BDCU – Melbourne Buddhist Temple: Recent Episodes
BDCU – Melbourne Buddhist Temple
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled “Buddhist Practices for Peace and Solidarity in Times of Conflict”, a talk presented by Frank Carter, President of the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia, on a scholar’s panel presentation held during the International United Nations Day of Vesak commemoration in Bangkok, Thailand on the 13th of May 2022.
(Length: 30:37) (Level: Beginners)
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In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled “Tolerance and Respect as a Buddhist”. This article includes a paper called “A Fair Go for All” by John D. Hughes, who was the Founder of The Buddhist Discussion Centre. It was a paper presented at the International Conference on Religious Cooperation, Taiwan, 2001.
(Length: 14:04) (Level: Beginners)
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In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled “Kesamutti Sutta”. In this sutta you will find an acid test of Truth which if used produces a conclusive result as to the worth of any teaching.
(Length: 20:14) (Level: Intermediate)
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In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled “Is the door of your heart open to yourself?”. The article provides a detailed explanation of the dangers and difficulties associated with the unwholesome mind state of anger or hatred.
(Length 31:14) (Level: Beginner – Intermediate)
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This podcast is a talk given by Luang Poo Thate at Wat Hin Mark Peng On November 15, 1980, titled ‘Sati Protects The Citta’. This talk was translated by Steven Towler.
(Length 19:03) (Level: Beginner – Intermediate)
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In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “The Expedient Study of Ch’an” by the Venerable Pai Sen.
This teaching explains the practice of seated meditation, its importance particularly in relation to the needs of the beginner when applying themselves to the study of Chan, and the view of Chan School.
(Length 25:11) (Level: Beginner)
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This podcast is on ‘ The Removal of Sceptical Doubt for a Buddha Dhamma Practitioner’.
One of the first steps on the Buddha Dhamma Path for the practitioner is to access correct confidence, called saddha in the Pali language. This article outlines why saddha is so important to real improvement and the disadvantages of it’s opposite which is doubt. Doubt is regarded as one of the Five Hindrances to spiritual growth.
(Length 15:21) (Level: Beginner – Intermediate)
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In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “How Buddhist should welcome the 21st Century”.
On approaching the turn of the millennium (2000) renowned Buddhist scholar and author Dr.Ananda W.P. Guruge (Late) revisits the vast scope and breadth of mankind’s technological advances and asks of us to weigh up the existential threat to humanity and the profound inequities that have arisen from the concentration of wealth and power that has resulted.
Dr Guruge reaches back to the ancient past to look for a way forward for our world.
(Length 13:08) (Level: Beginner)
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In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "A Lamp for the Path - Commentary by Geshe Lhundrup Sopa", given on July 18-20, 1986 at the Atisha Centre, Vic Australia. (Length: 24mins 30secs) (Level: Beginner - Intermediate) .
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "The Benefits of Chanting", which discuss on many aspects of how chanting is used in Buddhism as important practice to awaken our mind. (Length: 24mins 6secs) (Level: Beginner) .
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Dhamma Talk by Venerable Piyadassi" during his visit to Australia in 1981. It covers the importance of meditation, the exercise of mind and the states of mind during meditation. (Length: 23mins 35secs) (Level - Intermediate) .
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Refuge in the Triple Gem", which provides a concise outline of how to practice and develop refuge in the Triple Gem. (Length: 26mins 15secs) (Level - Beginner) .
In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "The Proactive Mind". It highlights the important qualities of a pro-active versus a reactive mind. (Length: 12mins 50secs) (Level: Beginner - Intermediate)
In this podcast, we will cover a Dhamma teaching titled "Buddha Dhamma is Akaliko (Timeless)". (Length 15:58mins) (Level: Beginner)
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled "Thank you to Fathers and Ancestors". This teaching uses the opportunity of Father’s Day to teach gratitude to our father and our ancestors. It highlights the importance of our ancestors and the sharing of our merits with them. It describes some of the Buddhist ancestor [...]
Samatha and Vipassana Mind Development - Dhamma Dispensation by Venerable Sayadaw Dipaloka This podcast is based on part one of a transcription from a Dhamma talk given by the Burmese Buddha Monk the late Venerable Sayadaw Dipaloka. In the terms of the Buddhist view, our untrained mind is deficient and to gain healthy mind, we [...]
In this podcast, we will cover "Laughter of the Brush – Chan painting". The teaching introduces the reader to the quality or nature of the Laughter of the Brush, by first distinguishing it from other kinds of laughter, citing expressions used to describe laughters’ qualities. It then goes on to discuss the experience, of laughter [...]
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled "Developing Patience In Everyday Life". This teaching focuses on one of the six Perfections ‘ Patience’, its importance and how to practice developing patience, both during meditation and in everyday life. It also teaches the development of Tolerance which is underpinned by patience. (Length 28:24) [...]
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “Talk on Bhavana by Ven Piyadassi Mahathera”. This teaching is a transcription of a Dhamma Talk given by Venerable Piyadassi Mahathera on the 10th of August 1992. Venerable Piyadassi talked about the importance of bhavana, the development and culture of mind; as the heart of Buddhist practice. Hisvteaching also includes the meaning and examples of Dhammaviharin – living according to the Dhamma.
Venerable Piyadassi Mahathera also explained and illustrated the significance of cultivating the ten essential qualities of high standard in Buddhist practice.
(Length 32:35) (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “The Four Nutrients of Life”- an extract from The Wheel Publication 105/106 -Nyanaponika Thera. (pp 18-23) on the Anguttara-Nikaya, Dasaka Nipata (The Tens) Sutta No. 27.
The Sutta explains that all beings exist in the Four Nutrients (Edible Food, Senses-Impression, Volitional Thought and Consciousness). However, it would be possible for all beings to be liberated and to end the suffering, if one can fully understand and become impartial towards these Nutrients.
The extract provides an explanation for each of the Nutrient, and how it can be overcome with full understanding and detachment.
(Length 09:24 ) (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “A Thankless Job – Chan Painting”. This was a speech delivered on the opening of a Ch’an Painting exhibition. It is about the Way of Ch’an (the Way of the Brush), the Way of the Scholar and the considerable benefits to be attained for the Ch’an practitioner, who maintains their practice with the right attitude, the right detachment. As a life process it is one that generates compassion for self and others, of refinement through cultivating the path of purity. To practice and cultivate the Ch’an detachment, ultimately brings one to full enlightenment and the sincere appreciation of many persons.
(Length 09:00) (Level: Beginner)
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “The Minds of Bhavana” authored by Anita Carter & Frank Carter.
(Length 28:50) (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “Shakuhachi (Japanese Flute) Workshop with David Brown” written by the Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd. (Length 28:50) (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)