Ajahn Brahm: I want to get enlightened (video)

(BSV Dhamma Talks, May 29, 2021) "I want to get enlightened," remembers Ajahn Brahm, a British monk, trained in Thailand, who is now the abbot of a large monastery with affiliated nunnery in Western Australia.

Man, this guy gets it. I mostly just took acid.

For thousands of years lots of people have been yearning to be enlightened, and they are practicing hard to get enlightened. They are practicing very diligently, regularly doing many hours of meditation and listening to lots of Dharma (Dhamma) talks, while still enjoying the comforts of life.

Some are following monks or nuns who are purported to be “enlightened”! They think themselves very wise, free of the delusion of “self,” and would like to help people. But they think that they don’t have sufficient means to do so, as they have to keep some for themselves and family to maintain their comfortable lifestyle.

Yet, we can see that they often portrayed actions (karma) motivated by conceit (mana), ill will, greed, anger, and so on. But what does it mean to be an enlightened being?

Is there more than one level of enlightenment that laypeople can aspire to? What is/are the path(s) and signposts along the Dhamma path signaling that we are on the right path to eventually awakening one day in this or some future lifetime?

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Located in Melbourne, its East Malvern center hosts programs that guide members on meditation, as well as practical Buddhist teachings for kids, teenagers, and adults.

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