The renowned bhikkhu and meditation master, Ven. Ajahn Brahm, is set to visit Sri Lanka for a very special teaching session on May 18, 2025, from 7 am to 11 am at the BMICH, Colombo.
This rare opportunity to meet Ven. Ajahn Brahm promises an unforgettable experience in understanding the true essence of meditation. Known for his practical wisdom and warm, humorous teaching style, Ajahn Brahm will guide attendees through the path of inner stillness and deep insight. In his teachings, Ajahn Brahm often describes meditation as the art of letting go. He uses the beautiful metaphor of keeping water still: when water is undisturbed, it perfectly reflects everything around it. Similarly, when the mind is still, true understanding and deep insights naturally arise. Meditation, according to Ajahn Brahm, is not about forcing the mind but about relaxing, renouncing, and allowing peace to happen naturally.
He emphasises that samatha (calm) and vipassana (insight) are not separate paths but two aspects of the same experience — just like the front and back of a hand. As the mind becomes more still, insights blossom effortlessly; and the more insights you gain, the deeper your stillness grows.
Ajahn Brahm invites meditators to trust the process, to enjoy the bliss of being in the present moment, and to let go of forceful effort. In this relaxed state, profound experiences and beautiful states of mind can unfold naturally — experiences that are safe, uplifting, and filled with deep joy.
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Free passes available at:
Samayawardena Bookshop – Buddhist Congress, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
Buddhist Cultural Centre – Anderson Road, Nadimala, Dehiwala
Sarasaviya Bookshop – One Galle Face branch
Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Mandiriya – Thummulla, Colombo 5
Don’t miss this chance to meet Ven. Ajahn Brahm and experience his inspiring teachings firsthand. Come, relax, smile, and discover the beautiful stillness within you!
