I finally left the Episcopal Church (US Anglican Church) and converted to Buddhism partially in protest (like Ajahn Brahm's example). A gay bishop was ordained about 10 years ago in New Hampshire. The entire Episcopal Church was suddenly overrun with people who hated all gays. I was shocked-this was not my church. I had already been meditating with a Tibetan sangha; then I noticed the utter lack of judgment re: people of all kinds-I realized then that I needed to change my spiritual path.
This talk was given back in 2007. It's 2015 now. It's so fresh and still current with the times. The TRUTH never changes with time. Ajahn Brahm always hits my bone marrow of delusion. Thanks for uploading. Like I always do, I'll listen to this talk over and over again.
It’s 2018, 2 years later and here I am listening to this video again. And Ajahn Brahm still floors me with his jokes. The talk of course continues to be relevant and I’m reminded of how “screwed up” I still am...LOL. THANK YOU Ajahn. Sadhu 3X !
I am personally a life long atheist who has recently found the Buddhist philosophy. I've come to realize Buddhism is not at all a religion, so in no way flys in the face of my atheism or scientific materialism. But I have also found that the more understanding of Buddhism I obtain, the more inner peace and understand of the way of the universe I have as well. Science is great at describing what the physical universe DOES, Spirituality is great for understanding what reality IS.
I'd like to meet the people who give this man a thumbs down. Everyone entitled to their opinion but making it sound nasty or critical is not right., Who are you? where are you? Get Real
Who is disliking these guys? I think you have to be really jealous or depressed to unlike somone elses open minded free thinking and peaceful way of life.
the 65 yr old mother is priceless and,,,,,,quite believable. Only Ajahn Brahm can allude to aging without all the negatives most people worry about. Getting old is not the numbers, I believe it is the way one sees the world and one's life, Sadhu sadhu
Thank you Ajahn Brahm for another wonderful talk. Indeed a lot of times we are going too fast to really see what’s going on around us. If we were to stop and see and walk at a slower pace we will definitely get to feel the beauty of all things and things that we have missed out . Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu for this talk on the meaning of life by being real to ourselves and to people around us. Still watching your Dharma Talk even though is February 2020. Thank you.🙏 Greetings from Singapore.
One thing Buddhism does not do is to judge or criticise or ostricise another religion - That is why we need tolerance and not hubris n pointing out to others what we perceive to be an inadequacy which more often than not only serves to highlight our own inadequacies. Very easy to criticise - blame - in order to feel in control or superior - happiness starts with the self - forgiveness - letting go - non attachment to our prejudices - remember anger comes from fear - unecessarily stifles belief
Imagine a cup that has a crack in it. If you drop the cup the crack will become bigger and the cup will beak. That is why we must care for the cup so that it doesn't break. Now imagine a cup that is made of an unbreakable material. You wouldn't care for it because it isn't breakable. The cup with a crack in it is a person. The crack is mortality. Because we are certain to die, we can care about others. If we were imortal, we wouldn't need to care about others. Death helps us to care for others.
This is how all religions should be taught, by being funny. It keeps the crowd listening to you, rather than a dull straightfoward guy. By the way, does anyone know how i could be ordinated as a monk?
I'd love to see a discussion between Ajahn Brahm and Richard Dawkins. I was watching a video last night with Dawkins interviewing Daniel Dennett and every moral conclusion they came to agreed with Buddhist teachings. Perhaps a lot of theists might see that a belief in a god is not necessary in order to live a moral life. It'd also be very interesting to watch for atheists who have found Buddhism.
You would need to look up buddhist monasteries in your locality and ask them. Then, it would also depend on whether you would like to join the Tibetan, Japanese, or the Theravada sect. Each are quite different, so you might want to explore each one before you decide (Ajahn Brahm is from Theravada). Usually, their monasteries organize retreats, where you can get an idea about their monastacizing process . An orientation and subsequent training could take anywhere between 7-9 years. Good luck!
@Jaaaniszv Me too! How to become a Buddhist? Get as many books about it as you can from your local library, you'll find the tradition best suited to you. "Buddhist" is just a label remember.
Sorry, but now in 2017 hearing this for the first time, right at the very beginning I had great difficulty in imagining Aghan Brahm, dressed in sort of buggy altered robes sitting on the Sheraton Beach....humorous it was yoda!
@johnnyphisit Isn't it? Much better to do some research before turning up on the door of your local Buddhist centre. Some traditions are best left alone in my opinion.
@Containforum The buddha was not a God, but an enlightened human being. Theres a buddhist teaching which explains this well: A disciple asked the buddha what he was, he asked are you a Mosiah? the buddha answered no are you a healer? again no are you a teacher? no so the disciple asked: what are you? the buddha replied : I am awake. the essential thing the buddha awoke to was the truth of suffering, and how to remove it by eradicating its cause, which is taught in buddhism to be ignorance,
@tomwash1 How do you feel dude ? Do you feel angry? Unhappy? What is your feeling telling you? How do you deal with it? Now i know how good your budist is . There are many ways to find some answers with a little push. Have a good night my friend :) I'm going to meditate now.
... aswell as the chain of things which are caused to arise due to that ignorance. So according to the teachings of buddhism, the buddha wasnt a God but just a normal human being, who found out how to remove suffering, and then taught other people how to do the same by following the path that he did. this path is called the Noble Eightfold path, and is made up of three groups: Morality, Concentration, Wisdom. These are the only three things the buddha ever taught. Hope this helps its only
How to become a Buddhist? Is there a big difference between Theravada and Tibethian buddhism because I can find info in internet only about that Diamond Way Buddhism in my city?
Are you willing to back up that claim with some evidence? I don't find him to be arrogant at all, he just says things that some people are uncomfortable with. You're entitled to your opinion, just make sure it is an educated one.
That's your evidence then is it? A quote from a review on his book, I notice you didn't give the name of the critic. "Scientists...... want to root out every vestige of mystery and religious awe from society," what's wrong with that then? I am not a zealous fan of Richard Dawkins, I just happen to agree with what he says, why not watch some of his videos here on RUclips and you will see for yourself that he is not an arrogant person?
If you're into butting heads, you might come up with quirky ideas like this. For all the things that I like about Dawkins, he is very much caught up in ego, as many intellectuals are, and I see zero benefit from cantankerous big-noting that Dawkins would find hard to resist, despite his bent towards Buddhist ideas ... Or do you find it appealing to "win over" Dawkins? Who is desiring such measures?
Your speaking my language lol The entire idea that you can't be moral without religion or god is SOOOO stupid. I can't even deal with talking about it with religious folks because as soon as I hear the usual crud about how without "divine authority" there is no right and wrong, then I just have to laugh. I can't even relate to it at all. If I was doing what I think is right because I'm afraid of hell or bad karma or because some ancient book says to, I would feel like a wimp and lightweight
Why 96 y.o. are supposed to die of cancer without complaint? Is there a given limitation to longevity? You loose the right to live at what age exactly, Ajahn?
I understand and appreciate the message. Relaxing is helpful. But sometimes things are stressful and tiring. If nobody was ever stressed or tired he wouldn't have that microphone, or that bottle of water, or youtube for people to receive the message, or food, or cleaning products and a shower. I may be a little unfair in my assumptions about what this guy thinks. I've just come across too many who subscribe to this idea, and don't realise the logical conclusion would be a primitive, unpleasant existence. It's easy to say relax when others are providing for you. And there is great satisfaction to be found in doing the grind. Not everything is pleasant and full of meaning. Sometimes it's unpleasant, but necessary.
What a great teacher, very humble and caring piece of life. Blessing to you Ajahn Brahm
I finally left the Episcopal Church (US Anglican Church) and converted to Buddhism partially in protest (like Ajahn Brahm's example). A gay bishop was ordained about 10 years ago in New Hampshire. The entire Episcopal Church was suddenly overrun with people who hated all gays. I was shocked-this was not my church. I had already been meditating with a Tibetan sangha; then I noticed the utter lack of judgment re: people of all kinds-I realized then that I needed to change my spiritual path.
It chooses you😊
That was a really great talk. "Wisdom is what makes you at peace with life. It gives you happiness no matter what happens."
This talk was given back in 2007. It's 2015 now. It's so fresh and still current with the times. The TRUTH never changes with time. Ajahn Brahm always hits my bone marrow of delusion. Thanks for uploading. Like I always do, I'll listen to this talk over and over again.
2021! Still refreshing! 🙏🏼
This is an Incredible talk. Undoubtedly one of his best. It strikes deep straight to the heart of life, the true nature of things.
It’s 2018, 2 years later and here I am listening to this video again. And Ajahn Brahm still floors me with his jokes. The talk of course continues to be relevant and I’m reminded of how “screwed up” I still am...LOL. THANK YOU Ajahn. Sadhu 3X !
I am personally a life long atheist who has recently found the Buddhist philosophy. I've come to realize Buddhism is not at all a religion, so in no way flys in the face of my atheism or scientific materialism. But I have also found that the more understanding of Buddhism I obtain, the more inner peace and understand of the way of the universe I have as well. Science is great at describing what the physical universe DOES, Spirituality is great for understanding what reality IS.
Ajahan Brahm-I admire your teachings!
I'd like to meet the people who give this man a thumbs down. Everyone entitled to their opinion but making it sound nasty or critical is not right., Who are you? where are you? Get Real
So many great Ajahn Brahm talks. This one stands out as one of the best (to me.)
" I´m not afraid to die, I am afraid of old peoples homes." He is so funny, kind and authentic, i very much like him and his talks!
Wisdom never gets spoiled 💜🥰
It’s a brilliant talk, one of the most laughing and encouraging with so many meanings in
Who is disliking these guys? I think you have to be really jealous or depressed to unlike somone elses open minded free thinking and peaceful way of life.
Robert Sheehan let go of your contentions against the people who disliked the video...."the lips of wisdom is closed except the ears of understanding"
i would say narrow minded and afraid to see the absoluate truths peoples :)
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Ajahn. Sets me free from my own imprisonments. 🙏🏻 You change my life.
this is great as always!
the 65 yr old mother is priceless and,,,,,,quite believable. Only Ajahn Brahm can allude to aging without all the negatives most people worry about. Getting old is not the numbers, I believe it is the way one sees the world and one's life, Sadhu sadhu
Thank you!
Thank you Ajahn Brahm for another wonderful talk. Indeed a lot of times we are going too fast to really see what’s going on around us. If we were to stop and see and walk at a slower pace we will definitely get to feel the beauty of all things and things that we have missed out . Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu for this talk on the meaning of life by being real to ourselves and to people around us. Still watching your Dharma Talk even though is February 2020. Thank you.🙏 Greetings from Singapore.
Hi Karen
Nice comments
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One thing Buddhism does not do is to judge or criticise or ostricise another religion - That is why we need tolerance and not hubris n pointing out to others what we perceive to be an inadequacy which more often than not only serves to highlight our own inadequacies. Very easy to criticise - blame - in order to feel in control or superior - happiness starts with the self - forgiveness - letting go - non attachment to our prejudices - remember anger comes from fear - unecessarily stifles belief
How our desires bend the truth...
Bless you for the complete guidance 💫✨❤️
Imagine a cup that has a crack in it. If you drop the cup the crack will become bigger and the cup will beak. That is why we must care for the cup so that it doesn't break. Now imagine a cup that is made of an unbreakable material. You wouldn't care for it because it isn't breakable. The cup with a crack in it is a person. The crack is mortality. Because we are certain to die, we can care about others. If we were imortal, we wouldn't need to care about others. Death helps us to care for others.
@johnnyphisit How nice of you to be so polite. Really glad to see you've learned something from all that meditation. (Sarcasm)
Well said, as always.
This is how all religions should be taught, by being funny. It keeps the crowd listening to you, rather than a dull straightfoward guy. By the way, does anyone know how i could be ordinated as a monk?
You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free
Good talk, great teacher-
Sadhu Sadhu Saaadhuuu ❤
wow...that's exactly what i needed to hear right now
Excellent.
Amazing talk! Sadhu sadhu sadhu
I'd love to see a discussion between Ajahn Brahm and Richard Dawkins. I was watching a video last night with Dawkins interviewing Daniel Dennett and every moral conclusion they came to agreed with Buddhist teachings. Perhaps a lot of theists might see that a belief in a god is not necessary in order to live a moral life. It'd also be very interesting to watch for atheists who have found Buddhism.
You would need to look up buddhist monasteries in your locality and ask them. Then, it would also depend on whether you would like to join the Tibetan, Japanese, or the Theravada sect. Each are quite different, so you might want to explore each one before you decide (Ajahn Brahm is from Theravada). Usually, their monasteries organize retreats, where you can get an idea about their monastacizing process . An orientation and subsequent training could take anywhere between 7-9 years. Good luck!
super as usual
lol :D the screaming baby joke! Deliciously funny!
Perfect!
@Jaaaniszv Me too!
How to become a Buddhist? Get as many books about it as you can from your local library, you'll find the tradition best suited to you. "Buddhist" is just a label remember.
@Containforum We worship his teaching :)
Sorry, but now in 2017 hearing this for the first time, right at the very beginning I had great difficulty in imagining Aghan Brahm, dressed in sort of buggy altered robes sitting on the Sheraton Beach....humorous it was yoda!
I just noted that awesome monk height podium. Mindfullness.
very good talk. love it.
@spectrumfrequency
very true...........
I believe Dawkins once called himself a cultural Christian. I think he's quite happy in his secular humanism!
@johnnyphisit Isn't it? Much better to do some research before turning up on the door of your local Buddhist centre. Some traditions are best left alone in my opinion.
@hermotsura Good for you mate, I've been lucky enough to have parents that let me choose my religion so I've turned out Atheist/Buddhist too.
@tomwash1 I am(was) an antheist and I found Buddhism
legend
nice.
The sexist joke was the fucking best
@Containforum The buddha was not a God, but an enlightened human being. Theres a buddhist teaching which explains this well: A disciple asked the buddha what he was, he asked
are you a Mosiah? the buddha answered no
are you a healer? again no
are you a teacher? no
so the disciple asked: what are you? the buddha replied : I am awake.
the essential thing the buddha awoke to was the truth of suffering, and how to remove it by eradicating its cause, which is taught in buddhism to be ignorance,
@tomwash1 How do you feel dude ? Do you feel angry? Unhappy? What is your feeling telling you?
How do you deal with it? Now i know how good your budist is . There are many ways to find some answers with a little push. Have a good night my friend :) I'm going to meditate now.
... aswell as the chain of things which are caused to arise due to that ignorance. So according to the teachings of buddhism, the buddha wasnt a God but just a normal human being, who found out how to remove suffering, and then taught other people how to do the same by following the path that he did. this path is called the Noble Eightfold path, and is made up of three groups: Morality, Concentration, Wisdom. These are the only three things the buddha ever taught. Hope this helps its only
Ven. Ajan braham..my son has a question for you.. he is 10 years old.. Question is " is Budda real? "
How to become a Buddhist? Is there a big difference between Theravada and Tibethian buddhism because I can find info in internet only about that Diamond Way Buddhism in my city?
@tomwash1 I'm thai dude and i'm a buddish born. I've been meditating before you even born :) You are a hua door haha.
Are you willing to back up that claim with some evidence? I don't find him to be arrogant at all, he just says things that some people are uncomfortable with. You're entitled to your opinion, just make sure it is an educated one.
@tomwash1 ??? Is that the way to learn buddishm.???
@tomwash1 "It'd also be very interesting to watch for atheists who have found Buddhism." Actually, I know at least one of them.
this is not the middle way... this video got to much likes :D
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That's your evidence then is it? A quote from a review on his book, I notice you didn't give the name of the critic. "Scientists...... want to root out every vestige of mystery and religious awe from society," what's wrong with that then? I am not a zealous fan of Richard Dawkins, I just happen to agree with what he says, why not watch some of his videos here on RUclips and you will see for yourself that he is not an arrogant person?
If you're into butting heads, you might come up with quirky ideas like this. For all the things that I like about Dawkins, he is very much caught up in ego, as many intellectuals are, and I see zero benefit from cantankerous big-noting that Dawkins would find hard to resist, despite his bent towards Buddhist ideas ...
Or do you find it appealing to "win over" Dawkins? Who is desiring such measures?
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hhaha
Your speaking my language lol The entire idea that you can't be moral without religion or god is SOOOO stupid. I can't even deal with talking about it with religious folks because as soon as I hear the usual crud about how without "divine authority" there is no right and wrong, then I just have to laugh. I can't even relate to it at all. If I was doing what I think is right because I'm afraid of hell or bad karma or because some ancient book says to, I would feel like a wimp and lightweight
Why 96 y.o. are supposed to die of cancer without complaint? Is there a given limitation to longevity? You loose the right to live at what age exactly, Ajahn?
I understand and appreciate the message. Relaxing is helpful. But sometimes things are stressful and tiring. If nobody was ever stressed or tired he wouldn't have that microphone, or that bottle of water, or youtube for people to receive the message, or food, or cleaning products and a shower. I may be a little unfair in my assumptions about what this guy thinks. I've just come across too many who subscribe to this idea, and don't realise the logical conclusion would be a primitive, unpleasant existence. It's easy to say relax when others are providing for you. And there is great satisfaction to be found in doing the grind. Not everything is pleasant and full of meaning. Sometimes it's unpleasant, but necessary.
Great advise for a better live
wig wan
that's life choice man. he chooses to be monk. You choose to live like any other. You have your suffering. he has his.