Accepting the Unacceptable | Ajahn Canda | 11 May 2026

We are living through times that can feel impossible to fully face ~ escalating climate disruption, deep political fractures and an intense undercurrent of uncertainty. The instinct is often to shut down or harden into anger. But what if the path forward asks something different of us? This talk explores how to accept the reality of what feels unacceptable without losing ourselves to despair, numbness, or division. It offers a grounded approach to working with grief and fear ~ acknowledging them as natural, necessary responses rather than weaknesses to suppress. Ajahn Canda discusses how to choose where to place our energy in a world full of urgent needs and act with purpose without being consumed by overwhelm. This is not a call to be endlessly resilient, but an invitation to be human: to move between engagement and rest, clarity and confusion, hope and grief ~ while continuing to choose a path of compassionate, courageous action. ✨ Standing orders help us plan ahead and cover our running costs. ✨ Please click SUBSCRIBE to help us spread the Dhamma! ABOUT US: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project was founded in 2016 by Ven Canda and Ajahn Brahm. The charity aims to spread the Buddha's teachings and give women the opportunity to practice as bhikkhunis for the first time in UK history, by establishing a monastic residence for bhikkhunis. This second aim was accomplished in March 2024, when we procured a property in a secluded woodland hamlet near Oxford, called Anukampa Grove, where Ven Canda now resides. Donations of any amount are gratefully received and help support the monastics' requisite needs and cover our running costs, either as one-off gifts or standing orders. UK taxpayers can claim gift aid, increasing your donation by 25%. International bank transfers can be made via Wise. Please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate or write to finances@anukampaproject for further information. General enquiries can be addressed to team@anukampaproject.org