What a miracle. I am in Northern Minnesota, USA, at my wilderness nature retreat, seven miles south of Canada. I am the only person here on the lake. I am listening to wisdom from Ajahn Brahm in Perth, Australia. What a great miracle. I am humbled by Ajahn Brahm wisdom. Thank you.
I was diagnosed with cancer 10 months ago ! Diffused Large B Cell Lymphoma aggressive. It was then that I discovered the meaning of my life. For six months, I had a team of doctors, nurses and support personnel working hard to make me better. They were extraordinary. Even though I had given up, they didn’t !! Paradoxically, the last 10 months have been terrific ! The extreme pain, the chemotherapy treatments, the crying, and being poked daily constantly with needles … life had meaning now. It was to survive and not give up!
Human doings seek money, sex, power, fame, and dominion over the world with power by hanging on. Human beings seek true feelings, true love, true compassion, and true selflessness by letting go. Ajahn Brahm is a supreme human being. Thank you for your wisdom Ajahn Brahmavamso. Human doings exist. Human beings do not exist. Matter exists. Energy does not exist. Energy FLOWS. We need so little to be a great human being. Human beings need clean air, clean water, whole food, safe sleep, real local friends, and mind control. Of all these free things we need, mind control is the most difficult to achieve. Practice mind control. Thank you Ajahn Brahm for teaching us mind control, the one thing human beings need the most.
One of the simplest teachings I came across many years ago was this. So, a baby is born and we celebrate this event. But the baby is crying as if to say, "Oh, no, not back here again!" The person gets ill and dies. We break down and weep and are sorrowful, tears in the eyes. The dead person beyond the grave, smiling: "Ah freedom at last!
Aside from my body going to pieces, old age (I’m 66) isn’t bad. Yes, even with my cancer - (DLBCL) I’m good. I feel fatigued most of the time; and even though I only have 15% of my strength left and the medical bills continue to pile up, life is still good.
Listening to AB again after several years I laughed my head off this time. I’m wondering why. I suppose I needed a good laugh after 6 months of chemotherapy .
Ajahn .... your accreditation in Mindfulness and meditation and all of that is in the many many videos you’ve made, the books written and the millions of viewers around the world. No “intelligent” human being would deny you if you were to disrobe and seek employment.
What’s my “ weak point? “ …. my leverage point. What’s my sister’s weak point ? what’s my brother’s weak point? How does one find another’s weak point? What constitutes a weak point?
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What a miracle. I am in Northern Minnesota, USA, at my wilderness nature retreat, seven miles south of Canada. I am the only person here on the lake. I am listening to wisdom from Ajahn Brahm in Perth, Australia. What a great miracle. I am humbled by Ajahn Brahm wisdom. Thank you.
I was diagnosed with cancer 10 months ago ! Diffused Large B Cell Lymphoma aggressive. It was then that I discovered the meaning of my life. For six months, I had a team of doctors, nurses and support personnel working hard to make me better. They were extraordinary. Even though I had given up, they didn’t !! Paradoxically, the last 10 months have been terrific ! The extreme pain, the chemotherapy treatments, the crying, and being poked daily constantly with needles … life had meaning now. It was to survive and not give up!
Human doings seek money, sex, power, fame, and dominion over the world with power by hanging on. Human beings seek true feelings, true love, true compassion, and true selflessness by letting go. Ajahn Brahm is a supreme human being. Thank you for your wisdom Ajahn Brahmavamso. Human doings exist. Human beings do not exist. Matter exists. Energy does not exist. Energy FLOWS. We need so little to be a great human being. Human beings need clean air, clean water, whole food, safe sleep, real local friends, and mind control. Of all these free things we need, mind control is the most difficult to achieve. Practice mind control. Thank you Ajahn Brahm for teaching us mind control, the one thing human beings need the most.
I love Ajahn Brahm so much!!! My life changed so much since I am listening to his talks, finally I'm finding peace in my heart. Bless him!!!
Ajahn Brahm, you are adorable and I am grateful for your sharing of insights!
From my secluded place and loneliness i bow to Ajahn Brahm with gratitude.
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhuuuu
"Give it everything you've got" True wisdom, "Everything"
Thank you Ajahn Brahm. I love your sense of humor and lightheartedness. =)
Ajahn Brahm, thank you for keeping me connected to the dhamma!
Really love your sense of humour and Dhamma teaching 💜🌈🙏
AB has such a positive nature. I don’t think anyone can match it. I’m learning to be like him.
Anyone can change.
xxx
I love these life stories!
He is great when it comes to putting things in perspective. I've stalked myself for years & still can't "find myself."
Happytitis 🤣🤣 ...Really laughed out loud...Love u Ajahn Brahms. Regards
One of the simplest teachings I came across many years ago was this. So, a baby is born and we celebrate this event. But the baby is crying as if to say, "Oh, no, not back here again!" The person gets ill and dies. We break down and weep and are sorrowful, tears in the eyes. The dead person beyond the grave, smiling: "Ah freedom at last!
Aside from my body going to pieces, old age (I’m 66) isn’t bad. Yes, even with my cancer - (DLBCL) I’m good. I feel fatigued most of the time; and even though I only have 15% of my strength left and the medical bills continue to pile up, life is still good.
Annumodana Ajahn
for Sharing This Dhamma.
Old age is not a personal failure
ChE2003YY - if this isn’t a quote then you need to put your name to it lol love it
Marriages, relationships ... even our bodies has a “Used By Date” .... great simile.
If they ask for your certification Ajahn Brahm , tell them to on TH-cam and search for AB !
Khap khun khrap Ajahn Brahm
Fantastic Video.
Why do we tremendous dislike seeing the people we love suffer? While those that we don’t know, would hardly move us to tears.
Listening to AB again after several years I laughed my head off this time. I’m wondering why. I suppose I needed a good laugh after 6 months of chemotherapy .
Talk starts at 24:30🙏
Talk starts when talking starts
Ajahn .... your accreditation in Mindfulness and meditation and all of that is in the many many videos you’ve made, the books written and the millions of viewers around the world. No “intelligent” human being would deny you if you were to disrobe and seek employment.
He has full time employment.. Monks don't retire.. "Smiles"
SADHU, SADHU, SADHU!
“ …. Happititas ! …. “ only AB can come up with a word like this. 🤣🤣😂😂😂
What’s my “ weak point? “ …. my leverage point. What’s my sister’s weak point ? what’s my brother’s weak point? How does one find another’s weak point? What constitutes a weak point?
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can someone tell me what chanting at the end of the dhamma talk?
It's Homage to The Triple Gem
Araham samma sambuddho bhagava
Buddham bhagavantam abhivademi (bow)
Svakkhato bhagavata dhammo
Dhammam namassami (bow)
Supatipanno bhagavato savaka sangho
Sangham namami (bow)
"I don't exist..." - rather "What you take yourself to be does not exist..."
You are ever more venerable.
He is a MEGA MEGA Terror.
xxx
Incorrectly dated 2019. He says he's 44.. he's born aug 7 1951 so this talk was in 1995
Its the years of monkhood...
❤️❤️❤️
I guess that poor professor who studied his own book did not pass the test.
Isn’t gaining merit a bucket list? Just saying....
perhaps yes...
In my books, yes it is.