Ajahn Brahmali discusses the essential role of mental purification (through morality, ethics, and virtue) in establishing strong and effective mindfulness. The talk emphasizes that meditation doesn’t begin with technique alone, it begins with how we live and relate to the world around us.

Recorded 2012-07-20

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Saddhā, or confidence, is one of the five spiritual faculties in Buddhist teaching. Confidence is different from blind faith. Confidence is the force inside of you that pushes you along the spiritual path.

The first aspect of Buddhist confidence is gained through making observations and inferences about a person over a period of time.  A person who has extraordinarily inspiring and infusing attributes. These attributes arouse interest in the person’s teaching, leading to confidence both in the person and in their teachings.

The second aspect is the confidence in the ancient Buddhist heritage, the Sutta. With the right kind of confidence, reading the Sutta and reflecting on Buddha’s teachings brings much joy and inspiration. These feelings are instrumental to developing mindfulness and deep meditation. The path to Buddhist spirituality then becomes clear

Ajahn Brahmali encourages us to take responsibility for our spiritual life and to place confidence in both the living tradition and the ancient heritage.

Recorded 2012-06-15

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Ajahn Brahmali talks about how virtue, especially of the mind, gives rise to mindfulness and how mindfulness is instrumental to successful meditation.

Recorded 2012-03-23

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In this reflective Vesak evening talk, Ajahn Brahmali invites listeners to deepen their connection with the historical Buddha, not just as a figure of reverence, but as a real human being who lived, awakened, and taught. The talk honors Vesak, which celebrates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing, by focusing on his character, teachings, and timeless relevance.

Recorded 2010-05-28

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From a Buddhist perspective, thinking about death isn’t a negative, dark and depressing act, but rather, thinking about death can be very useful, putting life in perspective, and even leading the mind in to peace. Ajahn Brahmali gives advice on how to wisely contemplate death.

Recorded 2009-12-25

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In this talk, Ajahn Brahmali introduces and explains the concept of dependent origination (paṭicca samuppāda), one of the Buddha’s most profound and insightful teachings. Though often seen as complex, Ajahn Brahmali presents it in a way that is accessible, practical, and deeply relevant to spiritual practice.

Dependent origination describes how suffering arises through a chain of cause-and-effect relationships. It shows that everything we experience is conditioned, nothing exists independently or permanently. This teaching is central to understanding the cycle of rebirth (saṃsāra) and how to break free from it.

Recorded 2009-04-17

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In this thoughtful and encouraging talk, Ajahn Brahmali reflects on dukkha (suffering), not to discourage, but to motivate and deepen our understanding of the Buddhist path. He emphasizes that seeing suffering clearly is not pessimistic; rather, it is the first step toward true happiness and liberation.

Ajahn Brahmali encourages seeing suffering not just in isolated events, but as a condition of existence shaped by craving, delusion, and impermanence. Much of what we call happiness is fragile and conditioned, which means it ultimately leads to disappointment.

Ajahn Brahmali invites us to look honestly at our experience, not to despair, but to realize that the path to freedom begins exactly where we are.

Recorded 2009-10-16

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Ajahn Brahmali presents a rich and inspiring talk on what it means to develop the mind in the Buddhist tradition. He explains that mental development is one of the Buddha’s greatest discoveries, and that true happiness and freedom come not from the world outside, but from training and refining the inner world.

Mental development is a gradual path, where patient effort and gentle awareness lead to deep happiness, wisdom, and the end of suffering.

Recorded 2009-01-23

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If were are able to see impermanence in the world we are able to see life as it really is. However, really seeing and understanding the quality of permanence in life is harder than we think. Ajahn Brahmali discusses what the problem of impermanence really means and how seeing it clearly can lead to greater freedom.

Recorded 2008-12-26

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Many people – even many Buddhists – know very little about, or have mistaken ideas, about who the historical Buddha really is. Ajahn Brahmali sets aside the myths and legends and gives an historical account of the life of Siddhartha Gautama – the Buddha, and connects this to how it can enhance our practice in the here and now.

Recorded 2008-10-24

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