The Secret | Ajahn Brahm | 30 Dec 2007

[@jenniferzimmerman6229]

I know I’m almost 12 years too late, but his talks are fire. I don’t even know him and he’s getting me thru some stuff. I pay a therapist and she’s great, but she hasn’t even helped me as much as his talks have.

[@thunder23JOE]

It would be even better to read his books, like Opening the Door of Your Heart

[@VeritableVagabond]

You're fire

[@jenniferzimmerman6229]

@@VeritableVagabond am I now?

[@user-gj4hn1hl2q]

Your gay

[@racingeye3826]

@@user-gj4hn1hl2q please be kind to one another. It is not very nice of u to say this. May you find peace and happiness u are searching for.

[@Skyelement84K]

Listening in 2023. Such a good storyteller. He enriched my heart 3 years ago. Sardhu to his old talks. A wunderbar attitude. Peaceometer... helps one stay on course.

[@Enoch1012]

Thank you Ajahn Brahm, and the Buddhist Society of West Australia for making these teachings available on KZbin. What a treasure to have found!

[@bagjonny]

Ajahn Brahm i know that you dont know me. but because you teach the Buddhas teachings with such grace and love, i know me, myself, because of you

[@DharmaDaniel]

I wish people wouldn't be so hateful on a video who's message is peace, compassion, and liberation....

[@lumalive]

May you live long with good health and happiness with the Blessings of the Noble Triple-Gem! Rev. Ajahn Brahm!

[@abehaile2659]

Why would anyone want to thumbs down this wonderful gift?

[@splash2272]

Maybe thinking of the miseries of, oh say Warren Buffet and Bill Gates and families, the Waltons and so on...

[@lankasubasinghe3450]

Just great

[@yacovmitchenko1490]

Perhaps for the same reason that some people cling to their diseases...

[@luhental]

I had a phase in my life where I thought mediocrity was evil and surrender is for losers. We have to be able to tolerate the thumbdowns for they simply have not learned the truth.

[@puppycat65481]

another great talk, thank you Ajahm.

[@pavankumarreddy3378]

Brahm love u soo much... u changed my life for the best

[@XchokeholdX]

Thank you Ajahn Brahm. I am watering my plants now more and more every day, and no longer the weeds.. I now understand that it is as simple as that, and that we all have the power in our minds to make that decision. Thank you for showing me. Thank you.

[@AurelienCarnoy]

Water the weed if you smoke it. Lol. Sorry i could not think of a better joke

[@Beautifuldays8685]

Thank u,ajahn brahm.you open the door of my heart to peace

[@karensealy9782]

Thankyou Ajhan Bhram 💎💎💎🌈🌈🌈🙏🙏🙏🌌🌠💥❤️‍🔥🇦🇺

[@toycarlvr]

Thank you Mr. Monk again for another GREAT lesson in life. I love your talks!!!!! Ajahn Brahm rules :)

[@newchinchin]

Just realized that we shall always listen to Dharma to ensure that we are on the right path to happiness. Thanks Ajahn Brahm. : )

[@joellehogan7007]

Never tire of the wonderful teachings presented in down to earth language and humor. Bless this man and all others with kindness in their acts and hearts.

[@thrylos32]

Beautiful talk by a great teacher if you want security for the future, be kind and generous 🙏

[@aishahstriggles6779]

very thankful for what I have..just enough too share.

[@hellooutthere8956]

tht is a wonderful thought. thank you.

[@kalislahren]

I just found you and now rejoice! Studying buddhism on my own and it's a pleasure to listen to these talks. They fill in the gaps and help me along my own path. Thanks!

[@HugoFlores-ok3nt]

Thank you for the beutiful advise. Max God bless you

[@rmsnyc2011]

Thank you again Ajahn Brahm

[@varunasingh3607]

you are so down to earth god bless

[@suteera]

To practice Buddhist teachings, you do not have to stop working. On the contrary, since Buddha 's time, many ordinary people (not monks) could reach nirvana and live their lives as commoners or noblemen. The secret is to take the middle path. Do not get lost in desires, but do not abandon desires or western life style completely. Working hard is a part of practice. Even monks must work to be worthy for meals given by laypeople. Not working or becoming dull is not the way.

[@clorychina]

Yes indeed this is a treasure! I will share it with all my college students and former students. "Namaste"

[@DanielAde2K25]

I am a Christian and this video was recommended to me. I enjoy learning about what other religions see the life we live in as, but it would never change my belief. This video basically expands on what i want from life. As i tell people, i'll rather be great especially in God's eyes rather than be successful because earthly acquires won't take you to even but having Heavenly gifts and living to the standard of God will.

[@galaxymetta5974]

I left Christianity as the bible is unreliable because it contains too many unfufilled prophecies, self contradictions and atrocities. Here's a sample. 1) End time Jesus said some of those standing with him shall not !see death till they see the son of man coming in his kingdom Matt 16:28 Jesus said this generation shall not pass away till all be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away but my words shall not pass away Luke 21:32-33 2) Temptation God does not tempt man James 1:13 God did tempt Abraham Gen 22:1 3) Earth Earth abides forever Eccl 1:4 Elements shall melt, earth and the works shall be burned up 2 Peter 3:10 4) power of god With god all things are possible Matt 19:26 Lord was with Judah, drove out inhabitants of the mountain but not inhabitants of the Valley because they had chariots of iron Judges 1:19 5) Sword Put aside your sword, for all who take sword shall perish with the sword Matt26:52 He that has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one Luke 22:36 6) crucifixion They crucified him in the 3rd hour Mark 15:25 About the 6th hour, they crucified him John 19: 14-16 7) Jesus Jesus never answered Pilate and Pilate marvelled greatly Matt 27:13-14 Jesus answered Pilate John 18:33-34 8) Sins Everyone bear own sins. Sins not passed to another Deut 24:16 Sins are passed down to the 4th generations Exodus 20:5 All sin thru one man Romans 5:12 Children do not bear parent's sins Ezekial 18:20 Slaughter the children for their father's sins Isaiah 14:21:22 9) god God does not change Malachi 3:6 God does not lie and repent Numbers 23:19 The lord repented of the evil he thought of doing to his people Exodus 32:14 The lord put a lying spirit in the mouth of some prophets 1 kings 22:23 and god allows people to be deluded Thessul 2:11-12 though lying lips are a abomination to the lord Prov 12:22 New covenants given because first eternal covenants given to Jews were faulty Hebrews 8:7 10) Grace Man is saved through grace, not works Ephesians 2:8-9 By works a man is justified, not by faith alone James 2:24 11) Parents Honor thy parents Exodus 20:12 Death for disobeying parents Romans 1:29-32 Whoever does not hate father, mother cannot be my disciple Luke 14:26, Matt 10:34 12) Freewill Freewill in Christianity is a myth as shown in Romans 9:9-24 where things are predistined and mankind could be punished even for things out of their control. The list does not end here and anyone of the above is sufficient to prove the bible is unreliable. Since we cannot trust the bible on things we can see, all the more reasons we cannot trust the bible on what it says about things we cannot see.

[@zelieHEARNE]

this really touched my heart~ thank u, thank u, thank u!

[@aishahstriggles6779]

Very, very insightful...Feeling very blissful.

[@jewelryqueennz]

Loving these videos

[@bily4566]

He has good talks about depression

[@finishcraps]

The Real Buddhism is not just folly worshiping the very powerful God or Buddha like lots of people believe. Buddha he was just a normal person, but he was a very wise man who found out how a person can live their lives happier and peaceful, and get away from suffers. The real Buddhism doesn’t aim for heaven or wealthy lives in their next lives. They aim to have really peaceful life in this life, and do good things for the people who surrounding you, and your society. Make planet more peaceful!

[@Janewomanpower]

thank you ..beautiful , make since , commen sense teachings.. now i go home to clean out my closet ...and i am considered poor...

[@venbiduchakma2048]

Due to Ignorance people do not understand n not ready to accept this kind of wonderful gift !!

[@MichelleWhaite]

1) provide exemplary service to others to be in alignment with the law of compensation 2) leave people with a sense of increase and enjoy challenges ('headaches') to GROW! 3) set about circulating wealth to HELP those people without water wells - rather than just 'imagining' world peace.. its USING and MASTERING money to flow - thats why it is named 'currency' which must flow to and through you to strive for world peace. 4)I can do more for greater good with money than without it...xxx

[@velonico]

This Monk is a Rock Star! 🎉❤

[@Ceil420]

Yeah, I missed my weekly BSWA videos. I hope they're starting up again in earnest :)

[@kiasulang8894]

Ajahn Brahm, it all depends on the intent. Money is an excellent servant but a horrible master… There are always pros & cons in life. Jim Rohn had a wonderful speech called "Great Advice" in which he said "Guard your mind…" Thank you for your speech & advice…

[@krishsingh2004]

very inspiring.

[@gstlb]

If you love these, think about becoming a patron: go to their website. And I’m not affiliated with them other than being a patron myself

[@DLBurggraf]

Consciousness becomes what it has as its object.

[@leonard8766]

I crave and make stupid mistakes because my emotions. because of it, ive found this a very hard form of the practice but also one of the causes of a lot of my regrets and suffering, it's a double edge sword.

[@Hitokage]

72 tortured Englishmen disliked this!

[@DEREKinNYC]

Money can be a force for good. There is nothing wrong with aspiring to wealth. That's all Ronda Byrne was getting across. BTW, The Secret touched on so much more than just being wealthy.

[@patrickslater187]

❤❤❤

[@jillianbland]

He's rapidly becoming my latest habit, is this unhealthy

[@AngelaAllen40216]

+jillianbland l can totally relate!! Saddhu Saddhu Saddhu to some habits!! :)

[@fingerprint5511]

Attachment to Ajahn Brahm is unhealthy but not the Dhamma 🙏🏻

[@Silwathpora26]

Thanks Banthe.You may attain NIBBHANA.

[@adamcylee]

謝謝阿姜

[@manishthapa5813]

Sadhu sadhu sadhu

[@jhnnhys]

thank-you

[@FinnHoffmannJensen]

Tank you for this. hmmm i must get rid of my attatchment to your talks...

[@brigittelarocque4724]

Merci

[@fernandizo]

thank you.. you too

[@PipenFalzy]

Good topic

[@hellooutthere8956]

how do the monks maintain food and clothing and such basics? i mean do the monks work or something? i am new to buddahism for i have reached a point i had no where else to turn and knew enough abt buddah to know it taught one to be happy as one is i guess is wht i am trying to say. i would love to go and do a retreat.

[@blackbeagle7315]

Hello! Monks are supported by lay devotees in a temple, who offer them their daily meal or invite them to their house for lunch dana. Monks do not handle money, so they cannot buy basic materials like toothbrushes. Instead, these basics are donated by lay people as 'requisites' to the monk community. Through all these generous acts of giving, lay disciples gain merits and rejoice!

[@Skyelement84K]

@sharonanderson. I wonder how far you've come in 6 years... 😊

[@pinkertoot]

Please have more talks on other subjects: such as Jana

[@Oliver-ww4eh]

For someone who isn't a monk, how do I wear the same simple clothing everyday without seeming unhygienic to society?

[@steve2272-j6o]

people will think what they think, don't attach to this...

[@brienmaybe.4415]

Wear whatever you want; if you feel you need to dress to impress bec of others view of you go ahead. If you feel the need to not dress to impress bc you said fuck what others think then go ahead. It's your choice tour decision only you can end your suffering.

[@wesdowty79]

The secret is, you have good and bad. Do all things that are good that increase your well being and does not cause suffering. If anything or anyone starts to cause you suffering, stop it. You are your own master, its up to you to decide.

[@thisisbob1001]

If only my wife would watch this and stop bugging me to buy new stuff all the time.

[@Ayame471989]

As a student I lived in a small room. Back then whenever I wanted to buy something I had to make up a plan in my mind where to put it first. If I couldn't figure out a place for the new stuff I wouldn't buy it. Life was very easy back then.

[@bily4566]

Yes do his meditation. Call it a new way to pray to God let go of the past let go of the future. Watch the thoughts. Do not get in the thoughts. Watch them let them pass

[@Joecer89]

Watch with subtitles its funny.

[@missperception]

+Joel Cervantes Hahaha!

[@DistancUnity]

@fernandizo what do you mean 25th buddha?

[@damindadineshimaduwagamage9044]

so, can a Buddhist build up a Business like Amazon?

[@Kimoto504]

That's rather contemptuous of you. I hope you don't think that's in line with the spirit of Buddhist teachings. It's not. I'm Christian though at the same time I greatly appreciate the wisdom and beauty of Buddhism and its teachings. In fact, there's so much I've learned of the good and true spirit of Christ's teachings thanks to Buddhism! Christs' teachings are not the problem, corrupt leaders and cultures are the problem. Same for Buddhism.

[@markbrad123]

Guess this is related to the movie called The Secret and the Law of Attraction.

[@philippplein4974]

I like buddhism but the law of attraction is complete bs jfl

[@sworawet]

@Fernandizo, Your view is interesting, but to compare your view with Ajahn Brahm's who once was the physicist from Cambridge university and saw the enlightment of Buddhism teaching, he then decided to become the monk under the Buddhism. I think I'd rather follow the monk who has fundamental knowledge about the world and, surely, about life. I am not sure about you, Fernandizo! Good luck with your view nevertheless.

[@maharajmolly]

@TheElusiveMan1 you have a point the hare krishna do the same i found what they say is a fact, truly money is a blessing if one never loose touch with love truth life n if and dose not get attached

[@fernandizo]

I am a dharma-ist, not a buddhist. I know quite well what buddhism is. I dont need a westerner to tell me what buddism is. I am not trying to say that I know more than anybody else, but I have seen how the dharma has been manipulated to support a religion with its temples and committees. Buddhism or dharma-ism is NOT about where you go to "pray" or "talk" philosophy, that is not buddhism. Buddhism comes from within. Anyway don't be defensive I am trying to help you view things differently

[@yelaniperera8175]

43:05

[@stevekosvic1727]

You can tell this guy lives very spartanly - he rolls out of bed, raps the sheet around his body and calls it good - who needs clothes.

[@aaron___6014]

To one man a robe is a sheet, to another a robe is clothing.

[@auntypie2352]

Horrible way of saying to others!!!!

[@onponnoy5403]

You're satan yourself with your jealous mind.

[@DEREKinNYC]

How about being super wealthy and concealing that from your "friends" and associates?

[@Joris0815]

55.000? thats about 35 dollars an hour.... who wouldn't be happy with that?

[@JJ-is4wm]

so by being kind and good karma he is expecting health insurance??? I thought giving without expecting something back in return is the way to go?! Now Im confused Ajahn Brahm.

[@justaman6972]

sufferring comes from inequality not desire ,or craving. Inequality...

[@JanColdwater]

I wonder, are those "cut" flowers real?

[@aaron___6014]

Donations?

[@frederickstewart6217]

Thx for not keeping this secret

[@hsbinh1412]

I am sorry for my post. It has been 6 months, and now looking back, I guess I was being... arrogant and lazy. Sure, I have seen Christians who have converted to Atheism, and became the most logical anti-theist debater (better than the former, I guess). Sorry for the generalization, around 6 months ago, I was watching a lot of theism debate on the internet, and seeing some of the arguments people posted just made I loose control... sorry I am interest in your story, would you please tell me more?

[@sworawet]

@Fernandizo, Your view is interesting, but to compare your view with Ajahn Brahm who once was the physicist from Cambridge university and saw the genuineity of Buddhism teaching, he then decided to become the monk under the Buddhism. I think I'd rather follow the monk who has fundamental knowledge about the world and, surely, about life. I am not sure about your Fernandizo! Good luck with your view nevertheless.

[@caphebot]

uoc gi noi tieng viet nhi?

[@alfulani5]

That will make every Buddist who marries a Hypocrite!

[@woweewo]

i hope you find happiness =)

[@justaman6972]

@Fuffuffuffu um what? Your comment does not compute friend. If what is useful?

[@SCANDURA01]

how about money?

[@ANTONZANESCO]

all literatur is fiction. all groups and their status quotas are limiting. fear. compassion is not limited to one or the other group.graving is life. it is beautiful, when inspiration creates desires.

[@GentleGeisha]

If people wouldn't bother to attempt to change a christian. I would still be trapped in miserable bondage. Changing a christian is not impossible, It simpy isn't easy. Not doing something worthwhile simply because it's difficult is very a sad thing indeed. You can go back to you're life, no problem. Think about the poor, lost, miserable chrsitian who is simply searching for the truth and terrified to change, they'd been told all their life that such actions would have eternal consequences.

[@redryan5048]

Cant help looking at all the Gold behind him............

[@RogerinKC]

A Buddhist monk walks up to a hot dog vendor and says - Make me one with everything...

[@maxstrengthholistics]

$50000 per year is a lot to me!

[@stephenmonash2954]

Monks - sometimes remind me of surfies - dole bludgers - hippiesville - as harsh as that is - but all this very little money stuff - yet they bum of anyone and everyone - so well - get food - accom - and wonderful temples - infact many monasteries have all the latest mod-cons - - hehe air cond - plasma tvs - mobiles - chaffeurs - always drive in fine cars with driver - food served to them - people bow - they know the secret alright - u dont need much at all if it is given to you - hehe well done

[@patthompson008]

In some traditions or schools, sure, materialism or attachment to material wealth is a problem. Monks lead a fabulous life in some monasteries in Thailand for example. Ajahn Brahm, however, comes from the Thai Forest Tradition, ala Ajahn Chah, which eschews material comforts much as the Buddha did. He sleeps in a cave on a mat, with no more than a small light and maybe a tiny knick knack or two. He doesn't care about the latest mod cons or cars or tvs, a jedi cares not for this crude matter. If the monastery's patrons vanished, he'd still be fine and live a very down to earth life. This monastery you see in these videos - he built that by hand, back when it was just him and one other senior monk, and the locals would throw stones at him when he went into town. Many monks of this tradition live in the forests, living on one meal a day and just doing tons of meditation. They get their food from the kindness of nearby locals. In return, they share their blessings if asked, their insights and wisdom that such a life brings. Think of it as the old barter system if the concept of donating money to something offends you.

[@thisisbob1001]

@@patthompson008 well put

[@fernandizo]

@sumedho1 My peace is not in a monastery it is in my heart. That's the point I am trying to make my friend. You think peace is in a place, I think peace is a inner state of calm and bliss. To find world peace all beings that can must find the peace within. This is possible, but very very unlikely. That feeling of peace you find at a monastery is a external sensation of peaceful coexistence not inner peace. You don't need a monastery to reach nirvana, a radiant peaceful happiness.

[@bluemercy297]

Theirs no order in your temple bro. Monk🤔 2 mush thumping at end of speech. 😔 sad. I enjoy mush listening and learning from you 😕 bless u though. Thank u 😊

[@joechi4318]

Thx.._()_

[@kashifanis745]

biggest secret is that he is making fool wisely

[@yaweiyu4249]

Why not you be a monastic?

[@cheshiremouse]

refer to your screenname lady

[@pgkrkkhtenus3206]

Watch wth sub titles so ridiculous XD

[@stephenmonash2954]

Heheh well below 50,000 - well i now know why i am miserable - jesus i have suffering - i knew it. Well - i need about 15000 more to be happy. Actually, i would be happy with 35,000 but Colin Barnett keeps raising utility charges - and people with 50,000 keep voting for him - so another four years of misery - low wages are fine - after all it is just more paper - but cost of living relative to a low wage is not easy - heeh Mr. Barnett is not worried about that i suspect hehee - oh well - yahoo

[@pgkrkkhtenus3206]

Auto generated XD is funny as for subtitles

[@fernandizo]

Haha.. There are many religions that you can buy your way into Heaven. Do not think Buddhism is any different. There are always business men willing to exchange your soul for a newer one for a nominal fee..haha..Sad isn't it? how an idea can attract so many vultures? Ohh well, children must be fed.

[@s-ice]

If money and wealth causes suffering, isn't it your teacher? If poverty causes you suffering, isn't that your teacher? I would like to point out that there is a lot of suffering among middle income people as well. So, money really isn't the issue is it? Regardless of our financial and material well-being it is the spiritual gifts that should be our greatest craving. I don't believe it is healthy to promote the idea that wealth is not good for us because it creates a desire to push it away, and that is not good for anyone. Funny that he is sitting in front of a Gold Idol saying this? I like this monk, but sometimes he is ever so slightly incorrect.

[@aaron___6014]

If you see the dhamma you'll understand that everything has a birth and death. Thus, any experience in life will change (suffering), so whether you're wealthy or poor you will experience suffering. The teachings help you to be aware of this so that you understand the pros and cons of desires. There is also the idea of being content with what you have. Read a bit more and watch a few more videos. There is no way that's a gold idol.

[@s-ice]

Thought is precisely the problem!

[@hellooutthere8956]

this is like the oft misquoted scripture--money is the root of all evil. it is "the love" of money tht is the root of all evil. not money. money is just is. it has it's use. also in india they wear their wealth. why the inidan women are always dressed in gold.

[@hellooutthere8956]

i find ppl criticizing him without cause. he is giving a western point of view not an eastern point of view. so when he says something i understand it from a western view not eastern. it then helps me to apply it to my world.

[@fernandizo]

all these religions are a joke. The only true way to practice this philosophy is on your own, forgetting all the gimmicks, like tooth relics and statues. I doubt the 25th buddha or any buddha would want anybody to worship him like a god. Thats not what dharma is about. Dharma is about giving people cotrol over their destiny not about worshipping a human being. Such a waste..

[@bastian6173]

He's really gained a lot of weight in the past 13 years :O

[@onponnoy5403]

Sadly, instead of being enlightened by his wisdom, someone is more interested on his appearance.

[@fernandizo]

krittmasta- I think its great that you know everything. It must be wonderful to prove everybody wrong all the time. hehe.. I'll tell you a little secret. On this topic, you know as much as I do, and infact as much as 99.999% of all humans. So get off your high horse. no offense, just consider it a reality check..