Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Effective Listening | Dennis Sheppard | 16 April 2020

Dennis Sheppard continues the introductory series on the BSWA Care Group's Buddhist Care Line, a confidential telephone listening service staffed by lay Buddhist practitioners. The service offers a safe space to talk about any issues that may be happening in your life without fear of judgement. We invite you to visit the Buddhist Care Line's website for our hours of operation and phone number: https://bswa.org/buddhist-care-line/

 

In this video, Dennis goes into detail on the practice of effective listening. Listening is a skill that can be either intellectual and brain focused, or heart based and emotional. They all come together in our humanity when we are present in the moment, listening from a place of still consciousness. An accompanying text is provided here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y8QQR6_V7hzA6gxoWeWYaW1dfMTZFiz1/view?usp=sharing

Grief and Loss | Dennis Sheppard | 8 April 2020

Dennis Sheppard continues the introductory series on the BSWA Care Group's Buddhist Care Line, a confidential telephone listening service staffed by lay Buddhist practitioners. The service offers a safe space to talk about any issues that may be happening in your life without fear of judgement. We invite you to visit the Buddhist Care Line's website for our hours of operation and phone number: https://bswa.org/buddhist-care-line/

In this talk, Dennis talks about the practice of being our own listener, attending to ourselves, and listening lovingly whilst experiencing the difficulty of grief and loss. An accompanying text is provided here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wnp4vy65kYfF4A2zbOc5lqtBsDmuulnx/view?usp=sharing

Working with Emotional Noise | Dennis Sheppard | 31 March 2020

Dennis Sheppard speaks about the BSWA Care Group's Buddhist Care Line, a confidential telephone listening service staffed by lay Buddhist practitioners. The service offers a safe space to talk about any issues that may be happening in your life without fear of judgement. We invite you to visit the Buddhist Care Line's website for our hours of operation and phone number: https://bswa.org/buddhist-care-line/

 

After the introduction, Dennis continues the a series of guided meditations to help our audience and and supporters in being their own friendly listener within one's personal meditation practice. In this time of self-isolation, it is an offering that will help us to better understand this human condition and more importantly to understand the Buddha’s teachings. An accompanying text is provided here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kZnXdR_Q3p-4RsoGJftwE-va2tRYFBNe/view?usp=sharing

Anxiety and Fear | Dennis Sheppard | 28 March 2020

Dennis Sheppard introduces the BSWA Care Group's Buddhist Care Line, a confidential telephone listening service staffed by lay Buddhist practitioners. The service offers a safe space to talk about any issues that may be happening in your life without fear of judgement. We invite you to visit the Buddhist Care Line's website for our hours of operation and phone number: https://bswa.org/buddhist-care-line/

 

Following the introduction, Dennis provides a talk and guided meditation on anxiety and fear, a topic which many are experiencing during COVID-19. An accompanying text is provided here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ctz5HzxGsk0TWhigiwTlj-Nx0AsaaOaM/view?usp=sharing

Meditation, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence | Ajahn Nissarano | December 2019

A Dhamma talk given at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV), by Ajahn Nissarano in December 2019. The talk's main topic is the second part of the Noble Eightfold Path 'Right Intention' and how it contributes to our wellbeing.

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Teaching retrieved from https://bsv.podbean.com/e/ajahn-nissarano-meditation-mindfulness-and-emotional-intelligence-1-dec-2019/

Ajahn Santutthi | The Foolish Bhikkhu | Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram

Monday 07th May 2018

 

Monday night meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram with Ajahn Santutthi.

 

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Ajahn Santutthi | The Fear Of A Fool | Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram

Monday 30th April 2018

 

Monday night meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram with Ajahn Santutthi.

 

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Gift of Listening | Kathryn Yew and Sarah Kleintop | 24 June 2020

This is a workshop style session on the art of deep listening and being truly present with two of our listeners from the BSWA Buddhist Care Line, a free, confidential telephone Listening Service which offers callers a safe space to talk about any issues that may be happening in your life without fear of judgement.  The valuable skill of deep listening is not only of immense benefit when supporting others in these turbulent times, but a skill that is truly beneficial for one’s own spiritual practice. 

For the hours of operation and the phone number of the Buddhist Care Line, please visit https://bswa.org/buddhist-care-line/

Greed Is Good ~ Is That Really True? | Ajahn Nissarano

A Dhamma talk given at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) by Ajahn Nissarano. Believed to be given around November 2019.

Ajahn Nissarano talks about greed, viewed from a Buddhist perspective. Greed in Buddhism isn't just about wanting things in excess, but it's any degree of wanting or attraction towards something. Ajahn discusses ways to abandon greed, through contentment, thankfulness, and knowing the disadvantages of the things we are greedy for.

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Teaching retrieved from https://bsv.podbean.com/e/ajahn-nissarano-greed-is-good-is-that-really-true-17-dec-2019/

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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.

Protecting Ourselves and Others Through Our Practice | Ajahn Nissarano | November 2019

A Dhamma talk given at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV), by Ajahn Nissarano in November 2019. In this talk, Ajahn Nissarano talks about how we can protect ourselves and others through our practice, mainly through dana (giving), sila (virtue) and mindfulness.

Teaching retrieved from https://bsv.podbean.com/e/ajahn-nissarano-protecting-ourselves-and-others-through-our-practice-10-dec-2019/

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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.

Vesak Day 2018 - Day 2 Session 2 Talk | Ajahn Brahmavamso

A talk given for Vesak at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). It is believed this talk was given in 2018. This track is Day 2 Session 2 Talk 

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJRphrOm-oI&index=33&list=PLwPICjq7jNeqDGMNhd04IemkUBGPnFSBy (YouTube Channel: BSV Dhamma Talks)

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To find and download more Dhamma Talks on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the talk you want and then type the title into the Podcast search box.

Vesak Day 2018 - Day 2 Session 1 Talk | Ajahn Brahmavamso

A talk given for Vesak at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). It is believed this talk was given in 2018. This track is Day 2 Session 1 Talk

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkvKA6XWJb8&list=PLwPICjq7jNeqDGMNhd04IemkUBGPnFSBy&index=31 (YouTube Channel: BSV Dhamma Talks)

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Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

To find and download more Dhamma Talks on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the talk you want and then type the title into the Podcast search box.

Vesak Day 2018 - Day 1 Session 1 Talk | Ajahn Brahmavamso

A talk given for Vesak at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). It is believed this talk was given in 2018. This is Day 1 Session 1: Talk

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iaJRXXCKDk&list=PLwPICjq7jNeqDGMNhd04IemkUBGPnFSBy&index=27 (YouTube Channel: BSV Dhamma Talks)

Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel: https://bsv.podbean.com/ and BSV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BSVWeeklyDTEng/featured

Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

To find and download more Dhamma Talks on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the talk you want and then type the title into the Podcast search box.

Venerable Kassapa | Six Senses | Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram

Monday 21st May 2018

Monday night meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram with Venerable Kassapa.

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Kamma Without Belief - Q&A (3/3) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 23-10-2019

Questions and answers session (track 3) to go with Dhamma talk ‘Kamma without Belief’ by Ajahn Brahm, given at Leonard Wolfson Auditorium, Wolfson College, Oxford on the 23rd of October 2019. Track 1 was a guided meditation and track 2 was the Dhamma talk.

This event was part of Ajahn Brahm's 2019 UK Tour in support of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn is Spiritual Adviser. 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=2bQcDhgC6Ts (YouTube Channel: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project)

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Kamma Without Belief - Talk (2/3) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 23-10-2019

Dhamma talk (track 2) ‘Kamma without Belief’ by Ajahn Brahm, given at Leonard Wolfson Auditorium, Wolfson College, Oxford on the 23rd of October 2019. Track 1 was a guided meditation and track 3 is questions and answers. 

This event was part of Ajahn Brahm's 2019 UK Tour in support of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn is Spiritual Adviser. 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=iWGNY2vGufM (YouTube Channel: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project)

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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.

Venerable Kassapa | The Wise Man | Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram

Monday 28th May 2018

Monday night meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram with Venerable Kassapa.

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You're Good Enough | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 3 July 2020

Sorry about the buzzing sound, it stops at 2:59

Imagine you think to yourself, "this is good enough, I don't need to improve." What a wonderful thought that is to find peace with yourself. Ajahn Brahm explains how having an attitude of contentment actually improves all areas of our life.

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Celebrating the Ordinary - Q&A (3/3) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 24-10-2019

Questions and answers session (track 3) to go with Dhamma talk ‘Celebrating the Ordinary’ by Ajahn Brahm, given at Kagyu Samye Dzong centre in London on the 24th of October 2019. Track 1 was a guided meditation and track 2 was the Dhamma talk. This event was part of Ajahn Brahm's 2019 UK Tour in support of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn is Spiritual Adviser. 

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=9Q4ChrVxZcg (YouTube Channel: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project)

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.

Celebrating the Ordinary - Talk (2/3) | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 24-10-2019

Dhamma talk (track 2) ‘Celebrating the Ordinary’ by Ajahn Brahm, given at Kagyu Samye Dzong centre in London on the 24th of October 2019. Track 1 was a guided meditation and track 3 is Q&A. This event was part of Ajahn Brahm's 2019 UK Tour in support of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn is Spiritual Adviser. 

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=7MGsfmw5pzQ (YouTube Channel: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project)

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.