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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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Jan 27, 2020
Jan 27, 2020
55 min
Ajahn Brahm explains how serving others is a win-win situation for everyone. In addition to the joy and energy that comes from helping others, you also experience the peace that comes from being selfless which can take you to deep meditation.
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Jan 22, 2020
Jan 22, 2020
1hr 2 sec
January 2020
Ajahn Cittapalo asked us to be grateful to ourselves for making the effort to be there on a Monday night and meditating. As we struggle with meditation, we often forget to be grateful to ourselves for at least making the effort.
Ajahn then guided us in a thirty minute meditation well suited to all. Ajahn then spoke to us on right thought and his two favourite verses from the suttas.
Vist Sutta Central to view and read - Two Kinds of Thought.
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Jan 20, 2020
Jan 20, 2020
56 min
Ajahn Hasapanna explains how you can find balance in many aspects of your life. Ajahn explains that to find balance, you need to develop wisdom, to develop wisdom you need clarity and to increase clarity of your mind Ajahn encourages you practice the Middle way and the Eightfold path taught by the Buddha.
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Jan 15, 2020
Jan 15, 2020
1hr 3 min
January 2020
Ajahn Jhanarato spoke on anicca [impermanence], an apt subject given the current situation here in Australia. Ajahn spoke on this subject, not to say that we should not be concerned about the climate, but more to point out that it may not affect us and that it keeps us from the present moment. Not thinking of a possible future that may not occur, nor dwelling in the past that may disturb. Ajahn read a sutta from “In The Buddha's Words” by Bhikkhu Bodhi that covers the subject very well.
Ajahn lead the group in a 30 minute relaxing meditation reminding us to not dwell in the past nor become anxious about the future. This meditation is well suited to beginners and experienced a like.
After meditation Ajahn opened to Q&A before continuing to speak on a variety of subjects.
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Jan 13, 2020
Jan 13, 2020
1hr 9 min
Ajahn Brahmali talks about whether or not Buddhism is a religion and describes how Buddhism is actually more similar to science and psychology, than it is to being a religion.
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Jan 9, 2020
Jan 9, 2020
1hr 30 sec
December 2019
Ajahn Santutthi related a simile by the Buddha about mangoes. Rather than picking the fruit, the Buddha patiently waited for the fruit to fall. Ajahn encourages us all to do the same regards our meditation practise, be patient and wait for the deeper states to occur naturally.
Ajahn then guided us in a thirty minute meditation well suited to all. Ajahn then related Buddha's earlier practise of meditation when he was trying many different techniques in his effort to find the best meditation.
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Jan 6, 2020
Jan 6, 2020
59 min
According to the Suttas, a corrupt leader can corrupt the whole society. Ajahn Brahmali discusses the importance of voting for moral leaders and for having compassion towards politicians. Ajahn reminds us that our world is never going to be perfect, so we shouldn't become upset over political issues. Instead we should focus our attention on being generous and kind.
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Jan 2, 2020
Jan 2, 2020
1hr 7 min
How was your 2019? Ajahn Brahm encourages you to reflect on the good parts of 2019, and welcome 2020 with optimism, kindness, and generosity. At the end, Ajahn guides a 10 minute meditation followed by a chant of blessings by the monks.
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Dec 30, 2019
Dec 30, 2019
1hr 3 min
Ajahn Hasapanna explains how our thoughts form our habits. We can stop forming bad habits and instead develop wholesome habits by being aware of the present moment.
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Dec 23, 2019
Dec 23, 2019
52 min
Don't be discouraged if you’re not enlightened yet. Ajahn Santutthi says it’s a long journey and encourages us to continue with our Buddhist practice because this will bring about many positive changes in our lives and eventually we will reach Enlightenment.
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Dec 20, 2019
Dec 20, 2019
1hr 30 min
Ajahn Cittapalo asks us to consider the Metta Sutta and it's wording. Ajahn reminds us that the Metta Sutta is something to aspire to. How-ever, when we meditate we should focus our attention on just one person, ourselves. Make number one happy, then more often than not, those around us will be happy too. Ajahn reminds us that we should put our own mind first in meditation. If we are calm and happy, it will be easier, more pleasant to wish others well.
Ajahn then guided the group in meditation well suited to beginners and experienced alike and a pleasure to do. Ajahn asks us to be kind to ourselves first before considering others. To simply allow thoughts to come, to go and not apply any pressure to our mind. Just let it progress.
After the meditation, Ajahn continued his talk on the Metta Sutta asking us to bare in mind that it is a translation, not a set of instructions.
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Dec 20, 2019
Dec 20, 2019
1hr 30 sec
December 2019
Ajahn Santutthi suggests we use our meditation to get off the treadmill that we often feel we are on in life and just relax in meditation. Ajahn further suggests we give ourselves the opportunity to relax, to forget about the past, not dream of the future and just relax in the present moment.
Ajahn the guided us in a thirty minute meditation well suited to all before reminding us that nothing lasts for-ever.
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Dec 16, 2019
Dec 16, 2019
1hr 3 min
Ajahn Brahm explains the benefits of meditating, such as how it can heal your body and recharge your mind. Ajahn also talked about how meditating at the time of his final university exams, really helped him to prepare for and pass his exams.
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Dec 15, 2019
Dec 15, 2019
1hr 8 min
April 2018
Recorded at Wat Dhammayanaram.
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Dec 15, 2019
Dec 15, 2019
1hr 58 min
Talk by Ajahn Brahm. Date unknown, but it was not given after 2016.
Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ojt71nPnOU&feature=youtu.be (YouTube Channel: Pháp Hiếu)
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Dec 12, 2019
Dec 12, 2019
1hr 30 min
Venerable Bodhidhaja doesn't get to Club Med often, certainly not as often as we'd like. How-ever, when he does it's always to an audience that greatly appreciates the session.
Venerable commenced with an explanation with comparisons, of the Four Noble Truths. Rather than quote the sutta, Venerable termed them in a manor more easily understood by us all and relating to our meditation practice. The focus of his talk is in letting go during meditation, something we all struggle with to one degree or another.
After the introduction Venerable lead the group in meditation for slightly longer than usual and in a method not seen by the majority of us. Venerable asked us to imagine that we were slowly filling with warm, comforting water. Commencing with our feet and working slowly to the top of our heads. An interesting meditation that was thoroughly enjoyed by all and suitable for beginners and experienced alike.
After meditation Venerable talked on gratitude, a subject well needed at this time of year and very much a part of a monks life. Venerable suggested the following to assist us;
Reflecting on the good during every long trip [commuting to work].
Gratitude countdown from 10 to 0 or ABC.
A gratitude jar or journal
Acknowledgement [in conversation, sms or e-mail]
Reflecting with gratitude before bed, upon waking and when commuting.
As is usual with Venerable he included references that are on-line and open to all of us;
In A Nutshell [Kurzgesagt] – An antidote to dissatisfaction.
A Grateful Day – Brother David Steindl-Rast.
Share Tree App & Character Cards
Venerable then opened to Q&A.
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To find and download more Armadale Meditation Group Teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page, choose the AMG teaching you want, then type the title into the Podcast search box.
Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
Dec 9, 2019
Dec 9, 2019
58 min
Ajahn Brahm discusses how blaming others is counterproductive. Ajahn explains what to do when you’re blamed and how to nurture the good parts of others by giving praise (i.e. positive feedback), rather than noticing and criticising their bad traits.
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Dec 8, 2019
Dec 8, 2019
1hr 11 min
April 2018
Recorded at Wat Dhammayanaram.
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Dec 8, 2019
Dec 8, 2019
1hr 24 min
Date of teaching is unknown, but it was not given after 2016. Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKRGH9mLLJ0&feature=youtu.be (YouTube Channel: Pháp Hiếu)
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Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
1hr 7 min
2nd December 2019
Ajahn Santutthi recently rode a bus to Albany. The trip took 5 hours. Whilst he managed the trip by meditating he recognised that for many of us learning to meditate, that it at times seems an endless and boring trip. Ajahn encourages us to add value to our meditation by thinking of something that makes us happy. Or brings to mind an enjoyable moment in our lives before we commence meditation. By doing this the trip seems less of a drag, a lot more pleasant and not so long a trip.
Ajahn then lead the group in a slightly longer than usual meditation. After meditation Ajahn opened to Q&A before continuing his talk on his recent trip to Albany.
This meditation is well suited to intermediate and experienced.
Please support Wat Dhammayanaram Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) in making teachings available for free online here.
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