Of Arguments and Truth

Often we argue because our personal view points are challenged and we want to be 'right' and we want others to see the 'truth'. Arguments, however, do not always lead to truth and often there is no absolute truth. It is also acceptable to be wrong from time to time.
According to Ajahn Brahm, we should not argue for the sake of truth, instead we should FEEL truth. Feelings such as contentment, peace, freedom, stillness and joy transcend time, culture and arguments themselves.

[@lordbyron3603]

It never ceases to amaze me how AB can be so jovial. He always laughs at the end of his jokes. Not a tired laugh either. He really gets into it. I wish I can be like that. 😨

[@elizabethhjenkins6172]

This is so timely for me. Good words are never too late to be heard. Thank you, Ajahn Bravamamso. 🙏🙏🙏

[@123chandimal]

Middle part of talk is exactly correct Ajan brahm Wonderful !

[@NadeeshaniSenevirathna]

"Its ok to make mistakes and its ok to admit you are wrong..." Thank you so much ven. Ajahn Brahm. Always feeling a lot better and relieved after listening to your talks.

[@TheProjectionist21]

We need more of this on Earth.

[@tintrach]

I've been listening to Brahm for years,,,,,this is undeniably one of his best Dharma talks ever!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Peace~

[@sheilaabrahams3104]

Very grateful for Ajahn Brahm and his dhamma talks.

[@siangteh]

The trouble is that at times we do not known that we are wrong or half correct, as Ajahn says no one is listening to others except to oneself. The skills to manage differences in opinions needed to be cultivated so that peace & harmony can be maintained & sustained always.

[@sherryfortune]

Laughing w Ajahn every day is spiritual nourishment.

[@SolSmoke]

we need more of this in america.

[@tarastewart6566]

Thank you, Ajhan Brahm, for reminding me to be at peace and patient when my husband goes into tirades he cannot help (illness-related). You are teaching me to remove the sting from my side and from his, when I smile and say, "It's just water under the bridge" when he becomes sad and apologetic. I hate to see him hurt or sad.

[@MsPinkgorilla]

I was really upset with my Sis for always imposing her judgement on me. She is always analyzing me as if I am full of faults. I was fed up and wanted to pick up an argument with her but this talk has calmed me down. I have decided the best is shut up.

[@BipolarBowler]

Just beyond the arguing there is a long table of companionship set and waiting for us to sit down.
Rumi

[@orlando098]

I like the general attitude that AB explains in this and think it's important to think of people's feelings and to try to get along, but at the same time sometimes one can believe strongly sometimes that one's view of something is right and valid, and worth defending. Like, I was watching Richard Dawkins talking to a creationist just now, who thinks children in American schools should be taught to doubt evolution, and Richard was saying look at the fossil record, we have facts that prove it.

[@lavenderbeautiful]

"Who cares whose religion is right IF we destroy everybody in the process?" Exactly!

[@child_of_theuniverse]

Thank you ❤️🙏

[@Cmilla204]

this video was so incredibly helpful, I found it at a time in my life when I was arguing daily with my partner, we watched it together and it made a huge difference. So simple yet profound. I love Ajahn's delivery, his sense of humour and story telling are awesome! Thank you so much!

[@douglasgalindo8826]

Gracias !

[@junxian1991]

"...And all the elephants concurred that a human bring was flat." ROFL!

[@SigEpBlue]

I like the idea of fighting for "wrong rights"! As well as shutting up if I'm (ever) right. lol

[@orlando098]

.... I mean to say that not all people's "truths" are always equally valid, and sometimes it's worth sticking to your guns; but by all means do it politely and avoiding hate and anger.

[@DebbieRodgers]

Thank you! I enjoyed listening.

[@lordbyron3603]

Where does AB get his material for his talks. He’s not reading from anything. He just talks and talks and talks. Incredible Mind!

[@123chandimal]

beginning is exactly correct! I still use that way

[@afshin9]

I love him so much

[@1001orpheus]

And Ajahn Brahm is impressed: Very Good...

[@pinkychahal7060]

Thank you so much

[@jessicarobb5294]

Powerful stuff

[@ivancarlson953]

I don't say I made a mistake. I say I had a new experience.

[@markbrad123]

Saying 'Whatever' often makes me content-- well life can be an awkward myriad.

[@Mushinkaz]

this is beautiful

[@WEERAESHAN]

If you are wrong admit it, if are are right shut up. Peace and harmony are the priorities NOT who is right and wrong, wow, wow, wow
Thank you.

[@tintrach]

LOVE Rumi~~~

[@bebo3ful]

What if you are arguing because someone makes an ignorant statement? Should that not be a good result to seek from our closest friends and family?

[@jimibeckert]

I don't know if I have watch this

[@1001orpheus]

Sound disappeared at the end...

[@malcolmdoogleson]

i just posted this video to julia gillard and tony abbotts facebook pages ( :

[@lordbyron3603]

I have a cold. Feeling very feverish, my body aches all over.

[@dmitrylesov]

@WEERASHAN? By your logic Copernicus should have shut up and so should have Galileo and Newton? They were right, and there is no if and buts about it, until you present evidence of contrary. This guy is not talking about "arguments" he's talking about "QUARRELS"

[@annagoebiowska229]

Doctors visit

[@ClipsForGames]

None

[@ZacMacChesney]

You are right, but not correct!