Ajahn Brahm Podcast

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20091030) 05.07.2026 30min

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 30th October 2009. 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 Power of Silence 05.07.2026 54min

Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about the spiritual power of silence and how it can be a therapy to solve physical, mental, and social problems. He discusses how silence is hard to find in today's noisy society, but it's important to find a quiet place to relax and allow insight and wisdom to come forth. Ajahn Brahm shares stories of his own experiences with silence, and how it can be therapeutic and even healing. He also mentions a biochemist who researched the effects of meditation on the body and how our thoughts can impact our health. Silence is a powerful tool for healing and insight. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 12th December 2008. 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.

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20080105) 28.06.2026 1t 3min

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 5th January 2008. 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.

Dealing With Difficult People 28.06.2026 1t 6min

This talk is about how to deal with difficult people as they are a common part of life. Difficult people can actually be blessings as they teach us patience, compassion and wisdom. Firstly, know that difficult people are everywhere and there's nothing wrong with having them around. Second, realize that most of the difficulty comes from how we react to them. When encountering difficult people, empathize with them as they might be suffering as much as we are. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 28th November 2008. 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.

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20071115) 14.06.2026 1t 11min

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 15th December 2007. 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.

An Attitude of Fearlessness 14.06.2026 1t 4min

Fear is a negative emotion and a disease of the mind that is often used to control people. Fear is conditioned into us from an early age, often through fear of punishment. However, in Buddhism, there is no fear of punishment, and instead of punishment, mistakes are dealt with through understanding and finding strategies to prevent them from happening again. Choose kindness and compassion instead. Look at the alternatives and outcomes to difficult situations, and realize that no matter what happens, you can always deal with it. Remember that success and failure are not as important as living a happy life. Do not let fear consume you, as it can be counterproductive. Practice facing your fears and they will lessen. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 21st November 2021. 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.

Harmony 01.06.2026 1t 2min

Ajahn Brahm shares his experiences attending a Buddhist summit in Japan, and the importance of creating harmony in our world. He tells the story of a couple who faced a challenging situation on a boat, and the lesson we can learn from it - that there is no escape from our problems, we must strive to work together to find solutions. He also highlights the three types of conceit, and reminds us not to judge or compare ourselves to others. Ajahn Brahm talks about how humans often take on the pain of others and make it their own. This can be harmful and prevent us from taking care of ourselves. He emphasize the need to let go of comparisons and focus on valuing and respecting the differences in others, rather than seeing them as better or worse.

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070728) 01.06.2026 1t 24min

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 28th July 2007. 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.

How To Be Positive 24.05.2026 54min

Ajahn Brahm shares an anecdote about a walk he took and how he experienced a positive attitude by going slow. He explains how this is related to meditation and how appreciating beauty can be found in unexpected places. Ajahn Brahm also tells a story of a heavenly being who tries to save their worm friend stuck in a pile of dung, but the worm refuses to leave because it is comfortable there. Positive psychology is the study of happiness and well-being. In the story, a heavenly being tried to pull a worm out of a pile of excrement and bring it to heaven, but the worm preferred to stay in its familiar environment. The lesson is that we can't just think ourselves out of negative emotions, we have to feel and experience positivity. This can be achieved by slowing down and being more mindful, so that we can fully experience and appreciate the beauty in everything around us. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 17th October 2008. 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.

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070714) 17.05.2026 1t 14min

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 14th July 2007. 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.

Buddhism and Politics 16.05.2026 1t 11min

This is a talk about Buddhism and politics, given by Ajahn Brahm after returning from a conference for the Australian Sanga Association. He talks about the perception that Buddhism is seen as non-challenging and irrelevant to politics, but believes that Buddhism has a lot to contribute to society and make a difference in political processes. However, he does not support monks getting directly involved in politics, but rather encourage responsibility and compassion from a distance. He also discusses the importance of sincerity and ethics in politics. Buddhism has a strong ethical code that emphasizes compassion and inner peace. The focus on compassion leads to strong friendships among Buddhist communities, and this compassion can also be applied to politics. Buddhist ethics are resilient and can last longer in the political world compared to other systems. Buddhism teaches to bend the faith to fit the truth, not the other way around, and this process-driven approach is beneficial in politics. Buddhist communities have a democratic structure, which some argue has influenced modern democracy. Buddhism has a long history of democratic values, stemming from the ancient tradition of democratic decision-making in monasteries. The process of democracy, patience, and reflection are important in Buddhism and can be used to defuse anger and create harmony. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 11th July 2008. 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.

Right View - How and Where to Look 10.05.2026 1t 1min

The Dhamma talk for the evening is on the topic of "right view," which is not about following a set of beliefs or rituals, but rather about how to look at and react to life. Ajahn Brahm shares a story of a man who gets upset when a stranger yells at him, but later finds out the man has a brain injury. The moral of the story is that we should focus on our reactions to life, rather than external triggers, and understand that anger is a dysfunctional reaction. In this Dharma talk, Ajahn Brahm discusses the importance of right view in Buddhism. He explains that right view is all about how we perceive and react to life. If we can change our view, we can change the way we experience life and ultimately find peace and happiness. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 4th July 2008. 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.

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070707) 09.05.2026 1t 11min

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded on 7th July 2007. 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.

Realising or revealing religion? 03.05.2026 57min

This talk explores the growth of Buddhism in Western Australia and compares it with other religions. It discusses two types of religion: revealed and realised. Revealed religion depends on a holy book or person, while realised religion encourages individuals to find the truth for themselves. Buddhism is a democratic religion where people have the freedom to disagree and experiment with teachings. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 20th June 2008. 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 Guided Meditation (20070630) 03.05.2026 1t 14min

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 30th June 2007. 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.

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070616) 26.04.2026 1t 12min

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded on 16th June 2007. 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.

Meditation Kamma 25.04.2026 56min

Ajahn Brahm talks about the Law of Karma in response to some questions about praying to God or a divine being for help. He emphasizes that instead of praying for help, we should take action and be responsible for our own lives. Ajahn Brahm also shares a powerful story about how we can use difficult experiences in life as fertilizer to grow and learn from. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 6th June 2008. 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.

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm (20070609) 19.04.2026 1t 19min

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 09-06-2007. 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.

Gossip 19.04.2026 1t 2min

Gossip can cause misunderstandings and problems. People like to spread bad rumors because we live in a competitive society and it makes them feel superior. Instead, we should gossip about positive and uplifting things. This talk discusses the negative effects of gossip and negative speech in society. Ajahn Brahm argues that gossip and negative speech are products of our competitive and critical society, where people are constantly putting others down in order to elevate themselves. The speaker suggests that instead of spreading gossip and negative news, people should spread positive news and praise others, as this can inspire and encourage people to be better. Ajahn Brahm also suggests that our education system should focus on rewarding cooperation instead of just competition, as this will better. It is important to practice being kind and mindful in our speech, as negative speech can cause harm to others. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 30th May 2008. 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.

Guided Meditation with Ajahn Brahm 13.04.2026 1t 13min

This guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm was originally recorded in 02-06-2007. 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.