Four Ways of Letting Go | Ajahn Brahm | 09-04-2010

Straight from teaching a meditation retreat, Ajahn Brahm reveals ways of letting go. Ajahn offers a teaching on how to train your mind to let go, to be peaceful and happy. And reflects upon why we find it so hard to let go of our hurts and difficulties and how beneficial letting go is for us and others.

[fool]

4 ways of letting go:
throw it away,
be content
expect nothing in return
having a teflon mind

so simple and so hard to do.
most valuable speech i have heard.
thank you!

[sukanyabose]

"It is only heavy, when you hold it. When you let go, there is now weight at all." So simple and profound. Thank you.

[noellebooth]

A little late to the party. This has changed my life.
Thank you.
I can finally move on after 56 years of creating my own pain.

[AkmaAit]

im muslim but really like buddhism teachings as it is very logical and useful one.

[DoctorTristanPeh]

Here is Nov 2023….. it’s always very refreshing to hear from Ajahn Brahm about letting go. Profound wisdom. Thank you. ❤

[jassophical]

“The most foolish thing is to get angry at someone who hurt you. Because when they hurt you and you get angry from it. They’re hurting twice as much.”

[LunaLu-]

"Whenever we are thinking about life, we cannot enjoy life"
Thank You:)

[TheJobybenson]

He isn't a simple man.
He lives simply.

[helenaprana]

4 ways of letting go:
1. Check heavy things you carry from past and though it away
2. Be content. Change your attitude to : Be happy where you are
3. Giving, expecting nothing in return, let go of expectations
4.Have a teflon Mind, nothing sticks: knowledge and thoughts

[paulinakray]

"Let the past go. If you lift a rock it's heavy, but if you let it go, it's not. Let go of your problems."

[kimberlygarcea]

I am so bless that I came across this video. I am not a buddhist but I am so greatful to you. My husband left my for our family doctor of all people...I have been full of hatered and hurt. Listening and really hearing your words has made me let go...
i totally just let go. I am greatful that I have no illness in my life but I have been a prisoner to my hate.
Words cannot express how your words have inspired me. Thank you.
Much love
Kimberly

[kathyhunter]

I'm sorry that it took me 50 years to get it. But the last 10 years have been really good. 

[jodiparry]

This changed my life a few years ago. I believe it was the beginning of my awakening. I have come so far since I watched this. I am truly grateful for it. I thankyou.

[aakupsp]

Whenever I get emotional attacks I revisit this video and I can sleep peacefully. Thank you for this insightful talk.

[jurffy]

This guy right here, is one very special person.

[courtneyhayes]

I am just starting to learn more about buddhism and all of his talks are so lovely. I watch these at school and before bed it's so inspiring. What a lovely person he is. Imagine a world where everyone thought this way… xo

[kathrynnightingale]

Please please watch this. It is life changing.

[knightwarrior]

Buddhism helps me a lot in life. I learn to let go, accept and free much of my anger.

[RoelBaardman]

This talk has changed my life for the better. At the time of finding this talk, I was often obsessed with finding happiness in places where it cannot be found. This lead to a lot of suffering. In a moment of clarity, I googled "how to let go" and found this talk. Since then, I've experienced that letting go leads to much more happiness and I am gradually learning to be content with the way things are.
I think that without this talk I would not have enjoyed my life nearly as much as I do now.
I'm extremely thankful for the talks that the BSWA makes available for free online. Thank you!

[CreativelyWarped]

I almost cried near the end. I think about all of the things I've gotten hung up on and how I have been irritated at the most stupid things. Nothing lasts forever, so be present and enjoy every moment while you are alive. I am happy and grateful to be alive listening to this talk.