Making Our Own Joy | Ajahn Brahm | 04 Dec 2015

Ajahn Brahm teaches us to not expect joy from life, but rather to make joy in life regardless of our present circumstances. Ajahn discusses the meaning of self esteem and happiness.
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[@lordbyron3603]

Who needs medication when we can listen to AB and laugh our way to health.

[@katarzynaklos2831]

Thats absolutely correct

[@lettishasamaroo7032]

I feel so relaxed when i listen to these talks 🌳

[@JamesKelly-rt3ul]

You dont have to be a buddhist to listen and learn from others. Thank you for the wisdom gained. These talks have helped me understand and handle my emotions.

[@yougetwhatyougive2055]

This series has helped me immensely to become a happier human being. I sincerely hope this helps you too kzbin.info/aero/PLQn_6Hq6lh5WBWTaGRf2z2g2JzQA6_OGT

[@SHRockz]

Wow. I just found this channel and blown away by this. What a fantastic place.

[@tonychan8495]

+Simon Hilton Welcome to the Buddhist community! Hope you find your refuge here pleasant!

[@trangnusi13]

Same here. So many things are helpful in his teaching

[@alliekellner9422]

My heart overflows with happiness when I watch your talks. I promise to build up those around me, and always avoid pulling people down.

[@stephenlynch5143]

Words of wisdom

[@stephenlynch5143]

These talks are absolutely fantastic in every word I listen to 2 in the morning always making time to take it all in I listen in the afternoon & about 3 or more in the evening great to go to sleep with a massive smile on my face Love these talks so very much I love listing to my teacher

[@jillmcelfatrick4638]

Thank u AB I am 67 walk with a stick but thanks to your talks I feel about 18 again bless u for that gift oh yes I am fat as well he he he

[@krism379]

love the burpe in the beginning.just human. must have been a great lunch

[@crimeandpunishment1130]

very thoughtful and nice comment. i feel like i need to learn or try more to see things positively. thank you.

[@psipom1927]

0:25 burp starts at this time exactly.

[@stephenlynch5143]

I am loving these talks very much indeed

[@nickpayne4724]

@@psipom1927 thank you for providing the exact moment. You have done a great service for the world

[@julieteller9093]

Cheers

[@markp3664]

wow so Deep! Thank you for this style of explaining 🙏🙏🙏

[@sevinity4669]

one of my favorite teachers!

[@stephenlynch5143]

Definitely I've been hooked for years Absolutely fantastic talking & hummer

[@eshararandeniya3622]

THANK YOU SO MUCH AJAHN BRAHM! You fill that hole that builds up in me from time to time. I incorporate the wonderful things you inspire us with and try to be a better person every passing minute or rather every passing second.

[@ShadiElDah]

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[@siriexploretheworld]

Love his talk.. I've been listening to Laung Por Cha for a long while. Happy to find Ajahn Brahm on youtube. His talk is so funny yet extremely enlighting.

[@KlausMueller]

One of the most important talks that I listen to within the last years. Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom.

[@Peace_And_Love42]

Perspective is the best tool.

[@nilakshikulathunga7143]

Really matches to today's world. That is the Buddhism we all want

[@Ewa1hi1]

Thank you Ajahn Brahm! Every time I forget something I know I should remember, I just come back to the talks, and I listen and then go on with my happy life again.

[@stephenlynch5143]

We are all so lucky to have such a wonderful man to talk in such a lovely funny way with praise and prayers

[@STALIN_B]

He's giving the psychology of Buddhism... May all beings be happy. May they be free from stress and pain. May they be free from animosity. Etc. Lol

[@meowsymcdermott9626]

I am pretty new to meditation. I first learned about Ajahn Brahm when I went to a Sunday Night Sitting at a local sangha I go to. Unbeknownst to be, he was the guest speaker that night. It was being held in a different room than usual, in this big hall that is normally a used as a Methodist church. I walk in and see him sitting in the front with several other monks. It was intimidating for me. I thought "What is this and Who is this guy? I'm giving him 10 minutes and If I don't like it I'm outta here". Well, I think within about 30 seconds of him speaking he had totally won me over.

[@sardha410]

That’s a great 👍 story

[@sardha410]

Coooooll

[@DebbieRodgers]

Thanks for another great talk Ajahn Brahm!

[@joejayasinghe8084]

My respect, thanks and gratitude ! Class one monk. He inculcate Buddhist philosophy with humour in a simple way. So pleasing.

[@stephenlynch5143]

Yes thank you very much for your thoughts talks listing u are the very best sir I salute u sir

[@whichypoohs]

Who needs a doctor when we have the gift of this amazingly comical monk...he's a tonic 🤓

[@thecandle3533]

You are so hot and sexy baby...

[@stephenlynch5143]

Most definitely my ears are pinned back

[@joycemansfield1108]

I am so grateful for you ajahn brahm you have changed my life and I share your lessons with others today I told a friend " ITS NOT THE MOVING OF THE WHEELBARROW THATS HARD ITS THINKING ABOUT IT " she said I like that ,I'm in America were there's alot of unhappiness I say I don't let anyone ruin my happy.thankyou I'm a true disciple.

[@racingeye3826]

Thank you soo much ajhan brahm!! I enjoy your sermons alot

[@dariod89]

Thanks for posting this, i feel i'm going to the temple on weekends now

[@emmaleadbetter9370]

41 years as a monk! well done A.B

[@ElRoomDeViviana]

I love you so much Dear Ajahn Brahm, you make me happy!!!

[@stephenlynch5143]

An amazing man

[@CindyNyxRavenmoon]

SADU SADU SADU!!

[@indiragc]

I am hooked to his lectures! He teaches practical life skills ,while being funny!

[@stephenlynch5143]

A lovely man

[@trangnusi13]

Thank you so much for your talks. They push up my confidence, bring up the internal peace and love and positive energy. Your teaching is the answer to my prayer.

[@45234523452345]

Awesome presentation ...

[@timtrocke]

Love this 💕

[@user-FM1]

17:30 I stopped here a lot " you can't get out of it , there are different types of suffering, most people in the world all they really want to do is to exchange one form of suffering to another "

[@MrCanigou]

Have to say I miss the meditation before the talk ! The best to you guys !

[@batun7488]

peaceful life of mine with meditation, free get happy life. Namo Buddha, Namo Damah, Namo sachake . Sathu Sathu Sathu .

[@pukavypora]

"the closest thing to enlightenment! when you needed to go for a while, and can finally go!" OMG hilarious!

[@binauraldeandean7028]

Thank you 🙏 🙏🙏 such a peaceful talk

[@momsnothome2088]

Thank you

[@marinameas6070]

I was pissed off. This talk make me smile 😀😇 Thank you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@prakharsingh07]

thank you ajahn brahm.

[@phiamaro]

Thank you. Great.

[@lordbyron3603]

Here I am again listening to this talk. I like the story of the two sisters....LOL

[@ericchristensen2028]

I love you you have been like a brother the best

[@nickel2442]

just really like this talk.

[@nickel2442]

I listened to this talk so many times I almost memorized everything. Recommended.

[@shwe5359]

Love his little burp in beginning!

[@michelleblanding6814]

There’s a difference between complaining & asking for help 😢

[@crazyofknowledge3782]

Good! :)

[@nasirzhangpro]

SADHU...SADHU...SADHU...

[@ut8549]

Thank you. My boyfriend always criticize me and never praised me....he believes that it will give me a big head.... my self esteem has been damaged and I am starting to doubt myself. Know I can see...thanks

[@susansherlock7474]

Perhaps it's time to leave your boyfriend? Do you really want someone in your life like that?

[@sirchristopherwren52]

finally wow nothing like tibetan teaching where the BIG STICK IS USED literally and physically

[@original-energy]

Some people walk out, some people come in

[@andrewnelson7166]

being overweight is actually highly tied to depression and anxiety...

[@MustAfaalik]

LOL. If you are referring to Ajahm Brahms. He is putting on weight because of the delicious Asian food offered. Look onto yourself, mate.

[@pieapp4652]

It's because of his lifestyle of a lot of traveling and giving lots of talks. And from being older and not being allowed to do the physical labor of the young monks. When they have rains retreat each year he loses weight

[@Bubbly2111]

What if you have a boss that keeps yelling and telling you that you are useless, #1 stupid, etc.... He does the same to you in front of others and continues to put you down. Eventually, even if you are good at your work and confident, you will loose all confidence and have mental block and no longer able to think or do what you do best and becomes an introvert. We go into downward spiral and deep in depression. How do we manage when situation like this happens?

[@ObamaoZedong]

This reminds me of a couple things Ajahn Brahm has said. First, have pity on this person, because you only have to be with them during work hours, but they have to be with themselves for the rest of their life! Someone that mean on the outside is actually extremely fragile and suffering deep inside. Also I am reminded of a story Ajahn Brahm told of a prison he used to visit. The inmates loved his talks, but they had a problem. The warden of the prison was extremely harsh and rude, more than anyone else in the prison system. So they asked Ajahn Brahm what should they do. Ajahn Brahm suggested that the prisoner who's job it was to bring the warden tea and biscuits each day should do so with the utmost sincere kindness. Using the most polite language, the nicest tone of voice, and the gentlest of body language. After a couple weeks, Ajahn Brahm came back and the prisoner told him, look nothing's changed, he's just as mean as ever. But Ajahn Brahm encouraged him to keep trying. Then a few more weeks went by and on his next visit, the prisoners were in an uproar because for the first time in the history of that prison, when the prisoner brought the warden his tea, he replied with, ''thank you.'' For that man, those two words were a big deal, they were like the first crack in dam. Lastly, I've heard Ajahn Brahm speak about how monks have to be like trash bins that people throw the rubbish of their lives into, but to always remember to be a trash bin with a hole in the bottom. So when they throw their trash at you, it goes right through you and you don't hold on to it. If you haven't already, I'd highly recommend Ajahn Brahm's talk ''the four ways of letting go.'' Hope that helps. May all sentient beings be free of suffering.

[@michelleblanding6814]

You can’t build up Someone who does nothing but build others down

[@shobi13]

❤️🙏🏽

[@videnz2664]

my father said to me to be an adult basically means to never complain i thought it was a joke but i guess he is right only kids complain cause its the easiest way for them to solve the problems they have cause the parents help them and solve the problems for them if they start screaming and complaining but for an adult u cant expect someone to solve your problems so all you can do is look at them and then you do something about it or because you are looking at it you realise there is no problem sometimes its just the mind making a problem out of nothing

[@natushkhan]

3:59, 5:32

[@lordbyron3603]

When I get criticized, my immediate response is not to believe it. I just say that's your opinion. And opinions are like butt holes ... everyone has got one. Now every now and then I make an assessment of something, say my forehand in tennis sucks. Instead of getting down on myself, I work on it to make it better. I keep at it until I feel good about it.

[@thescottishtraveller.7340]

What does he say at the end and what does it mean?

[@PercyShaw81]

+The Scottish Traveller. The chanting is the salutation to the triple gem, referring to the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha. Here is the translation: First ProstrationAraham samma-sambuddho bhagava Buddham bhagavantam abhivademi.The Noble One, the fully Enlightened One, the Exalted One, I bow low before the Exalted Buddha.Second ProstrationSvakkhato bhagavata dhammo Dhammam namassami.The Exalted One's well-expounded Dhamma I bow low before the Dhamma.Third ProstrationSupatipanno bhagavato savakasangho sangham namami.The Exalted One's Sangha of well-practiced disciples I bow low before the Sangha.

[@thescottishtraveller.7340]

+Percy Shaw Thank you very much! ☺

[@cazadoo339]

+Percy Shaw thank you I have been wondering this for a long time too.

[@shwe5359]

But it's too religious

[@mel818]

could someone add subtitles, pretty please? English isn't my first language and this is a bit hard to follow at times :(

[@mel818]

Thank you! :D

[@psipom1927]

0:24 burp begins very nice.

[@savagewulfgaming9831]

Can you tell us some more funny stories?

[@LawrenceMabel-y8y]

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[@radzo1675]

With all due respect Ajahn Brahm, Robin Williams was terribly ill.

[@michelleblanding6814]

Not mine

[@haymarraj8632]

Honestly, Don't come in Buddhist Society, if you wanna have a nice romance. 00:14:00 :P :P

[@יפהלוי-נ5ט]

שאפט

[@corsofrenchie]

And also I wanna say to you that see my comment right now- if YOU are suffering from deep depression- seek proffesional help because clinical depression can't scientifically be healed and cured from anything other than medicine. So get help and do Buddhism to heal on the inside. I don't want to tell you what to do but I wanna guide you because scientists proof this. Please seek professional help from psychiatrist and doctors.. heal on the inside with Buddhism ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anupamaparanayapa2262]

Yes he does mention it in other videos.

[@FaveORitt]

burp? just because you can doesn't mean you should. grotesque, bye!

[@LunaLu-00]

"All that people really want to do is change one suffering for another"

[@jacobjorelchadwick]

Thank you

[@warrenmacgregor9512]

Thank you for providing Ajahn brahmas talks here. They are fantastic :)

[@stephenlynch5143]

Absolutely fabulous they definitely are fantastic

[@jeffreyd508]

Love the ending. What a great feeling you get when you hear the chant.

[@stephenlynch5143]

I'm also agree with you his words of wisdom his jokes all wrapped up to make every talk great I listen to as many of these talks as I can through the day

[@robinvogt1472]

what a great teacher

[@stephenlynch5143]

Not just a teacher the best teaching for us all

[@leomichelson4464]

Thank you so much for being you and doing what you do!! love and respct from phoenix arizona :)

[@michaelpompe8623]

I’ve had a real tough time lately with a marriage break up. Have had some very challenging times mentally and Ajahn Brahm has been a great help to me. His words of wisdom have been invaluable in my continued recovery.

[@lordbyron3603]

Ajahn Brahm likes to keep up with the times ... " Paris Hilton ..." LOL

[@stephenlynch5143]

Absolutely grateful

[@ovros6969]

Man, I really needed this today (monday morning).

[@mariaparkinson2000]

Execllent for everyone.

[@stephenlynch5143]

Absolutely fabulous fantastic

[@almaregalia3266]

The talks of this crazy monk with bad jokes changed my life

[@lindatippett7275]

Ajahn Brahm you are the best

[@MustAfaalik]

A practice in reverse psychology to bring out the positive. Much respect.

[@fernandokarell7812]

i wish there's indonesia translation for these

[@metafisicacibernetica]

nada a ver

[@eversunnyguy]

Great talk Ajahn. Enlightening...

[@ramthian]

🙏🙏🙏🎉

[@UnchainedDreamer-we2fy]

Don't rate him for burping at the beginning...

[@annonamous4283]

telling people to work on relationships should always come with the fine print statement ,'assuming neither of you have narcissistic personality disorder, or is a sociopath or psychopath.' those types even Ajahn says to run from in other videos.

[@sardha410]

What are you saying

[@Mybrightidea22]

I'm here playing catch up!

[@isabellalotocka3271]

Saturday morning ;)

[@KKMTktr]

YASS

[@bi0lizard1]

Sorry ajahn brahm but calling someone who is obviously an old lady, a 'young lady' seems very patronizing and not flattering in the least. I disagree with you wholeheartedly on that.

[@jillmcelfatrick4638]

Iam 67 and walk with a stick yesterday i met a 90 year old lady also with stick. She was so cheery and called me a young girl and we laughed like teenagers some good comments like AB make me realise i am still so young at heart