Facing Difficult Situations in Life | Ajahn Brahm | 6 October 2017

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[@guser2495]

Who could thumbs this down? Ajahn brahm is always the best.

[@Boyanadee]

Listened to this talk when it was new and came back to it again in 2024. It’s still new!

[@SingeSabre]

I love that the monk next to him is laughing and smiling, most of the time they just sit there!

[@shortcuts2success]

'Doing it is easy, thinking about it is the hard part'. What brilliant advice!

[@marilouskitchen6238]

Indeed. This solves my problem right now...

[@carmenmillar9618]

i could listen to ajahn brahm all day . . . . . i have just listened to this for breakfast and will be smiling all day now, thank you ajahn x

[@DivideByeZer0]

Hello all, coming from California here. Ajahn Brahm I just wanted to thank you and send love your way. You are the one that saved me and sparked my spiritual journey. You really brought light into my dark world and since then it been glowing more and more. My neighbors are from Thailand and know of the teachings of Ajahn Chah. I also have found insight mediation center a few miles down the road from me that teaches mindful mediation with the teachings of Ajahn Chah. Thank you for everything! 🤗💙

[@imaison8]

Where is the meditation center? San Jose?

[@DivideByeZer0]

The mediation center I was speaking about is in Modesto, CA. There are many centers in the Bay Area, like Jason said. I would just do a Google search and I'm sure some will pop up near you. Spirit Rock is somewhere I'd like to visit. That's an organization Jack Kornfield and Sharon Salzberg are apart of right? Need to take a trip out there.

[@inderveer10]

Do they have meditation center in Sacramento? I really need to go the meditation classes

[@DivideByeZer0]

inderveer singh Yes there is many meditation centers in Sacramento and the surrounding areas. There's a huge variety of choices, just search "meditation center in Sacramento" on Google and I am sure one will show up near you. Hope you find what you're looking for. 👍

[@frogsandmushrooms]

Many thanks Ajahn Brahm, this really helped. May you be well and free from suffering.

[@tylercoombs1]

Buddhism is full of one-liners that just stop me in my tracks, Masters of psychology

[@kikis3280]

Oh my goodness he just makes me so happy!! 😄

[@Gamer_Mama_0611]

I have listened to Ajahn Brahm for years and I love that he repeats some lessons, that was I can remember to remember them. Today I was reminded: This too shall pass and remember the mango tree we are growing and what we are growing it with. Which helps me shift my perspective to face a big phone call that I'm anxious about. Could be good, could be bad nonetheless this too shall pass and if it's tough I need to add the experience to my tree. Thank you for reminding me Ajahn Brahm 💙

[@bhavnabhatty99]

Perfect dear...m from India and for me Ajahn Brahm is a mentor.... guiding every way

[@markellis4417]

Thanks for another great talk Ajahn Brahm. Good to see you back.

[@islewait6107]

When soundly balanced meaningful advice is needed, I need that of the genuine & authentic truths of Ajahn Brahm. Namaste! 🛐⛲⏳

[@ambergypsy9]

Love your teachings Ajahn Brahm.

[@AnnaObreshkova]

The Brahm is back 😁👋

[@marydonna9607]

Thank you Ajahn Brahm.

[@ShantyThing]

Welcome back, Ajahn Brahm! :) keep on sharing the wisdom.. really appreciate it. Your talks led me through the dark part in my life..

[@kikaromano9910]

Thanks Ajahan Brahm, your talks always inspire me to find solutions in life. ☯ I 'll try to stop thinking & complaining about pushing the wheelbarrow... It will make my mind & soul happier ☺ ♥

[@ramdhiwakarseetharaman5989]

Awesome talk and loved the wisdom. Thanks BSWA

[@katiabiavatti5544]

Wise, relatable and funny. Thank you for helping me.

[@bachnhutduong6861]

🙏🙏🙏sadhu sadhu sadhu!😍🌻🌼🌸🌲

[@Fort40N]

Welcome back, Ajahn 🙏🏻

[@heat2277]

Great talk. Its very enjoyable for everyone! I hope to see you next time with an amazing talk And welcome back!☺😊 These talks are fun some incredible jokes to laugh at very fun and a very nice monk who is on the right has a very nice BIG smile very nice so..... i will see you in another exellent talk its very calming,realaxing(bye)!!!!!!!!!

[@adamkozielski7358]

Tthhaannkk yyoouu Aajjaahhnn! ❤

[@lordbyron3603]

“.... you’re one of those politicians that talk the walk but don’t walk the talk.” Good for you AB ! 99% of all our politicians are this way. Sickening!

[@babytuckoo1223]

Welcome back Ajahn Brahm. Sadhu SADHU SAAAAAAAAADHU!! And thank you to the AV team for bringing the teachings to us. 🙏 The bhikkhu sitting to his left has such a delightful smile :)

[@No2Blame]

Yes we are all monsters... but light from you shiness through us, so we will become better self. Thank you for your work.

[@thudo5587]

Thanks for posting this wonderful talk Thanks Ajahn Brahm for transforming me to happy moments

[@maralynfarber2068]

Listening with gratitude in 2022.🌹❤️

[@Trezker]

Thinking about it really is where suffering happens. Trouble is, the brain really really wants to think about it. Which is why we need to practice bringing body and mind back to the task at hand.

[@mallikaathapaththu1698]

Thank you so much.. stay safe and stay healthy

[@PossessWithin]

7:03 - I love the vitamins joke haha

[@nguyhiemip]

Welcome back 😊

[@iceblue1457]

I find your jokes very funny, Ajahn Brahm. But I am really learning even though I laugh a lot while watching your video. Thank you.

[@mohjasminewalshe17]

Sathu Sathu Sathu! All the stress has flown away from me.Thank you so much!

[@zenbearreadszenstuff4654]

Thank You!!!

[@DebbieRodgers]

Welcome back Ajahn Brahm. Thanks for all you do!

[@adamlynch6954]

Thanks for the video,

[@drzl8331]

Sathu Sathu Sathu

[@astrologyloka]

That nuts joke was brill!! ...❤️❤️maybe they don,t have squirrels down under. lol

[@liangchristina7919]

11:11

[@bonniekraft1966]

Welcome back Ajahn Brahm! The live streaming had a wonderful 30 minute meditation, and now it is not accessible. These meditations are sooo special and at he heart of Ajahn Brahm's teaching. Could whoever posts the Friday night Dhamma talks please either keep the meditations in, or post them separately? Thank you so much.

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Bonnie Kraft dukka,unsatisfactoriness,you craved a different type of talk and didnt get it,it wasnt satisfactory,thats the noble truth of dukka.With metta.

[@eajaniak]

I agree. why is it cut off, please leave it there, make it possible to access

[@SandraLovesSun]

Mike - then Ajahn when he asks for people to smile after meditation or to come closer or asking to not take photographs or asking people to not send him medication when he coughs would be dukka. Be careful not to go too far, else that is not the middle way. With metta.

[@catherineiliff1985]

When this talk was first posted...it was 90 minutes. Had great 30minute meditation first, then the talk...but now they shortened it....😕 wish they would leave it as the longer version

[@catherineiliff1985]

I just really enjoy the meditation pre dharma talk. There is just something about Ajahn Brahm’s voice....like all things...impermanence reigns supreme. When the little 30 minute guided meditation is gone...it is gone..

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Catherine Iliff they always play funny,this proves the noble truth of dukka,I may crave an in sync vdo n I dont get it.Lol,and Metta😝🐒🇳🇿

[@guser2495]

Catherine Iliff who needs a video of a meditation? That is for quiet non physical inside time. Just meditate!

[@deepthoughts8393]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

[@nitapuspitasari600]

Thank you for translate it in Indonesian 🙏

[@KK-pn1ul]

Amazing speech

[@chanlinda4561]

Sadhu sadhu sadhu

[@bachnhutduong6861]

🙏🙏🙏

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I feel like I am back in connection with something great...Hurray..

[@amymay3003]

Thanks bswa, very pleased that you're back :)

[@kathleendelaney335]

i love this way of thinking i am indepentant may be not in my pass life

[@someone7481]

I'm really trying to change my life: But suicide thoughts, alcoholic ex gf who is mother of my child, depression, anxiety and addictions are stopping me. I live in Constant fear because of past mistakes. Some days I just want to die

[@erhchanges]

Dominic Soulsby Hi,,, your life and the things that you are going through is the life that I once lived and it wasn't that long ago.......from the age of about 13 yrs old until probably 8 month's ago I thought about killing myself every day (I hated my life) I found a head Doctor and for the first time I started taking medication. I also started attending 12 step programs (AA or NA MEETINGS ) Little by little my life is in proveing. I live in the USA. EMAIL me

[@someone7481]

easyzzzed 2017 My addictions are. It alcohol or drugs, I have never touched them. But I love with anxiety, depression, guilt, regrets,

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Dominic Soulsby imagine a big heavy bag in each hand one marked past,one marked future,put them down,feel they great relief,only now is left.Fear of the future takes away the fun of right now.AjB taught me.

[@sheilakirwan6900]

Dominic ...have a look at Byron Katie on you tube and go to www.thework.com and you can call the free helpline .....they can help you ......and don't believe your thoughts/voices in your head ...they are not you and the thoughts are liars ......all the best ....also go to buddhist monasteries such as Amaravati ...the monks can help .....

[@michellebrady1500]

please let go of the past. No one has the right to judge you. Today is a new day. start over. god bless

[@lordbyron3603]

I know getting angry and upset doesn’t really do anything. But why do we still do it? Why do I still get angry? Is it because I want to. Why can’t I stop getting angry? ! Is it because I’m too STRICT ? (I’m very hard on myself ... usually never allow myself to make mistakes.) And I think this attitude transfers over to others.

[@SingeSabre]

Haha, I know this is 3 years old but are you still angry? I find myself still getting angry after all these years and it almost always stems from desire. Desire to change things or people. Not being able or willing to accept things as they are.

[@lordbyron3603]

@@SingeSabre You hit the nail on the head! It was my “Desire to change things or people!” I’ve learned that it’s more important to change myself than things or people. I’m thankful ! And no, I’m not as angry as I used to be. Or if I do get angry, it doesn’t stick around. I’m also learning how to “accept” things as they are.

[@lordbyron3603]

How does one practice “ this too will pass ? “

[@mrtt7972]

I was thinking about going into work tomorrow so I just phoned in sick it was easy lol.

[@ivanruiz2218]

my cheeks got a work out from smiling so much hahaha

[@bodhicitta9854]

隨喜發心中文字幕的人！

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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@matth9657]

Trust

[@lordbyron3603]

Is it just my imagination or is Ajahn Brahm sounding more and more like that Gecko in those Geico commercials? .... LOL

[@heat2277]

Lord Byron your being rude stop it

[@lordbyron3603]

@@heat2277 lighten up !

[@jeannedoujon6676]

Not a word about the rohingya Ajahn Brahm ? A situation difficult (un euphemism) enough not only for those directly concerned but for all who have faith in buddhism- and also in you.

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Jeanne Doujon a very densely pop ed poor part of the world with a complex geo political history.The Thais dont dig on Indian types regardless of religion either.Perhaps you could invite all the Rohynga to France and let them pray in the middle of the public road,oh and give them free money too,you know have more kids get more money.

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Jeanne Doujon The blowing up of the Standing Buddhas of Bamiyan,killing of monks in Yala,Pattani and Naratiwat,temples behind concrete walls in Indonesia,a problem for Buddhists too.

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Jeanne Doujon walking around in your summer clothes by yourself in Paris or Marseilles public housing may be a problem for your Buddhism too.

[@babytuckoo1223]

The Perth community (facilitated by Ajahn Brahm) has made a $6000 donation to benefit the Rohingya refugees. BSWA just posted a short video. He also addressed the topic in a talk that can be found on the Anukampa channel. May all beings be well ~

[@vtecpreludevtec]

babytuckoo1223 Metta,what did the Buddhists do when the Taliban destroyed the standing Buddhas of Bamiyan?nothing if they had of reacted the Taliban wouldve won.

[@liangchristina7919]

Dog poo becomes mangoes… thanks ajahn

[@tarastrs2778]

You my king ! i need help and i feel your hot hart , DZIĘKUJĘ CI ZA TO TARAS thanks YOU MY BEST FRIEND AND SYYA TOOMORROW BY:)