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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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In this talk starting off the second day of a weekend retreat, Ajahn Brahm encourages us to unlearn our critical nature with his famous story of the two bad bricks, then tells various other stories of errors, mistakes, and unexpected circumstances to help us learn to make peace with every situation, from rain-soaked laundry to the death of a loved one.

This is part of a series of teachings for the "Living in Harmony with the World" weekend retreat led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda at the Mercure Hotel, Oxford, November 2025.

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23rd July 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Starts around 3 minutes into the recording. In the first 50 minutes, Ajahn Brahm gives an entertaining talk in which he shares stories that illustrate the importance of fun, the value of innovation, and how to become Enlightened with zero effort. He then leads an easeful guided meditation that brings kindness and relaxation to the body and encourages the meditator to let go into the present moment.

This is part of a series of teachings from the short retreat called, "Compassionately Mindful" led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda, in the UK, in June 2025.

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In the opening talk to this retreat, Ajahn Brahm provides guidance and stories that illustrate core tenets of meditation practice, including silence, relaxation, mindful appreciation, and loving-kindness. He then leads a 40-minute meditation in which he encourages the retreatants to find comfort and relaxation through kind awareness, and to cultivate gratitude for and trust in the breath.

This is part of a series of teachings from the short retreat called, "Compassionately Mindful" led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda, in the UK, in June 2025.

Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project:

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28 July 2026

Ajahn Jenti from Dhammasara Monastery joins the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group online live. BSWA Boundless Meditation Group (previously the Armadale Meditation Group or AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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14 July 2026

Ajahn Sampasadana joins the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group online live. BSWA Boundless Meditation Group (previously the Armadale Meditation Group or AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Nibbuto teaches us about the Right intentions explained in Buddhism.

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Ajahn Nibbuto guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Nibbuto conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn speaks on the benefits of Metta meditation and then guides a Metta meditation.

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16th July 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Hasapanna teaches that the Right View in Buddhism is a view that leads to less suffering and liberation.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches that cultivating gratitude in daily life leads to more contentment, which allows our meditation to go deeper.

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7 July 2026

Venerable Radha joins the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group online live. BSWA Boundless Meditation Group (previously the Armadale Meditation Group or AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to live a happy and peaceful life.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm guides his last meditation before the Rains Retreat. Ajahn teaches that restlessness means you aren't happy where you are, and that it is the joy of the meditation that keeps your mind from wandering all over the place.

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09th July 2026

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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02nd July 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm teaches that when the body is comfortable in meditation, then the mind can be comfortable as well. Ajahn also speaks about quiet and peaceful environments for meditation. Our apologies, the sound cut out very briefly near the beginning.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches about the factors of enlightenment.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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30 June 2026

Ajahn Pasada joins the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group online live. BSWA Boundless Meditation Group (previously the Armadale Meditation Group or AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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16 June 2026

Ajahn Sampasadana joins the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group online live. BSWA Boundless Meditation Group (previously the Armadale Meditation Group or AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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25th June 2026

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm shares interesting stories about rebirth

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm teaches how to start a meditation. Ajahn explains that holding things for too long is why life hurts sometimes. Ajahn speaks on taking away the fear from meditation.

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Ajahn tells the story of a worm and a pile of dung.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks on making peace, being kind, and being gentle.

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11th June 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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2 June 2026

Ajahn Mudito joins the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group online live. BSWA Boundless Meditation Group (previously the Armadale Meditation Group or AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Venerable Radha explains how anxiety manifests in our body as tensions.

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Venerable Radha guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Venerable Radha conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Radha speaks on the 7 enlightenment factors, seeing the breath as a good friend, and letting go of anxieties. Our apologies, the beginning of the introductory talk was not recorded.

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04th June 2026

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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26 May 2026

Ajahn Munissara joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery.

Links to the diagrams that Ajahn Munissara is referring to can be found at https://bswa.org/teaching/the-thinkin...

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Ajahn Brahmali teaches about the importance of respect and humility.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches about being with the breath rather than focusing on the breath, and gives some techniques to bring up gladness in the mind, as meditation should be enjoyable.

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These Dhamma reflections are extracted from a talk Ajahn Brahm gave at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre in 1990. Teaching read aloud by a lay disciple.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches where to find peace and happiness.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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"What is Buddhism?" booklet read aloud by a lay disciple. PDF available here: https://bswa.org/teaching/buddhism-ajahn-brahm/

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn speaks about inclining away from thinking; about how kindness allows your attention to settle on something and grow in clarity; and how stillness developed in meditation can lead to freedom from fear and anxiety.

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21st May 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm shares his personal experience of grief.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm teaches about developing a feeling of safety and physical health in meditation. The Q&A was not recorded but held in the reception area to allow for the hall to be used for BSWA AGM registration from 4pm.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches about happiness in meditation, and about senses disappearing in meditation. Ajahn gives us a method of how to stop thinking so much, and a trick we can use if we feel like we can't sit long during a longer group meditation.

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19 May 2026

Ajahn Brahmali joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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In this powerful and practical talk livestreamed from Thames Buddhist Vihara, Ajahn Brahm encourages listeners to question how we limit ourselves with the scope of our perceptions, urging us to consciously use kindful, open-minded perception in the face of difficulty as a tool to heal our bodies and minds, live happily, and find the path to Enlightenment. This session ends with an hour-long Q&A.

Sutta references: https://suttacentral.net/

DN 29: Pāsādika Sutta (9. Indulgence in Pleasure)

MN 36: Mahāsaccaka Sutta (not afraid of non-sensual pleasures)

AN 6.49: Khema Sutta (not better, equal, or worse)

This teaching by Ajahn Brahm was given in the UK, at Thames Buddhist Vihara, on the 17th of November 2025.

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Once, when Ajahn Brahm was a young monk, his teacher Ajahn Chah asked him to give a Dhamma talk before thousands of people in Thailand. For most people, that would be terrifying. But Ajahn Brahm remembered the lesson he had been trained to practise: letting go.
In this talk, Ajahn Brahm explains why we should release our regrets about the past and our anxieties about the future, and learn to live with greater peace in the present moment.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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14th May 2026

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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07th May 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Pasada conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Pasada teaches us what 'doing nothing' means - that the 5 hindrances are not active. Our apologies that the audio was not recorded between about 6:50s-54:39s.

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Ajahn Pasada explains the sense of self using the term "emotional home" as an analogy.

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Ajahn Pasada guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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5 May 2026

Venerable Ananda joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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28 April 2026

Venerable Jenti joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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14 April 2026

Venerable Sunyo joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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30th April 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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23rd April 2026

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Santutthi offers guidance on living in harmony, emphasizing the value of cultivating a right livelihood.

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Ajahn Santutthi conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Santutthi teaches that meditation is a DIY process. Ajahn gives the simile of viewing your mind (a crying baby) through the eyes of a loving, caring mother.

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Ajahn Mudito shows that, at our core, we’re all the same—sharing similar forms of suffering and same way our mind works.

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Ajahn Mudito guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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24 March 2026

Ajahn Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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16th April 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Mudito conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Mudito teaches about the importance of regular practice at the right time, working with the mind instead of against it, and lowering our expectations and focusing on the positive.

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31 March 2026

Venerable Acala joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Brahm explains what insight is and how it enables us to see deeply into something.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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7 April 2026

Venerable Jhayako joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn describes that meditation is naturally what happens when you stop doing things.

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Venerable Radha teaches how the mind works according to the Buddha.

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Venerable Radha guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Venerable Radha conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable teaches that it is important to feel mentally comfortable and safe in meditation.

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09th April 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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28 October 2025

Ajahn Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Tuesday 3 June 2025

Venerable Jhayako joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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17 March 2026

Ajahn Cunda joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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10 March 2026

Ajahn Mudito joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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3 March 2026

Ajahn Cittapalo joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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24 Febuary 2026

Venerable Jenti joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Monday, 30th March 2026

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Ajahn Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a thirty-minute meditation, a short talk and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta in English
00:03:27 Guided Meditation
00:36:10 Dharma Talk
00:58:00 Sharing of Merits
01:00:00 Close

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02nd April 2026

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Hasapanna highlights the importance of self-kindness and warns about the negative effects of holding in anger over long periods.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches methods to calm down and minimise thinking at the beginning of meditation, so that eventually we can drop the thinking altogether. Ajahn gives the simile of a very fast car slowing down - it needs to slow down gradually otherwise it will topple over.

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Ajahn Brahm gives a simple but profound talk on how to stop taking ourselves so seriously, stop getting dragged down in negativity, stop worrying about fixing problems, stop measuring and controlling, stop putting ourselves in prisons, and simply putting things down to find contentment right where we are, the only place where beauty and joy can unfold.

This is part of a series of teachings for a retreat led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda in the UK on 23rd June 2025.

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26th March 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm recounts both his own experiences and stories from others involving ghosts, reincarnation, celestial beings, and various other paranormal phenomena.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches us about the 5th hindrance: doubt.

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19th March 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm illustrates how meditation can positively support children’s emotional well-being, focus, and resilience.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Our apologies, the recording started late due to technical difficulties. Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn speaks on sense experiences disappearing in meditation, and teaches about nimittas.

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Ajahn Brahm puts a light hearted spin on the topic of fear with this talk full of positive and optimistic stories about confronting a variety of fears–from airplane crashes to being humiliated and from being in danger of physical harm to undergoing the mental distress of panic attacks–these wide-ranging stories cover a lot of ground as they demonstrate what can happen when we confront our fears with courage, humour, and wisdom.

This is part of a series of teachings for a retreat led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda in the UK on 24th June 2025.

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This is part of a series of teachings for a retreat led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda in the UK on 22 June 2025.

In this talk, Ajahn Brahm shows how taking a different perspective can bring us understanding, contentment, energy, and joy, telling stories and giving similes that illustrate how we can refocus our minds to let go, let be, and make peace with anything that arises in our lives and our minds.

Sutta reference: AN 6.42: Nagita Sutta

Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mlM9gEQP7A&t=739s

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12th March 2026

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm explains what kinds of gossip are wholesome and unwholesome.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches us the importance of patience and how it allows us to look more deeply into things.

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Ajahn Brahm starts with a guided meditation overflowing with advice for putting everything down and relaxing into whatever is in the present moment. He goes on to tell various stories of overcoming discomfort, fear, despair, illness, and various other kinds of difficulty by cultivating attitudes of letting go, loving kindness, and joy. The session ends with a 45-minute Q&A with participants.

Sutta reference from Sutta Central: MN36: Mahasaccaka Sutta

This teaching was given in Brighton on 18 June 2025 during Ajahn Brahm’s UK visit to Anukampa.

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Ajahn Brahm describes why he bows to Buddha statues (and sometimes Jesus’ statues) with a series of stories about the qualities he admires in the Buddha: virtue, stillness, and kindness. He then answers audience questions about choosing a meaningful life and finding meaning in the life we have.

This teaching was given during Ajahn Brahm’s UK visit to Anukampa, at Thames Buddhist Vihara on the 17th of June 2025.

Sutta reference from Sutta Central: MN27: The Shorter Discourse on the Simile of the Elephant’s Footprint (Cūḷahatthipadopama Sutta)

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Ajahn Mudito explores how our perception of nature can be misleading. We might feel that the body truly belongs to us, or that a scent is inherently pleasant, and so on, illustrating how our senses and assumptions shape reality.

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Ajahn Mudito guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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05th March 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Mudito conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Mudito gives the analogy of making body sensations and thoughts in the mind "static" in meditation - making yourself comfortable enough, with a kind, accepting attitude, so that they fade away like static noise. Ajahn teaches that how our mind is in meditation is a reflection of how we have been living our lives, and indicates where we might be able to develop more kindness.

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New Year's Eve with Ajahn Brahm on the 31st December 2025: Dhamma talk, meditation and chanting to welcome in 2026.

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Many years ago, when Ajahn Brahm was a student at University of Cambridge, he observed highly intellectual people behaving unwisely. This experience led him to question the meaning of life, success, and happiness. Seeking fulfillment beyond academia, he set out on a journey to discover true happiness. Today, Ajahn Brahm teaches the sources of genuine joy and contentment.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Venerable Cittapalo conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Cittapalo teaches about approaches to pain and physical discomfort in meditation.

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26th February 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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10 February 2026

Ajahn Brahmali joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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27 January 2026

Ajahn Munissara joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Sunyo guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Sunyo teaches us how to find happiness from within.

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19th February 2026

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Sunyo conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Sunyo teaches us about his own 'McMindfulness' meditation approach: having the attitude of "I'm loving it!" in your meditation.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us about the power and joy of peace.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks about acting out of kindness rather than fear, growth rather than punishment, and that there is no such thing as a bad meditation.

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12th February 2026

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Cattamalo, who used to be at Bodhinyana Monastery 20 years ago, is back to give a special guest talk at Dhammaloka Centre.

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Ajahn Cattamalo Bhikkhu is a senior monk. Born in Germany, he was ordained in the Wat Nong Pa Pong tradition of Ajahn Chah, N.E. Thailand in the year 1988. He spent 7 years in various monastries throughout Thailand practising and studying with different meditation teachers of the forest tradition. For the 13 years he lived at Bodhinyana Monastery in Perth, Australia. The last 5 years he was the vice-abbot there, helping Ajahn Brahmavamso. He has lived at Muttodaya since the beginning.

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13 January 2026

Venerable Jhayako joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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3 Febuary 2026

Ajahn Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Brahm shares several stories including how a peaceful mind can boost your productivity.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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05th February 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm teaches us about the simile of the thousand petalled lotus. Ajahn also speaks on the simile of putting down the suitcases of the past and the future.

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Ajahn Brahmali addresses common misunderstandings about Kamma and teaches Kamma as explained by the Buddha.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali teaches us about the importance of having the right attitude in meditation.

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29th January 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm tells stories about how to turn suffering into wisdom, including a story about Patacara, a famous figure in Buddhism.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches us about the importance of a kind of posture in meditation - having a smile on your face :)

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22nd January 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm reflects on what drew him to Buddhism as a young man and discusses ways to inspire and engage younger generations today.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches us not to fight whatever is coming up in our mind in the present moment, but to be friendly, at ease, and let things be, as this will lead to greater peace and relaxation.

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16 December 2025

Ajahn Mudito joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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15th January 2026

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm shares mysterious stories about virtue, relics, faith and a cat.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. The short talk at the beginning was unfortunately not recorded.

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08th January 2026

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahmali acknowledges that many people struggle to make progress in meditation and offers guidance on how to advance.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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09 December 2025

Venerable Ananda joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Appicchato conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Appicchato speaks about why we choose to meditate, and teaches that it is beneficial to practice for even a short amount of time. For the meditation, Ajahn encourages us to repeat a mantra such as 'feelings are changeable' while focusing on sensations of breathing in different parts of the body.

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1st January 2026

Ajahn Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour in length and usually includes meditation instructions, meditating together, questions & answers and a Dhamma talk.

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25th December 2025

Venerable Jhayako hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Nowadays, everyone has their own room and a smartphone, so we rarely need to live closely with others. Ajahn Mudito invites us to imagine the lives of cave people and teaches us how to live together with kindness and care.

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Ajahn Mudito guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Mudito conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Mudito speaks on how our approach to meditation can become like a rite or ritual, and the importance of joy, happiness and ease in meditation.

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Ajahn Hasapanna teaches us skillful ways to manage stress.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Hasapanna speaks about the importance of developing contentment and gratitude.

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18th December 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm shares his beautiful experiences of being part of a Buddhist community.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks about how wanting disturbs the mind.

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Ayya Upekkha and Ayya Karunika explains what the middle way is according to the Buddha's teachings and how to practice it.

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11th December 2025

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm shares inspiring stories on staying positive and discovering happiness in every situation.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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02 December 2025

Ajahn Appicchato joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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18 November 2025

Ajahn Brahmali joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks on the importance of patience and not interfering in meditation, giving the example of growing flowers in a garden. Ajahn also gives the simile of an airplane with just 2 beings inside: the pilot and a dog.

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11 November 2025

Ajahn Cunda joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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04th December 2025

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA).

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Ajahn Brahmali teaches about the connection between memory, mindfulness and the Buddhist practice.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Munissara conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Munissara guides us to be aware of our reactions to sense contact.

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28th November 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ayya Karunika teaches that unwholesome actions and intentions are like going into debt, according to the Buddha.

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Ayya Karunika guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Mudito conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. As part of the meditation, Ajahn Mudito guides us to imagine that there is a sun of kindness shining down on us.

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20th November 2025

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to be peaceful in the present moment regardless of the situation your in.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ayya Karunika conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ayya reflects on the simile of taming a wild elephant (the mind) by tying it to a post in the ground (mindfulness established on the body).

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13th November 2025

Ajahn Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour in length and usually includes meditation instructions, meditating together, questions & answers and a Dhamma talk.

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Ayya Karunika explains the connection between kamma and justice and discuss the Buddhist attitudes to justice. Talk given on the 24 October 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the Abbot at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. Ayya Karunika started her monastic life in 2010 and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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4 November 2025

Ajahn Damita joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Brahm teaches about wisdom that arises from meditation.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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6th November 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Sunday 2nd November 2025

Sunday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Ajahn Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a thirty-minute meditation, a short talk and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta in English
00:03:17 Guided Meditation
00:37:00 Dharma Talk
00:57:40 Sharing of Merits & Anumodana Blessing
01:02:20 Close

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Sunday 26th October 2025

Sunday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Ajahn Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a thirty-minute meditation, a short talk and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Meditation (no chanting)
00:33:16 Dharma Talk
00:58:00 Sharing of Merits & Blessing
01:02:05 Close

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Sunday 19th October 2025

Sunday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Ajahn Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a thirty-minute meditation, a short talk and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta in English
00:02:55 Meditation
00:35:25 Dharma Talk
01:05:48 Sharing of Merits & Anumodana Blessing
01:09:43 Close

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn speaks on the benefits of renouncing doing things.

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Ajahn Brahm shares some stories about ghosts.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Sunday 12th October 2025

Sunday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Ajahn Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a thirty-minute meditation, a short talk and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:23 Meditation
00:36:13 Dharma Talk
01:03:21 Sharing of Merits & Blessing
01:05:15 Close

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Saturday 04th October 2025

Saturday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Ajahn Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a thirty-minute meditation, a short talk and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:54 Meditation
00:35:56 Dharma Talk
00:57:51 Sharing of Merits & Blessing
01:02:35 Close

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Sunday 07th September 2025

Sunday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Ajahn Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a thirty-minute meditation, a short talk and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:04:25 Meditation
00:35:36 Dharma Talk
01:00:00 Sharing of Merits & Blessing
01:01:56 Close

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30th October 2025

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn speaks on topics including relaxing to the max with mindfulness and kindness; learning from mistakes (not punishing); not holding on to things (using the "waste paper basket" simile); and valuing silence.

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21 October 2025

Ajahn Cittapalo joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Venerable Hue Can is the Abbess of Sunyata Meditation Centre in Vic Park and has the very clear goal to teach others how to realise their full potential through Zen Buddhism. Venerable Hue Can had an interesting and diverse career as a teacher, children’s librarian and co-ordinator of the Ethnic Child Care Resource Unit. As an advocate for access and equity she have worked in the area of social welfare, particularly in the Vietnamese community in Western Australia. When the Most Venerable Master Thich Thanh Tu came to Perth in 1996 she was fortunate to attend his lecture "Why am I a Buddhist”. She found out that Buddhism could give her five things that she had always been searching for – wisdom, altruism, freedom, equality and emancipation. She wanted to become his disciple and follow the path that he had illuminated. Her first ordination occurred in 1998.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions.

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Ajahn Hasapanna teaches us how to live with kindness in chaos.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Hasapanna speaks on the importance of not using willpower to force yourself to focus on your breath in meditation, and what you can do instead.

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23rd October 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/advanced meditation class for approximately one hour.

Ajahn speaks on two methods that can lead to the letting go process to happen naturally during our meditation. At the start of our meditation, we can guide our minds towards what is important and valuable in this life. Also, when we have enough mindfulness and awareness during our meditation to let things be, letting go will happen naturally when the causes and conditions are right.

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Ajahn Brahmali offers guidance on letting go, emphasizing that it is a gradual process.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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7 October 2025

Brigid Lowry joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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30 September 2025

Sandra Henville joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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23 September 2025

Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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16 September 2025

Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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16th October 2025

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA).

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20th July 2025

Ajahn Kassapa discusses The Task at Hand. This session with Ajahn consists of a thirty-minute talk.

Chapters
00:00:00 Dharma Talk
00:29:21 Blessing Chant
00:31:32 Close

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Ajahn Kassapa discusses How We Develop Ourselves. This session with Ajahn consists of a thirty-minute talk.

Chapters
00:00:00 Homage to the Buddha
00:00:35 Dharma Talk
00:29:10 Blessing Chant
00:31:13 Close

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Ajahn Brahm recounts various moments where honesty helped him escape tough situations.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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6th July 2025

Ajahn Kassapa discusses Goodness and Path Factors. This session with Ajahn consists of a thirty-minute talk.

Chapters
00:00:00 Homage to the Buddha
00:00:35 Dharma Talk
00:29:56 Blessing Chant
00:32:16 Close

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn speaks on developing an appreciation of peace, and letting go of planning to allow surprises in meditation.

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9th October 2025

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA).

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Sue is a retired health professional who has been a member of the BSWA for 30 years, and who continues to enjoy exploring her spiritual path with the help of Ajahn Brahm and the many great teachers here at the Buddhist Society.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions.

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Ayya Karunika explains how to find a good teacher based on the instructions given on the suttas and also described ways to bring the Buddha close to our hearts. There is also a guided meditation on why we need to meditate and how to meditate. Talk given on 10 October 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the Abbot at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. Ayya Karunika started her monastic life in 2010 and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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09 September 2025

Ananda Thilakasiri joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Dr Brian Walker has practised medicine for many years in many different countries, before finally settling into practice as a GP in Serpentine Medical Centre. He has front-line experience treating patients in hospitals, emergency departments and general practice. If you are familiar with the book Dying to be Be, which detailed the near death expeirence by Anita Moorjani, it should be noted that Dr Walker was Anita’s GP in Hong Kong. She met up with him in the United States a few years ago and did a beautiful interview which is available on Youtube. Dr Walker is also a member of the Legislative Council in the Parliament of Western Australia for the Legalise Cannabis Party.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions.

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02 September 2025

Bhante Nyaninda joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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29 July 2025

Dr Victor Wee joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ayya Karunika explains where compassion (Karuna) and lovingkindness (metta) is found on the Noble Eightfold Path and how these two Brahmavihara practices are essential factors to practice the path to enlightenment. Also explains the answer to the question 'Why are we here?' and what to do after the end of a long retreat. Talk given on 17 October 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the Abbot at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. Ayya Karunika started her monastic life in 2010 and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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00:00 Guided meditation by Sandra Henville
30:39 Talk by Boon Tan

Speaker Profile: Boon Tan has been a long time follower of BSWA since the 90’s when the former Ajahn Jagaro was the spiritual director. He volunteered in the BSWA committee between 2014 to 2020 at the invitation of one of the committee, firstly as Assistant Treasurer and then Treasurer. He has represented BSWA on the Buddhist Council of WA since 2014, holding the role of committee member, President and now as Treasurer. Since 2022, he has represented BSWA and BCWA at the Federation of Australian Buddhist Council, contributing as both Secretary and Treasurer. Despite those roles, you will usually see him behind a camera and he has probably aimed at you at some time!

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions.

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Venerable Chokyi is resident teacher at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. Ordained in 2006 by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, she has held several senior posts at FPMT centres in Australia and international positions within the FPMT. Before coming to Perth, Venerable Chokyi was Spiritual Program Coordinator at the FPMT Centre in Sydney, Vajrayana Institute, for 10 years and in 2018 was appointed the resident western teacher at Chenrezig Institute, an FPMT Centre in Queensland.

  • Unless otherwise noted, this shared collection of photographs was supplied by Vikas Kumar, Helen Richardson, Sharon Thrupp, Kathy Uno, Deanne McKenzie, Sandra Henville and Venerable Thubten Chokyi who travelled together from 1 – 15 June 2025, to the place mapped in this presentation.

  • Maps produced using ESRI © OpenStreetMap contributors

  • Videos of chanting nuns at Dormaling Nunnery and traditional Tibetan dancers near Norbilingka and were recorded by Sandra Henville 10 June 2025

  • Vicki Mackenzie (1998) Cave In The Snow, Bloomsbury Publishing, 1998

  • Khyentse Norbu (2000) The Cup Film Release date: 20 April 2000 (Australia); Director: Khyentse Norbu, Producers: Raymond Steiner, Malcolm Watson

  • Geleck Palsang (2022) Amala - The Life and struggle of Dalai lama's sister (2022) Director: Geleck Palsang. https://youtu.be/nkkb7hkRRCY?si=qbrfcR0MSBY_O-F9

  • Tenzin Yankyi (2025) Golden Flowers of Dhamma. Director: Tenzin Yankyi 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_IftsyDwFk

  • Presentation compiled by Sandra Henville

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions.

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Kathryn began meditating over 30 years ago at the Armadale group (AMG) of BSWA and continues to join the now online group as a regular member. She has practised in Theravadan, Tibetan and Zen/Chan traditions. She is the founder of “Mind and Movement”, and is a certified teacher of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s program, “Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction” (MBSR). Kathryn is recognised as a Senior Teacher by the Meditation Association of Australia. Kathryn has been slowly retiring from her meditation related work but continues to support a local secondary school implementing a whole school approach to Mindfulness-based Social and Emotional Learning.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions.

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Drew is a former President and Secretary of the BSWA in the years of 2014-2018. During this time Drew implemented many changes at the BSWA including property purchases and a re-structure of the Committee into sub-committees and the employment of paid staff to better service the growth in size the Society had experienced in the previous 10 years.

Drew is a family man and business man who won an industry award in 2021 from the State Government for innovation in the mining sector.

Since stepping down as President Drew has been a regular on the scene at the BSWA and has been invited as a Lay Speaker and to date has given 9 Dhamma talks.

Drew’s talk last year, ‘Monks on Mars’ followed a trajectory of Buddhism in the future, which was a sequel to his talk the year before ‘Dhamma and the Dinosaurs’ that was a Buddhist examination of deep time. Tonight’s talk ‘Free Will - a Failed Fantasy’ is a look at the experiences of a lay person existing in the human realm looking to change their future.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions.

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29 July 2025

Dennis Sheppard joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ayya Karunika explains the importance of wise attention and why and how to develop it based on the teachings of the Buddha. Talk given on 3 October 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the Abbot at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. Ayya Karunika started her monastic life in 2010 and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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Sandra is a long-time BSWA member who enjoys holding space for group meditations. She has led the Spiritual Education Group at BSWA and Mindfulness Meditation sessions at her workplace. She also enjoys bringing people together for a good yarn and has suppported the Kalyana Friendship Group at BSWA. These days she collaborates with others at the Buddhist Council of WA and volunteers at Sakyadhita Australia Perth Chapter.

Credits:
- Thank you to Tour Leader Vikas Kumar and all the team at Ekno Travels who made our journey possible.

  • Unless otherwise noted, this shared collection of photographs was supplied by Vikas Kumar, Helen Richardson, Sharon Thrupp, Kathy Uno, Deanne McKenzie, Sandra Henville and Venerable Thubten Chokyi who travelled together from 1 – 15 June 2025, to the place mapped in this presentation.

  • Maps produced using ESRI © OpenStreetMap contributors

  • Videos of chanting nuns at Dormaling Nunnery and traditional Tibetan dancers near Norbilingka and were recorded by Sandra Henville 10 June 2025

  • Vicki Mackenzie (1998) Cave In The Snow, Bloomsbury Publishing, 1998

  • Khyentse Norbu (2000) The Cup Film Release date: 20 April 2000 (Australia); Director: Khyentse Norbu, Producers: Raymond Steiner, Malcolm Watson

  • Geleck Palsang (2022) Amala - The Life and struggle of Dalai lama's sister (2022) Director: Geleck Palsang. https://youtu.be/nkkb7hkRRCY?si=qbrfcR0MSBY_O-F9

  • Tenzin Yankyi (2025) Golden Flowers of Dhamma. Director: Tenzin Yankyi 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_IftsyDwFk

  • Presentation compiled by Sandra Henville

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions.

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22 July 2025

Richard Thomas joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ananda was born in Sri Lanka went to the village temple with his Grandfather from a very young age. Yet he came to practise meditation only after meeting the then Ajahn Jagaro & Ajahn Brahm, around 1987. He has been meditating for about 25 years and considers Ajahn Brahm, Ajahn Brahmali & Bhante Sujato as his spiritual teachers. He and his family started visiting Bodhinyana and Dhammaloka regularly in 1991 and he has served in the Committee in different capacities including Treasurer and the Secretary. He has also contributed to Buddhist communities overseas in various ways and is a student of early Buddhist texts from the Tripitaka, relying mostly on Bhante Sujato’s English translations of Sutta on SuttaCentral & also, Dhammaloka Sutta classes & Sutta Retreats at Jhana Grove.

Please find the list of Suttas that was quoted during the talk:
Guided Meditation:
SN 56.10 Tiracchānakathā sutta (Low Talk) - Bhikkhu Sujato
SN 14.12 Sanidāna sutta (With a Cause) - Bhante Sujato

Dhamma Talk:
Iti 100 Brāhmaṇadhammayāga sutta (The Brahmin’s Offering of the Teaching) - Bhante Sujato
SN 22.87 Vakkali sutta (With Vakkali) - Bhante Sujato
SN 4.5 Dutiyamārapāsa sutta {Māra’s Snares (2nd)} - Bhante Sujato
Kd 1 Mahākhandhaka, part 7 (Great Chapter) Vinaya Pitaka – Ajahn Brahmali
AN 8.37 Sappurisadana Sutta (Good Person’s Gifts) - Bhante Sujato
Ud 8.6 Pāṭaligāmiya sutta (The Layfolk of Pāṭali Village) - Bhante Sujato
AN 10:1 Kimatthiyasutta Sutta (What is the purpose) - Bhante Sujato
SN 12.41 Pañcaverabhaya sutta (Dangers & Threats) - Bhante Sujato
AN 5.42 Sappurisa sutta (True Person) - Bhante Sujato
SN 20.2 Nakhasikha sutta (A Fingernail) - Bhante Sujato
SN 56.11 Dhammacakkappavattana sutta (Rolling Forth the Wheel of Dhamma) - Bhante Sujato

Q&A:
AN 3:100 Lonakapalla Sutta (A Lump of Salt) - Bhante Sujato
MN 14 Cūḷadukkhakkhandha sutta (The Shorter Discourse on the Mass of Suffering) - Bhante Sujato

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions.

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Ayya Karunika explains how to cultivate Satisampajanna and also discuss what gives rise to ignorance. Explains about wise attention (Yonisomanasikara). Talk given on 26 September 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the Abbot at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. Ayya Karunika started her monastic life in 2010 and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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Dennis Sheppard has been involved with the Buddhist community since 1976, since joining the Buddhist Society of WA as a young man interested in meditation and spiritual practice. He went on to serve multiple terms as President, as well as serving in other capacities including designing several buildings for both the monastics and lay community. Dennis’ talks delve deep to explore reality, deep meditation and the meaning of life. In recognition of his immense contribution to the Society, Dennis has been awarded lifetime membership.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions.

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15 July 2025

Ajahn Yiu joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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26th June 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA).

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19th June 2025

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA).

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Venerable Hue Can is the Abbess of Sunyata Meditation Centre in Vic Park and has the very clear goal to teach others how to realise their full potential through Zen Buddhism. Venerable Hue Can had an interesting and diverse career as a teacher, children’s librarian and co-ordinator of the Ethnic Child Care Resource Unit. As an advocate for access and equity she have worked in the area of social welfare, particularly in the Vietnamese community in Western Australia. When the Most Venerable Master Thich Thanh Tu came to Perth in 1996 she was fortunate to attend his lecture "Why am I a Buddhist”. She found out that Buddhism could give her five things that she had always been searching for – wisdom, altruism, freedom, equality and emancipation. She wanted to become his disciple and follow the path that he had illuminated. Her first ordination occurred in 1998.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions.

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12th June 2025

Bhante Cunda hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA).

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Ayya Karunika explains what Satisampajanna or Mindfulness and clear comprehension and and how to apply it in daily life as well as in meditation practice. Talk given on 5 September 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

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08 July 2025

Ajahn Appicchato joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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10 June 2025

Venerable Upekkha joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm describes enlightenment as akin to sitting under peacefully under the mango tree, simply waiting for the fruit to drop into your open hands. The mango represents enlightenment; the open hands symbolise kindness.

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3rd July 2025

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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01 July 2025

Venerable Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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24 June 2025

Venerable Jenti joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Mudito conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. In this meditation, Ajahn Mudito guides us to be kind to our body and mind.

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Ajahn Mudito delivers his first talk at the Dhammaloka City Centre, sharing personal stories from his life as a monk and reflecting on the importance of active participation in the Buddhist community.

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Ajahn Mudito guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 27th May 2025

Venerable Munissara joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Tuesday 17th June 2025

Venerable Sunyo joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/

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Ajahn Santutthi explains how to develop wholesome mind state.

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Ajahn Santutthi guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Santutthi conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Santutthi speaks about doing nothing in meditation, and on having patience with the 5 hindrances.

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Ajahn Brahm explains the benefits of meditation and relaxing our mind.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Venerable Sunyo conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Sunyo draws on an experience his parents had as an example of finding contentment when things don't go the way we want or expect them to. He gives a simile of a farmer to illustrate the wisdom in not judging things as 'good' or 'bad'.

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Ayya Karunika discusses useful things we can do in daily life to cultivate our mind and prepare it for meditation. Talk given on 28 August 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

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Tuesday 29th April 2025

Venerable Jhayako 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery.

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Venerable Nibbuto conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Nibbuto speaks about how craving unsettles the mind, and the importance of cultivating patience and contentment.

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Tuesday 29th April 2025

Venerable Acala 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery.

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Venerable Nibbuto shares interesting stories about reincarnation and psychic phenomena that cannot be explained by secular Buddhism.

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Venerable Nibbuto guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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5th June 2025

Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us about the importance of virtue and kindness.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks on finding peace and freedom through wanting to be here, in this moment. Ajahn teaches that, if you want to be somewhere else, you have made the present moment into a prison.

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29 May 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour in length and includes a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.

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Tuesday 21st May 2025

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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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00:00:04 Metta Sutta
00:03:12 Dhamma Talk
00:36:34 Meditation
01:07:36 Q&A
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Apologies, recording started late due to technical issues.

Atomic Habits by James Clear was discussed in relation to the spiritual path by Ayya Karunika at the book club on Saturday, 24th May 2025.

Ayya explored how the concept of the “aggregation of marginal gains” (p. 13) can be used to enhance our daily practice. She offered a brief yet insightful overview of the four laws of behavior change (pp. 43–55), showing how they can support the cultivation of wholesome habits while helping us abandon unwholesome ones. She also introduced practical strategies such as habit stacking (pp. 72–79) as effective methods for integrating the Buddha’s teachings into daily routine. In addition, she explained in detail how to apply the noble eightfold path in daily life and discussed the importance of focusing on systems rather than goals (pp. 23–28) in order to achieve better results in meditation and to strengthen overall progress on the spiritual path.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

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Ayya Karunika teaches us the importance of knowing how we are trapped in our circumstances and how to find the path to peace and freedom by making just small changes.

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Ayya Karunika guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ayya Karunika conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ayya Karunika speaks on putting the causes in place to bring up good energy and one-pointedness in meditation.

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Venerable Mettaji discusses the “Holly Jolly Joey” book by Ajahn Brahm.

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22nd May 2025

Ajahn Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour in length and usually includes meditation instructions, meditating together, questions & answers and a Dhamma talk.

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This is the third session from a series of sessions on Cultivating joy, calm and wellness for all ages which includes talks, meditation, dhamma activities for kind,Thi chi, food and more. It is a family friendly event done in collaboration with Metta Centre, Western Sydney University and Santi Forest Monastery Australia. Session date - Sunday 25 August 2024. Unfortunately the first half of the session didn't get recorded by mistake. Sorry about that.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

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8th May 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour in length and usually includes meditation instructions, meditating together, questions & answers and a Dhamma talk.

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Ajahn Brahmali explains how to develop mindfulness in a way that supports and deepens Buddhist practice.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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1st May 2025

Ajahn Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour in length and usually includes meditation instructions, meditating together, questions & answers and a Dhamma talk.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali speaks on developing the morality aspect and the value aspect in meditation, by withdrawing from the world, balanced with a sense of metta for the world.

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Ayya Upekkha reads a story about the bad snake from Ajahn Brahm's book Opening the door of your heart and Ayya Karunika continues on answering many questions raised by the audience. Ayya Nirodha also share some insights on the various topics. The topics include how to be mindful when going through a difficult time, Buddhist suffering, how to prepare before going on a long retreat, how to prepare for death and idea of non-self and more. Talk given at Crows Nest Centre, Sydney on 30 August 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm explains the meaning of the Vesak Day.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks on stillness and doing nothing in meditation, and gives the simile of the donkey and the carrot. The very beginning of the talk was not recorded.

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Venerable Nibbuto guides us in understanding the world and current events through the lens of Right View in Buddhism.

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Venerable Nibbuto guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Venerable Nibbuto conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Nibbuto speaks on wise reflection and not just meditating but following the whole Noble Eight-fold Path for spiritual progress.

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Ajahn Haspanna teaches that by being aware of our emotions, we can respond wisely rather than reacting to them in unwholesome ways.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Hasapanna speaks on compassion and what to do when we get angry/upset.

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Thursday 24th April 2025

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Meditation is really easy
00:14:22 Meditation
00:47:40 Meditating - Don't get involved
01:00:53 Close

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Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Bhante Sampasadana 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:02:30 Dhamma Talk
00:30:15 Meditation
01:01:45 Q&A
01:33:51 Close

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Monday 14th April 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Buddhist Society of WA (CBSWA) with Ajahn Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:53 Meditation
00:39:00 Dharma Talk
01:08:05 Blessing Chant
01:11:35 Close

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Venerable Sunyo teaches us how we can find peace, happiness and wisedom in meditation.

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Venerable Sunyo guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Venerable Sunyo conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Sunyo speaks on the importance of putting things into practice in Buddhism, like an experiment, to see what results we get. Venerable Sunyo also speaks about having peace as a direction in meditation but not a goal.

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Thursday 17th April 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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00:00:00 Calm Instead Of Excitement
00:09:10 Meditation
00:52:50 Further discussion plus Q&A
01:00:03 Close

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Monday 07th April 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:45 Meditation
00:35:30 Dharma Talk
01:02:45 Blessing Chant
01:05:00 Close

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Ajahn Brahm encourages us to embrace the holidays as a time to slow down and be peaceful.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks about how meditation can lead to insights including recalling past life memories. Ajahn refers to the simile that the best way to see the full moon is reflected in the waters of a still forest lake. Ajahn speaks about letting go of the past and the future to be in the present moment - by making peace, being kind, and being gentle.

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Thursday 13th February 2025

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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00:00:00 Meditation is really easy
00:14:22 Meditation
00:47:40 Meditating - Don't get involved
01:00:53 Close

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Tuesday 08th April 2025

Ajahn Mudito 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:02:57 Ajahn explains solitude of the mind
00:28:47 Meditation
00:59:03 Q&A
01:22:40 Close

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Monday 31st March 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:15 Meditation
00:36:32 Dharma Talk
01:05:05 Blessing Chant
01:07:21 Close

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Venerable Sunyo shares how we can find peace with our past by forgiving both those who have wronged us and ourselves.

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Venerable Sunyo guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Venerable Sunyo conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Sunyo speaks on making letting go your foundation in meditation - being content with whatever is here and now.

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Monday 24th March 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Bhante Saddhavihari. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Introduction
00:02:19 Metta Sutta
00:05:18 Dharma Talk
00:14:36 Meditation
00:41:49 Dharma Talk continues
00:48:58 Blessing Chant
00:51:21 Close

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Thursday 13th February 2025

Ajahn Mudito hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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00:00:00 Meditation is really easy
00:14:22 Meditation
00:47:40 Meditating - Don't get involved
01:00:53 Close

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Tuesday 01st April 2025

Ajahn Cittapalo 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:02:26 Why do we meditate?
00:13:53 Meditation
00:45:34 Further on why we meditate Q&A
01:31:07 Close

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Ajahn Brahm shares his upbringing while answering a question about his decision to become a monk.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm teaches us to make peace, be kind, be gentle with whatever we're experiencing, to renounce trying to control it and let it be. Then the mind has nothing to do, so becomes still, peaceful and quiet.

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Thursday 27th March 2025

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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00:00:00 Bhante uses similarly to introduce tonight's meditation
00:27:16 Meditation
00:56:09 Q&A and a brief recap
01:00:15 Close

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Monday 17th March 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Bhante Saddhavihari. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:43 Dharma Talk
00:15:15 Meditation
00:51:00 Dharma Talk continues
01:00:45 Blessing Chant
01:01:24 Close

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Ajahn Brahmali discusses the “After” book by Dr Bruce Greyson about near death experiences. Ajahn draw parallels between the near death experience stories in the book and the Buddhist path, and how these stories can help us develop right view (sammaditthi) and subsequently right effort (samma sankappa).

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Ajahn Hasapanna teaches us how to calm our thinking mind.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Hasapanna speaks about how trying hard to speculate on the cause of our emotional reactions reinforces overthinking, and recommends instead to just continue practicing, which will naturally lead to clarity and understanding. Ajahn also speaks on present moment awareness and how it can be appropriate sometimes to re-adjust by choosing a coarser meditation object.

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Thursday 20th March 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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00:00:00 Let it go and let it be
00:11:21 Meditation
00:52:17 Further discussion plus Q&A
01:00:37 Close

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Tuesday 18th March 2025

Ajahn Appicchato 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:02:36 Introduction and meditation methods
00:18:33 Meditation
00:50:11 Q&A
01:32:30 Blessing Chant
01:33:55 Close

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Monday 10th March 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:52 Meditation
00:34:40 Dharma Talk
01:03:18 Blessing Chant
01:05:40 Close

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Ajahn Brahmali explores how Buddhism may help with addiction.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali continues his theme of the weekend by speaking on freedom and liberation in meditation.

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Thursday 13th March 2025

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre for part 2 of a 2 part session. Please click here for part 1.

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00:00:00 Introduction and examples of what meditation does
00:29:40 Meditation
00:59:00 Q&A
01:01:02 Close

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Monday 03rd March 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:52 Meditation
00:31:47 Dharma Talk
01:01:58 Blessing Chant
01:04:05 Close

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Venerable Radha explains that the way you perceive others shapes how you communicate with them and determines the nature of your relationship.

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Venerable Radha guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Venerable Radha conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Radha continues the theme from Friday night about fostering good relationships, guiding a meditation in which we consider the breath as a good friend, noticing how it feels and caring for it, and so creating a comforting, safe space in the here and now. Venerable Radha then guides us to soothe and comfort the emotions of our heart.

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Thursday 06th March 2025

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre for part 1 of a 2 part session.

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00:00:00 Introduction and examples of what meditation does
00:30:00 Meditation
00:59:07 Q&A
01:06:04 Close

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Tuesday 04th March 2025

Ajahn Mudito 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:03:58 Introduction and meditation methods
00:21:00 Meditation
00:59:54 Q&A
01:29:03 Close

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to deal with rejection.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks on topics including: the passage of time losing meaning when we come into the present moment in meditation; the health and mental health benefits of kindfulness; and the importance of exploring and understanding what "let go" or "let be" actually means.

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Thursday 27th February 2025

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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00:00:00 Introduction and discussion on meditation
00:15:40 Meditation
00:51:17 Further discussion plus Q&A
01:00:04 Close

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Tuesday 25th February 2025

Ajahn Jenti 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:03:58 Introduction and meditation methods
00:14:10 Meditation
00:51:25 Q&A
01:23:00 Blessing Chant
01:24:22 Close

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Ajahn Brahmali explains how generosity is a foundation of the Buddhist path. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali speaks on Caganussati (recollection of generosity).

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Thursday 20th February 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Introduction and discussion on meditation
00:15:40 Meditation
00:51:17 Further discussion plus Q&A
01:00:04 Close

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Tuesday 18th February 2025

Venerable Mettaji 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:03:45 Dharma talk
00:32:47 Meditation
00:58:47 Dharma talk and Q&A
01:26:06 Blessing
01:27:33 Close

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Monday 10th February 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:40 Meditation
00:35:15 Dharma Talk
01:04:13 Blessing Chant
01:06:26 Close

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On this Valentine's Day, Ajahn Brahm teaches us about unconditional love.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. A common question asked by meditators is how to avoid too much thinking when we sit to meditate. Ajahn Brahm explains a simple technique that can help avoid this conceptual proliferation - or "prapañca" in Pali.

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Thursday 13th February 2025

Ajahn Mudito hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Meditation is really easy
00:14:22 Meditation
00:47:40 Meditating - Don't get involved
01:00:53 Close

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Tuesday 11th February 2025

Bhante Sampasadana 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.

00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:02:26 Why do we meditate?
00:13:53 Meditation
00:45:34 Further on why we meditate Q&A
01:31:07 Close

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Monday 03rd February 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:39 Meditation
00:35:20 Dharma Talk
01:04:16 Blessing Chant
01:06:13 Close

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm explains that all the different meditation methods, i.e. anapanasati (breath), vipasanna (insight) and metta (loving kindness) are about learning to let go of as much as you possibly can. When we let go, we feel light and peaceful, and that is when our meditation starts and continues to develop.

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If you had one wish granted, what would it be? Ajahn Brahm teaches that true happiness comes from being so content that you desire nothing more.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 06th February 2025

Ajahn Mudito hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Meditation is really easy
00:10:51 Meditation
00:49:10 Meditating - Don't get involved
01:21:03 Close

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Monday 27th January 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:39 Meditation
00:35:20 Dharma Talk
01:04:16 Blessing Chant
01:06:13 Close

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What a wonderful thing it is to have stillness in your life! Ajahn Brahm teaches us the importance of stillness.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Bhikkhunis from the Santi, Newbury, Anukampa and Dhammasara monasteries share their stories of growth and grit in their journey of walking the noble eight fold path. Panel members:

  1. Ayya Upekkha (Dhammasara), Ayya Karunika, Ayya Pasanna and Ayya Khantika joins us online from Santi Forest Monastery (https://santifm.org/santi/).

  2. Ayya Upekkha (BSV), Ayya Santa, Ayya Sankappa and Ayya Sunnata from Newbury Forest Monastery (https://www.bsv.net.au/monastery/) joins us online from Newbury and Singapore.

  3. Ajahn Canda (in person) joins us from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project (https://anukampaproject.org).

  4. Ajahn Munissara and Venerable Vimutti from Dhammsara Monastery (https://bswa.org/location/dhammasara-...) joins us online and various other Bhikkhunis from Dhammasara in person.

This segment is retrieved from Ajahn Brahm's 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary celebration event on the 1 December 2024.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.

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Thursday 30th January 2025

Ajahn Mudito hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Meditation is really easy
00:07:15 Meditation
00:55:10 Meditating - Don't get involved
01:01:45 Close

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Tuesday 28th January 2025

Ajahn Cittapalo 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.

00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:02:26 Why do we meditate?
00:13:53 Meditation
00:45:34 Further on why we meditate Q&A
01:31:07 Close

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Monday 20th January 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:39 Meditation
00:35:20 Dharma Talk
01:04:16 Blessing Chant
01:06:13 Close

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Ajahn Brahmali continues to teach us about how free will doesn't exist and the importance of surrounding ourselves with the right people (Kalyanamitta - spiritual friends).

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali references the Vitakkasanthana Sutta (on the calming of the thoughts/thinking mind), speaking on not attending to or feeding thoughts when they arise in meditation, but just allowing them to be there.

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Dennis Sheppard, our past BSWA president and honorary member reflects on Ajahn Brahm's journey with the BSWA.

Dennis Sheppard has been involved with Buddhist community since 1978, joining with the BSWA as a young man interested in meditation and spiritual practice, and going on to serve multiple terms as president, as well as serving in several other capacities including designing several buildings for both monastics and the lay community.

This segment is retrieved from Ajahn Brahm's 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary celebration event on the 1 December 2024.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.

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Thursday 23rd January 2025

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Explanation of Hearing & Cognition and how it may affect us
00:29:00 Meditation
00:55:30 A recap on Hearing & Cognition and how it may affect us
01:05:30 Close

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Tuesday 21st January 2025

Ajahn Munissara 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.

00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:03:00 Explanation and examples of present moment awareness
00:33:50 Meditation
00:58:51 Q&A
01:26:38 Close

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Monday 13th January 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:11 Meditation
00:32:00 Dharma Talk
01:00:49 Blessing Chant
01:02:45 Close

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Ajahn Brahm offers advice on how to deal with difficult situations, such as acknowledging our emotions and not acting out of fear.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Venerable Sunyo conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Sunyo speaks on making letting go the foundation in meditation, and having faith in this. Venerable Sunyo gives a simile of learning to ride a bike to illustrate the importance of letting go of control.

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Ajahn Brahmali engages Ajahn Brahm in a dialogue discussing the challenges, rewards, and lessons of the monastic life.

This segment is retrieved from Ajahn Brahm's 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary celebration event on the 1 December 2024.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.

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Tuesday 14th January 2025

Bhante Sangharatana 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.

00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:02:42 Dhamma Talk
00:26:40 Meditation
01:00:45 Q&A
01:27:24 Blessing Chant
01:27:50 Close

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Monday 06th January 2025

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:35 Meditation
00:36:34 Dharma Talk
01:04:57 Closing Chant
01:06:54 Close

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Ajahn Brahmali explains that what we perceive as our free will are actually choices that are based on our conditioning. Ajahn emphasizes that regardless of free will or not, choices have results, causes, and conditioning that traps us into acting certain ways.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali speaks about allowing Dhamma to guide the meditation, rather than the will or sense of self, and allowing the mind to move itself in the right direction towards peace and joy.

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Ajahn Brahm gives a talk at his 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary celebration at Dhammaloka on the 1st December 2024.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.

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Tuesday 7th January 2025

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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.

00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:03:13 Meditation
00:36:06 Q&A
01:29:10 Blessing Chant
01:30:12 Close

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Thursday 09th January 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Welcome and a brief explanation of meditation
00:08:00 Meditation
00:55:45 Further talk and Q&A
01:01:04 Close

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Thursday 30th December 2024

Thursday Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:30 Meditation
00:34:17 Dharma Talk
01:03:30 Blessing Chant
01:05:33 Close

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Wednesday 22nd December 2024

Wednesday Dharma Talk at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path.

Chapters
00.00.00 Dharma Talk
00:34:15 Blessing Chant
00:36:15 Close

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Wednesday 15th December 2024

Wednesday Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:11 Meditation
00:32:30 Dharma Talk
01:07:00 Blessing Chant
01:09:00 Close

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Wednesday 1st December 2024

Bhante Kassapa discusses Right View. This session with Bhante consist of a thirty minute talk.

Chapters
00.00.00 Dhamma Talk
00:27:25 Close

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Talk/sharing in Bahasa Indonesia by Venerable Ajita, Handaka, Andi and David from the Ehipassiko Foundation (https://ehipassiko.or.id/) on the 24 November 2024.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.

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Ajahn Brahmali shares his experience of going to India recently, how spirituality is deeply rooted in India and the inspirations that he got from going to holy places.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali guides a Buddhanussati (Recollection of the Buddha) meditation in which one imagines meeting with the Buddha.

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Apologies, we had issues with live-stream so the first few minutes of the talk was not recorded.

Ajahn Brahm gives a talk on his 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary at Bodhinyana Monastery on the 5th December 2024.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.

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Talk given by Ajahn Mudito from Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) on the 1st December 2024 in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty of simply too boring.

But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery (NBM) as the Resident Monastic teacher.

For more information on Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) and Newbury Buddhist Monastery (NBM), please click here: https://www.bsv.net.au and https://www.bsv.net.au/monastery/. Support the building projects here: https://www.bsv.net.au/donation/

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.

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Talk given by Ajahn Nissarano from Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) on the 25 November 2024 in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.

Ajahn Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery (NBM) as the Senior Monastic. For more information on Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) and NBM, please click here: https://www.bsv.net.au and https://www.bsv.net.au/monastery/. Support the building projects here: https://www.bsv.net.au/donation/

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.

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Ajahn Brahmali gave a Dhamma Talk on 24 May 2023 for the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

Donations towards Anukampa's aim to spread the Dhamma and develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit: https://anukampaproject.org/donate/

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Sutta class by Sister Sylvia Bay from the Buddhist Fellowship of Singapore (https://www.buddhistfellowship.org/) via Facebook in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.

Read DN 16 on Sutta Central here: https://suttacentral.net/search?query=DN16

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.

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Dhamma talk by Dr Ng Wai Chong from Buddhist Fellowship Singapore (https://www.buddhistfellowship.org/), via Facebook on the 10 November 2024.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.

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Thursday 02nd January 2025

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Welcome and Dhama Talk
00:23:14 Meditation
00:55:45 Further talk and Q&A
01:00:15 Close

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Tuesday 31st December 2024

Venerable Radha 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.

00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:03:16 Dhama Talk and brief instruction
00:24:22 Meditation
01:11:09 Q&A
01:29:09 Close

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Monday 23rd December 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:15 Meditation
00:34:45 Dharma Talk
01:15:00 Closing Chant
01:17:00 Close

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New Year's Eve with Ajahn Brahm on 31st December 2024.

00:00:00 Short meditation (5 minutes)
00:04:41 Dhamma Talk
00:41:12 Meditation (about 20 minutes)
01:03:11 Metta Sutta chanting to welcome 2025

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Ayya Upekkha speaks about Ajahn Brahm's contribution to the Bhikkhuni revival in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.

Ayya Upekkha is the Senior Bhikkhuni at Newbury Buddhist Monastery (NBM). For more information on Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) and NBM, please click here: https://www.bsv.net.au and https://www.bsv.net.au/monastery/. Support the building projects here: https://www.bsv.net.au/donation/.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.

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Ajahn Hasapanna teaches us how faith in the teaching of the Buddha can inspire us and energize our Buddhist practice.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali gave a Dhamma Talk on 24 September 2023 for the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

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Ajahn Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn talks on the importance of fully establishing present moment awareness before meditation, including the way we live our daily lives, and the problem of using force and willpower in meditation.

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Thursday 26th December 2024

Ajahn Cittapalo hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:12 Meditation Instruction/Explanation
00:12:22 Meditation
00:43:18 Further talk and Q&A
01:00:35 Outroduction
01:01:25 Close

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Tuesday 24th December 2024

Ajahn Munissara joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live as the First ordained Nun from Dhammasara. An event and addition we all hope will continue. 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.

00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:03:00 T'was the Night Before Christmas
00:26:53 Simple meditation instructions then meditation
01:00:59 Q&A
01:30:10 Close

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Monday 16th December 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:30 Meditation
00:40:30 Dharma Talk
01:13:09 Closing Chant
01:15:10 Close

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Ajahn Hasapanna illustrates how life is imperfect in many ways.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Hasapanna talks on the importance of cultivating kindness and softness and calming the mind down before watching the breath - rather than using harshness and willpower.

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Ajahn Brahmali gave a Dhamma Talk on 23 July 2023 for the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

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Thursday 19th December 2024

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:12 Meditation Instruction/Explanation
00:18:30 Meditation
00:54:15 Further talk and Q&A
01:00:09 Outro
01:00:54 Close

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Tuesday 17th December 2024

Venerable Mettaji 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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:12 Dharma talk
00:30:24 Brief meditation instructions
00:32:26 Meditation
00:54:52 Dharma talk and Q&A
01:26:30 Metta Sutta
01:29:26 Blessing
01:29:44 Outro
01:30:33 Close

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Monday 09th November 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:04:24 Meditation
00:34:29 Dharma Talk
01:29:50 Closing Chant
01:31:45 Close

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Discuss suttas from the Vedanasamyutta and explains skillful means to manage painful feelings and also explains how these difficult feeling, when used in the right way, can even get you enlightened. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 08 August 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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Ajahn Brahm explains how virtue, compassion and rebirth are core teachings of the Buddha that cannot be taken out, which are often omitted in secular Buddhism.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn speaks about the importance of finding a comfortable position for your body so it is not a hindrance for you in meditation. Ajahn also speaks about letting go of the future and the past and finding a beautiful home in the present moment.

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Thursday 12th December 2024

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:15 Talk and introduction to meditation
00:06:25 Meditation
00:42:29 Further talk and Q&A
0:49:58 Close

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Tuesday 10th December 2024

Bhante Sampasadana 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.

If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:15 Dhamma talk and introduction to meditation
00:23:08 Meditation
00:55:15 Dhamma talk and Q&A
01:29:15 Chant
01:30:41 Close

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Monday 02nd December 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:53 Meditation
00:33:45 Dharma Talk
01:20:47 Closing Chant
01:22:40 Close

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Ajahn Canda explains how compassion can heal our body, soften our mind, relieve our stress and deepen our meditation.

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Ajahn Canda guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks on peace and stillness in the mind, and how these allow us to see clearly and understand. Ajahn Brahm shares the simile that the lotus of our mind opens because of the sun's warmth (kindness) and light (mindfulness) - aka kindfulness.

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Thursday 05th December 2024

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:13 Meditation Instruction/Explanation
00:14:53 Meditation
00:51:09 Further talk and Q&A
01:00:12 Closing
01:00:58 Close

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Tuesday 03rd December 2024

Venerable Sunyo 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.

If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:16 Metta Sutta
00:03:15 Introduction to meditation and general talk
00:22:00 Meditation
00:58:40 Further talk and Q&A
01:31:19 Close

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Monday 24th November 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:50 Meditation
00:33:19 Dharma Talk
01:20:47 Closing Chant
01:22:53 Close

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Discuss how we are trapped in samsara by not understanding feelings and perceptions. Reads out discourses from the chapter on feelings in Connected Discourses of the Buddha. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 01 August 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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Sunday 7th July 2024

Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:14 Welcome and Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja
00:15:20 Tribute chanting
00:18:45 Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja continues
01:05:06 Closing message
01:05:56 Close

This is part 3 of the talk, please find the entire series here.

Bhante Bodhidhaja, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka was introduced to Buddhism at an early age by a neighbour. After graduation Nicolas worked as a primary school teacher and chose social work as an alternative for compulsory military training in Switzerland.

At the age of 21, while on a visit to India in 2003 Nicolas took on a temporary ordination under the late Acharya Buddharakhita who gave him the monastic name Bodhidhaja and since kept the same name in memory of his Teacher.

From late 2006 Nicolas spent time living, practicing and serving as a lay person in different Monastic communities around the world. Upon returning to Perth BSWA in 2010 became an Anagarika followed by being a novice and higher ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm. Bhante Bodhidhaja is part of the BSWA Monastic Community.

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Sunday 9th June 2024

Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:10 Welcome and Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja
01:12:45 Blessing by Bhante Bodhidhaja
01:13:23 Closing message
01:14:13 Close

This is part 2 of the talk, please find the entire series here.

Bhante Bodhidhaja, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka was introduced to Buddhism at an early age by a neighbour. After graduation Nicolas worked as a primary school teacher and chose social work as an alternative for compulsory military training in Switzerland.

At the age of 21, while on a visit to India in 2003 Nicolas took on a temporary ordination under the late Acharya Buddharakhita who gave him the monastic name Bodhidhaja and since kept the same name in memory of his Teacher.

From late 2006 Nicolas spent time living, practicing and serving as a lay person in different Monastic communities around the world. Upon returning to Perth BSWA in 2010 became an Anagarika followed by being a novice and higher ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm. Bhante Bodhidhaja is part of the BSWA Monastic Community.

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Panel discussion facilitated by Ajahn Brahmali, with Ayya Pasada and Venerable Acala from the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery, and Venerable Sunyo and Venerable Vipassako from Bodhinyanna Monastery.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

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Ajahn Brahm reflects on some of the things that we can appreciate in our life.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm talks about the joy, peace, energy, clarity and wisdom which comes from meditation. Ajahn shares a simile about how you need stillness and wisdom or insight in your meditation.

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Thursday 28th November 2024

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:15 Talk and introduction to meditation
00:10:32 Meditation
00:55:37 Further talk and Q&A
01:00:26 Close

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Tuesday 26th November 2024

Bhante Cunda 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.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:16 Metta Sutta
00:03:15 Introduction to meditation and general talk
00:22:00 Meditation
00:58:40 Further talk and Q&A
01:31:19 Close

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Monday 25th November 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:03:55 Meditation
00:34:55 Dharma Talk
01:10:50 Blessing
01:12:45 Close

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Talk given by Venerable Canda Theri from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project on the 23rd November 2024 in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.

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In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

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Talk given by Ayya Medhanandi and Ayya Nimmala from the Canadian Forest Bhikkhuni Sangha and Toronto Theravada Buddhist Community on the 9th November 2024 in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.

The first 45 seconds of this talk is a loving dedication in text (no audio) to Ajahn Brahm followed by chanting at 0:50 and the Dhamma talk thereafter.

Loving dedication text:
"This talk is joyously offered on the auspicious occasion of most Venerable Ajahn Brahm's 50th anniversary as a bhikkhu.
His presence in our world has blessed countless beings with inspiring Dhamma teachings, measureless generosity, service and sacrifice, as well as oceanic loving-kindness towards all.
He has nobly led the way - cared for, comforted, encouraged, spread joy and travelled the world over to convey the Budhha's profound wisdom.
Above all, we honour his magnanimous, fearless, and tireless work to enable the renaissance of the Theravada Bhikkhuni Sangha in our era.
We are deeply humbled as we pay our respects to you, Ajahn, and we are forever grateful."

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

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Discuss what happened when we die and is there anything we can do to help our loved one who has passed away. Also discuss the process or dying and what we can do to assist someone to die peacefully. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 31 July 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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Talk given by Venerable Akincana on the 23rd November 2024.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how kindness is vital to have a peaceful meditation.

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Ajahn Brahm answers the question 'why he is a monk' and explains the source of real happiness according to Buddhism.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives Dhamma Talk called Wise Perspective on the 21st May 2023 for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation, Dhamma Talk “There is No Bad Meditation” and Questions and Answers session on the 12 June 2024 in London for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

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Clear Mountain Monastery Interview with Venerables Candā and Upekkhā, entitled “Non-Self vs. Nun-Self”.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation, Dhamma Talk “What Is & Isn't A Jhana” and Questions and Answers session on the 13 June 2024 in Brighton for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

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Thursday 21st November 2024

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 19th November 2024

Ajahn Cittapalo 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.

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Monday 11th November 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s upcoming 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

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Talk given by Venerable Nibbuto on the 16th November 2024.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

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Talk given by Venerable Jenti on the 9th November 2024.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.

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Ajahn reminds us that meditation is a gift of peace to ourselves and also explains how insight arises from a peaceful mind.

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Ajahn Brahm shares with us about the power of meditation, how it can help us get along with people, solve emotional problems and more.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Program:

00:00 Guided Meditation by Sandra Henville (BSWA)

24:24 Dhamma Talk by Dr Lydia See (Tzu Chi Foundation)

Dharma Master Cheng Yen established the Tzu Chi Foundation in 1966 in Taiwan. The mission started with Charity, Medical Services, Education and Humanistic Values, and then extended further to Bone Marrow Donation, Environment Protection, Community Volunteerism and International Relief – Known as Tzu Chi’s Eight Footprints. Tzu Chi’s Australian footprints first appeared in Brisbane and Sydney in the early 1990s when members migrated to Australia from Taiwan. The Australian chapter of Tzu Chi Foundation was officially incorporated in 1996 and became a national body in 1999. Since then Tzu Chi Foundation has grown to encompass offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Perth, with over 10,000 supporters Australia-wide. Volunteers offer their free time to serve the local communities. Their regular presence can be found in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice wards, school for deaf and blind children, and homeless centres.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

Out of respect for our teacher, the teachings, and the precious opportunity we have to receive them from afar, please attend the online teachings in the same way that you would if you were at the teachings in person. Comments have been disabled to maintain a wholesome learning environment and prevent opportunities for unskillful speech.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation and Dhamma Talk “Sila, The Foundation of the Path-Part 2” on the 15 June 2024 in Oxford for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation and Dhamma Talk “Sila, The Foundation of the Path-Part 1” on the 15 June 2024 in Oxford for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

Full set of teachings from Ajahn Brahmali’s visit to the UK can be found here.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation, Dhamma Talk “Making Peace with Your Inner Critic” and Questions and Answers Session on the 14th of June 2024 for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahmavamso is Spiritual Adviser.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation, Dhamma Talk on the Five Factors that Support Meditation (AN 5.53) and Questions and Answers Session on the 28th of July 2024 for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

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Friday 15th Novemeber 2024

Ayya Upekkha & Ayya Karunika speak on the little things Ajahn Brahm has done that both influenced and changed their respective lives. This is one of the first of many in celebration of Ajahn Brahm's 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary. There is no specific topic to discuss and it is spontaneous so please enjoy.

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Explains how to have affection to people close to you without having attachment. Also explains how self-care and wellbeing is so important if you want to live the spiritual life well and also help yourself and others to skillfully deal with depression. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 18 July 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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Thursday 14th November 2024

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Monday 04th November 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Tuesday 12 November 2024.

Ajahn Appicchato 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.

00:00 Intro
00:04 Dhamma Talk
13:42 Guided Meditation
49:33 Q+A
1:22:08 Blessing Chant

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Venerable Jenti teaches us about how to bring up the joy during meditation and how to resolve hindrances that make meditation unpleasant.

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Venerable Radha gives his first talk at Dhammaloka sharing how he became a monk, his experience with Ajahn Brahm and other topics in Buddhism.

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Thursday 07th November 2024

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 01st October 2024

Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group again for part four of her four part series, on-line live for Rains 2024.

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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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00:00 - 24:18 - Guided meditation session by Sandra Henville.
25:30 - 01:24 - Dhamma Talk by Natasha Tang.

Speaker profile: Natasha Tang is a Dental Therapist specialising in Paediatric Dentistry as well as a Justice of Peace. She serves on the Board of Advisors for Buddha’s Light International Association of Western Australia (BLIAWA) as well as the Board of Directors for BLIA World Headquarters. She is also the President of the Buddhist Council of WA, working to promote closer ties between the member organisations and as well as further engagement between the Council and government representatives and the WA Buddhist community at large. Natasha enjoys listening to dharma talks, in the comfort of her home via YouTube, and walking mediation.

Reference to the book that Natasha read: Endless Knot by Venerable Master Hsing Yun on Living, Dying, and Learning, published by Buddha’s Light Publishing 2012 First Edition - https://www.blpusacorp.com/endless-knot/.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.
While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

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Tuesday 24th September 2024

Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group again for part three in her four part series, on-line live for Rains 2024.

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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.
While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

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Venerable Chokyi is resident teacher at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. Ordained in 2006 by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, she has held several senior posts at FPMT centres in Australia and international positions within the FPMT. Before coming to Perth, Venerable Chokyi was Spiritual Program Coordinator at the FPMT Centre in Sydney, Vajrayana Institute, for 10 years and in 2018 was appointed the resident western teacher at Chenrezig Institute, an FPMT Centre in Queensland.

Ven Thubten Chokyi and Sakyadhita friends read poetry written by the early nuns to fund raise for the Pirivena project - https://suttacentral-pirivena-pitaka.raiselysite.com/.

This amazing project led by Ajahn Brahmali, Bhante Sujato and others is helping restore ancient Buddhist teachings by providing modern English translations of the entire Sutta and Vinaya Pitaka, to every monastic education center (Pirivena and Seela Matha units) in Sri Lanka.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

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Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group again for part two in her four part series, on-line live for Rains 2024.

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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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A talk given at Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand on behalf of New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust on 20 June 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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Brigid Lowry has been a Buddhist for over forty years. She spent six years at Wat Buddha Dharma as part of the lay community, helping to run retreats for many teachers, including Ayya Khema, Phra Khantipalo and Joseph Goldstein. She has been a Zen student for many years and is also a Vipassana practitioner. Brigid has an MA in Creative Writing and is the author of many prize-winning YA books. Her adult titles are Still Life With Teapot: On Zen, Writing and Creativity and A Year of Loving Kindness to Myself and Other Essays. The later was chosen by Apple books to be Best Book of the Month in April 2021. Fremantle Press will publish her new title in February 2026 – A Time of Living Graciously: Essays on Ageing. Brigid believes in op shops, coloured pencils and floral frocks, and in fostering joy and creativity in herself and others.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

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Tuesday 10th September 2024

Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group for part one of her four part series, on-line live for Rains 2024.

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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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Dr Brian Walker has practised medicine for many years in many different countries, before finally settling into practice as a GP in Serpentine Medical Centre. He has front-line experience treating patients in hospitals, emergency departments and general practice. If you are familiar with the book Dying to be Be, which detailed the near death expeirence by Anita Moorjani, it should be noted that Dr Walker was Anita’s GP in Hong Kong. She met up with him in the United States a few years ago and did a beautiful interview which is available on Youtube. Dr Walker is also a member of the Legislative Council in the Parliament of Western Australia for the Legalise Cannabis Party.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

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Tuesday 03rd September 2024

Viveka joins the Armadale Meditation Group again, on-line live for Rains 2024.

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Talks about how to prepare yourself to deal with the enemies or hindrances to your spiritual path but also explains how this preparation can also help in your day to day enemies in life. This talk was given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 16th of Jun 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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Tuesday 27th August 2024

Brigid Lowry joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. This is Part 2 of Brigid's AMG session for Rains 2024.

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.

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Explains the differences four brahmaviharas metta (lovingkindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (sympathetic joy) and upekkha (equanimity) and how to develop them. Describes the benefits of practicing such meditations and also explains what is the difference between how Buddha taught to practice metta and how it is practiced by others. This talk was given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 6th of Jun 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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Tuesday 20th August 2024

Viveka joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for Rains 2024.

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.

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Dennis Sheppard has been involved with the Buddhist community since 1976, joining the Buddhist Society of Western Australia in 1978 as a young man interested in meditation and spiritual practice. He went on to serve multiple terms as president, as well as serving in several other capacities including designing several buildings for both monastics and the lay community. Dennis’ talks delve deep to explore reality, deep meditation and the meaning of life. Dennis was recently awarded life membership for his services. Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

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Tuesday 13th August 2024

Sandra Henville joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for Rains 2024.

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.

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Monday 05th August 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Offers few helpful Buddhist practices to face difficulties in life and to develop mental immunity. This talk was given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 1st of Jun 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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Tuesday 06th August 2024

Helen Gardner joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for Rains 2024.

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.

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Explains why it is so important to let go of guilt and remorse in your life. This talk was given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 17th of May 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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*Monks on Mars’, following from last years ‘Dhamma and the Dinosaurs’ talk that looked into the deep past, Drew now looks into the future of the universe with a Buddhist perspective.

Drew Bellamy is a former President of the Buddhist Society, serving on the Executive Committee for 3 years up until 2018. Drew was instrumental in overseeing many important structural changes which has allowed the Society to thrive in it’s current format today. Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

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Tuesday 30th July 2024

Brigid Lowry joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. This is the first AMG session for Rains 2024.

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.

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Monday 22nd July 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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A follow up talk from last week relating the association of people and how these lead to good or bad results and how all of our problems come down to or bad associations. Reads of a sutta on who to associate and who not to associate (AN3.27) and also explain the conditional arising of delusion and how putting in the right conditions lead to freedom from all problems and suffering based of AN10.62 Avijjasutta (sutta on Ignorance). This talk was given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 11th of May 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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Tuesday 23rd June 2024

Sky Dawson joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. This is the first AMG session for Rains 2024.

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.

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Monday 15th July 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how Buddhism views Kamma and teaches us how to deal with difficult situations like domestic violence.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 18th July 2024

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. This is the last session until 24th October as the Monks are now on Rains Retreat.

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Tuesday 16th June 2024

Venerable Sunyo joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. This will is the last AMG session until mid October as the Monks are now on Rains Retreat.

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.

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How not to get negatively affected by people around you and how to build up your spiritual path in spite of difficult people and difficult situation. How to remove resentment? This talk was given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 3rd May 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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When Ajahn Brahm was a student at Cambridge, he meditated in between his final exams to recharge his mind and body. Ajahn teaches us how meditation helps us manage stressful situations.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 11th July 2024

Ajahn Santutthi leads the Roleystone Meditations (Kusala) this week. The Roleystone Meditations (Kusala) are intended to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with meditation instructions and then meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary.

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Tuesday 09th June 2024

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.

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Discuss early Buddhist principles on whether we can justify war as self defence, describe how to settle the wars within our body and mind and in our family unit. Explains a sutta relating to world peace and offers a simple approach to the entire spiritual journey. This talk was given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 26th April 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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Sometimes simple advice is the most effective. Venerable Nibbuto shares a simple advice on meditation, focus on silence and enjoy the peace.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about freedom and imprisonment from a Buddhist perspective.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 04th July 2024

Bhante Cunda hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 25th June 2024

Apologies to all for the shortened video this week. A fault occurred with the microphone and the effected video has been deleted. Due to the microphone failure, Bhante is wearing a headset, which means we are unable to hear the questions.

Bhante Sangharatana 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.

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Monday 24th June 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Explains what Nibbana is and how we can find out ourselves whether we are making progress or are we regressing. Are we understanding the teachings correctly and are we applying ourselves correctly? This talk was given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 19th April 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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Ajahn Brahm gives advice on how to make difficult decisions and Ajahn talks about the importance of our intuition and kindness.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 27th May 2024

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 25th June 2024

Bhante Sampasadana 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.

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Monday 17th June 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Making peace with your mother is making peace with yourself. Describes why it is important to resolve difficult issues with parents and how it is an essential aid to our spiritual journey. Also explains the duties of children towards their parents and vice versa based on the Buddha's teachings. This talk was given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 12th April 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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*Ajahn Brahm explains how Samatha (stillness) and Vipassana (insight) meditations are the same. The more still you are, the more insights. The more insights you have, the more peaceful you become.

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*Ajahn Brahm shares some tips on how to manage responsibilities.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 20th June 2024

Ajahn Santutthi leads the Roleystone Meditations (Kusala) this week. The Roleystone Meditations (Kusala) are intended to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with meditation instructions and then meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary.

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Tuesday 18th June 2024

Bhante Sampasadana 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.

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Ayya Karunika explains why the spiritual path is long and difficult for some and others have an easy and enjoyable quick way to enlightenment. Explains the five hindrances and the five spiritual faculties and how the mind becomes still. Explains a number of different ways to meditate and offer solutions to succeed in meditation. This talk was given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 4th April 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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Monday 03rd June 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Monday 10th June 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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It's perfectly fine to have a bad meditation. Ajahn Santutthi explains how both good and bad meditations can teach us something about how our mind works.The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donations. Please join us on Ko-fi and cancel your donations via Patreon. Thanks for your ongoing support!

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Ajahn Santutthi reminds us to be light hearted and have fun in our Buddhist practice.

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Ajahn Santutthi guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 13th June 2024

Bhante Cunda leads the Roleystone Meditations (Kusala) this week. The Roleystone Meditations (Kusala) are intended to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with meditation instructions and then meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary.

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Tuesday 11th June 2024

Ajahn Appicchato 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.

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Dhamma talk explaining skilful way to receive life experience and create fragrance of virtue to counteract the stink, given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 29th March 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato on 27th May 2024. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Venerable Sunyo advises us to use different approaches towards our mediation based on how our body and mind feels. For example, prompt joy if you’re feeling sluggish and peace if you’re feeling restless.

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Venerable Sunyo reflects on his recent experience of being sick with COVID and encourages us to make peace with our sickness rather than running away from it.

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Venerable Sunyo guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 06th June 2024

Ajahn Santutthi leads the Roleystone Meditations (Kusala) this week. The Roleystone Meditations (Kusala) are intended to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with meditation instructions and then meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary.

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Tuesday 04th June 2024

Venerable Ananda 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.

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Dhamma talk on developing right attitude towards difficult people and their harmful actions given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 21st March 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how stillness creates clarity in our mind.

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Ajahn Brahm explains the importance and impact of caring for others.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 30th May 2024

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 28th May 2024

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.

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Dhamma talk on dealing with stress and depression and skilful ways to practice the spiritual path given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 14th March 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW).

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato on 20th May 2024. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Meditation should make you feel energised and relaxed, if it is making you tired then you are most likely trying too hard. A key ingredient to meditation is not willpower (which is counterproductive), but having a sense of gratitude and contentment during meditation in your day to day life.

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Ajahn Hasapanna explains how holding onto your views can cause disagreements and suffering. Ajahn recommends being kind and peaceful over winning arguments.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 23rdth May 2024

Ajahn Santutthi leads the Roleystone Meditations (Kusala) this week. The Roleystone Meditations (Kusala) are intended to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with meditation instructions and then meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary.

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Tuesday 21st May 2024

Venerable Radha 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.

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Dhamma talk given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 1st March 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW). Ayya talks about how to apply yourself to the Buddhist path and what are some of the challenges and how to overcome them. Describes the importance of mindfulness and clear comprehension as a helpful aid to walk the path.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

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Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato on 13th May 2024. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm describes how your mind recharges during meditation because your thoughts reduce or in deep meditation when your thoughts stop.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about what the ego or sense of self is from a Buddhist perspective and how our thoughts, actions and circumstances shape it.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Dhamma talk given by Ayya Karunika Theri on the 8th March 2024, at Santi Forest (NSW). Ayya talks about practical and skilful ways to develop contentment in daily life as a way of dealing with difficult people and difficult situations. Describes how contentment has a cooling effect on you mind and leads you all the way to enlightenment.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato on 6th May 2024. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahmali teaches us how to overcome the first 2 of the Five Hindrances:
1. Desire for sensing
2. Aversion and ill-will
We can overcome sensory desires by focusing on the unsatisfactory nature of the world and we can overcome ill-will by practicing compassion and metta.

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Ajahn Brahmali explains how Buddhism thinks and deals with war, how our karma puts us in difficult situations and how to handle this in a Buddhist way.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 09th May 2024

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato on 29th April 2024. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato on 22nd April 2024. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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A series of talks given by Ajahn Brahm during his visit to Sydney at the Western Sydney University on the 16th - 17th February 2024. Republished with permission by Santi Forest Monastery and Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from Santi Forest Monastery Australia Youtube Channel

Track 4/4: Day Of Practice with Ajahn Brahm Q&A session - 17th February 2024

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A series of talks given by Ajahn Brahm during his visit to Sydney at the Western Sydney University on the 16th - 17th February 2024. Republished with permission by Santi Forest Monastery and Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from Santi Forest Monastery Australia Youtube Channel

Track 3/4: Healing with stillness – empowering your mental well being - 17th February 2024

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A series of talks given by Ajahn Brahm during his visit to Sydney at the Western Sydney University on the 16th - 17th February 2024. Republished with permission by Santi Forest Monastery and Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from Santi Forest Monastery Australia Youtube Channel

Track 2/4: Stilling the busy mind - meditation for busy people - 17th February 2024

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A series of talks given by Ajahn Brahm during his visit to Sydney at the Western Sydney University on the 16th - 17th February 2024. Republished with permission by Santi Forest Monastery and Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from Santi Forest Monastery Australia Youtube Channel

Track 1/4: The Power of Stillness - 16th February 2024

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how we can understand our mind, not by reading books but by observing it in meditation.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 02nd May 2024

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 30th April 2024

Ajahn Appicchato 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.

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An online Dhamma talk by Upāsikā Viveka facilitated by Piotr Planeta from Portal Sasana - https://m.youtube.com/user/sasanaPL.

Upāsikā Viveka said that she feels blessed that she had the opportunity to be close to the death journey of two very close people, so she can share her experience with others, so they can have potentially much more peaceful and wholesome death, when it eventually inevitably comes. The talk, guided meditation and Q&A session also touches on other dhamma topics, like progressive training, gratitude, cultivation of the mind etc.

0:00 - Introduction
3:03 - Ist half of the talk
33:45 - Guided meditation
1:05:50 - 2nd half of the talk
1:27:33 - Q&A

Upāsikā Viveka is a deeply practicing dhammacārinī, who was given her Pali name by Ajahn Brahm. She is accredited as an advanced Dhamma teacher by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. She has lived and practiced mostly in seclusion in Southeast Australia at Khemavara Sanctuary for over 20 years, and under the 8 precepts since 2009. Khemavara is in an isolated bush location surrounded by national parks and is a sanctuary for wild animals. Viveka is a very interesting figure because even though she is a lay person, not having had the opportunity to ordain, she practices with the dedication of a nun. Before renunciation she had a professional background in psychology, specializing in Mental Health, and was instrumental in introducing and spreading the Recovery Based Model throughout Australia.

Piotr Płaneta or Upāsaka Sunyanando is a lay follower on 5 precepts, basing his practice on Early Buddhist Texts and teachings of Ajahn Brahm, Ajahn Sona and Upāsikā Viveka. He is a P.hD student finishing his thesis on "Cognitive and Functional Aspects of Meditation in Theravada Buddhism". He's a lay dhamma and meditation teacher and organiser of retreats and various dhamma events, both with monastics and his own. Right now he's mostly focused on connecting Poland with Buddhist Society of Western Australia and tradition of Ajahn Brahm, organising many events with renunciates related to this project. Together with his kalyana-mittas, he's trying to establish the first Theravada Buddhist Monastery in Poland.

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Ajahn Brahm reminds us to quietly observe our mind and to not think about the past or future.

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Once as a novice monk in Thailand, Ajahn Brahm had a severe toothache and the only way he found he could alleviate the pain was by meditating. Ajahn shares stories about how meditation can lessen physical pains.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Ajahn Cittapalo 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.

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Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato on 15th April 2024. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato on 8th April 2024. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Ajahn Brahm gives us some tips for letting go of thinking about our past, such as being kind to it.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about the evidence of rebirth. Ajahn also mentions that t's possible to remember past life memories or early memories of this life after a deep meditation when our mind is very peaceful.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 18th April 2024

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 16th April 2024

Bhante Sampasadana 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.

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Ajahn Brahm reminds us to observe our thoughts (not engage with them) and to be patient.

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Ajahn Brahm gives practical Buddhist advice such as hanging around wise people and how to live in harmony with others.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Nivato on 1st April 2024. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

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Thursday 11th April 2024

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 09th April 2024

Bhante Cunda 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.

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Ajahn Santutthi gives advice on how to meditate peacefully, such as practising patience and observing your thoughts.

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Ajahn Santutthi describes what a peaceful meditation feels like and suggests ways to create a more peaceful life.

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Ajahn Santutthi guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 04th April 2024

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 02nd April 2024

Ajahn Mudito 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.

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In this meditation session, Ajahn Brahmali instructs us to contemplate impermanence. By reminding ourselves that all things eventually cease, our mind can let go of our attachments and become more peaceful.

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Ajahn Brahmali talks about the importance of our spiritual practice and how everything is impermanent.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 26th March 2024

Venerable Sunyo 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.

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Thursday 28th March 2024

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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What’s the purpose of meditating? Ajahn Brahm talks about how meditating gives our mind clarity, energy and strength.

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Ajahn Brahm shares a story about a nun and a mouse to illustrate how wanting creates suffering, and not wanting and living a simple life creates happiness.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 21st March 2024

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 19th March 2024

Venerable Ananda 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.

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Ajahn Brahm calls meditation "happy hour" and teaches us the right attitude for meditating.

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Ajahn Brahm shares ways to cope with anxiety and explains how having a fear of failing affects your outcome.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 14th March 2024

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 12th March 2024

Ajahn Cittapalo 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.

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We apologise that the introductory talk was accidentally not recorded.

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Ajahn Brahmali talks about the importance of the Buddha in the Three Refuges (Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha).

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 07th March 2024

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 05th March 2024

Bhante Sampasadana 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.

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Ajahn Brahmali shares his advice on how to have a peaceful meditation, such as reflecting on the importance of spiritual practices.

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Why do we complain? Ajahn Brahm explains the dangers of having a fault finding mind, and the benefits of being positive. Ajahn encourages us to put our energy into positive things.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 29nd February 2024

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 27th February 2024

Bhante Sangharatana 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.

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Are you not seeing any progress in your meditation? Ajahn Brahm encourages us to keep on practising and making peace.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us about the importance of asking questions, such as making the Karmic causes to be intelligent.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 22nd February 2024

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.

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Tuesday 20th February 2024

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.

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Ajahn Brahmali explains the importance of preparation and positive attitudes for sustaining our mindfulness in meditation.

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Tuesday 12th September 2023

Geetha Mendis joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the seventh week of Rains 2023.  Geetha will be discussing Right Effort - Factor 6 of the Noble Eightfold Path.

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This talk is republished with permission by Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from http://Dhamma Talks – Metta Centre.

Identity politics often revolves around the idea that people have fixed identities defined by their race, gender, religion, socio-economic standing, etc. This understanding can sometimes lead to social division and animosity. From a Buddhist point of view, however, it is a mistake. People are ever-changing, especially when one takes account of rebirth. True social harmony and brotherhood emerges from seeing identity as an ever-evolving construct without real essence.

Ajahn Brahmali will also be participating in a fun Buddhist Trivia session as part of Metta Convention Week! For more info and to register please visit https://www.mettacentre.com/the-metta...

Outline

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:33 - Meditation
00:10:30 - The Buddha's advice on teachers
00:13:47 - Changeability of identity
00:15:25 - Change leading to connections & commonality
00:16:21 - Rebirth
00:19:08 - Separation / "othering" is artificial
00:21:54 - Create unity
00:23:05 - Compassion and non-self
00:23:58 - Simile of the sick person
00:28:56 - Transforming identity
00:31:18 - Identifying with good qualities
00:32:37 - Meditation
00:34:09 - Ladder of more wholesome identities
00:35:28 - Finally overcoming identity
00:36:56 - Identity Politics conclusion
00:40:59 - Q: Self-compassion
00:43:42 - Q: Main insight of Enlightenment
00:45:12 - Q: Pride, the 3 conceits
00:48:33 - Q: Hindrances leading to pride
00:50:57 - Q: Disadvantaged groups, compassion
00:54:18 - Q: Balance between compassion & self-protection?
00:55:42 - Conclusion & dedication
00:57:25 - Announcements

About the presenter
Ajahn Brahmali was born in Norway in 1964. His interest in Buddhism and meditation started after a visit to Japan. Having completed degrees in engineering and finance, he began his monastic training as an Anagarika in England at Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monasteries. Listening to the teachings of Ajahn Brahm, he decided to travel to Bodhinyana Monastery, located near Perth, and has been there since 1994. He later received higher ordination under Ajahn Brahm.

Ajahn Brahmali’s knowledge of the Pali language and the Suttas is excellent. He completed the only full English translation of the Vinaya Piṭaka (Monastic Law). It is available on the SuttaCentral website and will be published as a book in the next few years. Bhikkhu Bodhi, who translated most of the Pali Canon into English, called Ajahn Brahmali one of his major helpers for the recent translation of the “Numerical Discourses of the Buddha”. Ajahn Brahmali has also published a number of essays, including the book “The Authenticity of the Early Buddhist Texts” in collaboration with Bhante Sujato. Most of his publications are available online at bswa.org.

Ajahn Brahmali’s clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha easily accessible to all. He travels extensively in Australia, Asia and Europe to share his knowledge and experience through teachings and retreats.

About Metta Centre
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Tuesday 05th September 2023

Sandra Henville joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the sixth week of Rains 2023.  This week Sandra will be discussing faith in uncertain times.

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Tuesday 29th August 2023

Viveka joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the fith week of Rains 2023.  This week Viveka will be focus on letting it all go.

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Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

TURNING POINTS 2023

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Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

TURNING POINTS 2023

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahm on the 9th May 2023, at the Box Hill Town Hall on behalf of the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).

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Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

TURNING POINTS 2023

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Joining us on this episode is a return guest, Ajahn Kovilo who is joining us from Dharma Realm Buddhist University in California. Ajahn Kovilo is an Ohio-born monk who, having been introduced to meditation through the Goenka tradition, first entered the monastery in 2006. After receiving full ordination from Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in California in 2010, Ajahn Kovilo spent the next decade training at monasteries in the Ajahn Chah tradition in America and Thailand. In 2020, after a year practicing at a Pa Auk Sayadaw monastery, Ajahn Kovilo enrolled at the Dharma Realm Buddhist University in Ukiah, California where he is currently studying Pali and Sanskrit among other courses. Until the end of his formal studies, Ajahn Kovilo will be participating in the growing Clear Mountain Monastery community remotely and during Winter and Summer breaks. After finishing his studies, Ajahn Kovilo will join the community in person on a more regular basis.

Ajahn Kovilo is joining us today to discuss an institution that is often misunderstood in Western countries, even by practicing Buddhists in the West. That is, the Sangha, the community of ordained bhikkhus and bhikkhunis (monks and nuns). There are some in the West who say that we don’t even need a Sangha! But there is no denying that the Sangha was an integral feature of the Buddha Sasana from the very beginning, and indeed, to be a Buddhist is to have taken personal refuge with the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha! So what do we mean by the Sangha? And more importantly, what is it for? Join us in finding out more about the meaning and purpose of the Sangha with Ajahn Kovilo as we seek for the treasure within…

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Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

TURNING POINTS 2023 Drew Bellamy

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Tuesday 15th August 2023

Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the third week of Rains 2023.  This week Kathryn will be discussing delusion.  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 an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 5 Feb 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).

The Sutta that Ajahn Mudito references can be found here, MN87 Piyajātikasutta: https://suttacentral.net/mn87/en/sujato?layout=linebyline&reference=none&notes=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 26 June2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Sunyo was born in the Netherlands and became interested in Buddhism and meditation near the end of high school. In 2013, after finishing University, he moved to Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia to become a monk.

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Tuesday 08th August 2023

Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the second of Rains 2023.  This week Kathryn will be discussing Hatred (aversion).  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 an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 23 July 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic.

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Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

TURNING POINTS 2023 Venerable Thubten Chokyi from Hayagriva Buddhist Centre.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 10 July 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Sunyo was born in the Netherlands and became interested in Buddhism and meditation near the end of high school. In 2013, after finishing University, he moved to Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia to become a monk.

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Re-upload of guided meditation by Ajahn Brahmali

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In the final part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali, Ajahn Sujato and Venerable Sunyo discusses Right Liberation:

  • Liberation from what exactly? o Defilements o Suffering = the five aggregates = existence o Liberation in both respects
  • Liberation and Nibbāna (SN 23.1, SN 1.2)
  • The meaning of “Nibbāna”
  • The two types of Nibbāna (Iti 44, Thag 15.2) o Nibbāna at enlightenment o Nibbāna at passing away
  • Nature of Nibbāna o Awakening vs. enlightenment o Only potsherds being left (SN 12.51) o All feelings become cool at the end of life (MN 140)
  • Anattā: no entity comes to an end, only suffering (MN 72, SN 22.85)
  • Conceit and enlightenment (MN 140, Ud 1.10)
  • To help others, aim for enlightenment yourself; get out of the mud (MN 8)
  • Some say Nibbāna is cessation, others that it is a kind of eternalism; so how do we choose? o We need to zoom out and take a bird’s eye view o The safe bet: let go of as much as possible. “Nothing is worth holding on to” (MN 37) o The view of cessation of existence is closer to non-clinging (MN 60)
  • What’s the purpose of extinguishment? (SN 23.1)

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Tuesday 01st August 2023

Kathryn Choules 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 an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 3 July 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Sunyo was born in the Netherlands and became interested in Buddhism and meditation near the end of high school. In 2013, after finishing University, he moved to Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia to become a monk.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches of the importance of understanding the Buddhist teachings and practising them. Ajahn shares one of his favourite Dhammapada sayings: “there is no wisdom without the deep meditations of Jhanas, and there is no deep meditation without wisdom. Those who have both are in the presence of Nirvana.”

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Ajahn Brahm talks about the joy of teaching Buddhism and helping others.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 25th July 2023

Bhante Sujato 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 an international audience, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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In the 3rd part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali, Ajahn Sujato and Venerable Sunyo discusses the myths and misconceptions:

  • Myth 1: Nibbāna is a kind of consciousness
  • Myth 2: Nibbāna is kind of mind
  • Myth 3: Extinguished fires keep existing
  • Myth 4: The Buddha/arahants do not suffer
  • Myth 5: Cessation is just annihilation
  • Myth 6: Only the clinging aggregates are suffering, not the pure aggregates
  • Myth 7: Nibbāna is “the unborn” thing, the “deathless” thing
  • Myth 8: Nibbāna is a state or sphere.

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In the 3rd part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali, Ajahn Sujato and Venerable Sunyo discusses the myths and misconceptions:

  • Myth 1: Nibbāna is a kind of consciousness
  • Myth 2: Nibbāna is kind of mind
  • Myth 3: Extinguished fires keep existing
  • Myth 4: The Buddha/arahants do not suffer
  • Myth 5: Cessation is just annihilation
  • Myth 6: Only the clinging aggregates are suffering, not the pure aggregates
  • Myth 7: Nibbāna is “the unborn” thing, the “deathless” thing
  • Myth 8: Nibbāna is a state or sphere.

Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 19 June 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Sunyo was born in the Netherlands and became interested in Buddhism and meditation near the end of high school. In 2013, after finishing University, he moved to Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia to become a monk.

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More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Sujato guides a meditation on impermanence and teaches us that we can see impermanence more profoundly when our mind is peaceful.

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Ajahn Sujato talks about the Four Elements (earth, fire, water and air) and how it relates to impermanence and interconnectedness.

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Ajahn Sujato guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 18th July 2023

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.

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In the 2nd part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo continues on with what is Right Knowledge and talks about:

  • Four noble truths (ariyasacca)
  • Dependant Origination (paticca samupada)
  • Three insights (tevijja)
  • Six senses (salayatana)
  • Five aggregates (pancupadanakkhanda)
  • Three characteristics (tilakkhana)

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In the 2nd part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo continues on with what is Right Knowledge and talks about:

  • Four noble truths (ariyasacca)
  • Dependant Origination (paticca samupada)
  • Three insights (tevijja)
  • Six senses (salayatana)
  • Five aggregates (pancupadanakkhanda)
  • Three characteristics (tilakkhana)

Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here.

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Inspiration can boost our energy and brighten our mind (which is useful when we’re feeling lethargic). Venerable Sunyo guides a meditation focusing on inspiration, pointing out things that are uplifting and asking us how it feels to be inspired.

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Ajahn Brahmali talks about how Buddhism relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (https://sdgs.un.org/.). Ajahn points out the importance of keeping our environment in a good state so that we can continue to practice Buddhism.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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In this first part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo covers what is Right Knowledge.

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In this first part of the Right Knowledge and Right Liberation Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo covers what is Right Knowledge.

Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here.

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Tuesday 11th July 2023

Ajahn Brahmavamso 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.

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Is meditation simply training our mindfulness? Ajahn Brahm explains that it isn't, but talks about how both kindness and mindfulness are essential ingredients. Ajahn Brahm also reminds us that we meditate to let go, not to achieve.

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Ajahn Brahm shares his experiences of how a happy, caring mind has a positive effect on our health.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 04th July 2023

Bhante Sangharatana 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.

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Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Treasure Mountain website and Treasure Mountain Facebook page. 

Our return guest today on Treasure Mountain Podcast is Bhante Akaliko who is an Australian monk in the Theravada forest tradition. He is the spiritual director of Little Dust and founder of the Rainbodhi LGBTQIA+ Buddhist Community. Bhante Akāliko is also the spiritual advisor of Central West Buddhists and a chaplain at Western Sydney University. He sits on the boards of the Buddhist Council of NSW and the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils.

Bhante Akaliko’s inspired project that we will be discussing today is Rainbodhi.

Rainbodhi is a spiritual friendship group for LGBTQIA+ Buddhists and an advocate for more inclusion and diversity in the broader Buddhist community. They offer meditation, Dhamma discussion and social events in a safe, supportive environment. Rainbodhi welcome everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or ability. Rainbodhi is a non-sectarian Buddhist group, welcoming people from all faiths or with no faith. And all their events are free.

The Rainbodhi name combines two words; rainbow representing our diverse community and bodhi the Buddhist concept of Enlightenment. And it’s Rainbodhi that we will be discussing with Bhante Akaliko in this interview. So join us as we seek for the treasure within…

Links from this episode:

  • Rainbodhi
  • About Bhante Akaliko

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Ajahn Brahmali was born in Norway in 1964. He first became interested in Buddhism and meditation in his early 20s after a visit to Japan. Having completed degrees in engineering and finance, he began his monastic training as an anagarika (keeping the eight precepts) in England at Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monastery.

After hearing teachings from Ajahn Brahm he decided to travel to Australia to train at Bodhinyana Monastery. Ajahn Brahmali has lived at Bodhinyana Monastery since 1994, and was ordained as a Bhikkhu, with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor, in 1996. In 2015 he entered his 20th Rains Retreat as a fully ordained monastic and received the title Maha Thera (Great Elder).

Ajahn Brahmali’s clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha easily accessible to all. As his teachings and Sutta Retreats in Australia were getting more and more popular over the years and as the word about him spread, he started to travel to Singapore, Indonesia and Sri Lanka recently to share his knowledge and experience.

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Ajahn Munissara teaches us how to cultivate our awareness and listening skills in meditation, such as listening to our body and mind, and observing our emotions.

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Sometimes we feel uninspired to practice the Buddhist path. Ajahn Munissara shares some stories about her struggles and encourages us to keep on practising.

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Ajahn Munissara guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 27th June 2023

Venerable Sumangalo 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.

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Venerable Vippassako discusses the book "Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away" by Ajahn Chah.

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Ajahn Brahm encourages us to develop kindness and awareness, and reminds us that the beautiful, deep states of meditation occur when we’re not trying to achieve them.

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*Apologies, audio is a bit soft at the beginning till about 16:30. Ajahn Brahm discusses the importance of kindness and meditation in Buddhism

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 20th June 2023

Venerable Sampasadana 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.

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Ajahn Brahmali gave a talk at the official United Nations’ Day of Vesak 2023 event: “Buddhist Wisdom Coping with Global Crises”.

Talk retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI94R3Q-oxs (MCU TV:The 18th United Nations Day of Vesak 2023 : “Buddhist Wisdom Coping with Global Crises”, Ajahn Brahmali's talk from 5:31:30)

See the program for the event here: https://bswa.org/bswp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023programUNVesak.pdf

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 5 May 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).

Ajahn Nissarano was born in Perth in 1952. After working in libraries for 20 years, he ordained at Bodhinyana Monastery as a fully ordained monk in March 1998. He spent a total of 9.5 years at the Monastery, before travelling to Thailand in 2005, and to Sri Lanka in 2006. He has lived in Sri Lanka for more 10 years, and for the past 6 years has been living on his own in a hut under a rock, surrounded by forest, on the side of a mountain. He periodically visits Australia, usually Melbourne and Perth.

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Ajahn Brahmali explains how joy and peace are two important ingredients for meditation progress.

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Ajahn Brahmali shares his thoughts on what makes Buddhism unique. Topics include the idea of rebirth and non-self.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 13th June 2023

Ajahn Appicchato 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.

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Venerable Mettavihari discusses the "Being Nobody, Going Nowhere" by Ayya Khema in Dhammaloka Books Club's session on 20 May 2023.

This book is available from the Dhammaloka Library.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 24 April 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).

Ajahn Nissarano was born in Perth in 1952. After working in libraries for 20 years, he ordained at Bodhinyana Monastery as a fully ordained monk in March 1998. He spent a total of 9.5 years at the Monastery, before travelling to Thailand in 2005, and to Sri Lanka in 2006. He has lived in Sri Lanka for more 10 years, and for the past 6 years has been living on his own in a hut under a rock, surrounded by forest, on the side of a mountain. He periodically visits Australia, usually Melbourne and Perth.

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Ajahn Hasapanna teaches us about the Five Faculties that empower our meditation. The Five faculties are faith, energy, mindfulness, Samadhi and wisdom.

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Ajahn Hasapanna teaches us how to practice compassion. She also shares her story about practising compassion in a frustrating situation.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 06th June 2023

Bhante Cunda 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.

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The BSWA celebrated it's 50th anniversary in 2023. Are you curious when, how and where it all began? This video in an interview with one of the remaining living founders of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia, Maureen Barton took place on 28 January 2022 at Upper Warren near Manjimup, Western Australia. Together with her was her son Ananda and was interviewed by Venerable Mettaji and Cecilia Mitra. Maureen tells the fascinating story of how the BSWA was founded.

If you have any other information about the formative years of the BSWA please add it as a comment - we would love to hear from our earliest members! Thank-you.

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Ajahn Brahm explains why it's good to meditate together at a meditation centre like Dhammaloka.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to deal with mistakes and death. As well as how to have empathy while helping others.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 21 May 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic.

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Tuesday 30th May 2023

Bhante Sampasadana 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.

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Venerable Sunyo offers some tips on how to calm our mind during meditation.

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Venerable Sunyo talks about his motivation for becoming a monk.

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Venerable Sunyo guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Venerable Sunyo 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.

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This talk is republished with permission by Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from http://Dhamma Talks – Metta Centre.

There can be a tendency to read lots of Dhamma, watch heaps of YouTube from many Monks – in the hope of finding the perfect answer and path to Enlightenment! One very wise monk (extra points if you know who it was, and why he said it) famously pronounced: ”There is only one book worth reading: the Mind”. Our sentient experience comes from within and therefore practice is best centered on your own 5 aggregates, and not on the “outside”.

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:57 - Meditation
00:35:33 - Brahmaviharas
00:37:24 - Meditation works when you get out of the way
00:39:28 - The next book...
00:41:07 - Ajahn Chah's methods
00:46:40 - Negative states in meditation
00:49:28 - Mudita - scientific studies
00:53:24 - Modern distractions
00:55:03 - Conditioned preferences
00:58:50 - Mental illness
01:01:56 - Meditation practice - happy place
01:05:51 - Q&A
01:06:11 - Looking into the feeling of metta
01:09:01 - Transition from cerebral to contemplative
01:13:02 - We're writing the book every moment
01:17:40 - Thich Nhat Hanh's Peace Treaty
01:22:18 - Finding more purpose as a monk
01:24:38 - Mindfulness apps causing distress
01:27:55 - Dedication of merits
01:29:37 - Announcements

buddhism #meditation #metta #mudita #lovingkindness #dharmatalk #dhammatalk

About the Speaker
Bhikkhu Mettaji believes that he is a very fortunate Bhikkhu to be given the opportunity to ordain late in life at Bodhinyana, a very precious and rare gift. His lifelong search for absolute truth started a long time ago in Europe in his teens. He is now in his mid-60s and believes he only found the real teachings when he touched Theravada Buddhism 10 years ago. Good people with Metta sustained and nurtured him through the difficult years. He was fortunate to run into an ex-monk from the Thai Forest tradition in 2009, in Sydney, who had been one of Ajahn Chah’s carers. Soon afterwards he discovered that all the teachings of the Buddha are very honest and thorough, and passed all experiential investigation. There are no loopholes in the Suttas and the Eightfold Path does gradually reduce suffering. He finds it a blessing to have Ajahn Brahmavamso as his preceptor and access to other marvellous teachers like Ajahn Brahmali, Bhante Sujato and Bhikkhu Bodhi. Such riches! His name, Mettaji comes from a monk in the time of the Buddha and translates as ” Victory through loving kindness.” That is the aspiration he wants to fulfil in his practice and in meeting anyone, anywhere.

About Metta Centre
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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Bodhidhaja on the 5th December 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).

Bhante Bodhidhaja, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka was introduced to Buddhism at an early age by a neighbour. After graduation Nicolas worked as a primary school teacher and chose social work as an alternative for compulsory military training in Switzerland.

At the age of 21, while on a visit to India in 2003 Nicolas took on a temporary ordination under the late Acharya Buddharakhita who gave him the monastic name Bodhidhaja and since kept the same name in memory of his Teacher.

From late 2006 Nicolas spent time living, practicing and serving as a lay person in different Monastic communities around the world. Upon returning to Perth BSWA in 2010 became an Anagarika followed by being a novice and higher ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm.

Bhante Bodhidhaja is part of the BSWA Monastic Community.

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Some common hindrances in meditation are sleepiness and restlessness. Ajahn Brahm teaches us not to fight them, but instead to observe them and eventually they’ll disappear.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches about the importance of emotional intelligence, acceptance and respecting others.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 16th May 2023

Ajahn Cittapalo 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.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 2 April 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahmali on the 3 April 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Ajahn Brahmali was born in Norway in 1964. He first became interested in Buddhism and meditation in his early 20s after a visit to Japan. Having completed degrees in engineering and finance, he began his monastic training as an anagarika (keeping the eight precepts) in England at Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monastery.

After hearing teachings from Ajahn Brahm he decided to travel to Australia to train at Bodhinyana Monastery. Ajahn Brahmali has lived at Bodhinyana Monastery since 1994, and was ordained as a Bhikkhu, with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor, in 1996. In 2015 he will be entered his 20th Rains Retreat as a fully ordained monastic and received the title Maha Thera (Great Elder).

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to cultivate peace in what he calls "in between moments." These are moments where we are waiting for something to happen, for example waiting for a bus or an airplane.

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Ajahn Brahm shares several stories of how meditation and acts of kindness re-energized his mind and body.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 12 March 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahm on the 2nd March 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Ajahn Brahm was born in London in 1951 and earned a degree in theoretical physics from Cambridge University. He became a monk in 1974 in the Forest Tradition of north-east Thailand under the highly esteemed meditation master Ajahn Chah. Ajahn Brahm is today a revered spiritual teacher and guide, and is abbot of the largest Buddhist monastery in the Southern Hemisphere. He is the author of Opening the Door Of Your Heart (a.k.a. Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung?), Mindfulness Bliss and Beyond, The Art of Disappearingand Don’t Worry Be Grumpy (a.k.a. Good? Bad? Who knows?). His public teachings regularly attract thousands to his inventive and insightful talks, which are heard by millions of people online.

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Ajahn Santutthi teaches us how to practice present moment awareness and how to calm our mind in our daily life.

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Ajahn Santutthi talks about how to make good Karma, such as serving others and not holding onto your complaining thoughts.

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Ajahn Santutthi guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 02nd May 2023

Venerable Sampasadana 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.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Bodhidhaja on the 4th December 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).

This talk is dedicated with gratitude to all whom I have crossed paths with, who have walked with me or are still walking with me, especially during difficult times. Thank you for your kindness, care, support and friendship!

Friendship PDF Slides (BSV 2022.12):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hiGhJEzAf2zO98popIBKx9OylJ_uDQ0g/view?usp=share_link

Sutta references:

  • Advice to Sigālaka (DN 31) https://suttacentral.net/dn31
  • A Friend 1st & 2nd (AN7.36 & 37) https://suttacentral.net/an7.36 & https://suttacentral.net/an7.37
  • Half the Spiritual Life (SN45.2) https://suttacentral.net/sn45.2
  • Link to a related YouTube video on friendship: Why You Are Lonely and How to Make Friends - Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell https://youtu.be/I9hJ_Rux9y0

Bhante Bodhidhaja, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka was introduced to Buddhism at an early age by a neighbour. After graduation Nicolas worked as a primary school teacher and chose social work as an alternative for compulsory military training in Switzerland.

At the age of 21, while on a visit to India in 2003 Nicolas took on a temporary ordination under the late Acharya Buddharakhita who gave him the monastic name Bodhidhaja and since kept the same name in memory of his Teacher.

From late 2006 Nicolas spent time living, practicing and serving as a lay person in different Monastic communities around the world. Upon returning to Perth BSWA in 2010 became an Anagarika followed by being a novice and higher ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm.

Bhante Bodhidhaja is part of the BSWA Monastic Community.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about the importance of resting our mind through meditation because they have many benefits, in particular reenergizing the body and mind.

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Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Treasure Mountain website and Treasure Mountain Facebook page. 

Our guest today on Treasure Mountain is Ian Green, who is Chairman of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion Ltd and Founder of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace. Along with his wife Judy, he has been a Buddhist for over 40 years and a vegetarian for over 25 years.

Ian’s connection to Buddhism began with a visit to India in 1971. He has had the good fortune to meet many Buddhist teachers including Geshe Loden, Zasep Tulku, Lama Thubten Yeshe, Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Ayya Khema. In 1979 Ian completed the month long course at Kopan Monastery, in Kathmandu. Ian has continued his studies under many Buddhist masters to this day.

In the 1980 Ian’s father, Ed Green offered 50 acres of land to set up a Buddhist centre near Bendigo. This original 50 acres was later added to with further land from Ian’s mother and himself so that the Buddhist Centre in Bendigo is now 200 acres (85 hectares).

Ian was founding Director of Atisha Centre, he has served as board members of Tara Institute and Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition Inc. He is currently Chairman of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion Ltd and Founder of the Jade Buddha for Universal peace.

Ian has received various awards for his international work for peace and is a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal.

It is the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion that is Ian Green’s Inspired Project that we are going to focus on in this episode, and as you’ll find out in this interview, and what its real meaning and purpose is.

Links from this episode:

  • The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion

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Venerable Mettavihari discusses two books "Kindfulness"  by Ajahn Brahm and "Being Nobody, Going Nowhere" by Ayya Khema in Dhammaloka Books Club's session on 08 April 2023.

This book is available from the Dhammaloka Library.

Dhammaloka Book Club is usually held on the second Saturday of every month from 1.45 pm to 2.30 pm, please check the BSWA event page for the latest updates.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about lessening the five hindrances as that is one of the important purposes and also a requisite to success in meditation. Ajahn says "The five hindrances distorts perception and makes you see things in not the correct way and weakens the stillness of the mind". The main hindrances are wanting, and the opposite of wanting is to not wanting something.  To get into some nice meditation, we learn how to be content and be at peace/be kind with whatever is happening even though it is not what you want. 

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Ajahn Brahm shares several stories illustrating how to learn from your difficulties and become wiser and kinder.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 18th April 2023

Bhante Sangharatana 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.

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Dhamma talk by Bhante Sunyo on the 6th February 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).

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Ajahn Brahmali talks about the practice of reflecting on your meditation and contemplating your liberation.

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Ajahn Brahmali teaches us what real freedom is from the Buddha’s point of view.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 11th April 2023

Venerable Sampasadana 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.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 13th February 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Ajahn Nissarano was born in Perth in 1952. After working in libraries for 20 years, he ordained at Bodhinyana Monastery as a fully ordained monk in March 1998. He spent a total of 9.5 years at the Monastery, before travelling to Thailand in 2005, and to Sri Lanka in 2006. He has lived in Sri Lanka for more 10 years, and for the past 6 years has been living on his own in a hut under a rock, surrounded by forest, on the side of a mountain. He periodically visits Australia, usually Melbourne and Perth.

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A common problem with meditators is either falling asleep or using too much willpower to focus. Ajahn Brahmali says a simple way to help overcome these issues is to enjoy meditating.

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Ajahn Brahmali talks about how we are preconditioned from our past, as well as the dangers of anger. Ajahn explains how Metta can gradually steer our mind onto the right path.

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Tuesday 04th April 2023

Bhante Pasado 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.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 20 June 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.

Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to let go of things during meditation. Ajahn says "Meditation is learning how to cut out everything else and focus on stillness in the center of things."

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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Ajahn Brahm explains how Buddhism doesn't tell us what to believe, but instead it trains us to find out the truth for ourselves. Buddhist practice is to be experienced.

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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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 05 March 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Venerable Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery as the Senior Monastic.

Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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.

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Tuesday 28th March 2023

Bhante Cunda 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.

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.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 4 July 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.

Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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.

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What does "letting go" while meditating mean? Ajahn Brahmali answers this question, for example to not use any will power, or do anything, but instead to just allow the meditation to happen by itself or without interference.

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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Ajahn Brahmali teaches us how to practice Right View in our day to day life. Right View is the first part of The Noble Eightfold Path (The Middle Way).

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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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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 21st March 2023

Ajahn Cittapalo 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.

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.

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Our guest today on Treasure Mountain is John Waite who was born in post WW2 United Kingdom and brought up to be fiercely independent. From a young age he was searching for a better way to live in the world and was influenced by the simultaneously political and spiritual principles of Mahatma Gandhi. Travelling to India in the 1970s he was touched by the kindness of the Indian people despite their modest means. A chance meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala was a turning point on his spiritual journey. Later John would go on a two-week meditation retreat in Queensland and was pleasantly surprised when every thorny question and challenge to the teacher was warmly received and returned with wise, well-considered answers. This led him to commit himself to the path of practice. He was influenced deeply by Lama Zopa’s emphasis and example of being of service to others. John put this philosophy into practice enthusiastically as a volunteer fire fighter, ambulance medic, trade union steward and later as the Director of Hayagriva Buddhist Centre in Perth for 17 years helping to bring many great Buddhist teachers to Australia and supporting his local community of practice.

John is an old friend of mine and we worked together to found the Buddhist Council of Western Australia around 2005, and we also participated in getting the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils off the ground around the same time. Not only did I appreciate his calm and steady presence in the work we were doing to bring the various Buddhist groups together for a common cause, but also his insistence that all the Buddhist traditions have the same heart of dharma at their core. I think his attitude was prescient as we enter into this post-sectarian Buddhist renaissance in the twenty-first century.

And that’s why I wanted to interview him on the podcast. In one sense this interview is John Waite’s Spirit Story, about his path into practice, but on the other it’s telling a broader story about Buddhism as it moves into the West, specifically into Australia, and where it may be heading in future. I’m so glad you’ve joined us as we seek for the Dharma within…

Links from this episode:

  • Hayagriva Buddhist Centre
  • Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 6 March 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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How long should we meditate for? Ajahn Brahm explains there are no set time rules. To find the answer we should listen to our body and mind. For example, if we feel peaceful, we can meditate a bit longer.

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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Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to create social harmony and make others feel welcomed.

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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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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 14th March 2023

Ajahn Brahm 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.

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.

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  • One of the most impactful traditions of Buddhism in the modern world is one that isn’t very good at publicity - but is very dedicated to practice. Despite it’s strict adherence to the principles of monastic discipline and the principles of Buddhist ethics, like for instance never selling the teachings, it has gained a huge grass roots following in many Western countries where people are drawn to its plain, simple honesty and dedication to the original principles of set out by the Buddha. I’m referring to the Thai Forest Tradition, and to help us understand the origins and practices of the Thai Forest Tradition I have as our guest, Steven Towler, who, at the age of 19 left his home in the UK to travel to Thailand to ordain as a bhikkhu in 1972. This was a time in which the Thai Forest Tradition was in full bloom, and the first Westerners were travelling to Thailand to practice and even ordain. Steven ordained at Wat Bovornives with Phra Khantipalo, and we on to have many great teachers, including the renowned meditation master Ajahn Thate. He’s still dedicated to the Thai Forest Tradition and practicing to this day, and he has translated several Dhamma books from Thai to English for the benefit of the community. He’s kindly joined us on the Treasure Mountain Podcast to offer his knowledge and insights into this tradition that continues to grow in popularity to this day.

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+ Talks by Steven Towler

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 27 February 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how our thoughts quiet down and the feeling of peace grows during meditation.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm shares stories about ghosts and teaches us how Buddhism views death, ghosts and heavenly beings. 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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 25 Dec 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.

Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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.

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Tuesday 07th March 2023

Ajahn Mudito 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.

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 20 February 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Brahm explains the importance of meditating in the right environment, such as a comfortable place that makes us feel safe, so our mind has the opportunity to become calm.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm talks about spirituality and life.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Welcome to this newer series of Introduction to Meditation, put together by Ajahn Brahmali to provide guidance to people interested in meditation. We hope you can learn the basics of meditation through these 5 sessions and to start incorporating meditation into your daily routine.

May the meditation practice bring more peace and joy to your life.

Part 5 (Final) of the Introduction to Meditation series by Ajahn Brahmali:

00:00 Introduction/Recap 00:54 Walking meditation 08:47 Loving kindness 14:37 Long term supports 17:52 Summary 20:46 Guided meditation

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.

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Welcome to this newer series of Introduction to Meditation, put together by Ajahn Brahmali to provide guidance to people interested in meditation. We hope you can learn the basics of meditation through these 5 sessions and to start incorporating meditation into your daily routine.

May the meditation practice bring more peace and joy to your life.

Part 4 of the Introduction to Meditation series by Ajahn Brahmali:

00:00 Introduction/Recap00:30 Knowing yourself03:32 Setting up the mind06:22 The sensory world and thinking09:54 Overcoming ill will14:45 Overcoming tiredness19:11 Overcoming restlessness20:47 Overcoming doubt22:41 Guided meditation

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.

© Copyright 2023 Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Welcome to this newer series of Introduction to Meditation, put together by Ajahn Brahmali to provide guidance to people interested in meditation. We hope you can learn the basics of meditation through these 5 sessions and to start incorporating meditation into your daily routine.

May the meditation practice bring more peace and joy to your life.

Part 3 of the Introduction to Meditation series by Ajahn Brahmali:

00:00 Introduction/Recap00:11 The meditation of the Buddha01:52 Mindfulness first04:28 Waiting for the breath06:49 No control08:39 The evolution of breath meditation12:25 Befriending the breath 14:32 Giving rise to joy21:10 Guided meditation

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.

© Copyright 2023 Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Welcome to this newer series of Introduction to Meditation, put together by Ajahn Brahmali to provide guidance to people interested in meditation. We hope you can learn the basics of meditation through these 5 sessions and to start incorporating meditation into your daily routine.

May the meditation practice bring more peace and joy to your life.

Part 2 of the Introduction to Meditation series by Ajahn Brahmali:

00:00 Introduction/Recap00:48 Meditation routine02:27 Bad meditations 05:58 Dealing with pain09:15 Right attitude15:47 Get into the flow19:29 Enjoying meditation21:36 Guided meditation

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.

© Copyright 2023 Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Welcome to this newer series of Introduction to Meditation, put together by Ajahn Brahmali to provide guidance to people interested in meditation. We hope you can learn the basics of meditation through these 5 sessions and to start incorporating meditation into your daily routine.

May the meditation practice bring more peace and joy to your life.

Part 1 of the Introduction to Meditation series by Ajahn Brahmali:

00:00 Introduction00:30 Mindfulness and Buddhism 02:11 Why meditate? 03:59 What is mindfulness? 06:08 Time, place, and posture 16:30 Are you ready? 19:13 Stress reduction and relaxation 20:32 Guided meditation

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.

© Copyright 2023 Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Tuesday 28th February 2023

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.

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.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 18 Sept 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty or simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.

Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 13 February 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how the joy of being in the present moment during meditation makes our mind peaceful and this creates even more joy. Ajahn also discusses the Four Jhanas. 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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Happiness is the absence of wanting, for example wanting something or wanting to not have something. Ajahn Brahm explains how the absence of wanting is true happiness.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Tuesday 21st February 2023

Venerable Sunyo 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.

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.

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Our guest today on Treasure Mountain Podcast is Bhante Akaliko. Akāliko Bhikkhu is an Australian monk in the Theravada forest tradition. He is the spiritual director of Little Dust and founder of the Rainbodhi LGBTQIA+ Buddhist Community. Bhante Akāliko is also the spiritual advisor of Central West Buddhists and a chaplain at Western Sydney University. He sits on the boards of the Buddhist Council of NSW and the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils.

Bhante Akāliko went forth as a monastic in 2016 and received full ordination with Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana monastery in 2017. He lived for several years with Bhante Sujato at the Monastery at the End of the World in Sydney and now lives as a wandering monk. He is now working on setting up the Little Dust Buddhist Community.

Little Dust connects communities across Australia to the Buddha’s teachings. It is aiming to create Dhamma and meditation events for Buddhists from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as new Buddhists and the Buddh-ish. Little Dust aims to make Buddhism available to everyone, especially in regional and country areas where access to the Dhamma is limited.

So in this episode of Treasure Mountain Podcast we’re going to look at the work of Little Dust in working to develop communities of practice in outback Australia, but also to address the broader question of what to do to develop practice of Buddhism as both and individual and as small groups and communities to support one another in the dhamma.

Links from this episode:

  • Little Dust Buddhist Community
  • About Bhante Akaliko

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 6 February 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Brahm explains the importance of relaxing your body and mind during your meditation.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm shares his experiences at the beginning of his spiritual life. The kindness taught in Buddhism attracted him.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm 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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 30 January 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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From time immemorial we have looked up to heroes for guidance and as models of how to live an excellent life: people with virtues such as courage, patience, kindness and wisdom. But who are our heroes today? We live in an age of celebrity and social media influencers. But are celebrities and social media influencers our heroes?

To answer these questions and more, we have with us our return guest, Ayya Santussika from the Karuna Buddhist Vihara in northern California to discuss the topic of heroes versus celebrities in the age of social media.

And I think she is well qualified to speak on this topic having attained BS and MS degrees in computer science and worked as a software designer and developer for fifteen years in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ayya Santussika is well familiar with computers and the internet. But on the other hand, her search for deeper meaning and ways to be of service led her to train as an interfaith minister in a four-year seminary program that culminated in a Masters of Divinity degree. Later her quest led her to ordaining as a Buddhist nun, and Ayya Santussika has been a bhikkhuni since 2012. And she has kindly offered her time to reflect upon our current fascination with the rich and famous, and what this says about where we are at in a present culture, as well as search for nobler human qualities.

Links from this episode:

  • Ayya Santussika's biography
  • Karuna Buddhist Vihara
  • Link to the Vimangsaka Sutta (The Inquirer) referred to in this episode.

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Tuesday 14th February 2023

Venerable Sumangalo 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.

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.

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If your body is feeling discomfort during meditation, is it okay to adjust your posture? Ajahn Brahm says yes it is, and explains that being comfortable is important for porlonged meditation.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm points out the various ways we create our own suffering through wanting. Ajahn also explains how making peace with our current circumstances often reduces suffering.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm 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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Bear Awareness - Questions and Answers on taming your wild mind with Venerable Mettaji.

Page references: Teddy Bears @8.00 minutes - pages 26/27 and 88. Metta @9.29 minutes - pages 1 to 6. Cancer recovery story @ 23.30 minutes - page 73. Posture and pain @ 27.43 minutes - page 11. Reducing Thinking @30.46 minutes - pages 19, 85 and 135. Going "in" , not progress @ 33.00 minutes pages 37/38. Don't want anything (Let GO) @ 34.00 minutes pages 30/31. Judging others @35.17 minutes - pages 88/89. Clarity of mind @ 39.00 minutes - pages 119/120. Summary of the chapters starts @ 42.00 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 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.

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Tuesday 07th February 2023

Ajahn Cittapalo 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.

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.

© Copyright 2023 Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 23 January 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Why does our mind wander off in meditation? Ajahn Brahm explains this is partly because of our lack of joy, as a result our mind wanders off to think about something it finds more interesting, such as a football match.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm explains how you can live a happy life by appreciating life and accepting its imperfections.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm 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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 1st Jan 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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.

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Tuesday 31st January 2023

Venerable Sampasadana 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.

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

To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWAteachings 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

© Copyright 2023 Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 16 January 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Brahm describes the joy of meditating.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm teaches about how to deal with anger arising and the power of forgiveness which helps resolve anger.

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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Ajahn Brahm 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.Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Tuesday 24th January 2023

Ajahn Appicchato 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.

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

To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWAteachings 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

© Copyright 2023 Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 18th Dec 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 9 January 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Brahm explains the benefits and importance of having a relaxed body during meditation, such as assisting in maintaining a comfortable posture.

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.

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How much does our mind shape our reality? Ajahn Brahm teaches us what the Buddha taught about ‘mind and reality’.

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.

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Ajahn Brahm 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.

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

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Tuesday 17th January 2023

Ajahn Brahm 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.

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

To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWAteachings 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

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 20 Nov 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 2 January 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Brahm explains what a silent mind is like and how to train yourself to notice the in-between peaceful quiet moments.

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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Ajahn Brahm inspires us to practice generosity and kindness through his stories on this.

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.

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Ajahn Brahm 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.

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

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New Year's Eve event with Ajahn Brahmavamso, which included a talk, guided meditation and chanting. Happy 2023!

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

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Tuesday 10th January 2023

Bhante Sangharatana 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.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 4 Sep 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

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Ajahn Brahmavamso Mahathera (known to most simply as Ajahn Brahm) is the popular Buddhist teacher to a growing international audience of people keen to learn meditation and develop a deeper spiritual understanding. He is also the founding father of an emergent Australian forest tradition of Buddhist monasticism focused on being true to the original roots of the Buddha's Teaching of Dhamma and Vinaya.

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Ajahn Brahmali teaches us the importance of developing 'right view'. Part of developing 'right view' is understanding where to look for true happiness, and where and what is suffering. Right View is the first part of the Eightfold Path (The Middle Way).

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Ajahn Brahmali teaches about the idea of "going against the stream", and how we can use this to enhance our spiritual practice.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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Ajahn Brahmavamso Mahathera (known to most simply as Ajahn Brahm) is the popular Buddhist teacher to a growing international audience of people keen to learn meditation and develop a deeper spiritual understanding. He is also the founding father of an emergent Australian forest tradition of Buddhist monasticism focused on being true to the original roots of the Buddha's Teaching of Dhamma and Vinaya.

This talk was retrieved from Buddhist Society of Victoria, visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel.

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More dhamma teachings are available from:

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  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

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Tuesday 03rd January 2023

Bhante Cunda 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.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 3 Jul 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty of simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about the importance of meditation preparations, such as relaxing and taking care of your body at the start.

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Ajahn Brahm retells his personal story of the ‘Two Bad Bricks’ to demonstrate how we often focus on our mistakes and negative aspects, instead of the wonderful and beautiful parts of our life. Ajahn Brahm built a brick wall at the Bodhinyana monastery and misplaced two bricks. He hated that wall, until one day someone pointed out the other 999 well placed bricks and suddenly he realised the wall was in fact a nice looking wall after all.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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This talk is republished with permission by Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from http://Dhamma Talks – Metta Centre.

We decided that everyone should choose their own life path, but it seems that we forgot to talk about what makes a good life. Should you follow your bliss if your bliss is doing bad things? Is purpose innate or do we have a choice? How can we find purpose if life seems determined to strip it away?

0:00 - Metta meditation 22:12 - Finding purpose 32:33 - Being a monastic 33:55 - See the bigger picture 34:53 - Impermanence & choices37:47- Q & A 38:30 - Choices & conditioning 41:59 - Regretting ordination 47:09 - Hard finding purpose 53:50 - Q: Challenges finding one's purpose 54:20 - Am I doing enough? 57:39 - What we want to become 58:17 - Our impact 1:01:13 - The present 1:02:03 - Perhaps the only purpose is waking up? 1:03:34 - Do choices end? 1:06:45 - Traditional values & expectations 1:14:45 - How to find purpose in the mundane? 1:16:40 - Pre-announcement: Buddhist Professional Network 1:17:43 - Too busy to consider purpose.. 1:20:56 - Guiding principles 1:22:51 - Noble Eightfold Path 1:26:28 - Hard rejecting dreaded freelance jobs 1:28:20 - Closing 1:29:39 - Dedication of merits About the presenter: Bhante Sujato is an Australian Theravada Buddhist monk ordained in a monastery in Chiang Mai in Thailand during the 1990s. Besides spending 3 years in the Bodhinyana monastery with Ajahn Brahm, he also spent several years in remote hermitages and caves in Thailand in Malaysia. He helped establish the Santi Forest Monastery in Bundanoon, where he was the abbot for many years. As a scholar of early Buddhism, Venerable Sujato has authored several books and essays, and is the founder of SuttaCentral.net, an impressive online collection of early Buddhist texts, attributed to the teachings of the Buddha or his earliest disciples, with translations and commentary available on the site. Venerable Sujato has taught Buddhism and meditation in Australia and internationally such as in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, America, Germany, Norway, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan and many others. Venerable Sujato is now residing at Lokanta Vihara (the Monastery at the End of the World) in Sydney, Australia.

Facilitator: Tina Ng

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 19 Jun 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty of simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.

This talk was retrieved from Buddhist Society of Victoria, visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel.

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Ajahn Hasapanna describes how having the right attitude brings about happiness. 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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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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In this episode of Sage Advice we have as our guest, Ajahn Hasapanna of Dhammasara Monastery in Western Australia. Ajahn Hasapanna was born in Ipoh, Malaysia in 1960. During her days as a lay person she and her family generously supported Ajahn Sujato when he was practicing in Ipoh. The main influence in Ajahn Hasapanna’s spiritual development is the monastic lifestyle of the forest tradition. When Ajahn Hasapanna had developed enough courage and inspiration to become a nun, Ajahn Sujato pointed her towards joining Dhammasara Nuns Monastery.

She joined Dhammasara in 2002, beginning her monastic training as an Anagarika (a trainee nun). She then ordained as a Ten Precept Nun with Ajahn Vayama as her teacher. She subsequently ordained as a bhikkhuni in 2009 with Ayya Tathaaloka as her preceptor in a ceremony at Bodhinyana Monastery, WA, Australia.

Currently, Ajahn Hasapanna is the Abbot of Dhammasara Nuns Monastery and the Assistant Spiritual Director of The Buddhist Society of WA (Inc). She is heavily involved in teaching and training nuns, anagarikas and lay people. She is the main teacher to 18 monastic trainees at Dhammasara.

In this episode we are going to ask Ajahn Hasapanna the big one: how we can have everything and be happy! Yes, that’s right it is possible to have it all and be happy!

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  • Ajahn Hasapanna's teachings
  • Dhammasara Monastery

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Tuesday 20th December 2022

Venerable Sumangalo 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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 5 December 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

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Venerable Sunyo offers advice on how to calm our restless mind.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about how to be kind in various situations and reminds us when it's hot to keep a cool head and when it's cold to keep a warm heart.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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Tuesday 13th December 2022

Venerable Sunyo 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.

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This talk is republished with permission by Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from http://Dhamma Talks - Metta Centre.

“One who sees dependent origination sees the Dhamma; one who sees the Dhamma sees dependent origination.” (MN 28)

Come and take a deep dive with Ajahn Brahmali in the exploration of Dependent Origination. Dependent origination is one of the core teachings of the Buddha on conditionality: how conditions arise and how they cease, and is key to liberating wisdom. Ajahn Brahmali’s practical and down-to-earth approach makes this complex teaching accessible and applicable to our daily lives.

‘When this exists, that comes to be; with the arising of this, that arises. When this does not exist, that does not come to be; with the cessation of this, that ceases… with the remainderless fading away and cessation of ignorance comes cessation of volitional formations; with the cessation of volitional formations, cessation of consciousness…. Such is the cessation of this whole mass of suffering.” (SN 12.37)

This special event will include 30 mins of meditation, 1 hr talk, and 30 mins Q&A.

0:00 - Introduction2:54 - Integrating one's work with spiritual practice4:07 - Meditation25:01 - Talk26:43 - What is Buddhism?31:15 - Simile of a handful of leaves32:28 - Dangers of "philosophising"34:53 - Buddhism as a positive psychology36:38 - Dependent Origination intro38:05 - First Noble Truth & rebirth40:59 - Second Noble Truth42:39 - Alternative formulation of the Second Noble Truth43:49 - Craving, rebirth, suffering48:32 - Craving leading to taking up50:01 - Psychological insights56:18 - Grasping skilfully59:54 - Insights into our life1:05:51 - Kamma and rebirth1:07:22 - Causes of craving1:09:37 - Feeling1:10:41 - Contact (experience) and senses1:11:42 - Consciousness1:18:00 - Willed activities1:20:21 - Delusions1:24:37 - Self1:27:07 - Overcoming ignorance1:30:29 - Question: Sankara vs Bhava1:34:13 - Question: Criminality, conditioning, repentance1:38:41 - Question: Ignorance as the root of rebirth1:40:02 - Question: Does rebirth require unknown physics?1:43:31 - Question: Making choices1:47:44 - Question: Descriptions of Dependent Origination1:53:53 - Question: Aṅgulimāla1:56:08 - Closing

About the presenter

Ajahn Brahmali was born in Norway in 1964. His interest in Buddhism and meditation started after a visit to Japan. Having completed degrees in engineering and finance, he began his monastic training as an Anagarika in England at Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monasteries. Listening to the teachings of Ajahn Brahm, he decided to travel to Bodhinyana Monastery, located south of Perth, and has been there since 1994. He later received higher ordination with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor.

Ajahn Brahmali’s knowledge of the Pali language and the Suttas is excellent. He has completed the only full translation of the Vinaya Piṭaka (Monastic Law) into English. It is available on the SuttaCentral website and will be published as a proper book in the next few years. Bhikkhu Bodhi, who translated most of the Pali Canon into English, called Ajahn Brahmali one of his major helpers for the recent translation of the “Numerical Discourses of the Buddha”. Ajahn Brahmali has also published a number of essays, including the book “The Authenticity of the Early Buddhist Texts” in collaboration with Bhante Sujato. Most of his publications are available online at bswa.org

The monastics at Bodhinyana Monastery greatly appreciate Ajahn Brahmali’s Sutta and Pali classes, and often rely on him to clarify the Vinaya (Monastic Law) or Suttas. Since 2013, Ajahn Brahmali has been giving regular talks at Dhammaloka Centre in Perth, and led ongoing courses on the Early Buddhist Teachings. Ajahn Brahmali’s clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha easily accessible to all. He travels extensively in Australia, Asia and Europe to share his knowledge and experience through teachings and retreats.

Facilitator: Tina Ng

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 14 November 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

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Ajahn Brahm describes how your five senses can shut down when you develop great stillness in deep meditations.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about proof of reincarnation and stresses the importance of growing wholesome inner qualities.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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In this final part of the Right Stillness Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo looks at understanding the power and profundity of jhāna.

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In this final part of the Right Stillness Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo looks at understanding the power and profundity of jhāna.

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In this second part of the Right Stillness Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo looks at the controversies and misconceptions of Sammasamadhi.

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In this second part of the Right Stillness Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo looks at the controversies and misconceptions of Sammasamadhi.

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Ajahn Brahmali is the guest on this episode to talk about how and why Secular Buddhism misrepresents the original teachings of the Buddha. This discussion goes in to some depth about the importance of understanding the place of karma and rebirth in the Buddha's teachings, and how our views impact upon the way that we act, including upon our practice. There is also discussion about the role of mindfulness in Secular Buddhism, and how mindfulness is a good thing, but also, how we cannot practice Buddhism fully without other important factors of the Eightfold Path.

Links from this episode:

  • Events coming up with Ajahn Brahmali (including his upcoming tours)
  • Support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia

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Tuesday 06th December 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.

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How should we deal with our restless mind during meditation? Listen to find out Ajahn Brahm’s answer.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how having an open heart can lead to being patient, caring and inner peace.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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In this episode of Sage Advice we have as our guest, Ajahn Nissarano who is coming to us from Newbury Monastery, which is just north-west of Melbourne, Australia.

Ajahn Nissarano was born in 1952 in Perth, Western Australia. In 1997, he was ordained by Ajahn Brahm as a novice monk and a year later took full ordination. This year will be his 25th Rains Retreat, Vassa. He lived in Sri Lanka from 2006 to 2019, for a total of 13 and half years. During that time, he lived for 8 years in a cave on the side of a mountain, surrounded by forest and going for alms round to the village below. He returned to Australia regularly to teach, primarily at the Buddhist Society of Victoria. In January 2021 he became the Senior Monk at Newbury Buddhist Monastery, outside Melbourne, which is run by the Buddhist Society of Victoria.

Ajahn Nissarano joins us on this episode of Sage Advice to discuss the topic “our most urgent task”. We are so busy these days, we often lose sight of the big picture. And we can become so distracting that we don't even see what our most urgent task in life is. In this interview Ajahn Nissarano offers advice on what is most essential and urgent for us to focus on if we are to really develop the spiritual qualities.

Links from this episode:

  • Newbury Monastery, Victoria - https://www.bsv.net.au/monastery/

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In this first part of the Right Stillness Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali looks at the contexts and definition of Sammasamadhi.

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In this first part of the Right Stillness Workshop, Ajahn Brahmali looks at the contexts and definition of Sammasamadhi.

Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here.

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Tuesday 29nd November 2022

Bhante Arranavihari 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.

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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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Ajahn Appicchato on 7 November 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Ajahn Appicchato was born in 1964 and grew up on the south coast of New South Wales. Educated and employed as a registered nurse he ordained as an anagarika at Bodhinyana monastery in 1993. After 5 years as a fully ordained monk he traveled extensively, living in monasteries in Italy, England, Thailand, New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. In 2008 he returned to Bodhinyana and is now the second most senior monk after Ajahn Brahm.

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  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Brahmali shares a classic meditation technique called ‘The Reflection of the Buddha’. For this meditation we generate gratitude for the Buddha and reflect on compassion, which gives rise to joy.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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Ajahn Brahmali reflects on the Buddha and teaches us how to enhance our Buddhist practice.

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Venerable Ananda discusses the "Simply this Moment" book by Ajahn Brahm in Dhammaloka Books Club's session on the 12 November 2022.

This book is available from the Dhammaloka Library.

Dhammaloka Book Club is usually held on the second Saturday of every month from 1.45 pm to 2.30 pm, please check the BSWA event page for the latest updates.

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In this episode of Sage Advice we have as our guest, Li-Anne Tang from Perth, Western Australia.

Li-Anne Tang, Ph.D., is an experienced spiritual life coach, guide and mentor. Li-Anne’s life changed dramatically when she found herself in the midst of a dark night of the soul whilst raising her two young children. She searched the world and was fortunate to find wise and compassionate Buddhist meditation masters to guide her on her journey. At that time, she had already explored the depths of Western understanding through a Bachelor of Psychology, Master of Science, Ph.D. in neuropsychiatry and postgraduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Her subsequent practice under the tutelage of great meditation masters led her to the first of her spiritual awakenings. Since then, she has studied closely under numerous other masters, who have encouraged her to share her insights through her unique way of connecting with her students.

I hope that this episode of Sage Advice gets listeners to take a fresh look at mental illness from the point of view of spiritual practice, and I hope that this interview with Li-Anne Tang will help some people to stop asking “What’s wrong with me?”, and to start thinking “This difficult mind state I have at this time may be the opportunity I need to learn and to grow”.

Links related to this episode:

  • Freeing Our Mind website
  • Li-Anne Tang's Facebook page
  • Li-Anne's Tangs Instagram
  • Freeing Out Mind youtube channel

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Tuesday 22nd November 2022

Bhante Sangharatana 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.

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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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 31 October 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

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  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Brahmali teaches about the importance of Metta (loving kindness) in our Buddhist practice. Metta is one of the four boundless states Buddhists develop. The four boundless states are: Compassion, Loving Kindness or Metta, Sympathetic Joy and Equanimity.

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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.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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This talk is republished with permission by Metta Centre, teaching retrieved from http://Dhamma Talks – Metta Centre.

Venerable Mettaji will offer a Metta meditation, share his understanding of Metta and answer any questions.

The Peace Treaty

The Right Way to Criticise Someone

0:00 – Introduction 2:26 – Meditation practice 27:59 – Importance of Metta 32:15 – Metta Sutta 34:10 – Peace Treaty 37:26 – The antidote 39:15 – Problem solving 42:33 – Partners 43:55 – Some stories 48:39 – Q & A 49:21 – Metta to ‘objects’ 56:27 – Conflict at Bodhinyana 1:01:54 – Reasons for ordaining 1:07:08 – Beyond images 1:09:43 – Ajahn Brahm’s marriage ceremonies 1:12:16 – Q: Challenges practising Metta 1:12:38 – Fault-finding 1:14:55 – Self-righteousness 1:18:20 – Ego: friends & threats 1:22:07 – Pride & those who’ve harmed us 1:26:33 – Sleepiness 1:28:55 – Remorse 1:32:27 – Too effective? Wisdom & saying no 1:38:13 – Metta spirit, energy, frequency 1:40:38 – Metta to strangers 1:41:57 – Closing & dedication

About the presenter: Bhikkhu Mettaji believes that he is a very fortunate Bhikkhu to be given the opportunity to ordain late in life at Bodhinyana, which is a very precious and rare gift. His lifelong search for absolute truth started a long time ago in Europe in his teens, but sadly led to lots of cul-de-sacs and dead ends. He is in his mid-60s and believes he only found the real teachings when he touched Theravada Buddhism 10 years ago. Living and studying at Bodhinyana Monastery enabled him to finally find the real teachings. Good people with Metta sustained and nurtured him through the difficult years. His father, as an expression of Metta, often comes to mind and also his children who are young adults now. Isn’t family some of our best teachers too, even when events don’t go too well?

He was fortunate to run into an ex-monk from the Thai Forest tradition in 2009,in Sydney, who had been one of Ajahn Chah’s carers. Soon afterwards he discovered that all the teachings of the Buddha are very honest and thorough, and passed all experiential investigation. There are no loopholes in the Suttas and the Eightfold Path does gradually reduce suffering.

He tried to blend Buddhist practice into a number of senior roles that he had in the Finance and Charity sectors in Sydney but soon realised that colleagues will only practice if they want to! He finds it a blessing to have Ajahn Brahmavamso as his preceptor and access to other marvellous teachers like Ajahn Brahmali, Bhante Sujato and Bhikkhu Bodhi. Such riches! His name, Mettaji comes from a monk in the time of the Buddha and translates as ”Victory through loving kindness.” That is the aspiration he wants to fulfill in his practice and in meeting anyone, anywhere.

Facilitator: Tina Ng

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  • In this episode of Spirit Stories we have as our guest, Ajahn Nitho who is coming to us from the mountains near Ørsta in western Norway.

Ajahn Nitho was born on the west coast of Norway in 1970, and after finishing high school, attended the University of Bergen and to The Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration. He then spent a few years working as a chief financial officer at various companies, and then spent two years of backpacking around the world. Having become interested in meditation, Ajahn Nitho travelled to Australia in 2007 to be ordained as a bhikkhu (a Buddhist monk), under Ajahn Brahm at the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BSWA), Perth.

After one year as an anagarika, one year as a samanera (novice), Ajahn Nitho took higher ordination as a bhikkhu (monk) in 2009. After more than 10 years of training as a bhikkhu in Perth, and a few stays with Ajahn Ganha in Thailand, he has now returned to Oslo in Norway, where he currently resides.

Together with Jon Endre Mørk, he established the Buddhist Society of Oslo and Viken (ovbf.org) in 2021, and he is now teaching retreats and Buddhism various places in Norway, while building a Buddhist community there. The goal is to establish a centre in Norway for teaching and practise.

Links from this episode:

  • The Buddhist Society of Oslo and Viken (OVBF) - https://ovbf.org/
  • Donate to the OVBF - https://ovbf.org/en/donasjoner/

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Tuesday 15th November 2022

Bhante Cunda 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.

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 24 October 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio tracks' title to open up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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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.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a teaching on the importance of harmony, that is how to get along peacefully with others and have beautiful relationships.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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  • Welcome to Treasure Mountain, the podcast that inspires and guides people to find the the treasure within human experience. I’m your host Sol Hanna.
  • In this episode of Spirit Stories we have as our returning guest, Ayya Tathālokā from Dhammadharini Monastery and Aranya Bodhi Forest Hermitage in California.
  • Last week when we spoke with Ayya Tathālokā we found out about her journey from discovering Buddhism through many trials until finally being able to achieve her ideal of full ordination as a bhikkhuni. It’s a really interesting story of overcoming obstacles with some unexpected twists, and if you want to listen to that episode you can click on this link.
  • Ayya Tathālokā has a number of achievements and been actively involved in establishing and extending the opportunities for women to go forth and also take higher ordination in the Buddhist sangha. In this episode we are going to find out about her journey since higher ordination and the work she has done and continues to do to expand opportunities for women to ordain and practice in an authentic manner that is true to the bhikkhuni vinaya - the monastic rules for Buddhist nuns. In the process we will also find out about the rapidly evolving opportunities for women within Buddhism as a result of the work being done by leaders like Ayya Tathālokā.

Links from this episode:

  • Dhammadharini Monastery - https://www.dhammadharini.net/
  • Donate to Dhammadharini Monastery - https://www.dhammadharini.net/support
  • Ayya Tathālokā's biography - https://www.treasuremountain.info/guests/ayya-tathaloka/

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  • Welcome to Treasure Mountain, the podcast that inspires and guides people to find the the treasure within human experience. I’m your host Sol Hanna.
  • In this episode of Spirit Stories we have as our returning guest, Ayya Tathālokā from Dhammadharini Monastery and Aranya Bodhi Forest Hermitage in California.
  • Last week when we spoke with Ayya Tathālokā we found out about her journey from discovering Buddhism through many trials until finally being able to achieve her ideal of full ordination as a bhikkhuni. It’s a really interesting story of overcoming obstacles with some unexpected twists, and if you want to listen to that episode you can click on this link.
  • Ayya Tathālokā has a number of achievements and been actively involved in establishing and extending the opportunities for women to go forth and also take higher ordination in the Buddhist sangha. In this episode we are going to find out about her journey since higher ordination and the work she has done and continues to do to expand opportunities for women to ordain and practice in an authentic manner that is true to the bhikkhuni vinaya - the monastic rules for Buddhist nuns. In the process we will also find out about the rapidly evolving opportunities for women within Buddhism as a result of the work being done by leaders like Ayya Tathālokā.

Links from this episode:

  • Dhammadharini Monastery - https://www.dhammadharini.net/
  • Donate to Dhammadharini Monastery - https://www.dhammadharini.net/support
  • Ayya Tathālokā's biography - https://www.treasuremountain.info/guests/ayya-tathaloka/

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

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Tuesday 08th November 2022

Ajahn Cittapalo 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.

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Tuesday 08th November 2022

Ajahn Cittapalo 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.

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 17 October 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 17 October 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Brahm reminds us of the importance of having kindness in our meditation because it will take us deeper.

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Ajahn Brahm reminds us of the importance of having kindness in our meditation because it will take us deeper.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches about the dangers of fear and how we can overcome it and become fearless.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches about the dangers of fear and how we can overcome it and become fearless.

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Ajahn Santutthi guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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Ajahn Santutthi guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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On this episode of Spirit Stories we have as our guest, Ayya Tathālokā from Aranya Bodhi Awakening Forest Hermitage in California. Ayya Tathālokā was born in Washington, DC in 1968 to environmentally-minded scientist parents. In 1988, at age nineteen, urgently inspired by the sudden death of an associate, she left her Pre-naturopathic Medical studies in university and made her way first to Europe and then on to India, entering monastic life as an white robed anagarika and then two years later undertaking ten-precept nuns ordination. Wishing to connect with the ancient lineage of the Bhikkhuni Sangha, she sought and found her female mentor in Buddhist monastic life in South Korea, the most venerable bhikkhuni elder Myeong Seong Sunim (和法界 明星), who gave her the name "Tatha-alokā", and went on to train under her mentorship for ten years.

Returning to the United States in 1996, with her bhikkhuni mentor's blessings, in 1997 in Los Angeles, with an international gathering of bhikkhus, bhikkhunis, Dharma teachers and supporters in attendance, she received bhikkhuni higher ordination from the Sri Lankan bhikkhu sangha led by her preceptor, the Venerable Dr. Havanpola Ratanasara Nayaka Mahathero. Since then Venerable Tathālokā has focused on meditation, and on both the study and practice of Dhamma & Vinaya. Her meditation training in Theravada Buddhism has been largely with the masters of the Thai forest traditions stemming from Ajahn Mun Buridatta: Ajahn Maha Bua Nyanasampanno and teachers of the Ajahn Chah tradition, together with the Burmese mindfulness and insight masters of Sayadaw U Pandita's tradition and meditation master Pa-auk Sayadaw. Overall, her practice and teachings are profoundly influenced by the Buddha's own advice and injunctions as contained in the Early Buddhist suttas.

Recognizing the growing number of Theravadin bhikkhunis and samaneris in the United States and the true value of coming together in harmony, Ayya Tathālokā proposed and participated in the founding of the North American Bhikkhuni Association (NABA) in 2004. Several months later, she also participated in founding the first residential community for bhikkhunis in the western United States named "Dhammadharini”. Ayya Tathālokā is the first Western woman to be appointed as a Theravada Bhikkhuni Preceptor, and she has contributed to the going forth and full ordination of more than 50 women as nuns in the USA, Australia, India, and Thailand.

Ayya Tathālokā’s primary role is as the founding abbess and preceptor of both the Dhammadharini Monastery at the western foot of Sonoma Mountain in Penngrove and the Aranya Bodhi Awakening Forest Hermitage on the Sonoma Coast in Northern California, where she provides Dhamma and meditation teaching and guidance, and monastic mentorship. And since 2021, she has been actively invovled in the United Theravada Bhikkhuni Sangha International working group together with other international bhikkhuni preceptors and leaders of Theravada traditions.

Links from this episode:

  • Dhammadharini Monastery - https://www.dhammadharini.net/

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On this episode of Spirit Stories we have as our guest, Ayya Tathālokā from Aranya Bodhi Awakening Forest Hermitage in California. Ayya Tathālokā was born in Washington, DC in 1968 to environmentally-minded scientist parents. In 1988, at age nineteen, urgently inspired by the sudden death of an associate, she left her Pre-naturopathic Medical studies in university and made her way first to Europe and then on to India, entering monastic life as an white robed anagarika and then two years later undertaking ten-precept nuns ordination. Wishing to connect with the ancient lineage of the Bhikkhuni Sangha, she sought and found her female mentor in Buddhist monastic life in South Korea, the most venerable bhikkhuni elder Myeong Seong Sunim (和法界 明星), who gave her the name "Tatha-alokā", and went on to train under her mentorship for ten years.

Returning to the United States in 1996, with her bhikkhuni mentor's blessings, in 1997 in Los Angeles, with an international gathering of bhikkhus, bhikkhunis, Dharma teachers and supporters in attendance, she received bhikkhuni higher ordination from the Sri Lankan bhikkhu sangha led by her preceptor, the Venerable Dr. Havanpola Ratanasara Nayaka Mahathero. Since then Venerable Tathālokā has focused on meditation, and on both the study and practice of Dhamma & Vinaya. Her meditation training in Theravada Buddhism has been largely with the masters of the Thai forest traditions stemming from Ajahn Mun Buridatta: Ajahn Maha Bua Nyanasampanno and teachers of the Ajahn Chah tradition, together with the Burmese mindfulness and insight masters of Sayadaw U Pandita's tradition and meditation master Pa-auk Sayadaw. Overall, her practice and teachings are profoundly influenced by the Buddha's own advice and injunctions as contained in the Early Buddhist suttas.

Recognizing the growing number of Theravadin bhikkhunis and samaneris in the United States and the true value of coming together in harmony, Ayya Tathālokā proposed and participated in the founding of the North American Bhikkhuni Association (NABA) in 2004. Several months later, she also participated in founding the first residential community for bhikkhunis in the western United States named "Dhammadharini”. Ayya Tathālokā is the first Western woman to be appointed as a Theravada Bhikkhuni Preceptor, and she has contributed to the going forth and full ordination of more than 50 women as nuns in the USA, Australia, India, and Thailand.

Ayya Tathālokā’s primary role is as the founding abbess and preceptor of both the Dhammadharini Monastery at the western foot of Sonoma Mountain in Penngrove and the Aranya Bodhi Awakening Forest Hermitage on the Sonoma Coast in Northern California, where she provides Dhamma and meditation teaching and guidance, and monastic mentorship. And since 2021, she has been actively invovled in the United Theravada Bhikkhuni Sangha International working group together with other international bhikkhuni preceptors and leaders of Theravada traditions.

Links from this episode:

  • Dhammadharini Monastery - https://www.dhammadharini.net/

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 10 October 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Santutthi reminds us that we cannot force our mind to be peaceful, instead we teach our mind to relax, let things be and settle on one object.

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Ajahn Santutthi offers a teaching on how to develop peace and contentment.

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Ajahn Santutthi guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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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/

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 3 October 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Tuesday 25th October 2022

Venerable Sampasadana 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.

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.

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Venerable Sunyo offers advice on how to deal with the hindrances in our meditation, such as tiredness and restlessness.

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Venerable Sunyo reflects on his experience of how to turn frustration into opportunities to practice Buddhism.

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Venerable Sunyo guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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On this episode of Spirit Stories we have as our guest, Radan Kuča from the Czech Republic who has kickstarted interest in Buddhism by setting up the channel Ajahn Brahm Cesky to translate teachings into the Czech language. As you’ll find out this effort has already had a big impact and may already be spilling over into similar efforts for Ukrainian translations.

This interview has information about:

  • Radan’s challenges in finding out about Buddhism in a country with almost no organisations in Czechia
  • What inspired Radan to start a channel to translate the teachings of Ajahn Brahm, and how he and fellow volunteers have gone about doing this and making it really successful in just a year and a half
  • How the Russian invasion of neighbouring Ukraine has impacted the Czech Republic and what Czech people have been doing to help Ukrainians, as well efforts to start translating Buddhist teachings into Ukrainian to help Ukrainians coping with the trauma of war.
  • And what is coming next for the Czech and Ukrainian Buddhist channels.

Links referred to in this episode:

  • Ajahn Brahm CZ Facebook group
  • Ajahn Brahm Cesky on Youtube
  • Ajahn Brahm Ukrainian on Youtube - Аджан Брам UA

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 26 September 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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On this episode of Treasure Mountain we have Ajahn Kovilo and Venerable Nisabho who are both American monks that have trained in the Thai Forest Tradition in Asia and the United States. Together Ajahn Kovilo and Venerable Nisabho have the shared aspiration of establishing Clear Mountain Monastery in the vicinity of Seattle in the north-west United States. They have also set up a top quality online teaching presence through their Clear Mountain Dhamma youtube channel and podcast, and we’re going to find out about how they hope to take their experience of authentic Buddhist communities based around the principles of Early Buddhism and apply them in modern America.

Links referred to in this episode:

  • Clear Mountain Monastery
  • Clear Mountain Dhamma Youtube Channel
  • Clear Mountain Dhamma Podcast
  • Clear Mountain Monastery Facebook page
  • Support Clear Mountain Monastery

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.

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Tuesday 11th October 2022

Kathryn Choules 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.

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

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 19 September 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Tuesday 04th October 2022

Sol Hanna 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.

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 12 September 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Nissarano gives a Dhamma talk from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia (www.nbm.org.au) on 02 October 2022. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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=uyNIh4DIAOk (YouTube Channel: BSV Dhamma Talks)

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Tuesday 27th September 2022

Kathryn Choules 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.

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 5 September 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio tracks' title to open up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Matt, whom many people know as Mindful Matt, is an unordained Theravadan Buddhist practitioner and meditation teacher with over 12 years of intensive practice experience. He teaches people how to use meditation to manage chronic illness and physical pain as well as the traditional methods of meditation to help others learn about themselves and find some peace. His talk will be centred upon using the body and the mind to find joy in the only time we can really be here to experience it- in the present moment!

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Dennis Sheppard has been involved with Buddhist community since 1978, joining with the Buddhist Society of Western Australia as a young man interested in meditation and spiritual practice, and going on to serve multiple terms as president, as well as serving in several other capacities including designing several buildings for both monastics and the lay community.

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

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Ajahn Nissarano gives a Dhamma talk from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia (www.nbm.org.au) on the 12th June 2022. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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=uyNIh4DIAOk (YouTube Channel: BSV Dhamma Talks)

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Tuesday 20th September 2022

Denis Sheppard 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.

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.

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On this episode of Sage Advice we have as our return guest, Venerable Santussika, the abbott of Karuna Vihara in northern California to offer sage advice on what role, if any, does faith play in the Eightfold Path of Buddhist practice.

Ayya Santussika was born in Illinois in 1954 and grew up on a farm in Indiana. While being a single mother, she received BS and MS degrees in computer science. She worked as a software designer and developer for fifteen years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her search for deeper meaning and ways to be of service led her to train as an interfaith minister in a four-year seminary program that culminated in a Masters of Divinity degree. She began traveling in Asia from 1999, learning from master teachers, particularly in Thailand. It was these experiences, along with time spent at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in California that caused her faith to develop to the point of choosing to live and practice as a Theravadan nun.

Ayya Santussika entered monastic life as an anagarika (eight-precept nun) in 2005, then ordained as a samaneri (ten-precept nun) in 2010 and a bhikkhuni (311 rules) in 2012 at Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara in Los Angeles. She has trained in large and small communities of nuns, including Amaravati and Chithurst monasteries of the Ajahn Chah tradition in England.

Links related to this interview:

  • Karuna Buddhist Vihara
  • Donate to Karuna Buddhist Vihara

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Ayya Tathālokā was born in Washington, DC in 1968 to environmentally-minded scientist parents. In 1988, at age nineteen, urgently inspired by the sudden death of an associate, she left her Pre-naturopathic Medical studies in university and made her way first to Europe and then on to India, entering monastic life as an white robed anagarika and then two years later undertaking ten-precept nuns ordination. Wishing to connect with the ancient lineage of the Bhikkhuni Sangha, she sought and found her female mentor in Buddhist monastic life in South Korea, the most venerable bhikkhuni elder Myeong Seong Sunim (和法界 明星), who gave her the name “Tatha-alokā”, and went on to train under her mentorship for ten years.

Returning to the United States in 1996, with her bhikkhuni mentor’s blessings, in 1997 in Los Angeles, with an international gathering of bhikkhus, bhikkhunis, Dharma teachers and supporters in attendance, she received bhikkhuni higher ordination from the Sri Lankan bhikkhu sangha led by her preceptor, the Venerable Dr. Havanpola Ratanasara Nayaka Mahathero. Since then Venerable Tathālokā has focused on meditation, and on both the study and practice of Dhamma & Vinaya. Her meditation training in Theravada Buddhism has been largely with the masters of the Thai forest traditions stemming from Ajahn Mun Buridatta: Ajahn Maha Bua Nyanasampanno and teachers of the Ajahn Chah tradition, together with the Burmese mindfulness and insight masters of Sayadaw U Pandita’s tradition and meditation master Pa-auk Sayadaw. Overall, her practice and teachings are profoundly influenced by the Buddha’s own advice and injunctions as contained in the Early Buddhist suttas.

Recognizing the growing number of Theravadin bhikkhunis and samaneris in the United States and the true value of coming together in harmony, Ayya Tathālokā proposed and participated in the founding of the North American Bhikkhuni Association (NABA) in 2004. Several months later, she also participated in founding the first residential community for bhikkhunis in the western United States named “Dhammadharini”. Ayya Tathālokā is the first Western woman to be appointed as a Theravada Bhikkhuni Preceptor, and she has contributed to the going forth and full ordination of more than 50 women as nuns in the USA, Australia, India, and Thailand.

Ayya Tathālokā’s primary role is as the founding abbess and preceptor of both the Dhammadharini Monastery at the western foot of Sonoma Mountain in Penngrove and the Aranya Bodhi Awakening Forest Hermitage on the Sonoma Coast in Northern California, where she provides Dhamma and meditation teaching and guidance, and monastic mentorship. And since 2021, she has been actively involved in the United Theravada Bhikkhuni Sangha International working group together with other international bhikkhuni preceptors and leaders of Theravada traditions.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 22 August 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio tracks' title to open up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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On this episode of Spirit Stories our guest is Ayya Santussika, the abbott of Karuna Buddhist Vihara in northern California.

Ayya Santussika was born in Illinois in 1954 and grew up on a farm in Indiana. While being a single mother, she received BS and MS degrees in computer science. She worked as a software designer and developer for fifteen years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her search for deeper meaning and ways to be of service led her to train as an interfaith minister in a four-year seminary program that culminated in a Masters of Divinity degree. She began traveling in Asia from 1999, learning from master teachers, particularly in Thailand. It was these experiences, along with time spent at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in California that caused her faith to develop to the point of choosing to live and practice as a Theravadan nun.

Ayya Santussika entered monastic life as an anagarika (eight-precept nun) in 2005, then ordained as a samaneri (ten-precept nun) in 2010 and a bhikkhuni (311 rules) in 2012 at Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara in Los Angeles. She has trained in large and small communities of nuns, including Amaravati and Chithurst monasteries of the Ajahn Chah tradition in England.

Links related to this interview:

  • Karuna Buddhist Vihara
  • Donate to Karuna Buddhist Vihara

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Tuesday 13th September 2022

Shona Olykan 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.

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 22 August 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio tracks' title to open up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Tuesday 06th September 2022

Mark Milton 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.

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.

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On this episode of Treasure Mountain Podcast we have a guest who has been a mentor to me and remains a personal friend. Dennis Sheppard has been involved with Buddhist community since 1978, joining with the Buddhist Society of Western Australia as a young man interested in meditation and spiritual practice, and going on to serve multiple terms as president, as well as serving in several other capacities including designing several buildings for both monastics and the lay community.

In this interview with Dennis Sheppard:

  • Getting involved with Buddhism in Australia in the late 1970s and what that was like
  • Sending lay people to Thailand to request Ajahn Chah to send monks to Australia
  • How Ajahn Jagaro changed the Buddhist Society of WA and his lasting legacy
  • The impact of Ajahn Jagaro's departure and the commencement of Ajahn Brahm's tenure as Spiritual Director
  • What the early years of the Buddhist Society of WA were like, the challenges they faced and how they overcame them.

Links from the episode:

  • The Buddhist Society of Western Australia website
  • Dennis Sheppard's website

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 15 August 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Dr Brian Walker is a member of the Legislative Council in the Parliament of Western Australia for the Legalise Cannabis Party.

He has practised medicine for many years in many different countries, before finally settling into practice as a GP at Serpentine Medical Centre. He has front-line experience treating patients in hospitals, emergency departments, and general practice.

If you are familiar with the book Dying To Be Me, which detailed the near death experience by Anita Moorjani, it should be noted that Dr. Walker was Anita’s GP back in Hong Kong. She met up with him in the US 3 years ago and did a beautiful interview which is available on Youtube.

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Ajahn Nissarano gives a Dhamma talk from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia (www.nbm.org.au) on the 17th July 2022. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyNIh4DIAOk (YouTube Channel: BSV Dhamma Talks)

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On this episode of Sage Advice, Venerable Mettaji returns to offer his advice on the topic of giving from the heart.

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Tuesday 30th August 2022

Mark Simpson 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.

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 8 August 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately half an hour.

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In this episode our guest is Venerable Mettaji, formerly Stephen Mayers, a man who has had a journey from the heights of corporate success down into the valley of trial and loss. This has led him on to ordaining as a bhikkhu - a Buddhist monk - later in life. But through all the ups and downs of Venerable Mettaji’s journey there has been a will to serve others stemming from a well-spring of kindness. In this episode we’re going to learn about that journey and some of the unexpected ways behind the scenes that he is serving the growing Buddhist community in Australia with a heart of kindness.

Links related to Venerable Mettaji and this episode:

  • The Australian Sangha Association
  • Bodhinyana Monastery

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.

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Tuesday 23rd August 2022

Chris Lafrentz 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.

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 1 August 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 05 Jun 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty of simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.

Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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

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Tuesday 16th August 2022

This podcast hosted by Sandra Henville is just a 50 minute meditation and as such doesn't follow the usual format :-)  It is literally just a meditation session and delightful for it.

Sandra Henville 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.

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.

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In this episode of Sage Advice, we have Venerable Mudu from Bodhinyana Great Southern calling in from the deep south of Western Australia, here to share his advice on finding a way back to peace when everything falls apart.

For more information about Venerable Mudu:

  • On Venerable Mudu and the Bodhinyana Great Southern Hermitage project

For more information about Treasure Mountain Podcast:

  • Treasure Mountain webpage - to find out more, leave a message or join the mailing list
  • Treasure Mountain on Facebook

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 25 July 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Sandra Henville is a much loved figure at the Buddhist Society of WA. She regularly gives teachings and guides meditation all in a calm yet very fun loving and positive way. Come experience the Sandra spark and learn about the fruits of this path available to us all on a daily basis. That is the benefits of the practice that is available here and now, and not just after 20 years of meditating on a remote mountain top. She’ll show you how to look and what to look for!

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In this episode of Spirit Stories our guest is Venerable Mudu who is leading an effort to establish a community of practice in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Venerable Mudu first became interested in Buddhism when a chance invitation by a Thai friend to join her in offering food to the Buddhist monks at Serpentine’s Forest Monastery. He became inspired by the monastic way of life. Several years later after developing an understanding the importance of meditation and renunciation, he decided to take up the training to become a Buddhist monk.

In 2014, after completing the two year trial and preliminary training, Venerable Mudu received the higher ordination as a fully ordained Bhikkhu under his teacher and preceptor, Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Buddhist Monastery. In 2018 he went to Albany at the request of community members there, and has since established Bodhinyana Great Southern Hermitage and he teaches regularly in Albany, as well as frequent visit to Denmark, Walpole and Mt Barker, all in the Great Southern region in the far south of Western Australia.

Links mentioned in the show:

  • About Bodhinyana Great Southern
  • Bodhinyana Great Southern Facebook Group
  • The Basic Method of Meditation by Ajahn Brahm
  • Link to BAMBI

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Tuesday 09nd August 2022

This podcast is part 1 of 2 and Geetha will be back next Tuesday :-)

Geetha Mendis 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.

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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 18 July 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Tuesday 02nd August 2022

This podcast is part 1 of 2 and Geetha will be back next Tuesday :-)

Geetha Mendis 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.

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.

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In this episode of Sage Advice, we have Bhikkhuni Candavisuddhi, known as Venerable Canda, the pioneering nun blazing a trail for women monastics by striving to establish the Anukampa project, a monastery for fully ordained nuns in the United Kingdom. Those who previously listened to Venerable Canda’s story in a previous episode of Treasure Mountain will know that she has a lot grit to practice in challenging circumstances, and now to lead the way to establish a community of practice, and eventually a monastery in the UK. One quality that she has demonstrated in large measure is resilience, and she joins us today for this episode of Sage Advice to discuss the topic of resilience and determination.

Ayya Canda's links:

  • Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project - website
  • Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project - Facebook page

Treasure Mountain links:

podcast: https://www.treasuremountain.stream/ web: https://www.treasuremountain.info/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreasureMountainPodcast  

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Meditation Q&A session at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 17 July 2022. 

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

Please support BSWA in making these teachings available by donating via Patreon or our General Expenses Fund.

To download the audio, click on the audio track’s title to open it up in Podbean.

More dhamma teachings are available from:

  • BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations)
  • BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (retreats and suttas)
  • BSWA YouTube Playlists
  • Books and articles are available on our website.

Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit https://thecbswa.org to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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In this episode of Spirit Stories our guest is Venerable Candavisuddhi, also known as Ayya Canda, who first encountered meditation and the spiritual path when travelling through Asia as a young woman. This led to several years of going on and supporting retreats in India and Nepal. Whilst the yearning to live the Buddhist monastic life intensified, she found that opportunities for women to lead a meditative monastic life were few, until finding out about a chance to ordain with Sayadaw U Pannyajota in rural Burma. The meditative life suited Venerable Canda very well, but four years of the Burmese climate, diet and parasites took a toll on her health, and she decided to return to the West. A chance encounter led Venerable Canda to the teachings of Ajahn Brahm, and the opportunity to practice and take higher ordination at Dhammasara Monastery in Western Australia in 2014. Now she is blazing a trail for women monastics by leading a project to start a monastery for bhikkhuni sangha in the country of her birth, the United Kingdom. Venerable Canda joins us now to share her Spirit Story.

Links related to this episode:

  • Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project
  • Donate to the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project to help Ayya Canda start a monastery.
  • To find out more or volunteer with the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project email team@anukampaproject.org

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.

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Tuesday 26th July 2022

Richard Thomas 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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 11 July 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

JOURNEY INTO NOW 2022

Len Warren from the Hayagriva Buddhist Centre will be talking about the eight stages of dying. Delve into this usually taboo subject which actually provides so much perspective and direction for living life.

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Tuesday 19th July 2022

Yogesh Sharda 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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on 4 July 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Bhante Bodhidhaja gives a Dhamma talk from the Newbury Buddhist monastery regarding the four Brahma Vihara taught by the Lord Buddha.

This is the fourth in the series of the Brahma Vihara or "The Four Highest Hangout Places", as Bhante describes it. In this video, he talks about "Upekkhā", being grounded.

Bhante Bodhiraja gives a good perspective on how we can learn to rejoice in the success of others by citing quotes from many different cultures of the world.

Bhante also quotes the following Sutta on the eight worldly conditions.

AN 8.5 - Paṭhamalokadhammasutta sutta - Click here to read this on Sutta Central.

Click here to see the full presentation of this talk on YouTube.

Teaching given from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia – Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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Tuesday 12th July 2022

Ajahn Brahm 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.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us the stages of breath meditation (MN118 Anapanasati Sutta).

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to have healthy relationships with others through practising kindness, generosity and forgiveness.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 27 June 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Tuesday 05th July 2022

Venerable Sampasadana 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.

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Ajahn Brahm offers a short teaching before the meditation. Ajahn explains how our sense of body can disappear when we meditate in a comfortable posture.

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Ajahn Brahm shares fascinating stories about others' past life memories and out of body experiences, which reminds us of the importance of how we live this life.

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Bhante Bodhidhaja gives a Dhamma talk from the Newbury Buddhist monastery regarding the four Brahma Vihara taught by the Lord Buddha.

This is the third in the series of the Brahma Vihara or "The Four Highest Hangout Places", as Bhante describes it. In this video, he talks about "Mudita", rejoicing in the happiness of others.

Bhante Bodhiraja gives a good perspective on how we can learn to rejoice in the success of others by citing quotes from many different cultures of the world.

Bhante also quotes the following Sutta on Getting Rid of Resentment.

AN 5.162 -Dutiyaāghātapaṭivinaya sutta - Click here to read this on Sutta Central.

Click here to see the full presentation of this talk on YouTube.

Teaching given from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia – Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 13 June 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Why does our mind not become quiet and peaceful? Ajahn Brahm explains how wanting causes our mind to be restless and how we can become peaceful.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how expectations cause us to suffer (i.e. expectations of ourselves and others).

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Ajahn Brahm reminds us that trying to achieve something in our meditation hinders our progress.

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In this 2nd series of the "Good? Bad? Who Knows?" book discussion, Venerable Mettaji shares how we can use these stories to help us to calm ourselves down, answer a dilemma, or stop and centre ourselves, even if we feel a bit agitated in our body or had a challenging recent experience.

Dhammaloka Book Club will be held on the first Saturday of every month from 2 pm to 2.45 pm.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 6 June 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Tuesday 21st June 2022

Bhante Sangharatana 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.

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Ajahn Brahm reminds us that trying to achieve something in our meditation hinders our progress.

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Ajahn Brahm explains that when he bows to the Buddha statue three times, he is paying respect to virtue, peace and compassion.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 30 May 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Tuesday 14th June 2022

Ajahn Jhanarato 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.

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Ajahn Brahm reminds us that in meditation, we don't try to achieve deep states of peace, instead we let things be. We give our mind an opportunity to become peaceful by letting go instead of wanting and grabbing.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about how relaxation helps us to be more productive and happy.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 23 May 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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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://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Tuesday 07th June 2022

Ajahn Appicchato 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.

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Ajahn Brahm describes how breath meditation can be easy and joyful with the right preparation, such as being aware of our body and relaxing any tension.

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Wednesday night meditation at Dhammaloka Centre with Dennis Sheppard on 1st June 2022. These ongoing guided meditation classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and offer an opportunity to ask questions in person or via live chat. 

Visitors to Dhammaloka are invited to stay for tea after the class.

More Care Group Teachings can be found here.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to see our difficulties and problems from a positive angle.

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Tuesday 31st May 2022

Venerable Sampasadana 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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 16 May 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about the benefits of meditating together and the joy of meditation.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us to turn difficulties into opportunities to practice our kindness and wisdom.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 9 May 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Tuesday 24th May 2022

Venerable Nibbuto 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.

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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?

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Ajahn Brahm explains how kindness has a positive effect on your mental health.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 2 May 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Tuesday 17th May 2022

Ajahn Brahm 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.

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Ajahn Brahm calls Saturday’s one hour guided meditation class "happy hour" and he encourages us to look at our meditation as something positive, joyful and enjoyable/ fun.

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Venerable Sunyo discusses his favourite stories in the book, sharing anecdotes from his childhood and meditation practice at the Dhammaloka Books Club's 5th session on the 14 May 2022.

Venerable shares the attitude that he uses when he meditates, "Just by sitting down and being there, the meditation is already a success and done, and there is nothing further to change or to get somewhere". The mind then gets peaceful right away, as we are opening the door of our heart to whatever is going on in our mind.

Also keep an ear out for Venerable's amusing encounter with "MULCH" in the monastery.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about the importance of using our emotional intelligence so we can live in harmony with other people.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 10th May 2022

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Bhante Sangharatana 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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 25 April 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Ajahn Hasapanna recommends body contemplation to calm down our anger.

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Ajahn Hasapanna teaches us about the importance of being honest and also not deceiving ourselves. (Being truthful is an essential part of the Buddhist practice and is one of the five precepts i.e. no killing, no stealing, no sexual misconduct, no lying and no intoxicants that cloud mind).

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Wednesday night meditation at Dhammaloka Centre with Sandra Henville on 04 May 2022. These ongoing guided meditation classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and offer an opportunity to ask questions in person or via live chat. 

Visitors to Dhammaloka are invited to stay for tea after the class.

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Bhante Bodhidhaja gives a Dhamma talk from Newbury Buddhist monastery regarding the second Brahma-Vihara: Karuna (Care). We are often very disconnected and distracted from all sorts of things but even more so from suffering, therefore it is important to find this soft, gentle, beautiful attention to be able to connect and then to response.

Bhante also quotes the following sutta:

  • Getting Rid of Resentment (2nd) - https://suttacentral.net/an5.162/en/sujato?layout=sidebyside&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin

Links to other related YouTube videos:

  • Brene Brown on Empathy - RSA Shorts https://youtu.be/1Evwgu369Jw
  • Being Kinder to Yourself - Greater Good Science Center https://youtu.be/AyQdeYjXUhE
  • The Anger Eating Monster - Prince EA https://youtu.be/4izOVj-SylA

Teaching given from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia – Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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Tuesday 03rd May 2022

Venerable Sunyo 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.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how peace and insight complement each other. For example, when our mind is peaceful, insights can occur and when insights occur our mind becomes more peaceful.

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How do Buddhist monks deal with difficulties in life? Ajahn Brahm gives an in depth answer in this talk and also delves into how lay people can deal with life’s difficulties.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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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.

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Bhante Bodhidhaja gives a Dhamma talk from Newbury Buddhist monastery regarding Metta (unconditional love). Bhante also quotes the following suttas in the talk:

  • Loving-Kindness - https://suttacentral.net/snp1.8/en/amaravati?reference=none&highlight=false
  • The Shorter Discourses at Gosinga - https://suttacentral.net/an10.176/https://suttacentral.net/mn31/en/sujato?layout=sidebyside&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin/sujato
  • Getting Rid of Resentment (2nd) - https://suttacentral.net/an5.162/en/sujato?layout=sidebyside&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin

Teaching given from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia – Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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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.

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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

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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A two part series of Dhamma talk by Bhante Sunyo on Mindfulness in the early texts on the 21 November 2021, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  Part 1 link: http://podcast.bswa.org/e/mindfulness-in-the-early-texts-sutta-discussion-part-1-bhante-sunyo-14-nov-2021/

Bhante Sunyo is staying at Newbury Buddhist Monastery for the 2021 Vassa. He usually resides at Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia, under Ajahn Brahm.

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Tuesday 19th April 2022

Ajahn Appicchato 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.

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Ajahn Santutthi emphasises the importance of meditation i.e. allowing our mind to settle down and take a break.

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Ajahn Santutthi explains how your small daily acts of kindness can uplift your mind and build wholesome qualities.

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Ajahn Santutthi guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 12th April 2022

Ajahn Brahm 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.

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At Dhammaloka Book Club's 4th session, Venerable Nibbuto discusses the "Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond" book by Ajahn Brahm.

As a self-proclaimed non-book reader :), Venerable Nibbuto highly recommends this book. Venerable Nibbuto bought the book 8 years before he ordained and shares his experience and insights while discussing parts of the books, offering some practical meditation advise, e.g. to do Metta meditation if you are unable to do breath meditation.

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A two part series of Dhamma talk by Bhante Sunyo on Mindfulness in the early texts on the 14 November 2021, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Bhante Sunyo is staying at Newbury Buddhist Monastery for the 2021 Vassa. He usually resides at Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia, under Ajahn Brahm.

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Ajahn Brahm shares stories about people in deep meditation.

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Ajahn Brahm reminds us that our hardships make us wiser and therefore encourages us to develop a wholesome perspective towards the difficulties we face.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Wednesday night meditation at Dhammaloka Centre with Drew Bellamy on 6 April 2022.

Our new Dhamma Yarns series will be held every first Wednesday of every month, please grab your tea and snacks and join us for a Dhamma talk, guided meditation and most importantly ... a good yarn with friends.

These ongoing guided meditation classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and offer an opportunity to ask questions in person or via live chat. 

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on the 20 March 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Taking refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha is important for us to develop the mind.

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Tuesday 5th April 2022

Venerable Sampasadana 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.

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To make a glass full of water absolutely still, we must let it go, such as put it on a table. Similarly, to make our mind peaceful, we must let go of wanting and of trying to make our mind calm.

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Ajahn Brahm shares some fascinating stories that show how our mind is more than our brain.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 29th March 2022

Ajahn Appicchato 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.

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Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about how our mind, motivation is very powerful and has a huge physical effect on the world at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) on 22nd Feb 2022. 

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Ajahn Brahm talks about how meditation halls have a wonderful atmosphere where it is easy for anyone to become peaceful/ experience peace.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how silence brings clarity to our mind and stillness energises our mind.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 13 March 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Ajahn discusses why is there War and references the Attadandasutta (SNP 4.15).

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty of simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.

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Tuesday 22nd March 2022

Please accept my humble applogies for the audio quality, bob editor :-[

Bhante Sangharatana 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.

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In this 3rd series of the Dhammaloka Book Club on 22 March 2022, Venerable Radha discusses the “Falling is Flying” book by Ajahn Brahm and Chan Master Guojun.

What do we do when life throws rocks at us? “Instead of trying to discipline your mind with ill will, fault-finding, guilt, punishment, and fear, use something far more powerful: the beautiful kindness, gentleness, and forgiveness of making peace with life.” —Ajahn Brahm “

In free fall, nothing is solid and there is nothing to hold on to. There is no way to control the experience. You have to surrender, and with that surrender comes the taste of liberation.” —Master Guojun

Most of us tend to live each day as if it will be just another day—like nothing will change. It always comes as a shock when we lose a job, a loved one, a relationship, our health—even though we’ve seen it happen again and again to those around us. Once we finally realize we’re not immune, then we wonder: what now? How do we continue when the terrain suddenly gets rough? Meet your companions for this rocky part of the path: Ajahn Brahm and Chan Master Guojun—one a teacher in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, the other in the Chinese Zen tradition.

These two beloved meditation masters share personal stories and anecdotes from their own experiences of dealing with life’s pitfalls. You’ll learn from their honest, generous teachings how you can live fully—even flourish—even when the road ahead looks steep and lonely. Personal, poetic, instructive, and often laugh-out-loud funny, this is inspiring advice for people from all walks of life.

“Falling is Flying is truly unique because it offers a rare glimpse into the personal lives of two living Buddhist masters. With unflinching honesty, Ajahn Brahm and Chan Master Guojun share the struggles they’ve faced, even after becoming monks and respected teachers. Throughout the book, we see how, instead of turning away in aversion from adversity, they’ve used it as a stepping stone for finding the peace and happiness we all seek. I love this book and recommend it most highly!” —Toni Bernhard, author of How To Be Sick

This book is available from the Dhammaloka Library.

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When our mind wanders off, we tend to try harder to still it, but this creates an unwholesome relationship with our meditation. Ajahn Brahm advises us to develop a good relationship with our mind because if we are kind to our mind, it will gradually and naturally become peaceful.

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Ajahn Brahm illustrates how we attach to things which we have no control over and as a result we suffer when we are faced with our lives’ so called problems.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm gives a talk about the power of faith at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) on 27th Feb 2022. 

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Tuesday 15th March 2022

Bhante Cunda 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.

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The Buddha's teaching is like a map which teaches us how to find our way to peace, says Ajahn Brahm.

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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

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Ajahn Brahm discusses how Buddhism can help us resolve conflicts and deal with difficult situations.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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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

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Tuesday 08th March 2022

Bhante Bodhidhaja 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.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 12 December 2021, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty of simply too boring. But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012.

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In this meditation session, Ajahn Brahmali discusses and guides us in a 'body contemplation'.

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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

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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

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Ajahn Hasapanna reminds us that we cannot escape from the pain of physical suffering, but we can reduce our mental suffering and she offers advice on this.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Dhamma talk by Ajahn Mudito on the 26 December 2021, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

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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.

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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.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali reminds us that the world is unreliable and therefore he encourages us to find refuge in the Buddha Dhamma, not the world.

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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)

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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 11)

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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 5 : The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta: Overview and General Issue (Part 10)

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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 5 : The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta: Overview and General Issue (Part 9)

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Tuesday 22nd February 2022

Venerable Nibbuto 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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 14 February 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Venerable Jhāyako shares what he's been doing at the monastery this week and reflects on the importance of listening to your body and nature.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how kindness creates peace in various situations, such as in your relationships, physical health and meditation.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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In this 2nd series of the Dhammaloka Book Club on 12 Feb 2022, Venerable Mettavihari discusses the "The Art of Disappearing" book by Ajahn Brahm. Venerable explores the main themes in the book about mindfulness and the meditation practice, and highlights some of the practical advice and strategies that we can use when our meditation is not going so well. Our attitude to how we meditate is important and we should put caring attention to it.

The next Dhammaloka Book Club will be held on the 19 March 2022, Saturday from 1.45 pm to 2.30 pm. For enquiries contact: library@bswa.org

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 7 February 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how preparation is important , such as how being in the meditation hall and listening to the usual 15 minute talk beforehand helps prepare our mind for a peaceful meditation.

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Ajahn Brahm says, “Kindness is the most important rule in the monastic and Buddhist community." Ajahn shares some beautiful stories of kindness and acceptance.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 31 January 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

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Tuesdaay 08th February 2022

Ajahn Appicchato 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.

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Ajahn Brahm shares his story about why he became a monk and describes how being virtuous brings peace and happiness.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm reminds us that meditation is about letting go, not chasing achievements. It is a time we set aside for observing and calming our mind.

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Wednesday night meditation at Dhammaloka Centre with Dennis Sheppard on 2 February 2022. These ongoing guided meditation classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and offer an opportunity to ask questions in person or via live chat. 

Visitors to Dhammaloka are invited to stay for tea after the class.

More Care Group Teachings can be found here.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 24th January 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Tuesday 01st February 2022

Ajahn Cittapalo 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.

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Ajahn Brahm acknowledges that learning how to be still in meditation is a difficult task and he encourages us to continue practicing.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how our fear of failing can be self-fulfilling (i.e. our anxiety causes us to make mistakes and fail). Ajahn encourages us to relax and have confidence so that we are successful in our endeavours.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Wednesday night meditation at Dhammaloka Centre with Sandra Henville on 26 January 2022. These ongoing guided meditation classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and offer an opportunity to ask questions in person or via live chat. 

Visitors to Dhammaloka are invited to stay for tea after the class.

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Tuesday 25th January 2022

Venerable Sampasadana 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.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Steven Towler on the 17th January 2022. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years. He studied and practised meditation with several well known teachers of the Thai forest tradition. He has translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

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Ajahn Hasapanna describes strategies for calming down our thinking mind while meditating.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Hasapanna explains how you can choose to be happy in various situations by practising gratitude and forgiveness.

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Wednesday night meditation at Dhammaloka Centre with Drew Bellamy on 19 January 2022. These ongoing guided meditation classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and offer an opportunity to ask questions in person or via live chat. 

Visitors to Dhammaloka are invited to stay for tea after the class.

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Tuesday 18th January 2022

Bhante Sangharatana 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.

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Dhamma talk by Bhante Cunda on the 26 September 2021, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

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Ajahn Santutthi reminds us that meditation is a time to take a break from the world and learn how to let go of your thoughts and see their impermanent nature.

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Ajahn Santutthi shares stories about kindness and forgiveness. Ajahn talks about how he and the monks are able to live together harmoniously and resolve any disagreements calmly (i.e. without losing their cool).

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Wednesday night meditation at Dhammaloka Centre with Mahinda Wijeratne on12 January 2022. These ongoing guided meditation classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and offer an opportunity to ask questions in person or via live chat. 

Visitors to Dhammaloka are invited to stay for tea after the class.

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Dhamma talk by Bhante Sunyo on the 10 October 2021, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). 

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Tuesday 11th January 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.

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At Dhammaloka Book Club’s first session, Venerable Mettaji discusses the “Good? Bad? Who Knows?” book by Ajahn Brahm. Venerable Mettaji shares his favourite stories, and invites the audience to do so as well, and delves a little deeper on the meaning of each story.

Dhammaloka Book Club will be held on the first Saturday of every month from 2 pm to 2.45 pm.

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“The movement of our mind is largely driven by craving”,  says Ajahn Brahmali.  Ajahn teaches us how to gradually reduce our cravings for peace of mind. 

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Letting go is a big part of Buddhist practice, but what are we supposed to let go of and how do we do it?

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 20 December 2021. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

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Tuesdaay 04th January 2022

Ajahn Appichato 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.

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Ajahn Brahm talks about how patience is an essential ingredient to deep meditation and the quickest way to reach it. Ajahn also briefly describes the following states of meditation: awareness of the body, awareness of breath, a Nimitta and the four Jhanas.

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0:00 - New Year's Eve Dhamma talk 44:22 - Meditation 1:10:43 - Chanting of Blessing by Monks

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us the importance of taking a break i.e. stopping and tuning into the present moment.

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 13 December 2021. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Ajahn Hasapanna teaches us that judging our meditation experience is counter productive. Instead Ajahn suggests us to have acceptance of unpleasant and negative feeling we experience during meditation.

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Ajahn Hasapanna reminds us that getting rid of our unwholesome habits and defilement are difficult, it is a gradual training.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Wednesday night meditation at Dhammaloka Centre with Dennis Sheppard on 22 December 2021. These ongoing guided meditation classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and offer an opportunity to ask questions in person or via live chat. 

Visitors to Dhammaloka are invited to stay for tea after the class.

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Ajahn Brahmali is continuing from the Noble Eightfold Path series and focusing on the seventh factor satipatthana over four consecutive Saturdays.

Workshop 4 :  The Original Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta (Part 8)

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Ajahn Brahmali is continuing from the Noble Eightfold Path series and focusing on the seventh factor satipatthana over four consecutive Saturdays.

Workshop 4 : The Original Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta (Part 7)

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 06 December 2021. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Tuesday 21st December 2021

Ajahn Brahm 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.

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Ajahn Brahm give some skillful means to overcome distraction during meditation.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to manage our expectations and how to deal with disappointments from having high expectations.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.

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Wednesday night meditation at Dhammaloka Centre with  Drew Bellamy on 15 December 2021. These ongoing guided meditation classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and offer an opportunity to ask questions in person or via live chat. 

Visitors to Dhammaloka are invited to stay for tea after the class.

More Care Group Teachings can be found here.

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Ajahn Brahmali is continuing from the Noble Eightfold Path series and focusing on the seventh factor satipatthana over four consecutive Saturdays.

Workshop 3 : Samatha and Vipassanā (Part 6)

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Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 29 November 2021. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.

Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso), where he has been a resident since 2013.

Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (for possibly up to 1-2 years), to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo by keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.

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Tuesday 07th December 2021

Ajahn Cittapalo 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.

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Venerable Mettaji guides a meditation.

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Ajahn Brahmali describes how compassion was explained in the early Suttas and compares that with how we do things today.

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