The Right to Believe? | Ajahn Brahm | 18-05-2007

[@dobos27]

A dhamma talk a day keeps the stress away. And one by Ajahn Brahm leaves you smiling, uplifted and embracing all possibilities. Thank you

[@SKCA2006]

really liked to listen Ajahn Brahm.... such a nice thinker and speaker

[@mlh73]

Exactly what I needed to hear exactly when I needed to hear it. One of my "flaws" is a need to always be right. I rarely think what I say might affect others. Being right also tends to make me pessimistic and misanthropic. Considering for a moment that what I say might actually hurt others or cause them to act in negative ways later on, hopefully will make me think more carefully before I say something and help me to think about what a situation is rather than what I believe it is.

[@lora0494]

love Ajahn Brahm's talk!

[@eprof88]

thank you... indeed an easy listening with lots and lots of insights

[@windowsjumber]

listen to this video make me happy. Thank you for posting.

[@sampuna]

sadhu x3 to our Ajahn Brahm!

[@soilofk]

He is brilliant!

[@xd3monchildx]

Thank you for this video

[@marsicho]

itunes has many of his talks which can be downloaded for free. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@riteshshaw8582]

Sadhu Sadhu SADHUUUUUUUUUU ❤️

[@chiefanon789]

We all have the right to believe whatever we want however no one has the right to act on that belief if it harms or oppresses othets

[@alfulani5]

I am not trying to convert anyone. I am just doing my duty of conveying the message to the intellligent.

[@PunkChick35]

I've never seen Ajaan Brahm with glasses on before! He looks like Paul Shaffer from the Late Show.

[@alfulani5]

How did matter and life come into being?? We have only 2 options! 1. Created by one almighty God 2. By random chance of sheer coincidence! And nothing in between!

[@peacemaker121123]

Theravada Buddhism is the closest thing to religion that I would ever come. There are a lot of helpful forms of advice that it presents, or, rather, what wise laypeople or Theravadan Buddhist monks bring us.

[@StarSpawn06]

if a few groups of people wearing police uniform commit crimes, should we therefore conclude that "policemen do not uphold the law?" ... Buddhism as a movement promotes peace, benevolence, clear mind. That is plain for all to see. And yes, it helps that Buddhism has deep scientifically worked out methods of achieving those goals, rather than just pointing to some obscure lines in scripture and saying "we should be peaceful".

[@soilofk]

@impermanentoo they should add....as long as it does not hurt/damage/isolate/discriminate anyone.

[@EdwardHancockAndX4]

There is a Chinese saying that goes "jio ro chuan tsang guo, fou tzu xing zhong liuo" which means "meat and alcohal pass through the body, Buddha stays in the heart. I can only speak from experience and In China, which is prodominantly Pure Land Buddhist, it seems that it is mostly the monks who refrain from these.

[@alfulani5]

Living in a Buddist country, I am not able to get answers about Buddism. Each time I ask a Bhuddist they just change the subject or just beat around the bush. Questions: 1. If thre is no God why waste millions and millions of cash and prime real estate building massive temples? 2. Who controls Karma? 3. Who made matter from nothing and gave it life?

[@caussabon]

@janneyisin wow how cool this whole talk was about this comment : )

[@Johniker]

There are different degrees of adhering to some of the rules. I believe Buddha described them as guidelines instead of commandments. Some Buddhists drink, but in moderation. It depends on the person, the sect, and the level of adherence, I suppose.

[@1001orpheus]

I don't know if I would say as much, Buddhism not having a concept of jihad, but it is true that Buddhist have been involved in wars. And in the history of Japan, they had what were called "僧兵" or warrior monks, not corresponding to the Hospitallers or Templars, as an order, but clergy nevertheless who engaged in war.

[@alfulani5]

I am not at all angry! I just state the facts!! and if the facts turn out to be absurdities it is not my problem!

[@OakOracle]

@janneyisin And trust, be it in people or saviors, is one of the higher beliefs the good man speaks of :)

[@boomac62]

Interesting, I know so little it seems. I understand that the monks do not drink but is that rue of ALL who are Buddhist? I'm just curious. Peace

[@alfulani5]

It is know Buddists end us as lunatics due to all the confusion and stupidity. But this is the first time I have come to know that even those who "respect" Buddism become lunatics too!

[@alfulani5]

IT is not a question of proving God, rather you have to disprove God! Try staying for a month without eating, drinking or sleeping and live for eternity! Thats the onlhy way you could disprove God!

[@alfulani5]

I told you once!! Understanding God takes common sense, which you seem to be lacking!

[@peacemaker121123]

It's such a shame that Buddhism has been as involved in wars as much as any other religion out there. If you don't believe me, then look at what was going on in Sri Lanka and what violence and discrimination the Dalai Lama has taken into consideration for anyone who follows Dorje Shugden. Other than that, the Eightfold Path and meditation both seem like very practical ways of approaching life, as opposed to going to extremes and trying to be hedonistic or wealthy (or both).

[@ukasudu]

what kind of help you seek. are you looking to learn buddhist teachings or practice meditation ,etc.

[@alfulani5]

Magebaba: Lord Buddah is dead and gone and he CANNOT help no one!

[@alfulani5]

If you can beleive matter and time has always been there why cant you believe God has always been there?? It mmakes much more sense to believe this universe and everything therein is the creation of a supreme being considering the complexities preciese workings.

[@debra2995]

THISE VIDEO IS TO ACERTERN COP IAM PRAING FOR YOU

[@alfulani5]

People with common sense can easily recognize Allah. It is harder to understand for those who dont ahve that!

[@rajanfutbal]

Never mind. Buddha would forgive you with smile.

[@alfulani5]

I guess Budda too was screwing in the jungle!

[@hairysuit]

stop weeping with joy you big girls blouses

[@alfulani5]

We can't decide if we want to be born. That means you dont control Karma. Someone else keeps track of your Karma!! This whole subject is so self contradictory and confusing!!

[@alfulani5]

Tell me Mr. Bottledsunshine what is immature about my responses?? Please refrain from making false accusations just because you have no counter argument!! Tell me what is wrong in helping those poor souls walking barefoot in Bankok under hot sun begging for food in their "quest for enlightment" the real facts of Buddism and its absurdities?

[@alfulani5]

It takes a fool to go around circles. Intelligent think and put gother puzzles and come to conclusions!! According to Buddism what you are doing now is wrong! You are supposed to meditate and realize things rather than typing away on you tube!!

[@alfulani5]

Buddists claim they are born because of Karma. So tell me did you decide to be born?

[@alfulani5]

This is strange! One full sentence from you without profanity!! I dont believe this! Do a search in your tube "war monks sri lanka" and find out who is doing all the violance!

[@alfulani5]

Stop calling your Buddah childish!! Afterall he is the one who has shown the way to enlightment is to rot in jungles!

[@alfulani5]

Thousands of child molestations are taking place RIGHT now in temples. And this guy wants to talk about a legitamate marriage that took place 1430 years ago! Why dont you get a life??

[@alfulani5]

You spill your filth all over Islamic channels and acting like a saint elsewhere!! You go remove your hate filled comments from Islamic channles I will keep quite!

[@alfulani5]

Your Buddah shown you the way to jungle! So follow him to the jungle and prove you are not a hypocrit!

[@alfulani5]

I know for a fact the goal of Buddism is to reach enlightment. But YOU are not working towards it! Stop wasting time in You Tube, and go to the jungle!

[@frankboase2]

@alfulani5 Are you really so sick,so filled with hate?

[@alfulani5]

Look who is talking! You are supposed to be sitting in the jungle! but you are being a hypocrite and enjoying life! Pracrice what you preach or DONT PREACH!

[@alfulani5]

Betray my country?? What the hell are you talking about! It looks you too are getting closer to the complete lunacy that you mistake for "enlightment" ! Good luck with your "enlightment" LOL!!