Dreams and Other Things In Life

Dreams and their significance in Buddhism. Ajahn Brahm shares some interesting stories of people having dreams that came true. However, he also mentions that dreams should not be relied upon as they can sometimes be misleading. He gives examples of how some people misinterpreted their dreams and ended up losing money. The talk also mentions some cultural beliefs, such as visiting a lucky temple before going to the racetrack in Singapore. Ultimately, Ajahn Brahm suggests that while dreams can be intriguing, they should not be taken and being a reliable truth.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 13th March 2009. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans.

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