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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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Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali reminds us about the impermanent nature of relationships and teaches us how to have good relationships with others. Ajahn also explains the benefits of having positive relationships.
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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Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali 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.
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali talks about the benefits of practicing the Noble Eightfold Path and the importance of taking refuge within ourselves or our Buddhist practice. Taking refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha is a traditional part of being a Buddhist.
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 Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali gives a teaching on the importance of harmony, that is how to get along peacefully with others and have beautiful relationships.
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.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
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On this episode of Sage Advice we have as our guest, Ajahn Brahmali from Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia. Ajahn Brahmali was born in Norway in 1964 and first became interested in Buddhism when travelling to Japan in his 20s. After completing university degrees in finance and engineering he decided that his true calling was the dedicated spiritual life of a bhikkhu - a Buddhist monk. Having heard the teachings of Ajahn Brahm he travelled to Western Australia in 1994 and took higher ordination in 1996.
Ajahn Brahmali is both a dedicated meditator and has a love for the teachings of the Buddha, and he has become widely respected for his work in both translating Buddhist texts, but also explaining the context of Early Buddhism to modern audiences. He has co-authored the book ‘The Authenticity of Early Buddhist Texts’ with Bhikkhu Sujato.
Ajahn Brahmali’s clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha easily accessible to all. And I personally recommend the Early Buddhism Series of teachings that I’ll be linking to in the description below.
Bearing in mind that Ajahn Brahmali has a degree in finance, in this episode he will be sharing his wisdom and experience on what the greatest investment of a lifetime really is.
Links relevant to this episode:
- Ajahn Brahmali's Biography - https://bswa.org/teachers/ajahn-brahmali/
- Bodhinyana Monastery - https://bswa.org/location/bodhinyana-monastery/
- Early Buddhism Course with Ajahn Brahmali and Ajahn Sujato - https://bswa.org/teaching/early-buddhism-class-workshop-6-with-ajahn-brahmali-ajahn-sujato/
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 May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali recommends reflecting on your meditation afterwards, for example, how is your state of mind? Has it improved? Are you feeling happier and more peaceful?
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.
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Tuesday 26th April 2022
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.
Reference by Ajahn Brahmali to Anthology of Discourses of the Suttanipāta.
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 BSWA Podcast and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali teaches us about the signs of progress you see from practicing meditation. For example, if you’re heading in the right direction you’ll experience less suffering and more satisfaction. Ajahn advises us to practice more kindness if we feel our spiritual practice is plateauing.
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.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali teaches us about the importance of having the right view in Buddhism. According to Ajahn, the right view is seeing reality how the Buddha saw it. Right View is the first part in the Noble Eightfold Path or The Middle Way:
1. Right view
2. Right thought or intention
3. Right speech
4. Right action
5. Right livelihood
6. Right effort
7. Right mindfulness
8. Right samadhi or stillness
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.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.
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.
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali conducts the second part of the Satipatthana workshop. In this second part, we will apply the findings of the first workshop to the Satipatthana Sutta:
1. We will investigate the Satipatthana Sutta in detail with a view to discover how the Buddha most likely wanted us to go about this practice.
2. We will look at each satipatthana exercise in detail and discuss its place on the path.
The final result will be a simple and practical guide to meditation practice.
Workshop 8 : Satipaṭṭhāna 4: contemplation of Dhammas, and summary
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.
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali conducts the second part of the Satipatthana workshop. In this second part, we will apply the findings of the first workshop to the Satipatthana Sutta:
1. We will investigate the Satipatthana Sutta in detail with a view to discover how the Buddha most likely wanted us to go about this practice.
2. We will look at each satipatthana exercise in detail and discuss its place on the path.
The final result will be a simple and practical guide to meditation practice.
Workshop 8 : Satipaṭṭhāna 4: contemplation of Dhammas, and summary
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 Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
In this meditation session, Ajahn Brahmali discusses and guides us in a 'body contemplation'.
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.
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali conducts the second part of the Satipatthana workshop. In this second part, we will apply the findings of the first workshop to the Satipatthana Sutta:
1. We will investigate the Satipatthana Sutta in detail with a view to discover how the Buddha most likely wanted us to go about this practice.
2. We will look at each satipatthana exercise in detail and discuss its place on the path.
The final result will be a simple and practical guide to meditation practice.
Workshop 7 : Satipaṭṭhāna 1, 2, and 3: contemplation of body, feelings, and mind
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.
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali conducts the second part of the Satipatthana workshop. In this second part, we will apply the findings of the first workshop to the Satipatthana Sutta:
1. We will investigate the Satipatthana Sutta in detail with a view to discover how the Buddha most likely wanted us to go about this practice.
2. We will look at each satipatthana exercise in detail and discuss its place on the path.
The final result will be a simple and practical guide to meditation practice.
Workshop 7 : Satipaṭṭhāna 1, 2, and 3: contemplation of body, feelings, and mind
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.
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Tuesday 01st March 2022
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.
Reference by Ajahn Brahmali to Anthology of Discourses of the Suttanipāta.
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 BSWA Podcast and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali clarifies some misconceptions about meditation. Ajahn explains how mindfulness doesn’t grow by practicing mindfulness alone, it requires sincere practising of the Buddhist path, especially of kindness and right view.
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.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.
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.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali reminds us that the world is unreliable and therefore he encourages us to find refuge in the Buddha Dhamma, not the world.
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.
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Ajahn Brahmali conducts the second part of the Satipatthana workshop. In this second part, we will apply the findings of the first workshop to the Satipatthana Sutta:
1. We will investigate the Satipatthana Sutta in detail with a view to discover how the Buddha most likely wanted us to go about this practice.
2. We will look at each satipatthana exercise in detail and discuss its place on the path.
The final result will be a simple and practical guide to meditation practice.
Workshop 6 : Myths/Misconceptions (Part 12)
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.