Ajahn Brahmali Podcast

The Buddha talks about the whole spiritual path as an act of purification. Ajahn Brahmali offers an inspiring talk on purifying our mind of defilements, such as anger and ill-will.Recorded 2014-04-18-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 the Five Hindrances (mental obstacles that block inner peace and meditation) and shares practical methods for overcoming them based on the Buddha’s teachings.The Five Hindrances:​Sensory Desire (Kāmacchanda)​Ill Will (Byāpāda)​Sloth and Torpor (Thīna-middha)​Restlessness and Worry/Regret(Uddhacca-kukkucca)​Doubt (Vicikicchā)Recorded 2018-07-08-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 meditation and the the Illusion of Identity with the Armadale Meditation Group.Recorded 2026-02-10-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.⁠

Ajahn Brahmali offers an encouraging and down-to-earth talk about the essential qualities of commitment and perseverance in sustaining a Buddhist practice. Drawing on both practical advice and spiritual insight, he speaks to the long-term mindset needed for deep transformation.Perseverance is not about striving or perfection; it’s about patient, kind repetition. Over the years, even small acts of Dhamma practice can accumulate great inner peace and wisdom.Recorded 2017-01-27-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 detailed and encouraging talk on samādhi, or meditative stillness, explaining its meaning, purpose, and crucial role on the Buddhist path. He addresses common questions and misconceptions surrounding deep meditation.Samādhi refers to deep states of mental stillness and clarity. It is not mere relaxation or concentration, but a fully collected and peaceful mind, free of distraction and defilement.Samādhi is essential for developing wisdom. It purifies the mind, making it more receptive to insight into impermanence, suffering, and non-self.Recorded 2019-02-08-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.⁠