buddhism"? The mundane right view also helps to deal with everyday issues, including politics. For example, one who embrace Buddhist mundane right view would naturally abhor genocide, ethnic cleansing and double standards of politicians; would denounce violent rioters wherever they fan unrest in the name of "fighting for democracy"; would see the nature of "personal freedom" in issues like gun control, banning TikTok, abortion, tattoos, etc. Finally, the process of attaining "right View" is really a form of gradual "self brainwashing" - to get rid of all forms of erroneous mental conditioning & biases one accumulated, in this life and previous rebirths.

[@stanbimi]

Is that black Buddha statue a "political correctness" statement in the UK?