Ajahn Brahm's Dhamma Talk: How to Live Fearlessly

Fear tightens around us in quiet moments—a low hum of anxiety about the future, doubt about our choices, unease with uncertainty itself. On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Ajahn Brahm, the renowned British-American Buddhist monk and meditation teacher, invites you into a radically different relationship with fear. This is not a talk about conquering fear through willpower or positive thinking. Instead, Ajahn Brahm traces how our clinging to false ideas about reality—and our resistance to what is—actually generate the anxiety we feel. In the intimate setting of Oxford Quakers Friends Meeting House, you'll discover a practical Buddhist path toward genuine fearlessness, grounded not in theory but in the lived wisdom of someone who has spent decades helping Western seekers access the deep peace that lies beneath our turbulent minds.

This evening offers something rare: an opportunity to learn from a teacher known for making the profound teachings of Theravada Buddhism genuinely accessible. Ajahn Brahm's work has touched thousands of practitioners worldwide because he never retreats into abstraction. Instead, he shows how small moments of stillness—the kind you can cultivate in your own life—can quietly reshape your entire relationship to an uncertain world. If you've ever wondered how to build true resilience and integrity without suppressing what you feel, this talk speaks directly to that longing.

What to Expect

The evening begins with guided meditation, settling the mind and creating the conditions for deep listening. Ajahn Brahm then offers his discourse on fearlessness and the Buddhist understanding of how misperception and clinging create suffering. Rather than leaving you with abstract philosophy, he anchors each teaching in concrete, relatable experience—the kind you recognize from your own life. After the talk, there will be a period for questions, allowing you to explore how these teachings apply to your own practice and circumstances. Expect a spacious, contemplative atmosphere that honors both the depth of the teaching and the genuine questions seekers bring.

About the Artist

Ajahn Brahm is a British-American Buddhist monk and international meditation teacher who leads the Dhammakaya International Society of Australia. Known for his gift of making Theravada Buddhist practice accessible to Western lay audiences, Ajahn Brahm has spent decades teaching and writing in ways that bridge tradition and contemporary life. His work demonstrates a rare ability to translate ancient wisdom into language and examples that resonate with modern practitioners seeking practical paths to peace.

Venue & Logistics

The event takes place at Oxford Quakers Friends Meeting House in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in before the meditation begins. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to sit easily. No prior meditation or Buddhist knowledge is required.