Show Notes
Ajahn Brahm reflects on Vesak celebrations in Thailand and argues that goodness, ethical conduct, generosity, forgiveness, and mindfulness are powerful forces capable of addressing individual, political, economic, and global problems. He emphasizes that anger, greed, revenge, and anxiety harm both individuals and society, while self-awareness and compassion can dissolve conflicts and create peace. The talk concludes by urging people to strengthen morality through everyday honesty, fidelity, simplicity, and kindness, prioritizing shared well-being over personal desires. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 8th May 2009. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia under the Creative Commons licence. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.
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