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Ajahn Brahm & Ven Candā: "The Heart of All Precepts" Opening Talk, Retreat Day 1, 21.06.25

After an introduction and instructions for the online retreat by Venerable Candā, Ajahn Brahm gives a talk focused around the precepts that the retreatants might choose to take on, and how these precepts not only open up a new and unexpected kind of freedom, but also create supportive conditions for entering deep meditation. [0:00] Introduction to the retreat [10:46] Protected fish in an aquarium [16:13] The 5 and 8 precepts [24:01] No need for punishment [29:46] How precepts support meditation [34:36] The wisdom power of making friends [41:12] Silence and joy [45:50] Beginners included ✨️Here at Anukampa Grove we are currently inviting donations for building our first huts for nuns and an outdoor office that is secluded from the main building, to offer meditators more solitude and peace. Your help is ESPECIALLY appreciated at this exciting time: https://www.anukampaproject.org/donate ✨️Standing orders are also always appreciated, to help with renovations, maintenance and bills. ✨️Please click SUBSCRIBE to help us spread the Dhamma. ABOUT US: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project is a charity that aims to spread the Buddha's teachings and give women the opportunity to train toward full bhikkhuni ordination for the very first time in the UK. Over the years we have developed a diverse and dedicated spiritual community around these aims and recently found a property! Anukampa Grove Bhikkhuni Monastery, in Boar's Hill, Oxford, is surrounded by peaceful woodland. We moved there only on March 22nd, 2024. In this exciting phase we welcome your support to enable us to cover the significant running costs, make essential renovations and adaptations to the property, and welcome visitors and aspiring monastic trainees as soon as we can! Donations of any amount are very gratefully received, either as one-off gifts or standing orders. UK tax payers can claim gift aid, increasing your donation by 25%. International bank transfers can be made via Wise. Please visit https://www.anukampaproject.org/donate or write to finances@anukampaproject.org for further information.