The story about the cow and the prisoner made me cry. Redemption is possible. Ajahn Brahm has a way of seeing the Buddha nature in everyone, even prisoners.

Great talk. People have warped perception and view , so their reality is warped and distorted. Buddhism is no nonsense practical religion, based purely on logic promoting compassion. It feels truly free living by these principles.

I noticed this talk attracted some negative comments but to me it was still good. At it’s heart it is about reducing your suffering by changing your view about yourself and others. Ajahn Brahm isn’t perfect but the essence of what he has to say is still powerful

The cognitive process {the way we see and understand things} .... starts with a View, viewpoint, framework of beliefs, framework of understanding, ... the Mind interprets everything in terms of those beliefs, our beliefs selects the information that comes into our Minds and bends it accordingly, and from the information that we get {which we call our perception}, the perception that we have are not true, not real, they’re all bent to suit our views. And because of those perceptions that we have, what we take to be reality, is what causes our THINKING. {As we perceive the world so we think.} Our thinking justifies our VIEWS. So this whole cycle of DELUSION goes on. From our VIEW, we perceive accordingly. And from our perceptions, that is where we think. {VIEW -> PERCEPTION -> THINKING thoughts -> OUR BElief Systems} Thank you AB.

This talk along with his talk on jealousy is helping me let go of some of the difficulties in my life.

There are two talks that I've been listening to daily, this one and the one on "Control and Freedom". Ajahn Brahm explains how we get stuck and how we become a prisoner of our own making. Thank you.

Thank you for posting! These talks are very helpful.

COFFEE ! was the liquid that I began to drink, not because it tasted great, but because everyone who drank it told me it was delicious.

If only the world of 10% think n act like what A Brahm teaches the world have double the peace.

I love his story about the man who was in prison for murder and the bull/cow. Storys of change always move me, but that's an all time favorite!! Thank you ajahn brahm for sharing it!

Thank you for this talk. And thank you especially for mentioning the suffering of animals.

Often when we criticise others we only serve to highlight our own inadequacies. Understanding and compassion towards others - even those who you according to your world views should be ostracised - is not easy to do - if it were there would be more of it - which is the whole point. Heaven and Hell - good and bad - who knows when we will all cross the lofty standards we set for ourselves and others - but when u do you will understand the meaning of forgiveness for others who have crossed the line

“Right View !” Im guilty of having the Wrong View of life ... so much so, that it’s made life difficult and miserable for me and has brought a lot of unhappiness. Although it’s a slow trek to reorient the Mind, I’m determined to do it.

Thank you. Ajahn Brahm is insightful as always.

Very very beautiful talk. Thank you so much 🙏😄😀🌹🌺❤️

The many views and perceptions you have in your life need to be look at expanded . Many of our views and perceptions are probably need of changes some us don't realize it. Life would be a lot better for you and the people around you.

Great. I am greatful. I can listen to these dharma in US, far from where I was born...same spirit I listened in a different language, then. Thanks

Your wit and wisdom always engage my monkey mind, but I was moved to tears by your story of the crying cow. I tend to be quite reserved, but animal cruelty angers me to the core. I vow to step up my involvement with local animal rescue groups. Thank you Ajahn Brahm. PS--I studied a year at University of Manchester and visited Liverpool often. I love the dry wit and down-to-earth nature of the residents.

joke about 2 carrots was brilliant,ty for posting,i an grateful

brilliant and adorable.

I loved the carrot joke, I'll be telling it to the folks at work tomorrow! Not sure about the rest of the talk though! Only kidding, I got much from it, thank you Ajahn :-)

Thank you Venerable 😂😂😂🌹🌹🌹💎💎💎💖💖💖🙏

I really appreciate him, teachings and views, but there are a lot of people out there do things to hurt others for very petty reasons or just because they can.

great talk! Thank you!

Great insight.

Just on the subject of death. You don't become sad because you think death is a bad thing or you are conditioned too. You are sad because you will miss their presence...

I discovered buddhaism thanks to you and I just love it and evrything makes so much sense ,but I'm not sure all Buddhist are vegans or even vegetarians and I can't understand how it is not one of the major rule ?please help me understand

I used to drink because I liked the buzz not the taste....esp beer...did not like that but Wheeee! 11 years clean now....so...

@Metknot666 I agree. I think his point doesn't exactly contradict that- I think he means something a little different- he's talking about the way the mind tends to label and categorize things and then filter and translate all experiences accordingly, and he's using death as an example. I think he's not necessarily saying something as simplistic as it may sound.

Sadhu sadhu sadhu

Self full-filling prophecies are well documented - you know angry people want to be around angry people - moreover, because happy people would challenged their mindsets. Now - you should look for peoples good side because apart from anything else it would be refreshing. Treat others how you want to be treated - walk in their shoes and ask would you not like understanding and compassion - It simpley takes more strength of character to forgive - Media conditions people to be voyeurs of misery - ok

woooooooooooow i love the joke about the carrot

Great story about a murderer becoming vegetarian because he understood how the cow feels and that she had done no wrong to be killed in the first place. Same about the simple fact that fish have feelings too. :) What's stopping Ajahn Brahm?

Arguing with people who believe Noah’s ark is like me standing in front of a tsunami to prevent it destroying a village.

@Metknot666 btw- does anyone else find it ironic that he uses the example of an Irish wake and using the Irish as an example of positivity?

@Metknot666 i.e.- he's not saying death is good either. Seems to me the Buddha would say rather death is death. It's a process. It's change. The mind creates the experience of "good" or "bad" based upon conditions.

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Who's Peter? I thought this was Ajahn Brahm.

The whipalassa...

The first rule of Buddhism, as taught by Ajahn Brahm is,"Question everything. Don't take my word for it." Instead of answers you give me,"ears you have adopted?" Nonsense! I stand by what I said. I am a fan of Ajahn Brahm, but this is not one of his better teachings. I wish I could have been there to question him directly.

Is there one talk that doesnt mention DEATH , killing , murder , coffins etc.....

invention of electricity? what are you smokin? harnessing maybe(not the first), but see Nikola Tesla the proponent of AC/DC (which we use today) as opposed to just DC(Edison)

please find an authentic tibetan documentay for real teaching this guy is just as lost as I am

I really think Ajahn Brahm missed the mark on this topic. Most of what he said was ove simplified & dosn't get into the heart of the matter. If someone constantly lies & is drunk on a daily basis, & they continue to do so even after you point this out, why would I want to look for their "good side"? If someone murders or rapes, why do they deserve my forgiveness? Just because Brahm doesn't like the taste of beer, that means nobody does? I have learned much from Ajahn, but he missed the mark here