Ajahn Brahm Podcast Who's the boss?
Jun 29, 2025
Dive into the intriguing dynamics of authority and obedience from a Buddhist viewpoint. Explore how personal experiences with monks reshape obedience into compassionate attentiveness. Discover the importance of understanding interpersonal relationships and our connection with nature. Reflect on the peace that comes from accepting death, illustrated through a powerful story. Ultimately, learn how redefining authority fosters empathy and personal responsibility, promoting kindness in conflict resolution.
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Buddha's Authority on Truth
- Buddhism has no central authority or leader after Buddha's passing.
- The truth and training serve as the only teacher or authority.
Obedience as Love
- Obedience can be an act of love and care, not just submission.
- Obeying means responding to others' needs like a parent's care for a child.
Be Obedient to Your Body
- Listen and be obedient to your body's needs such as rest.
- Ignoring your body's signals leads to tension and failed meditation.