The Noble Eightfold Path to A Happy Life | By Ven. Ajahn Brahm | June 20, 2017

Ven. Ajahn Brahm's public talk on "The Noble Eightfold Path to A Happy Life" at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on June 20, 2017. Hosted by Dr. Arunika Gunawardena.

[@elephantintheroom8360]

Beautiful in the beginning, beautiful in the middle and beautiful in the end! Thank you, Venerable Sir. This dhamma is lovely, I bow my head.

[@lizafield9002]

Hi Verily the Pharisee--you sure do persist, from 2000 years ago thru the ages. Enjoy your mean wars! "By their fruits ye shall know them."

[@bigbeefscorcho]

I’ve been a Buddhist for the last few years if my life but only recently have I begun to give it the proper dedication. I am by no means the most educated or strict Buddhist, nor am I even close to the path of monkhood, but I must say listening to this venerable has been one of, if not the most informative, enlightening, and powerful experiences I have felt not just as a Buddhist but as a man. I feel now more equipped to handle the negative thoughts that pop into my head, I am able now to see my two bricks, love them, and love all my other bricks. Thank you for uploading this, and I hope all who may read this comment and all who may not, know nothing in their lives but joy, peace, and enlightenment.

[@Anaklētos_Crow]

you have no self to be a buddhist and are clinging to wrong views , lol . im kidding , ive been a buddhist for 35 years .. i know what dharma centers are like : filled with puttajhana and dukkha narcissists doing self cherishing and clinging to wrong views . saying you have a self is wrong view , saying you have no self is wrong view .. so thinking you are buddhist is hella wrong view

[@bonniewillliams441]

I can enjoy the day now that I've heard Ajahn Brahm.

[@ramoesgaston9966]

He is truly a good teacher and helps me maintain my practice.

[@wrightsong]

Noble Eightfold Path: 1) Right View (with kindness) 2) Right Thought / Intention (Right Motivation - listen to your heart) 3) Right Speech 4) Right Action 5) Right Livelihood 6) Right Effort / Strive (Right Endeavor - lower your expectations, don't put too much expectation) 7) Right Mindfulness (Right Awareness - let go more and don't struggle) 8) Right Concentration (Right Stillness - caused by letting go)

[@sandarhtwe8]

Daniel Kwok you are smart 👍.

[@thisisbob1001]

@@sandarhtwe8 I agree

[@TwoGrainsOfGold]

Daniel Kwok thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ចំណេះដឹងពីព្រះត្រៃបិដក]

8- Right Concentration leads to a state of heightened awareness of Dhamma __ Light and Moon appear in the mind and Breath Disappears.

[@gk411]

The ♥ tells you lies..

[@jkplayz2112]

I'm a business women leaving in Sri Lanka..... everyday I wive your channel in the morning and it makes my day great.... you have inspired me in so many ways.

[@sheilagoonasekera]

Tania Abeysundara

[@denny2457]

Sadhu. May u be happy..

[@zenpanda3439]

Great talk. He keeps it simple and teaches the foundation so well.

[@eladgolan1]

"They drew a circle which shut me out heretic, troublemaker, someone to flout but love and wisdom had the wit to win I drew a bigger circle which included them in"

[@tillycomedy2194]

Just 10 mins in and this guy is a delight to listen to! What a fun soul

[@johnmartin5240]

You are a star my friend. A supernova in the life of humanity. Nice one keep up on being you and your practices.

[@Frosty.1]

Thank you, Ven. Ajahn Brahm your wisdom has soaked deep in to my hart!

[@hendrikayustine]

Whenever I have doubts in life, your teaching has helped me alot. Many thanks Guru. 🙏🙏🙏

[@Mr.Monta77]

Gurus are dangerous. You should find buddha in yourself, not seek a Guru.

[@humannatureworld0001]

Sardu... to hear some good Dharma from him is uplifting my life

[@bsimpson639]

Ajahn Brahm's talks have helped me immensely. Thank you so much.

[@satishshah3452]

You have been my inspiration Ven. Ajahn Brahm You talk practical way to getting to right thing with examples.

[@bodhisattva3603]

I have received so much understanding over time. After perusing the comments, I notice some slanderous comments and so I further understood which is... slanderous remarks is what that person has to teach to the world; kind, beneficial remarks is what that person has to teach to the world. Remembering the poem mentioned, 'They drew a circle in which to shut me out, but love and wisdom had the wit to win. I drew a bigger circle which included them in.' Everyone teaches us what to emulate and what not to.

[@IRG849]

Wonderful talk! Thank you Ajahn Brahm

[@danisantos3088]

This was such a wise and compassionate talk. Sadhu sadhu sadhu. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@featherstone8093]

Excellent, Thank You! Blessings, Prayers and Love.

[@lmansur1000]

I do deeply appreciate the story of the wall. Very helpful!!

[@stephenholmes333]

Thankyou so much. I Needed this! 🙏✨❤☸🧘‍♂️🕉

[@LK-fz7vr]

Thank you Venerable Sir :) believe it or not I really liked that number 2 story :) I wouldn't mind experiencing happiness like that in my life. I hadn't smiled like that in a while. I hope to reach that some day :) Thank you for adding to my practice

[@larrylagrone8904]

Wonderful and wise... sincerely serene!

[@Milnjed]

He's saying I'm Ajahn Brahm, and subtitles are saying - I'm a gem farm. True, by the way 😂

[@94djeep]

Further. It seems somewhere along the way even he forgets ajahn brahm is speaking. Catching that there is a slight image to keep. "Ajahn Brahm" Oops. I don't want to get so loose I lose "myself" (This is being recorded) Just incase "you" are thinking "I've found it. I just need ajahn brahm." He does a good job of avoiding that trap. I will admit. His framing of "it" Is refreshing to me. His stories are like seed planted in the mind. "Pushing the wheel burrow is easy Thinking about pushing the wheel burrow is the hard part"

[@felixthecat9027]

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[@tansohim6520]

Hv

[@majorragersp2314]

We were all thinking it he just come out and said it! This one's on us.

[@BME515]

What?!

[@jennytan2301]

Buddhism is not a religion, " it is a way of life", if everyone were to follow his teachings, the world will be a much better place. Sowing good seeds as cause result in reaping marvelous fruits as effect. Giving away little would bring considerable in return. To help others is to help yourself. Constantly chant : Namo Amitabha Buddha

[@whorror_punx]

What a great speaker. Awesome at keeping the lecture engaging and interesting while still getting his appoint and message across perfectly well. Certainly easy to absorb for anyone; teenage to elderly, doesn't matter. Universal appeal for anyone interested/curious in Buddhism. He's a great jumping off point. 👏👏👏

[@ramthian]

Thanks again

[@streetfoodsthailand9596]

now i can see who are happy and who are not.

[@danw918]

I remember Thai street food so well. Just seeing your username has made me very hungry!

[@kroond]

Venerable Ajahn Braham; I put the eighth fold noble path into two aspects internal and external; like mind and body. Internal/mind Right mindful-ness - Samma samadhi Right thought - Samma sathi Right intention - Samma sankappa Right viewpoint - Samma ditti External/body Right effort/motivation - Samma kammantha Right action - Samma Kriya Right livelihood - Samma ajiva Right speech - Samma wacha

[@LWT1331]

The dad jokes are strong with this one. 😂

[@marcusrex174]

😂😂😂

[@mikebowman9844]

Thank you Arunika

[@shrikantahire2981]

Wow the last story was so good and insightful sadhu sadhu sadhu

[@Gamercat01]

Hahaha! "None of this none of that" XD Ajahn Brahm is wonderful.

[@philosophyoflife7929]

Namo Buddhaya!!!!!

[@firesign90]

Best sentient being!!!

[@HEMPNHOPPIN]

Bruce Willis in a brown robe xD man I love this guy

[@namthomson1124]

Great 👍. 🙏🙏🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@gheorghefalcaru]

Superb in every aspect!

[@nusiel]

thank you :)

[@patrickmcdade7353]

I'm glad that other people find incorrect captions as funny as me!

[@buddhaneosiddhananda8499]

"The truth brings liberation to yogis... and bondage to fools..." Yoga saying

[@buddhismforchildren3807]

very well explained

[@bhuntubhunte1990]

That's awesome

[@madsclayden6219]

SHAKYA Foundation j n

[@sunnyv3272]

his story @ 26:00 hard felt joke. im glad that even though it was a blessing it made people upset which i couldnt fathom how that was ajahn’s mistake... But he admitted he learned from a mistake there.

[@matthewfowler5843]

So, if you follow this teaching, you are moving along the path to enlightenment?

[@euclidofalexandria3786]

12:46 min and s there was a possible early kosmos escape hatch, forced servitude, vs. free will total freedom, above and out of the Karmic recursions... what is that?

[@luvhonest463]

Reading Wolf Slayer various comments, i feel that he is now in the hell realm, full of hatred and negative emotions. What a pity for someone who has a chance to listen to Ajahn Brahm's wise advices and guidances, chose to push aside the good teachings and rather continue to live in his own delusions and assumptions. If you are not happy with your life and situations, then you should put aside your perception about others and listen more to Ajahn Brahm's talks. He is your saviour!!

[@euclidofalexandria3786]

What does it mean about reality if I can turn the page and point to the word right before the speaker on a phone utters it? No. 1 question, what does it mean about reality???

[@sardha410]

Wolf slayer why did u listen to the talk if you don’t agree with what Ajan brahm says

[@gk411]

Om mani padme hung 🕉 🌸 📿 ✌️ 🇮🇪 2020

[@eksempler69]

Hello, i am a man and my girlfriend some years ago decided to have an abortion and i dodn’t stopped i feel very guilty for it . I would like to know how could I purify this very bad karma. Thank you

[@douglasniven116]

Unusual comments i thought. I am a big fan of Ajahn Brahm but why he went to so much trouble to mention evil people is anyone's guess. Was he under pressure?

[@wonderfulpeoplesavingtheearth]

the reason why people remember gross stories more than dharma stories is not a shortcoming on the person's part. it's because the story presents a shocking graphic. it's the speaker's fault, not the listener's.

[@pieapp4652]

I like brahm and trump

[@doubleKlutch]

Can anybody link the story about the skeptics not seeing the levitating flower pot (7:00)? I can't find any reference to it on google. It's a great example of confirmation bias.

[@sherrilawrence662]

If God Google doesn't know, oh my.... lol

[@WmRios]

Confidence Men... they take your "confidence" in them, (you trust that they are trust worthy) and they beguile you and take everything they want from you. It is easier to continue to "con" people, than it is to try and explain to them that they were "conned" :•)

[@johnnymac9457]

Nice video !! It's funny how many kids are on here making stupid comments really is!! the one from wolf something feel bad probably some fat kid who can't wear jeans and in sweats all the time it's sad poor kid..has no friends sad...

[@lmansur1000]

Third is right speech?? not right effort?? Did Ajahn Brahm deliberately miss: right speech, right action and right livelihood?? The eightfold path teaching here is not clear and kinda all over the place. How do these connect with the four Noble truths...etc... A lot of meandering specially for new learners.

[@falianshakya6477]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu /\ /\ /\

[@sonicesb]

@Wolf Slayer, Jesus, who are you? if you don't like, just don't watch....

[@sonicesb]

Mate, half of the comments here are by you... it's obvious that you have a crush on Ven. Ajahn :)

[@sonicesb]

Please don't do that.....By the way, what's the matter with you two? Were you two in love some times back ?

[@sonicesb]

No mate, he's a good monk... you should listen him without any prejudice. Trust me, give a shot... you'll see different side of the life

[@nusiel]

It's a troll. Be kind to it and let it go:)

[@marillavanbeuren8572]

where is the comment from Wolf Slayer? I have been up and down the list of comments and don;t see his name?

[@beccanertia619]

Nonya!

[@VisualiseTheFun]

I think this 'suspended belief' approach can be very dangerous in this era of seemingly endless and contradictory 'facts' and conspiracy theories peddled by organisations and individuals with their own agendas (such as Alex Jones).

[@onerider808]

I’ll believe the first Buddhist who uses his real name. Just peddle your stuff as Bill Honkelfelder, or whatever the REALITY is. Then the whole bit will seem more real and less contrived.

[@prasaddil2278]

👍😘🌅🌴💐💏🌍🙏

[@Kianquenseda]

The Yanomami have it figured it out

[@Patricia-ok1cd]

what do you think about medications for depression???

[@GreenMarble]

Has he ever done a chitty chat on quantum physics? That would be legit.

[@twobirds1817]

You actually think that you made a mistake when you saved someone's life.At the time that you chanted for his life you were in fact connected to your buddanature and that is most likely why he was saved but after the fact the devilish functions told you it was a mistake and you took the devils bait.Nothing is more precious and more valuable than human life.All the people's inconveniences to get there is a small small small thing in the sceme of things. Maybe they lost a few days of work and money and they had stress but the fact that a life was saved is a million times more important.Im not a Buddhist schools like you But Ibtemember reading something in lotus sutra that even a single day in life is worth more than all the jewels in the world.Thats not the quote.I am just saying it in my own words.I have to look up the exact words.Maybe you should look it up.And the whole idea of compassion is putting yourself in others shoes.What if it was you dying would you not be glad that you got more time on earth and if you say no to this question than I think you are not really being honest with yourself.The devil function really took over your mind when you thought it was a mistake.You are right maybe you should not go to help people in hospitals because you still need to purify your mind before you do these things.A mind that is connected to its buddanaturenwould never see that in after fact that it was a mistake.And all those people who came even though he didn't die actually did a marvellous thing.They sacrificed money and time for someone they lived.It was a very compassionate act.And maybe all those people didn't think like you.Maybe they didn't care that they were inconvienced.I know if I loved someone and thought that I was going to the person's funeral and it turned out they dont die I would never give my inconvience a second thought.The fact that they lived and the joy in that would be the only thing in my mind.It is so so arrogant of you to help someone and even brag about doing so.Yes that is another thing you need to look at because people who's deep compassion can save another do not tell others about what they do.To say this is what Undid but should have shows me that you are not as pure as you think you are.It is true everyone makes mistakes and I am not perfect and neither are you.And I am writing to point out what I believe is a very important imperfection in you.I learned something very important by this video.I learned that it is best for me to listen to my own heart directly and not rely on monks.

[@danw918]

My dear friend, I can see that your long comment describes an author who was going through a huge burden of suffering. I do hope the last three years have allowed you to claim peace and perspective into your world. If you need a chat, im a reasonable ear for listening.

[@annagoebiowska229]

It's optimistic - goal: going to the coffin.

[@blackstatis0355]

Can I get a link to the levitation hoax?

[@mariac5942]

14:44 cause of disappointment

[@tommyp4319]

Came here for enlightenment. Got a shite stand up comic..... And he's sat down

[@anxietymusic7164]

This guy Wolf Slayer first think Buddhist is a religion that is his first mistake. Next to come on to a site trolling to argue with people who actually don't care about his opinion is the next. What a joke and so sad to come on hear to troll for that. Then try to show that you have more knowledge then others. I got to tell you that it shows who the fool really is. Do we care if he fly's first class? No. Do we care what your opinion is? No. Trust me we will listen, look at the comments and laugh. Go about our day because you are irrelevant. I can tell you what we do think. You are in a sad state and you should listen rather than talk. You might actually learn something about yourself. As the saying goes misery loves company. This is the company you need but subtract the negativity. Always remember as you go about your day. Nobody really cares about your opinion, they might listen to be polite but it really is irrelevant.

[@anxietymusic7164]

Again it's an opinion that there is a creator of all things. Some would say it's evolution. Why do you care about what someone else's tax status is? What does it have to do with you? Unless you are one that lives off others taxes, but then that is another discussion. Nobody here wen't looking for you with some agenda to tell you how they feel. What makes you think they care what you say? Just food for thought for the next time you go trolling. Ask yourself do they care how I feel? I willing to bet the answer is no.

[@anxietymusic7164]

LMAO!!! Not embarrassed just feel sorry for you and how contradictory you are. You don't believe in religion but you believe in a creator? No excuse, are you mad you don't get the same tax break? You feel you can judge others and say down them? What is your point here? Just because you have the right to speak doesn't mean you should.

[@rosesavoy9035]

Scott Sawyer agnosticism is based on that actually believing in a creator but not a religion.

[@khuljasimsim9459]

Scott Sawyer thats true . Dalai lama is the same even he says he didnt achieve it all .. Why they become preachers is the question

[@denny2457]

@Wolf Slayer you are too fanatic.. Have u learn this beautiful religion or not? Please learn Dhamma then u will understand..

[@shafi1642]

give ajahm brahm a cup of water poor voice.

[@marillavanbeuren8572]

Is that really all that you hear?

[@Vrill386]

Good shit

[@OrevShalom]

1:26:25 Its weird he is that enlightened yet bends the afterlife to his personal naive perspective and summed up its boring..maybe hes telling another joke?🤔

[@chadhawkins2520]

He’s talking about the self or the idea of a permanent self, not something you bring into the afterlife. The ego and the construct of self are not permanent....without letting go of those things, you won’t go to the heavenly realms anyway. he’s eluding to something there without being literal

[@OrevShalom]

@@chadhawkins2520 Ok. Not being literal creates deception or... misunderstanding. With him taking the time to speak on it but not making sure it's understood, who does that help?

[@chadhawkins2520]

I think he is making a joke that can be taken in many ways, depending on the listener’s level of understanding of impermanence. I don’t think there is meant to be deception...

[@kylepritchard5771]

sardu

[@allenhuang5908]

truth is relative. it's impossible to let go of everything. Buddhism is an ideal state of living. when i saw the statue of Buddha behind this guy, i somehow got this feeling that this guy is an idol worshiper. Worshiping is not Buddhism. or maybe i am wrong.

[@elohimelyonistruth6551]

His Star Trek joke didn’t do too well 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️👈🙏

[@ThePathOfLeastResistanc]

“Monks are not romantic”. Well damn, maybe I’m a monk lol

[@janco333]

Tough crowd

[@euclidofalexandria3786]

To be old and wise at e first you must be young and stupid. my father

[@Angel-nu7fm]

Maybe I prefer a more focused talk.

[@williamhunt8313]

I knew the Trump story wasn't true when you identified the pope as a compassionate person.

[@punkaakee]

WTF?

[@kroond]

Venerable Ajahn Braham When you talk about it is abortion; it is offensive to say it is okay to have an abortion because the soul in the fetus can find another fetus so don't worry about it don't feel guilty, because you set a bad precedence, where every woman who has an abortion doesn't feel guilty, it's normal and do it over and over again. Venerable Ajahn Braham, it is better to be silent on the subject rather make comments for it or against it.

[@Mr.Monta77]

He sounds drunk.

[@johnnywayne3443]

This Dharma talk was sick and nasty.

[@crimeandpunishment1130]

Johnny Wayne maybe you see the things in your sick and nasty way.

[@Maarten8867]

Try listening to a Hitler speech, maybe it's more up your alley...

[@sardha410]

Your sick and nasty

[@virusakya1014]

Keep your mind, body and speech pure. Everthing with be busty.