After a meditation on bringing up gratitude for the gifts of our lives, Bhante Sujato gives a skillful talk that takes a positive and compassionate angle on politics.

In spite of the tumultuous state of politics and ethical crises worldwide, he encourages us to believe that our practice can support us to take moral action in a form that is suitable for each of us.

Using the Buddha’s approach to political advice as an example, he further urges us to have faith that governments can still be used to make the world a better place.

[0:00] The eels of the Darug nation

[5:46] Gratitude meditation

[31:25] Dhamma talk

[1:10:30] Q&A

Ajahn Brahm and Ven Candas closing words of the retreat Finding Freedom.

Last Q & A for the retreat Finding Freedom with Ajahn Brahm and Ven Canda.

Ven Canda leads guided meditation on the topic "Rejoicing in spiritual growth".

Ajahn Brahm leads sutta teaching on the topic "The Last Obstacles to Jhana" (MN 128).

Sutta Teaching by Ven Canda on "Anapanasati Sutta".

Guided meditation by Ajahn Brahm on the topic "Loving the breath".

Ven Canda leads guided meditation on the topic "Put Loving-Kindness First".

Sutta Teaching by Ajahn Brahm: Anatta Lakkhana Sutta (SN 22:59).

Ven Canda leads Sutta teaching on the topic "How to live Without Conflict" (MN 139).