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Dharma talks from the tradition of Buddhist meditation master Ajahn Brahm and Australian Forest Sangha of monks and nuns presented by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia
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May 16, 2020
May 16, 2020
54 min
Most modern people who choose a spiritual path want guaranteed results, just like they were buying an expensive item from the department store – we want guarantees, a working product or our money back. But embedded in this attitude is the idea that we acquire things – while the Buddhist path is not about getting stuff, but about letting go.
But when we do learn to let go, then we are on the path to Nibbana…
Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
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May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
11 min
Today (May 3) is Vesak and Ajahn chants the 5 and 8 precepts. But it doesn't have to be Vesak to practice the precepts and Ajahn encourages you to follow the precepts whenever you can, where ever you are, even for a day. Homage to the Buddha 0:00 Three Refuges 0:44 Five Precepts 2:22 Eight Precepts 5:06 Vesak Day Celebration held at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre.
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.
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May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
29 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for approximately 30 minutes.
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.
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May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
32 min
This guided meditation is part of the corona dhamma daily series of daily meditation and dhamma teachings offered by the monks at Bodhinyana Monastery to support the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020
1hr 28 min
Ajahn Brahm describes how our mind becomes peaceful during meditation, starting from the sense of your body disappearing, to delightful breath and to experiencing a bright light in your mind (Nimitta). Ajahn also reminds us that peace is not something we do but rather something that happens as we let go.
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.
May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
1hr 15 min
Our mind is like a powerful emperor fully concealed in 5 pieces of clothing, says Ajahn Brahm. Only way to find out who the emperor is, is by removing the clothing one by one. Similarly we can find out about our powerful mind through meditation, turning off our five senses one by one. Ajahn Brahm tells us about the nature of the mind, how powerful the mind can be, how it can bring happiness and health.
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.
May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
32 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for approximately 30 minutes.
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.
May 9, 2020
May 9, 2020
1hr 7 min
As Ajahn Brahm addresses the question of how to reconcile religion and science by “bending the faith to fit the facts” and not the other way around – and in the process talks about how to zero in on the experience of enlightenment.
Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020
28 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for approximately 30 minutes.
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.
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
2hr 10 min
Vesak Day Celebration held at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre.This includes the taking of the 5 Precepts for new Buddhists, as well as a talk about the meaning of Vesak Day which celebrates the birth, awakening and final passing away of the Lord Buddha.
Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
28 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for approximately 30 minutes.
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.
May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
2hr 25 min
Vesak Day Celebration held at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre.This includes the taking of the 5 Precepts for new Buddhists, as well as a talk about the meaning of Vesak Day which celebrates the birth, awakening and final passing away of the Lord Buddha.
Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
May 2, 2020
May 2, 2020
58 min
This talk revolves around the second and third factors of the Noble Eightfold Path, namely the Intentions of Renunciation, Goodwill and Harmlessness – as well as the practising of Right Speech. Always pragmatic and practical, the Dhamma taught by the Buddha 2500 years ago, correlates perfectly with contemporary concepts of psychology: deluded and and ego-intoxicated, humans project their own fears and weaknesses onto others, rather than face these within themselves. This creates endless conflict and suffering. Loving kindness, gentleness, humility and frugality are the Buddha’s antidote…
Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020
34 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for approximately 30 minutes.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
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.
Apr 30, 2020
Apr 30, 2020
30 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for approximately 30 minutes.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
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.
Apr 29, 2020
Apr 29, 2020
31 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for approximately 30 minutes.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
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.
Apr 29, 2020
Apr 29, 2020
34 min
This guided meditation is part of the corona dhamma daily series of daily meditation and dhamma teachings offered by the monks at Bodhinyana Monastery to support the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
Apr 29, 2020
Apr 29, 2020
2hr 9 min
Evening Dhamma talk entitled, ‘The Power of the Mind,’ by Ajahn Brahm at the University of Canberra on the 11 March 2020.
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.
Apr 28, 2020
Apr 28, 2020
24 min
A short interview with Ajahn Brahm. Venerable Canda in the UK puts selected questions to Ajahn Brahm on 15th April 2020 during the COVID-19 Lockdown. Question topics range from coping with losing loved ones and government responses during the COVID-19 pandemic, to practicing jhanas, letting go of suffering, rebirth and sutta study.
Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. Donations towards Anukampa's aim to develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/
Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0c06zcXEmc&feature=youtu.be
Apr 28, 2020
Apr 28, 2020
1hr 26 min
When I am sick how can I meditate? When I am anxious, how do I meditate? Ajahn Brahm teaches that the "Emperor's 3 questions" cuts through a lot of the obstacles in meditation.
The Emperor's 3 questions are
- When is the most important moment? Now.
- Who is the most important person? The person right in front of you.
- What is the most important thing to do? Care.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
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.