Ajahn Brahmali was born in Norway in 1964. He first became interested in Buddhism and meditation in his early 20s after a visit to Japan.

After hearing teachings from Ajahn Brahm, he decided to travel to Australia to train at Bodhinyana Monastery. Ajahn Brahmali has lived at Bodhinyana Monastery since 1994 and was ordained as a Bhikkhu with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor in 1996.

~ From Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Selected Works (in chronological order)

We wouldn’t say “this is proof of reincarnation,” but I would say it’s strong evidence of something like it.

A concise and readable survey of early Buddhist studies, showing the wide evidence we have in support of the authenticity of the EBTs and how we can know about ancient India at all.

Translations by Ajahn Brahmali:

“It would not be appropriate for me to give the Buddha a powerful laxative.”