Tuesday 05th December 2023 Venerable Sunyo joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website t

Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja on the 28 May 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Bhante Bodhidhaja, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka was introduced to Buddhism at an early age by a neighbour. After graduation Nicolas worked as a primary school teacher and chose social work as an alternative for compulsory military training in Switzerland. At the age of 21, while on a visit to India in 2003 Nicolas took on a temporary ordination under the late Acharya Buddharakhita who gave him the monastic name Bodhidhaja and since kept the same name in memory of his Teacher. From late 2006 Nicolas spent time living, practicing and serving as a lay person in different Monastic communities around the world. Upon returning to Perth BSWA in 2010 became an Anagarika followed by being a novice and higher ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm. Bhante Bodhidhaja is part of the BSWA Monastic Community. Please visit the BSV P

Ajahn Brahm wrote the first half of his book "Opening the Door of Your Heart" in roughly 14 hours. Ajahn attributes this accomplishment to meditation and explains how this energizes our mind and body. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm shares stories about end of life events. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm shares stories about end of life events. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 28th November 2023 Bhante Cunda joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website the <

Thursday 23rd November 2023 Ajahn Santutthi hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre.  These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage.  These sessions are one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BS

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 5 Nov 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube C

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 31st July 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions &amp; answers. Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well-known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English. Teaching retrieved from CBSWA. Please visit https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio t

Ajahn Brahm teaches us about the importance of preparations, such as calming our mind before we begin our meditation. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm offers us some tips on how to live in harmony with others, such as never blaming and always forgiving. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on 8th Oct 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Tuesday 21st November 2023 Bhante Sangharatana joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the <a href='https://bswa.o

Thursday 16th November 2023 Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre.  These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage.  These sessions are one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website the BSWA Youtube Channel, the B

During our meditation, we may be making comments about our thoughts, such as ‘this thought is good, this one is bad and so on’. Venerable Sunyo instructs us to simply observe our mind and avoid inner commentaries. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Venerable Sunyo offers us some suggestions for dealing with depression, such as accepting it, reflecting on its impermanence and guiding our thoughts to wholesome states. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Venerable Sunyo guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Thursday 09th November 2023 Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre.  These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage.  These sessions are one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BS

Tuesday 14th November 2023 Bhante Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the <a href='https://bsw

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 2 Jul 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube C

Ajahn Brahmali teaches us to cultivate a positive perception, which in return helps us to maintain our mindfulness during our meditation. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahmali explains the importance of right perception in our spiritual practice, and how this guides us to become a more moral and kind person, and experience deep meditation. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Thursday 02nd November 2023 Ajahn Santutthi hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre.  These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage.  These sessions are one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSW

Tuesday 06th November 2023 Ajahn Brahmali joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the <a href='https://bswa.org

This talk is republished with permission by Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from http://Dhamma Talks – Metta Centre. In this panel, three respected monastics will discuss the question of responsibility for our own happiness and suffering to shed light on the causes of misery. The panelists will examine how our own thoughts, speech and actions can shape our experience of the world and influence our well-being. One encompassing method of purifying the mind to overcome the causes of misery is through the cultivation of the Brahma Viharas, namely loving kindness (metta), compassion (karuna), joyful appreciation (mudita), and equanimity (upekkha), known as the Four Sublime Abodes. However, these wholesome mental states are widely misinterpreted and misused to justify unwholesome actions and thoughts, often under the disguise of spirituality by way of spiritual bypassing. S

Venerable Sumangalo guides a meditation session. We apologize that the introductory talk was accidentally not recorded. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm talks about the Buddhist ways for resolving and dealing with conflicts in our daily lives. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 31st October 2023 Ajahn Appicchato joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the <a href='https://bswa.org

Past Presidents and long-term members came together to reflect on 50 years of BSWA. We shared happy memories of the various turning points that made the Society what it is today. We remembered it’s small beginnings end explored what makes it thrive, we talked about challenges and our hopes for the future. It was a wonderful insight into how a multicultural community comes together in peace and kindness. This starts from 38:35 minutes after the guided meditation. From the far left to the right: Drew Bellamy, Dennis Sheppard, Sanath de Tissera, Malkanthi de Tissera, Sandra Henville, Binh Anson, Ananda Thilakasiri and Vivara Kunabutr Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to giv

*Apologies, this video is missing the first few minutes of the introduction and starts with the guided meditation in progress John Waite strives to focus on study and practice but recognises the need to use one’s skills to benefit others as needed. To this end, he is an active volunteer firefighter in the Murray Shire and currently serves on a few FPMT committees and/or boards. He tries to complete a couple of retreats a year; in 2023 he completed one in honour of his guru Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche, fulfilling a commitment recently made to this revered teacher before his passing. This year’s retreat and pilgrimage in Nepal has also affirmed John’s desire to share the joy of practice with fellow students in Australia and serve others. He has embarked on a project to help improve education and potential for young women in Nepal. Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period,

Tuesday 24th October 2023 Geetha Mendis joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the thirteenth week of Rains 2023.  Geetha will be again discussing Metta but this time in relation to meditation. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation.  The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk.  However, the layout can vary.  Due to an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want an

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Everyday Dhamma Network and Treasure Mountain Facebook page.  Joining us on this episode is a humble, yet trail-blazing monk from the forest tradition lineage of Ajahn Chah who is now the senior most bhikkhu at Abhayagiri Forest Monastery in California. I’m speaking of course of the Venerable Ajahn Pasanno. Ajahn Pasanno took ordination in Thailand in 1974 with Venerable Phra Khru Ñāṇasirivatana as preceptor. During his first year as a monk he was taken by his teacher to meet Ajahn Chah, with whom he asked to be allowed to stay and train. One of the early residents of Wat Pah Nanachat, Ajahn Pasanno became its abbot in his ninth year. During his incumbency, Wat Pah Nanachat developed considerably

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahmali on the 30 April 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Tuesday 17th October 2023 Geetha Mendis joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the twelth week of Rains 2023.  Geetha will be discussing Metta. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation.  The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk.  However, the layout can vary.  Due to an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. TURNING POINTS 2023 To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Everyday Dhamma Network and Treasure Mountain Facebook page.  This episode is about the late, great Master Hsying Yun, a true dynamo of a monk, dedicated to the spreading of the teachings and practice of Buddhism in Taiwan, China and around the world. Master Hsing Yun has achieved so much in his lifetime that it is virtually impossible to relate but a small part of it here in the introduction. However, by way of offering a introduction, here is a quick outline some of his achievements in brief: Starting in the 1950s, Hsing Yun started making many achievements at an early age. He taught numerous classes, built many schools for children, recorded the first Buddhist hymns, and was promoted as an exe

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. TURNING POINTS 2023 What happens when we die? A very moving and uplifting talk about life and death and life again. Len Warren has volunteered in palliative care for 15 years. He is a long-time student at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. He founded The Pure Land Centre for those who wish to focus on the spiritual aspects at the end of life. He tells a deeply personal story about the loss of his son and the blessings that led him on the Buddhist path. Sue Lee is a retired physiotherapist whose work entailed both working with patients and managing a large department. As a member of the Buddhist

A lovely evening spent with Ven Thubten Chokyi from Hayagriva Buddhist Centre, Ven Hue Can from Sunyata Buddhist Meditation Centre along with Geetha Mendis and Sandra Henville from Buddhist Society of WA celebrating International Bhikkuni Day by sitting on country in a sea of spring Djilba flowers to talk about the Buddhist Women who inspire us, how to respond to modern challenges and of course meditation wisdom! We raised about $300 for Sakyadhita to support Australian Bhikkhunis travelling to study overseas. Thank you everyone for your warm and generous spirit! Sadhu sadhu sadhu! lekso lekso lekso!   Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk

Tuesday 06th October 2023 Sandra Henville joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the ten week of Rains 2023.  This week Sandra some wise words for us. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation.  The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk.  However, the layout can vary.  Due to an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean

Anukampa is a UK Charity and pioneering project that is raising funds to develop the first Theravada Bhikkhuni Monastery in the UK, where women can train towards full ordination. Donations of any amount are very gratefully received to help us achieve this noble aim, welcome you as guests and continue to spread the priceless Dhamma teachings. Please visit www.anukampaproject.org/donate for more information. Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwkXh2KWUXs (YouTube Channel: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project) To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. <a href='https://w

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on 06th August 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Dhamma Talk ‘What Makes Buddhism Unique’ and Questions and Answers by Ajahn Brahmali given on the 24th September 2023 via video conference for Anukampa. Anukampa is a UK Charity and pioneering project that is raising funds to develop the first Theravada Bhikkhuni Monastery in the UK, where women can train towards full ordination. Donations of any amount are very gratefully received to help us achieve this noble aim, welcome you as guests and continue to spread the priceless Dhamma teachings. Please visit www.anukampaproject.org/donate for more information. Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwkXh2KWUXs (YouTube Channel: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project) <p style="margin-top: 0cm; background: white;

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 24 July 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions &amp; answers. Venerable Sunyo was born in the Netherlands and became interested in Buddhism and meditation near the end of high school. In 2013, after finishing University, he moved to Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia to become a monk. Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund. To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean. More dhamma teachings are available from: BSWA Podcast Channel

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. TURNING POINTS 2023 This teaching includes a 30 minute guided meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk by Dennis. Dennis Sheppard has been involved with the Buddhist community since 1976, joining the Buddhist Society of Western Australia in 1978 as a young man interested in meditation and spiritual practice. He went on to serve multiple terms as president, as well as serving in several other capacities including designing several buildings for both monastics and the lay community. Dennis's talks delve deep to explore reality, deep meditation and the meaning of life. Dennis was recently awarded life membership f

We are apologise that the talk starts at 30 minutes into the teaching and at times the audio is very poor. Please wear headphones. 19th September 2023 Viveka joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the fifth week of Rains 2023.  This week Viveka will be talking about our perceptions. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation.  The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk.  However, the layout can vary.  Due to an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit th

Apologies, the audio is rather soft - please use headphones. Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years and is a Dhamma Group facilitator at Wat Dhammayanaram managed by the Cambodian Buddhist Society WA. Steven spent 7 rains as a monk in the Thai Forest Tradition learning from teachers including Acharn Fun, Acharn Baen and Acharn Tate. Steven has skillfully translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English. Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. TURNING POINTS 2023 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2023). Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practi

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Everyday Dhamma Network and Treasure Mountain Facebook page.  On this episode of Spirit Stories we have as our guest, Piotr Jagodziński from the Poland who has led the establishment and growth of the Sasana.pl website and youtube channel that has been translating the teachers of the forest tradition into Polish and getting an astonishing amount of traffic! Recently Piotr is leading efforts to establish a monastery in the Theravada tradition. Piotr is a true pioneer of the Buddhist Sasana in Poland and has supported thousands of people to connect with this authentic spiritual tradition and develop their own practice. Links referred to in this episode: <a href='h

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 17 July 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions &amp; answers. Venerable Sunyo was born in the Netherlands and became interested in Buddhism and meditation near the end of high school. In 2013, after finishing University, he moved to Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia to become a monk. Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund. To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean. More dhamma teachings are available from: BSWA Podcast Channel

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. TURNING POINTS 2023 Sutta References for this talk: (A) Meditation 1. Body Scan - Kāyagatāsati sutta (Mindfulness of the Body) MN 119 2. Two essential factors for Meditation: Well purified ethics &amp; correct view – Bhikkhu Sutta (A Monk) SN 47:3 3. Dvedhāvitakka Sutta (Two Kinds of Thoughts) MN 19 4. Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta (Stopping/Calming of Thoughts) MN 20 (B) First Part of the Talk: Turning Points 1. Buddha’s Autobiography - Ariyapariyesanā Sutta (Noble Search) MN 26 2. First Dhamma Discourse – Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (Rolling Forth the Wheel of Dhamma) SN 56:11 3. Establishment of Bhikkh

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Everyday Dhamma Network and Treasure Mountain Facebook page.  Joining us on this episode is a humble monk who was quietly practicing meditation in northern Thailand until he returned to his native Ukraine just three months before the Russian invasion in February 2022. Bhante Thithidhammo was born in the former Soviet Union in 1971. He was a reserved child who enjoyed spending time alone, reading and sometimes visiting Orthodox Christian monasteries for the quiet environment. At age 14, Bhante Thithidhammo and a friend became interested in the mysticism of Tibet and both decided they would like to be monks in Tibet. However it would not be until many years later whilst on a meditation retreat in Thailand

Tuesday 12th September 2023 Geetha Mendis joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the seventh week of Rains 2023.  Geetha will be discussing Right Effort - Factor 6 of the Noble Eightfold Path. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation.  The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk.  However, the layout can vary.  Due to an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and c

This talk is republished with permission by Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from http://Dhamma Talks – Metta Centre. Identity politics often revolves around the idea that people have fixed identities defined by their race, gender, religion, socio-economic standing, etc. This understanding can sometimes lead to social division and animosity. From a Buddhist point of view, however, it is a mistake. People are ever-changing, especially when one takes account of rebirth. True social harmony and brotherhood emerges from seeing identity as an ever-evolving construct without real essence. Ajahn Brahmali will also be participating in a fun Buddhist Trivia session as part of Metta Convention Week! For more info and to register please visit <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa25aZUdUVGJNX1FkY3BJX1FLV2w5UVlFUXFzd3xBQ3Jtc0trR

Tuesday 05th September 2023 Sandra Henville joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the sixth week of Rains 2023.  This week Sandra will be discussing faith in uncertain times. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation.  The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk.  However, the layout can vary.  Due to an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio

Tuesday 29th August 2023 Viveka joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the fith week of Rains 2023.  This week Viveka will be focus on letting it all go. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation.  The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk.  However, the layout can vary.  Due to an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbe

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. TURNING POINTS 2023 To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. TURNING POINTS 2023 To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahm on the 9th May 2023, at the Box Hill Town Hall on behalf of the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.  

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. TURNING POINTS 2023 To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Everyday Dhamma Network and Treasure Mountain Facebook page.  Joining us on this episode is a return guest, Ajahn Kovilo who is joining us from Dharma Realm Buddhist University in California. Ajahn Kovilo is an Ohio-born monk who, having been introduced to meditation through the Goenka tradition, first entered the monastery in 2006. After receiving full ordination from Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in California in 2010, Ajahn Kovilo spent the next decade training at monasteries in the Ajahn Chah tradition in America and Thailand. In 2020, after a year practicing at a Pa Auk Sayadaw monastery, Ajahn Kovilo enrolled at the Dharma Realm Buddhist University in Ukiah, Califo

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. TURNING POINTS 2023 Drew Bellamy To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 15th August 2023 Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the third week of Rains 2023.  This week Kathryn will be discussing delusion.  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation.  The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk.  However, the layout can vary.  Due to an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 5 Feb 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  The Sutta that Ajahn Mudito references can be found here, MN87 Piyajātikasutta: https://suttacentral.net/mn87/en/sujato?layout=linebyline&amp;reference=none&amp;notes=asterisk&amp;highlight=false&amp;script=latin Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he we

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 26 June2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions &amp; answers. Venerable Sunyo was born in the Netherlands and became interested in Buddhism and meditation near the end of high school. In 2013, after finishing University, he moved to Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia to become a monk. Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund. To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean. More dhamma teachings are available from: BSWA Podcast Channel<

Tuesday 08th August 2023 Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the second of Rains 2023.  This week Kathryn will be discussing Hatred (aversion).  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation.  The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk.  However, the layout can vary.  Due to an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podb

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 23 July 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. TURNING POINTS 2023 Venerable Thubten Chokyi from Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 10 July 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions &amp; answers. Venerable Sunyo was born in the Netherlands and became interested in Buddhism and meditation near the end of high school. In 2013, after finishing University, he moved to Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia to become a monk. Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund. To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean. More dhamma teachings are available from: BSWA Podcast Channel

Re-upload of guided meditation by Ajahn Brahmali To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

In the final part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali, Ajahn Sujato and Venerable Sunyo discusses Right Liberation: Liberation from what exactly? o Defilements o Suffering = the five aggregates = existence o Liberation in both respects Liberation and Nibbāna (SN 23.1, SN 1.2) The meaning of “Nibbāna” The two types of Nibbāna (Iti 44, Thag 15.2) o Nibbāna at enlightenment o Nibbāna at passing away Nature of Nibbāna o Awakening vs

Tuesday 01st August 2023 Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live.  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation.  The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk.  However, the layout can vary.  Due to an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the <a href='https://bswa.org/

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 3 July 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions &amp; answers. Venerable Sunyo was born in the Netherlands and became interested in Buddhism and meditation near the end of high school. In 2013, after finishing University, he moved to Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia to become a monk. Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund. To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean. More dhamma teachings are available from: BSWA Podcast Channel<

Ajahn Brahm teaches of the importance of understanding the Buddhist teachings and practising them. Ajahn shares one of his favourite Dhammapada sayings: “there is no wisdom without the deep meditations of Jhanas, and there is no deep meditation without wisdom. Those who have both are in the presence of Nirvana.” To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm talks about the joy of teaching Buddhism and helping others. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 25th July 2023 Bhante Sujato joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live.  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation.  The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk.  However, the layout can vary.  Due to an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSW

In the 3rd part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali, Ajahn Sujato and Venerable Sunyo discusses the myths and misconceptions: Myth 1: Nibbāna is a kind of consciousness Myth 2: Nibbāna is kind of mind Myth 3: Extinguished fires keep existing Myth 4: The Buddha/arahants do not suffer Myth 5: Cessation is just annihilation Myth 6: Only the clinging aggregates are suffering, not the pure aggregates Myth 7: Nibbāna is “the unborn” thing, the “deathless” thing Myth 8: Nibbāna is a state or sphere. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA tea

In the 3rd part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali, Ajahn Sujato and Venerable Sunyo discusses the myths and misconceptions: Myth 1: Nibbāna is a kind of consciousness Myth 2: Nibbāna is kind of mind Myth 3: Extinguished fires keep existing Myth 4: The Buddha/arahants do not suffer Myth 5: Cessation is just annihilation Myth 6: Only the clinging aggregates are suffering, not the pure aggregates Myth 7: Nibbāna is “the unborn” thing, the “deathless” thing Myth 8: Nibbāna is a state or sphere. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA tea

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 19 June 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions &amp; answers. Venerable Sunyo was born in the Netherlands and became interested in Buddhism and meditation near the end of high school. In 2013, after finishing University, he moved to Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia to become a monk. Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund. To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean. More dhamma teachings are available from: BSWA Podcast Channel

Ajahn Sujato guides a meditation on impermanence and teaches us that we can see impermanence more profoundly when our mind is peaceful.   To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Sujato talks about the Four Elements (earth, fire, water and air) and how it relates to impermanence and interconnectedness.   To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Sujato guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 18th July 2023 Ajahn Brahmali joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSW

In the 2nd part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo continues on with what is Right Knowledge and talks about: Four noble truths (ariyasacca) Dependant Origination (paticca samupada) Three insights (tevijja) Six senses (salayatana) Five aggregates (pancupadanakkhanda) Three characteristics (tilakkhana) Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

In the 2nd part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo continues on with what is Right Knowledge and talks about: Four noble truths (ariyasacca) Dependant Origination (paticca samupada) Three insights (tevijja) Six senses (salayatana) Five aggregates (pancupadanakkhanda) Three characteristics (tilakkhana) Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Inspiration can boost our energy and brighten our mind (which is useful when we’re feeling lethargic). Venerable Sunyo guides a meditation focusing on inspiration, pointing out things that are uplifting and asking us how it feels to be inspired. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahmali talks about how Buddhism relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (https://sdgs.un.org/.). Ajahn points out the importance of keeping our environment in a good state so that we can continue to practice Buddhism. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

In this first part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo covers what is Right Knowledge. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

In this first part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo covers what is Right Knowledge. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Tuesday 11th July 2023 Ajahn Brahmavamso joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the B

Is meditation simply training our mindfulness? Ajahn Brahm explains that it isn't, but talks about how both kindness and mindfulness are essential ingredients. Ajahn Brahm also reminds us that we meditate to let go, not to achieve. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm shares his experiences of how a happy, caring mind has a positive effect on our health. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 04th July 2023 Bhante Sangharatana joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Treasure Mountain website and Treasure Mountain Facebook page.  Our return guest today on Treasure Mountain Podcast is Bhante Akaliko who is an Australian monk in the Theravada forest tradition. He is the spiritual director of Little Dust and founder of the Rainbodhi LGBTQIA+ Buddhist Community. Bhante Akāliko is also the spiritual advisor of Central West Buddhists and a chaplain at Western Sydney University. He sits on the boards of the Buddhist Council of NSW and the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils. Bhante Akaliko’s inspired project that we will be discussing today is Rainbodhi. Rainbodhi is a spiritual friendship group for LGBTQIA+

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. Having completed degrees in engineering and finance, he began his monastic training as an anagarika (keeping the eight precepts) in England at Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monastery. 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. In 2015 he entered his 20th Rains Retreat as a fully ordained monastic and received the title Maha Thera (Great Elder). Ajahn Brahmali’s clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha easily accessible to all. As his teachings and Sutta Retreats in Australia were getting more and more popular over the years and as the word about him spread, he started to travel to Singapore, Indonesia and Sri Lank

Ajahn Munissara teaches us how to cultivate our awareness and listening skills in meditation, such as listening to our body and mind, and observing our emotions. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Sometimes we feel uninspired to practice the Buddhist path. Ajahn Munissara shares some stories about her struggles and encourages us to keep on practising. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Munissara guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 27th June 2023 Venerable Sumangalo joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the B

Venerable Vippassako discusses the book "Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away" by Ajahn Chah. Dhammaloka Book Club is usually held on the second Saturday of every month from 1.45 pm to 2.30 pm, please check the BSWA event page for the latest updates. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Ajahn Brahm encourages us to develop kindness and awareness, and reminds us that the beautiful, deep states of meditation occur when we’re not trying to achieve them. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

*Apologies, audio is a bit soft at the beginning till about 16:30. Ajahn Brahm discusses the importance of kindness and meditation in Buddhism To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 20th June 2023 Venerable Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the

Ajahn Brahmali gave a talk at the official United Nations’ Day of Vesak 2023 event: “Buddhist Wisdom Coping with Global Crises”. Talk retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI94R3Q-oxs (MCU TV:The 18th United Nations Day of Vesak 2023 : “Buddhist Wisdom Coping with Global Crises”, Ajahn Brahmali's talk from 5:31:30) See the program for the event here: https://bswa.org/bswp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023programUNVesak.pdf Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 5 May 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Ajahn Nissarano was born in Perth in 1952. After working in libraries for 20 years, he ordained at Bodhinyana Monastery as a fully ordained monk in March 1998. He spent a total of 9.5 years at the Monastery, before travelling to Thailand in 2005, and to Sri Lanka in 2006. He has lived in Sri Lanka for more 10 years, and for the past 6 years has been living on his own in a hut under a rock, surrounded by forest, on the side of a mountain. He periodically visits Australia, usually Melbourne and Perth. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BS

Ajahn Brahmali explains how joy and peace are two important ingredients for meditation progress. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahmali shares his thoughts on what makes Buddhism unique. Topics include the idea of rebirth and non-self. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 13th June 2023 Ajahn Appicchato joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA w

Venerable Mettavihari discusses the "Being Nobody, Going Nowhere" by Ayya Khema in Dhammaloka Books Club's session on 20 May 2023. This book is available from the Dhammaloka Library. Dhammaloka Book Club is usually held on the second Saturday of every month from 1.45 pm to 2.30 pm, please check the BSWA event page for the latest updates. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 24 April 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Ajahn Nissarano was born in Perth in 1952. After working in libraries for 20 years, he ordained at Bodhinyana Monastery as a fully ordained monk in March 1998. He spent a total of 9.5 years at the Monastery, before travelling to Thailand in 2005, and to Sri Lanka in 2006. He has lived in Sri Lanka for more 10 years, and for the past 6 years has been living on his own in a hut under a rock, surrounded by forest, on the side of a mountain. He periodically visits Australia, usually Melbourne and Perth. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the

Ajahn Hasapanna teaches us about the Five Faculties that empower our meditation. The Five Faculties are Faith or Confidence, Energy, Mindfulness, Samadhi (Stillness/ Concentration) and Wisdom. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Hasapanna teaches us how to practice compassion. She also shares her story about practising compassion in a frustrating situation. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 06th June 2023 Bhante Cunda joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA websit

The BSWA celebrated it's 50th anniversary in 2023. Are you curious when, how and where it all began? This video in an interview with one of the remaining living founders of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia, Maureen Barton took place on 28 January 2022 at Upper Warren near Manjimup, Western Australia. Together with her was her son Ananda and was interviewed by Venerable Mettaji and Cecilia Mitra. Maureen tells the fascinating story of how the BSWA was founded. If you have any other information about the formative years of the BSWA please add it as a comment - we would love to hear from our earliest members! Thank-you. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.  

Ajahn Brahm explains why it's good to meditate together at a meditation centre like Dhammaloka. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to deal with mistakes and death. As well as how to have empathy while helping others. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 21 May 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Tuesday 30th May 2023 Bhante Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA we

Venerable Sunyo offers some tips on how to calm our mind during meditation. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Venerable Sunyo talks about his motivation for becoming a monk. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Venerable Sunyo guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 23rd May 2023 Venerable Sunyo joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA websi

This talk is republished with permission by Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from http://Dhamma Talks – Metta Centre. There can be a tendency to read lots of Dhamma, watch heaps of YouTube from many Monks – in the hope of finding the perfect answer and path to Enlightenment! One very wise monk (extra points if you know who it was, and why he said it) famously pronounced: ”There is only one book worth reading: the Mind”. Our sentient experience comes from within and therefore practice is best centered on your own 5 aggregates, and not on the “outside”. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:57 - Meditation 00:35:33 - Brahmaviharas 00:37:2

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Bodhidhaja on the 5th December 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Bhante Bodhidhaja, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka was introduced to Buddhism at an early age by a neighbour. After graduation Nicolas worked as a primary school teacher and chose social work as an alternative for compulsory military training in Switzerland. At the age of 21, while on a visit to India in 2003 Nicolas took on a temporary ordination under the late Acharya Buddharakhita who gave him the monastic name Bodhidhaja and since kept the same name in memory of his Teacher. From late 2006 Nicolas spent time living, practicing and serving as a lay person in different Monastic communities around the world. Upon returning to Perth BSWA in 2010 became an Anagarika followed by being a novice and higher ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm. Bhante Bodhidhaja is part of the BSWA Monastic Community. Please visit the <a href='https://bsv.podbean.

Some common hindrances in meditation are sleepiness and restlessness. Ajahn Brahm teaches us not to fight them, but instead to observe them and eventually they’ll disappear. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm teaches about the importance of emotional intelligence, acceptance and respecting others. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 16th May 2023 Ajahn Cittapalo joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA websit

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 2 April 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahmali on the 3 April 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  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. Having completed degrees in engineering and finance, he began his monastic training as an anagarika (keeping the eight precepts) in England at Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monastery. 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. In 2015 he will be entered his 20th Rains Retreat as a fully ordained monastic and received the title Maha Thera (Great Elder). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouT

Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to cultivate peace in what he calls "in between moments." These are moments where we are waiting for something to happen, for example waiting for a bus or an airplane. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm shares several stories of how meditation and acts of kindness re-energized his mind and body. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 12 March 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahm on the 2nd March 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Ajahn Brahm was born in London in 1951 and earned a degree in theoretical physics from Cambridge University. He became a monk in 1974 in the Forest Tradition of north-east Thailand under the highly esteemed meditation master Ajahn Chah. Ajahn Brahm is today a revered spiritual teacher and guide, and is abbot of the largest Buddhist monastery in the Southern Hemisphere. He is the author of Opening the Door Of Your Heart (a.k.a. Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung?), Mindfulness Bliss and Beyond, The Art of Disappearing and Don’t Worry Be Grumpy (a.k.a. Good? Bad? Who knows?). His public teachings regularly attract thousands to his inventive and insightful talks, which are heard by millions of people online.   Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel</a

Ajahn Santutthi teaches us how to practice present moment awareness and how to calm our mind in our daily life. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Santutthi talks about how to make good Karma, such as serving others and not holding onto your complaining thoughts. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Santutthi guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 02nd May 2023 Venerable Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA w

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Bodhidhaja on the 4th December 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). This talk is dedicated with gratitude to all whom I have crossed paths with, who have walked with me or are still walking with me, especially during difficult times. Thank you for your kindness, care, support and friendship! Friendship PDF Slides (BSV 2022.12): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hiGhJEzAf2zO98popIBKx9OylJ_uDQ0g/view?usp=share_link Sutta references: Advice to Sigālaka (DN 31) https://suttacentral.net/dn31 A Friend 1st & 2nd (AN7.36 & 37) https://suttacentral.net/an7.36 & https://suttacentral.net/an7.37 Half the Spiritual Life (SN45.2) https

Ajahn Brahm talks about the importance of resting our mind through meditation because they have many benefits, in particular reenergizing the body and mind. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018.

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Treasure Mountain website and Treasure Mountain Facebook page.  Our guest today on Treasure Mountain is Ian Green, who is Chairman of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion Ltd and Founder of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace. Along with his wife Judy, he has been a Buddhist for over 40 years and a vegetarian for over 25 years. Ian’s connection to Buddhism began with a visit to India in 1971. He has had the good fortune to meet many Buddhist teachers including Geshe Loden, Zasep Tulku, Lama Thubten Yeshe, Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Ayya Khema. In 1979 Ian completed the month long course at Kopan Monastery, in Kathmandu. Ian has continued his studies under many Buddhist masters to this day.<

Venerable Mettavihari discusses two books "Kindfulness"  by Ajahn Brahm and "Being Nobody, Going Nowhere" by Ayya Khema in Dhammaloka Books Club's session on 08 April 2023. This book is available from the Dhammaloka Library. Dhammaloka Book Club is usually held on the second Saturday of every month from 1.45 pm to 2.30 pm, please check the BSWA event page for the latest updates. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Ajahn Brahm talks about lessening the five hindrances as that is one of the important purposes and also a requisite to success in meditation. Ajahn says "The five hindrances distorts perception and makes you see things in not the correct way and weakens the stillness of the mind". The main hindrances are wanting, and the opposite of wanting is to not wanting something.  To get into some nice meditation, we learn how to be content and be at peace/be kind with whatever is happening even though it is not what you want.  To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018.

Ajahn Brahm shares several stories illustrating how to learn from your difficulties and become wiser and kinder. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 18th April 2023 Bhante Sangharatana joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA w

Dhamma talk by Bhante Sunyo on the 6th February 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Ajahn Brahmali talks about the practice of reflecting on your meditation and contemplating your liberation. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahmali teaches us what real freedom is from the Buddha’s point of view. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 11th April 2023 Venerable Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 13th February 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Ajahn Nissarano was born in Perth in 1952. After working in libraries for 20 years, he ordained at Bodhinyana Monastery as a fully ordained monk in March 1998. He spent a total of 9.5 years at the Monastery, before travelling to Thailand in 2005, and to Sri Lanka in 2006. He has lived in Sri Lanka for more 10 years, and for the past 6 years has been living on his own in a hut under a rock, surrounded by forest, on the side of a mountain. He periodically visits Australia, usually Melbourne and Perth. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the B

 A common problem with meditators is either falling asleep or using too much willpower to focus. Ajahn Brahmali says a simple way to help overcome these issues is to enjoy meditating.   To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahmali talks about how we are preconditioned from our past, as well as the dangers of anger. Ajahn explains how Metta can gradually steer our mind onto the right path.   To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 04th April 2023 Bhante Pasado joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website</

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 20 June 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.   Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BS

Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to let go of things during meditation. Ajahn says "Meditation is learning how to cut out everything else and focus on stillness in the center of things." To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm explains how Buddhism doesn't tell us what to believe, but instead it trains us to find out the truth for ourselves. Buddhist practice is to be experienced. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 05 March 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Tuesday 28th March 2023 Bhante Cunda joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 4 July 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.   Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV

What does "letting go" while meditating mean? Ajahn Brahmali answers this question, for example to not use any will power, or do anything, but instead to just allow the meditation to happen by itself or without interference. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahmali teaches us how to practice Right View in our day to day life. Right View is the first part of The Noble Eightfold Path (The Middle Way). To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 21st March 2023 Ajahn Cittapalo joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website</

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Treasure Mountain website and Treasure Mountain Facebook page.  Our guest today on Treasure Mountain is John Waite who was born in post WW2 United Kingdom and brought up to be fiercely independent. From a young age he was searching for a better way to live in the world and was influenced by the simultaneously political and spiritual principles of Mahatma Gandhi. Travelling to India in the 1970s he was touched by the kindness of the Indian people despite their modest means. A chance meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala was a turning point on his spiritual journey. Later John would go on a two-week meditation retreat in Queensland and was pleasantly surprised when every thorny que

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 6 March 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers. Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013. Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk. Please support BSWA in making these te

How long should we meditate for? Ajahn Brahm explains there are no set time rules. To find the answer we should listen to our body and mind. For example, if we feel peaceful, we can meditate a bit longer. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to create social harmony and make others feel welcomed. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 14th March 2023 Ajahn Brahm joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website th

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Treasure Mountain website and Treasure Mountain Facebook page.  One of the most impactful traditions of Buddhism in the modern world is one that isn’t very good at publicity - but is very dedicated to practice. Despite it’s strict adherence to the principles of monastic discipline and the principles of Buddhist ethics, like for instance never selling the teachings, it has gained a huge grass roots following in many Western countries where people are drawn to its plain, simple honesty and dedication to the original principles of set out by the Buddha. I’m referring to the Thai Forest Tradition, and to help us understand the origins and practices of the Thai Forest Tradition I have as our

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 27 February 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers. Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013. Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk. Please support BSWA in making thes

Ajahn Brahm explains how meditating quietens our thoughts and then our feeling of peace grows. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm shares ghost stories and the Buddhist perspective on death, ghosts and heavenly beings. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 25 Dec 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.   Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV

Tuesday 07th March 2023 Ajahn Mudito joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website th

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 20 February 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers. Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013. Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk. Please support BSWA in making thes

Ajahn Brahm explains the importance of meditating in the right environment, such as a comfortable place that makes us feel safe, so our mind has the opportunity to become calm. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm talks about spirituality and life. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Welcome to this newer series of Introduction to Meditation, put together by Ajahn Brahmali to provide guidance to people interested in meditation. We hope you can learn the basics of meditation through these 5 sessions and to start incorporating meditation into your daily routine. May the meditation practice bring more peace and joy to your life. Part 5 (Final) of the Introduction to Meditation series by Ajahn Brahmali: 00:00 Introduction/Recap 00:54 Walking meditation 08:47 Loving kindness 14:37 Long term supports 17:52 Summary 20:46 Guided meditation Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for

Welcome to this newer series of Introduction to Meditation, put together by Ajahn Brahmali to provide guidance to people interested in meditation. We hope you can learn the basics of meditation through these 5 sessions and to start incorporating meditation into your daily routine. May the meditation practice bring more peace and joy to your life. Part 4 of the Introduction to Meditation series by Ajahn Brahmali: 00:00 Introduction/Recap 00:30 Knowing yourself 03:32 Setting up the mind 06:22 The sensory world and thinking 09:54 Overcoming ill will 14:45 Overcoming tiredness 19:11 Overcoming restlessness 20:47 Overcoming doubt 22:41 Guided meditation   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the

Welcome to this newer series of Introduction to Meditation, put together by Ajahn Brahmali to provide guidance to people interested in meditation. We hope you can learn the basics of meditation through these 5 sessions and to start incorporating meditation into your daily routine. May the meditation practice bring more peace and joy to your life. Part 3 of the Introduction to Meditation series by Ajahn Brahmali: 00:00 Introduction/Recap 00:11 The meditation of the Buddha 01:52 Mindfulness first 04:28 Waiting for the breath 06:49 No control 08:39 The evolution of breath meditation 12:25 Befriending the breath  14:32 Giving rise to joy 21:10 Guided meditation Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose

Welcome to this newer series of Introduction to Meditation, put together by Ajahn Brahmali to provide guidance to people interested in meditation. We hope you can learn the basics of meditation through these 5 sessions and to start incorporating meditation into your daily routine. May the meditation practice bring more peace and joy to your life. Part 2 of the Introduction to Meditation series by Ajahn Brahmali: 00:00 Introduction/Recap 00:48 Meditation routine 02:27 Bad meditations  05:58 Dealing with pain 09:15 Right attitude 15:47 Get into the flow 19:29 Enjoying meditation 21:36 Guided meditation Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on P

Welcome to this newer series of Introduction to Meditation, put together by Ajahn Brahmali to provide guidance to people interested in meditation. We hope you can learn the basics of meditation through these 5 sessions and to start incorporating meditation into your daily routine. May the meditation practice bring more peace and joy to your life. Part 1 of the Introduction to Meditation series by Ajahn Brahmali: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Mindfulness and Buddhism 02:11 Why meditate? 03:59 What is mindfulness? 06:08 Time, place, and posture 16:30 Are you ready? 19:13 Stress reduction and relaxation 20:32 Guided meditation Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audi

Tuesday 28th February 2023 Ajahn Brahmali joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website</a

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 18 Sept 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.   Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BS

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 13 February 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers. Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013. Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk. Please support BSWA in making thes

Ajahn Brahm explains how the joy of being in the present moment during meditation makes our mind peaceful and this creates even more joy. Ajahn also discusses the Four Jhanas. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Happiness is the absence of wanting, for example wanting something or wanting to not have something. Ajahn Brahm explains how the absence of wanting is true happiness. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Tuesday 21st February 2023 Venerable Sunyo joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website</a

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Treasure Mountain website and Treasure Mountain Facebook page.  Our guest today on Treasure Mountain Podcast is Bhante Akaliko. Akāliko Bhikkhu is an Australian monk in the Theravada forest tradition. He is the spiritual director of Little Dust and founder of the Rainbodhi LGBTQIA+ Buddhist Community. Bhante Akāliko is also the spiritual advisor of Central West Buddhists and a chaplain at Western Sydney University. He sits on the boards of the Buddhist Council of NSW and the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils. Bhante Akāliko went forth as a monastic in 2016 and received full ordination with Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana monastery in 2017. He lived for several years with Bhante Sujato a

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 6 February 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers. Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013. Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk. Please support BSWA in making these

Ajahn Brahm explains the importance of relaxing your body and mind during your meditation.   To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm shares his experiences at the beginning of his spiritual life. The kindness taught in Buddhism attracted him. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately half an hour.  To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018. Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org   Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 30 January 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers. Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013. Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk. Please support BSWA in making these

Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Treasure Mountain website and Treasure Mountain Facebook page.  From time immemorial we have looked up to heroes for guidance and as models of how to live an excellent life: people with virtues such as courage, patience, kindness and wisdom. But who are our heroes today? We live in an age of celebrity and social media influencers. But are celebrities and social media influencers our heroes? To answer these questions and more, we have with us our return guest, Ayya Santussika from the Karuna Buddhist Vihara in northern California to discuss the topic of heroes versus celebrities in the age of social media. And I think she is well qualified to speak on this topic having attained BS an

Tuesday 14th February 2023 Venerable Sumangalo joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website