Belief in Rebirth is Skilful and Motivating

In this talk that was given on retreat to long-term practicing Buddhists, Ajahn relays some stories from biographies of great meditation masters that seem to illustrate the seeming 'matter of fact-ness' of the existence of past lives. He also explains why and how 'taking on' this aspect of the Buddhist World View can be nourishing to our spiritual practice and aspirations. The second half of the talk is practical, encouraging and helpful advice pertaining to 'getting some space' from, and learning how to Let Go and overcome common phenomena that can obstruct peace in the mind (The Five Hindrances).

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Your explanations are presented so simply that I totally "get it". I was having trouble with this subject and now my understanding will take me further along the path. I know it will never be over, but I am certainly enjoying the journey. Namaste 🙏🏼

Great teaching, so helpful and clear.

I really got a lot out of that. One big issue in my life is on its way to being resolved for me, if not for the other person involved, and I am so grateful for the teaching.

Excellent, I need to play it many more times to understand better. Being conditioned one way for most of your life makes it so hard to try to make sense of a new way of thinking, even if I grew up with a ''nice little story, that doesn't make sense) Thank you I will dissect every word! Thank you

This is a wonderful talk. I’m glad I listened.

Clear, fluent, good humoured teaching. Grateful thanks.

Right to the core

I always learn so much from listening to this speaker.

I’m going to keep returning to this one. So much practical guidance - love counting the neurotic thoughts.

Thank you so much for posting this talk on insighttimer.

Great teaching. Thank you so much 🙏

I like to listen to these talks over and over! So good! Thank you!

Amazing talk. Covers many issues and helpful ways to develop practice.
I will use many aspects of the help here..
Thank you🌻

He speaks wisdom

Great talk, thank you! 🙏🏻

Very clarifying talk. I just got my motivation back :)

Thankyou Dear Teacher for this very encouraging lesson 🙇‍♀️💚🌺🍃

Thank you for these words. Will listen again.