Buddhist Society of Western Australia

The Power Of Vesak | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 10 May 2020

Ajahn Brahm opens the day with a Dhamma talk and guided meditation for Anukampa's special online celebration of Vesak 2020. (Given via Zoom – online video).

Track 1: Introductory Talk & Meditation (10.05.20). To find tracks 2-4 please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNIW229Hx4MOF_ahakA67EA/featured (Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project YouTube Channel)

Visit Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project’s YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNIW229Hx4MOF_ahakA67EA/featured
Donations towards Anukampa's aim to develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/

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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.

Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvdkChPlTy0

Why Meditate? | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 30 October 2020

Why do you meditate, what is it and what do you get out of it? Ajahn Brahm explores these questions and explains the benefits of meditating.

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Right Speech | Ajahn Nissarano | January 2020

A Dhamma talk given at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) by Ajahn Nissarano in January 2020. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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Teaching retrieved from https://bsv.podbean.com/e/ajahn-nissarano-right-speech-19-jan-2020/

Life’s Meaning: Peace of Mind | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 16 January 2009

What is the meaning of life? Ajahn Brahm tackles this perennial question by starting with the goal - peace of mind - and working back from there. Even though it seems like we're after all sorts of other goals in life, what we're really looking for is peace of mind.

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Explaining the Refuge and Dhamma Talk (Vesak Day) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 17 June 2019

A Dhamma talk recorded at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) on 17 June 2019. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y50Jlt2HLQ

Bhante Sangharatana - Just Metta - The Armadale Meditation Group

Tuesday 27th October 2020

Bhante Sangharatana joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live.

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Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.

The Path You're Taking in Life | Ajahn Appichato | 23 October 2020

Ajahn Appichato's talk includes an explanation on how karma affects our current and next life as well as discussion about how our pleasant and unpleasant experiences can teach us to become wiser.

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Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Nissarano | March 2020

A Dhamma talk and guided meditation given at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV), by Ajahn Nissarano in March 2020. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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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.

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb0ShWlykb4 (YouTube Channel: BSV Dhamma Talks)

Reasonable Resolutions | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 2 January 2009

Ajahn Brahm talks about setting goals, when to set goals, what types of goals to set, and how to set goals wisely to get the most out of setting resolutions.

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Day of Mindfulness at HKUCBH (2 of 2) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 14 March 2019

Day of Mindfulness with Ajahn Brahm, at Centre on Behavioural Health, University of Hong Kong. There are two parts. This is part 2, the afternoon session. We apologise for the static noise (the talk is easy to hear, but the guided meditation is a bit difficult).

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Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkoL1jBV2-o (Bodhinyana International Foundation YouTube Channel)

Day of Mindfulness at HKUCBH (1 of 2) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 14 March 2019

Day of Mindfulness with Ajahn Brahm, at Centre on Behavioural Health, University of Hong Kong. There are two parts. This is part 1, the morning session. We apologise for the static noise (the talk is easy to hear, but the guided meditation is a bit difficult).

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.

Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSRmvM0lSWg (Bodhinyana International Foundation YouTube Channel)

Ajahn Brahmali | Making Progress | The Armadale Meditation Group

October 20, 2020

A rare visit to the Armadale Meditation Group by Ajahn Brahmali, though this time, on-line live.

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Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.

Mindfulness Can Reduce Your Suffering | Ajahn Hasapanna | 16 October 2020

Ajahn Hasapanna explains how wanting creates suffering and teaches us how to gradually lessen our suffering through mindfulness and acceptance.

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Delusion | Ajahn Nissarano | 9 February 2020

A Dhamma talk given at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV), by Ajahn Nissarano in February 2020. Ajahn Nissarano talks about delusion - one of the three unwholesome roots. Delusion can be defined as not seeing reality as it is and is the opposite of right view or wisdom. 

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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.

Teaching retrieved from https://bsv.podbean.com/e/ajahn-nissarano-delusion-9-feb-2020/

Be Here Now | Ajahn Nissarano | 5 December 2008

Ajahn Nissarano describes the mantra "be here now" as being like the "coordinates for happiness", but also for developing peace and wisdom. He goes on to offer advice on how, amidst our busy lives, we can learn to "be here now".

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Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Brahmali | 15 March 2020

A Dhamma talk given at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV), by Ajahn Brahmali on 15 March 2020. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjVSQmEgmH0&t=1707s (YouTube Channel: BSV Dhamma Talks)

Having a Good Relationship with Life | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 9 October 2020

Ajahn Brahm teaches the importance of having a positive relationship with our experiences in life. Ajahn encourages us to embrace our life’s unpleasantness, learn from it and make peace with it, rather than become upset or anxious.

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Mudita | Ajahn Nissarano | 1 March 2020

A Dhamma talk recorded at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV), by Ajahn Nissarano on the 1^st March 2020. In this Dhamma talk, Ajahn Nissarano covers Mudita - joy along with others. By developing joy in our mind by piggybacking on other people's happiness, this will increase the wholesome states of minds and reduce the negative qualities of mind.

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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.

Teaching retrieved from: https://www.podbean.com/site/EpisodeDownload/PBD9A46BPNA4H

Introduction To Buddhism For New Buddhists (4/4 - Eightfold Path) | Geetha Mendis | 09-10-2020

Introduction to Buddhism Q&A Series for New Buddhists, kindly conducted by lay Buddhist Geetha Mendis.

Session 1: The Three Refuges (05-09-2020)

Session 2: The Five Precepts (12-09-2020) - apologies no sound was recorded, so not published.

Session 3: The Four Noble Truths (19-09-2020). (Slides on website).

Session 4: The Noble Eightfold Path (26-09-2020), audio failed, so it was recorded again on 09-10-2020. 

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Find the whole series, including notes here: https://bswa.org/teaching/introduction-buddhism-qa-series-new-buddhists-1-4/

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Are You Ready To Die? | Ajahn Brahmali | 15 May 2020

We apologise for the quality of this audio. Guided meditation & Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahmali, given via Zoom (online video) for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project in England, UK.

Ajahn Brahmali offers some teachings, exploring the Buddhist attitude towards dying, death and rebirth and shares some personal tips on how he has dealt with loss. Ajahn begins with a guided meditation, offering us an opportunity to experience the peace and letting go that leaving this body, (whether through deep meditation, or at the end of this life), can bring.

We invite you to support Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project by making a donation at www.anukampaproject.org/donate (Anukampa's aim to develop a nuns' monastery in England and to continue to distribute the Buddha’s teachings)

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.

Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMjfndvhCf0