Buddhist Society of Western Australia Mindfulness and Productivity | Ajahn Brahm | 6 February 2026
Feb 9, 2026
Gentle stories about how a peaceful mind can boost productivity. Introducing 'kindfulness' and the idea of workplace meditation rooms. Playful reframes of worry into hope and techniques for creating a calming personal bubble. Tales of compassion that transform attitudes toward animals and illness. Lighthearted anecdotes, hypnosis memories, and suggestions for disconnecting from social media to find calm.
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Install A Kindfulness Room
- Create a dedicated "kindfulness" room where staff can meditate when stressed to restore focus and creativity.
- Allow flexible short breaks for relaxation because refreshed employees produce higher-quality work faster.
Words Change Willingness
- Coining gentle language like "kindfulness" reframes practice to be more inviting and hopeful.
- Positive, creative language can open people's willingness to try mindfulness practices.
Reframing Cancer Fears
- Ajahn Brahm asked a cancer survivor, "What would happen if it did not come back?" which shifted her perspective from fear to possibility.
- He returned yearly for 35 years and the cancer never recurred, illustrating the power of hopeful framing.
