Ajahn brahmavamso mahathera lovingly known to most as ajahn brahm was born peter betts in london, united kingdom in august 7, 1951. Ajahn brahm, an unparalleled guide to the bliss of meditation, makes the journey as fun as it is rewarding. Books by ajahn brahm author of who ordered this truckload of. Ajahn brahm was born in london in 1951 and earned a degree in theoretical physics from cambridge university. Renowned buddhist monk shares wit and wisdom presented on june 19, 2019 join us for a unique opportunity to meet and hear the internationally acclaimed buddhist teacher. This book has been produced to commemorate the 60th birthday of ajahn brahm. And other buddhist tales of happiness by ajahn brahm. Opening the door of your heart in ajahn brahms collection of teaching stories are many truetolife tales which are used to launch into a deeper exposition of mindfulness, wisdom, love and compassion. Drawing from his own experiences, stories shared by. The jhanas by ajahn brahmavamso buddhist fellowship singapore. The 63 quotes from ajahn brahms teachings in this collection have been gathered from. If youre interested at all in what happiness comes from meditation, please do yourself a favor and read this book. The five hindrances a talk given by ajahn brahmavamso at bodhinyana monastery on the 15 th of august 2001 this is the sixth talk of the rains retreat. You can get the book at random house or a kindle edition at amazon.
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