1/3 Ajahn Brahm: Talk, "Overcoming the Hindrance of Wanting" 26.11.25

In his classic teaching style that mixes joking, storytelling, and deep-cutting insights, Ajahn Brahm gives a talk loosely based on the five hindrances, spending the first 30 minutes discussing the joys of letting go of desire before delving into ill will, restlessness, and doubt in the remaining 20 minutes. [0:00] The debt of desire [9:07] All you need is laughter [16:40] Worship nothing [31:59] Not playing by the rules of violence [42:50] No need to go anywhere else [44:51] Perception without doubt Sutta reference: SN 35.88: Puṇṇa Sutta https://suttacentral.net/sn35.88/en/b... This is part of a series of teachings for the "Radiant Happiness, Lasting Peace" retreat" led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda in Oxford, November 2025. https://www.anukampaproject.org/donate or write to [email protected] for further information.