Ajahn Brahm: "A Path Without Groaning!" Dhamma Talk, Q&A at Thames Buddhist Vihara 17.06.25

Описание: Ajahn Brahm describes why he bows to Buddha statues (and sometimes Jesus statues) with a series of stories about the qualities he admires in the Buddha: virtue, stillness, and kindness. He then answers audience questions about choosing a meaningful life, and finding meaning in the life we have.

[0:00] Dhamma talks without groaning
[5:58] Bowing
[9:32] Natural respect for virtue
[19:45] The power of the mind
[30:58] A path of joy and fun
[37:33] The medicine of meditation
[53:51] Even kids can meditate
[1:01:04] The importance of “us”
[1:05:20] Where the Buddha lived
[1:11:22] Happiness over money
[1:21:35] Not good enough
[1:28:14] Learning outside the box
[1:35:59] Where is the salvation in meditation?
[1:44:38] Opening to horrible experiences
[1:54:03] Gratitude for what we have
[2:08:04] Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project

Sutta reference:
MN 27: The Shorter Discourse on the Simile of the Elephant’s Footprint (Cūḷahatthipadopama Sutta) https://suttacentral.net/mn27/en/bodh...

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