Benefits of Reading the Suttas

[asanayogadelmar]

Excellent talk! Thank you very much!

[Angel777782]

thanks for sharing the good knowledge to all people

[nealezumm]

Ajahn Brahmali is growing on me!

[robbiepeterh]

Is there an online copy of the suttas that somebody could kindly direct me to?

[8888chinaman]

@robbiepeterh There are Sutras available on the net you just have to know which one to read. Perhaps you can start with Metta Sutra on Loving Kindness, Kalama Sutra, and Heart Sutra. And after you can read more, however it is not in the number of sutras that you read and understand , it is in the how well you try to emulate and empower it to work on your life towards spiritual growth, mindful and aware.

[Atheissst]

is there an age limit for becoming a monk? how do you go about finding and joining a monastery? great talk!

[JrDiNisi]

@Atheissst I'm no monk, just a lay disciple , but the best place to find out about becoming a monk is to find a monastery near you and go talk to the monks. There is never any age limit as to becoming a monk and it is not a lifetime commitment. In many asian countries it is common for older men whos children are grown and they don't work anymore to go into the sangha, and of course in many countries children become novice monks.

It is a long process and not something you jump into.

[TheGreeny38]

great talk. thankyou. could anyone give me advice on what the buddha taught about alcohol. i have heard about drinking in moderation and the middle way but as part of the five precepts didn't the buddha say no intoxicants or drugs. i do not want to pick or choose just to follow what the buddha taught. thankyou all.

[triple834]

@TheGreeny38 I know this answer is long overdue, but if you're still interested, take a look at the fifth sîla, the fifth precept: "I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness". The Buddha also named six disadvantages of drinking alcohol in the Sigalovada Sutta, among them ill fame, pugnacity and lack of wisdom. Try googling "Access to Insight", they have lots of Suttas in English and lots of Dhamma talks and books by famous teachers.

[TheGreeny38]

@triple834 many thanks for your advice. i have had the same feedback from the buddhist society and i know that i will have to give up drinking. I am hardly drinking at all now but i still have a couple of beers every now and then. I'm on a day retreat tomorrow which helps as i used to just spend my weekend drinking. i think my drinking days are coming to an end. loving kindness to you all.

[Yaiyasmin]

I detect a swedish accent... You swedish? Great talk!

[SaniraSu]

Sadhu..! Sadhu..! Sadhu..! Bhante. Very well said. One of the most inspiring Dhamma talks I've ever heard. May you attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana!

[guyneo]

Initially, I want to skip this talk. I was thinking it will be a waste of time. !!But I was dead wrong. I am impressed with his opinions and views. I reaslised my mistakes. I am glad that the original 2 minutes grew into full length of the talk. Thank you very much. Saddhu Saddhu

[justkarmatoo]

Thanks Dude. Great concepts.

[bebo3ful]

can you do one on motivation?

[soge84x]

This talk was very inspiring. Thank you for posting it.

[xknighton]

Thank you, I loved watching and listening to this talk.

[dropcum]

A wonderful, down to earth & very logical talk. Thank you so much, Ajahn Brahmali.

Yes, the questioners should have a microphone as well, if possible, or their questions should be repeated before they are answered, so that we may have an opportunity to listen to the questions as well.

[nijuusei]

I am most pleased to have been given the opportunity to listen to another talk by the venerable Ajahn Brahmali! He is a most skilled teacher and his talks are always very clear and full of inspiration! Thank you for this!

[budaman1]

Wonderful. I always learn, and gain peace! Thank you.

[keilukeiz]

great lecture, thank you ajahn brahmali :)