Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Addictions and Attachments | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 9 November 2018

With regards to addictions Ajahn Brahm says; "you can have joy and happiness without any of this dangerous stuff." Ajahn teaches us the joy of letting go and the freedom from attachments as an alternative source for our happiness.

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Maha Mangala Sutta Explained | Ajahn Vayama | 26 May 2000

Ajahn Vayama talks about one of the teachings the Buddha gave specifically in reply to a question put to him about ‘What are the highest blessings in life, what are the good omens?’ ‘How can we guarantee or ensure our happiness, prosperity and safety for ourselves and those we care about?’ Ajahn discusses the Buddhas reply describing the highest blessings and how these are the results of one’s good actions.

Click here to read Snp2.4 The Greatest Good Fortune Sutta on Sutta Central

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Real gratitude is not a platitude | Ajahn Nissarano

Ajahn Nissarano talks about gratitude not just as a pleasant social grace, but as a key Buddhist practice that can be truly uplifting.

Recorded by the Buddhist Society of Victoria in Melbourne.

#MeToo - The Buddha's Words on Sexual Misconduct | Ajahn Nissarano

In the era of greater awareness of issues pertaining to sexual assault, Ajahn Nissarano discusses the Buddha's teachings on what is sexual misconduct, it's harm, and how to prevent such harm in the world.

Recorded by the Buddhist Society of Victoria in Melbourne.

Initiating and Maintaining Good Relationships | Ajahn Nissarano

Ajahn Nissarano gives a talk about initiating and maintaining good relationships.

Recorded by the Buddhist Society of Victoria in Melbourne.

Energy in our Body and Mind from Inspiration | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 2 November 2018

Some people drink coffee to boost their energy, but Ajahn Brahm talks about an alternative source of energy; inspiration.

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Happy Dying, Happy Rebirth | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 25 October 2016

Ajahn Brahm’s Dhamma talk on Happy Dying and Happy Rebirth held at London Buddhist Vihara on 25th October 2016. Ajahn Brahm's UK tour was organised by the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. Please visit: www.anukampaproject.org YouTube: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project

This teaching was retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnfef_GKgKo (YouTube Channel: LIFELK).

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Right Livelihood - How can we tell? | Ajahn Nissarano

Ajahn Nissarano talks about the factor of the Noble Eightfold Path known as right livelihood, which pertains to a good way for people to live our lives, especially about our work lives.

Recorded by the Buddhist Society of Victoria in Melbourne.

Anicca - Impermance | Ajahn Nissarano

Ajahn Nissarano gives a talk about the impermanent, transitory and uncertain nature of existence, and how we can relate to this.

Recorded by the Buddhist Society of Victoria in Melbourne.

Meditation: Is it simply stress relief? | Ajahn Brahmavamso

Meditation: Is it simply stress relief?

 

Recorded by the Buddhist Society of Victoria in Melbourne.

Monastic Life and Eightfold Path | Ajahn Sujato | 26 October 2018

We apologize that the first half of this talk was not recorded due to technical difficulties. Ajahn Sujato talks about monastic life during the rains retreat and how to practice the Eightfold path in your daily life then answers questions.

 

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Unlocking the Secrets of Your Mind | Ajahn Brahmavamso

Ajahn Brahm's talk given at Chui Huay Lim in Singapore on 14th June 2016, about "Unlocking the Secrets of Your Mind". The talk about the topic begins properly around 13 minutes into the recording.

Ajahn starts by talking about the nature of mind (which is not in the heart or brain, but that the brain and heart are in the mind). When we realise how big the mind is, we can then begin to unlock it, for our benefit for example, for our health. Ajahn also shares a story about a Thai monk who carries metal tool-kits into plane cabins relying solely on his prior meditation & chanting to prevent getting caught!

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X60Py9IhCKE (YouTube Channel: Buddhist Fellowship)

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AFL: Acknowledge, Forgive, Learn | Ajahn Brahmavamso

Ajahn Brahm expropriates the acronym "AFL" from the Australian Football League and deploys it in the cause of kindness and wisdom so we can all acknowledge, forgive and learn from the difficulties and pain in life.

This talks was originally recorded by the Buddhist Society of Victoria in Melbourne.

Buddhist Outlook, Buddhist Values | Ajahn Brahmali

Ajahn Brahmali discusses how to develop a skillful outlook and values and apply them in life.

This talks was originally recorded by the Buddhist Society of Victoria in Melbourne.

How to Solve our Human Problems | Kelsang Ani | 19 October 2018

We are delighted to have guest speaker Kelsang Ani during the rains retreat for 2018. Kelsang Ani is the resident teacher at Dharmapala Kadampa Meditation Centre in Fremantle. She will be talking about 'How to Solve our Human Problems'- by understanding Buddha’s wisdom explanation of the real nature of our problems, we can learn to identify them correctly; and in this way gradually solve all our human problems, and find everlasting peace and happiness. She is a well loved teacher and has a way of explaining the dharma that is insightful and clear.

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The Practice of Meditation | Ajahn Brahmavamso

Ajahn Brahm gives a talk on the practice and benefits of meditation at Staten Island Buddhist Vihara, USA. Date unknown. Talk starts around 50 seconds into the recording. 

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=709&v=AsY9DE2T7q8 (YouTube Channel: MOM I Love You)

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Ajahn Brahm’s One Day Meditation Retreat in Toronto 2014 | (4 of 4) What is Right Livelihood?

Recording from Ajahn Brahm’s One-Day Meditation Retreat on the 18th of October 2014 at the Halton Peel Buddhist Society, Mississauga, Ontario Canada.

The first talk was an introduction to meditation with an emphasis on the initial preparation. The second recording, ‘The Symbol of the Lotus Flower’, expanded on the topic of meditation. The third recording is questions and answers.

This fourth recording is a Dhamma talk on ‘What is Right Livelihood.’

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX18H8nw8JE (YouTube Channel: urbanbuddhistmonk)

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Ajahn Brahm’s One Day Meditation Retreat in Toronto 2014 | (3 of 4) Final Questions and Answers

Recording from Ajahn Brahm’s One-Day Meditation Retreat on the 18th of October 2014 at the Halton Peel Buddhist Society, Mississauga, Ontario Canada.

The first talk was an introduction to meditation with an emphasis on the initial preparation. The second recording, ‘The Symbol of the Lotus Flower’, expanded on the topic of meditation.

This third recording is questions and answers. Ajahn answers questions about body-scanning (awareness of feelings in the body), letting go of oneself, and a question about attachment arising "naturally" (which Ajahn argues, is actually unnatural). The fourth recording is a Dhamma talk on ‘What is Right Livelihood.’ 

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ1dx5T2P24 (YouTube Channel: urbanbuddhistmonk)

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Ajahn Brahm’s One Day Meditation Retreat in Toronto 2014 | (2 of 4) More on Meditation - The Symbol of the Lotus Flower

Recording from Ajahn Brahm’s One-Day Meditation Retreat on the 18th of October 2014 at the Halton Peel Buddhist Society, Mississauga, Ontario Canada.

The first talk was an introduction to meditation with an emphasis on the initial preparation. This second recording, ‘The Symbol of the Lotus Flower’, expands on the topic of meditation. The third recording is questions and answers. The fourth recording is a Dhamma talk on ‘What is Right Livelihood.’ 

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ1dx5T2P24 (YouTube Channel: urbanbuddhistmonk)

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Be Your Own Good Fortune | Behram Ghista | 5 October 2018

We are delighted to have guest speaker Behram Ghista during the rains retreat for 2018. This is an interactive talk. Behram Ghista offers talks, workshops and retreats in India and Australia. Behram is fondly called "Master B" by his students because of his mastery in imparting the Buddhist teachings in a light and playful manner, through which he inspires the participants to say “Yes” to discovering what is finest in them. To find out more visit: http://www.innermasterynow.net/

This talk is entitled 'Be Your Own Good Fortune'. It is said that "Fortune favours the prepared." How prepared are you to navigate safely through life's many illusions, especially the illusion that makes you believe that all is well in your world and you don't need to make time for personal growth and learning?

When we are in tune with the right principles and methods for achieving our aspirations, painful effects cannot possibly accrue. If we pursue sound methods, no grief can find its way into our hearts and no painful event can shake our composure. When our actions are true to right principles, only joy can manifest from them; for to say that good causes can produce bad effects is to say that nettles can be reaped from the sowing of corn.

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