Ajahn Brahmali Podcast

Ajahn Brahmali offers guidance on letting go, emphasizing that it is a gradual process.Recorded 2025-10-17-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali discusses the importance of inspiration (pasāda) in Buddhist practice and explains where to look, and not look, for it. He emphasizes that right inspiration energizes practice and keeps it aligned with the Buddha’s original path.True inspiration is quiet, steady, and rooted in wisdom. It grows when we align with the Buddha’s path and reflect on teachings that bring peace, clarity, and letting go. Seek inspiration that deepens your practice, not just entertains the mind.Recorded 2019-01-25-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali discusses the powerful Buddhist metaphor of “going against the stream,” explaining what it means in practice and how it can be a guide for spiritual development. The “stream” represents the habits, instincts, and societal norms that push us toward desire, aversion, ego, and delusion. The Buddha described those who follow the Noble Eightfold Path as going upstream, against the current of ordinary life driven by craving and ignorance. Ajahn Brahmali reassures listeners that although it's hard, going against the stream is deeply rewarding, as it leads to peace, clarity, and freedom.Recorded 2023-01-06-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali offers a teaching on Right View, the first factor of the Eightfold Path. Ajahn says people tend to argue over who is right, but he explains how having the right view makes us more humble about our opinions.Recorded 2018-03-30-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali gives a practical talk on how to reflect wisely on the Buddha’s teachings (Dhamma), emphasizing that contemplation is an essential part of the path, alongside meditation and ethical living. Contemplation helps internalize the teachings, so they are felt and lived, not just known intellectually.Recorded 2019-11-29-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali gives a talk on the process by which meditation happens, exploring the three key qualities namely letting go, enjoyment, and mindfulness with a particular focus on letting go as the foundational quality that allows the others to follow. He also describes the roles of other valuable meditation supports, including the gentle mind, morality (sila), and good company (kalyanamitta), as well as offering reflections on the chattering of the restless mind as it starts to relax and how thinking naturally fades away when the meditator recognizes the futility of solving life’s problems through thought.Recorded 2024-06-15-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali explains how to develop mindfulness in a way that supports and deepens Buddhist practice.Recorded 2025-05-16-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali discusses how to approach everyday difficulties and societal challenges using Buddhist wisdom and practice. Drawing from the Dhamma, he offers a grounded perspective on managing stress, conflict, and uncertainty in a skillful and peaceful way.Many people look outward for solutions to life's challenges, but Buddhism emphasizes looking inward: examining how we respond, rather than what’s happening. You can’t control the world, but you can transform your response to it. That’s the heart of the Buddhist way to handle worldly problems, with calm, clarity, and compassion.Recorded 2019-10-25-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali explains how generosity is a foundation of the Buddhist path.Recorded 2025-02-21-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali looks at different religions perspectives on the role of devotion and discusses the role and uses of devotion in Buddhist practice.Recorded 2014-11-07-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali shares his experience of going to India recently, how spirituality is deeply rooted in India and the inspirations that he got from going to holy places.Recorded 2025-01-03-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali explores the contrast between material progress and spiritual progress, encouraging a reflection on what truly brings meaning and fulfillment in life.Material progress (wealth, technology, status) is often seen as success in the modern world. Yet, despite material advances, people continue to feel restless, anxious, and dissatisfied.Spiritual progress means reducing defilements, cultivating virtues, and growing in wisdom, peace, and compassion. Unlike material gains, spiritual development leads to lasting contentment and inner freedom.Recorded 2020-02-28-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali explores the roots of conflict and disharmony, both within ourselves and in the world around us. Drawing from early Buddhist teachings, he explains how negativity, ego, and unwise reactions fuel unnecessary suffering, while qualities like kindness, patience, and understanding dissolve tension at its source.Recorded 2025-05-20-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali recites the metta sutta which he discusses in the talk Conflict and Disharmony.-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali explores the relationship between secularism and Buddhism, reflecting on how Buddhism fits into modern, often secular societies, and evaluating the movement known as “secular Buddhism.” In the West, secular Buddhism does emphasize mindfulness, ethics, and psychological insight. However, it often downplays or excludes key elements like rebirth and karma.While secular approaches make Buddhism more accessible, they risk cutting out essential elements that make the teachings of the Buddha (Dhamma) transformative. Buddhism can adapt to the modern world, but we must be careful not to dilute its essence. The challenge is to honor the depth of the Dhamma while communicating it in a way that's relevant to contemporary society.Recorded 2016-12-16-These talks by Ajahn Brahmali 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 Brahmali explores how the Buddhist path may help with addiction.Recorded 2025-03-14-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali delivers a thoughtful and accessible talk on one of the Buddha's most profound teachings: Dependent Origination (Paticca Samuppāda). He unpacks its structure, purpose, and role in understanding suffering and the path to its cessation.Dependent Origination is the principle that everything arises due to conditions; nothing exists independently or permanently. Understanding this reveals the mechanics of existence which serve as a practical guide to uprooting suffering from its very source.Recorded 2016-02-12-These talks by Ajahn Brahmali 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 Brahmali continues his teaching on free will and conditioning, leading into why this teaching makes it so important for us to surround ourselves with the right people.Recorded 2025-01-24-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali offers advice on how we can skillfully deal with situations where things are looking bad or the future feels threatened.Recorded 2016-11-11-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali explores how Buddhism understands and responds to war, revealing how our own karma shapes the challenges we face, and how we can meet them the Buddhist way.Recorded 2024-05-10-This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠