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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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Dependent Liberation | Ajah...

09.28.2023

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on 06th August 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 ...

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09.28.2023 Dependent Liberation \| Ajahn Nissarano \| 06 August 2023 Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano on 06th August 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 ...
09.28.2023 What Makes Buddhism Unique \| Ajahn Brahmali \| 24th September 2023 Dhamma Talk ‘What Makes Buddhism Unique’ and Questions and Answers by Ajahn Brahmali given on the 24th September 2023 via video conference for Anukampa. Anukampa is a UK Charity and pioneering project that is raising funds to develop the first ...
09.27.2023 Venerable Sunyo \| More Thoughts on Thinking \| Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 24 July 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually ...
09.25.2023 Stillness, Equilibrium, Release \| Dennis Sheppard \| 22 September 2023 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 ...
09.22.2023 Viveka \| Our Perceptions \| The Armadale Meditation Group We apologise that the talk starts at 30 minutes into the teaching and at times the audio is very poor. Please wear headphones. 19th September 2023 Viveka joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the fifth week of Rains ...
09.22.2023 Dhamma Comes From The Heart \| Steven Towler \| 15 September 2023 Apologies, the audio is rather soft - please use headphones. Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years and is a Dhamma Group facilitator at Wat Dhammayanaram managed by the Cambodian Buddhist Society WA. Steven spent 7 rains ...
09.21.2023 Sewing Seeds of Buddhism In Poland \| Piotr Jagodziński Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Everyday Dhamma Network and Treasure Mountain Facebook page. On this episode of Spirit Stories we have as our guest, Piotr Jagodziński from the Poland who has led the ...
09.20.2023 Venerable Sunyo \| The Thinking Mind \| Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Sunyo on 17 July 2023. These weekly teachings give an introduction into Meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually ...
09.19.2023 Turning them into Bonus Points for the Welfare & Happiness of All! \| Ananda Thilakasiri \| 8 Sep 2023 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 ...
09.14.2023 Finding Peace Amidst War: A Ukrainian Monk’s Story \| Bhante Thithidhammo Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Everyday Dhamma Network and Treasure Mountain Facebook page. Joining us on this episode is a humble monk who was quietly practicing meditation in northern Thailand until he returned ...
09.12.2023 Geetha Mendis \| Right Effort - Factor 6 of the Noble Eightfold Path \| The Armadale Meditation Group 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. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed ...
09.07.2023 Buddhism and Identity Politics \| Ajahn Brahmali \| 3 Sep 2023 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 ...
09.07.2023 Sandra Henville \| Faith in uncertain times \| The Armadale Meditation Group 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. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about ...
09.07.2023 Viveka \| Let it all go \| The Armadale Meditation Group 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. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about ...
09.05.2023 The Kettle \| Venerable Hue Can \| 1 Sep 2023 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 ...
09.02.2023 What Do We Do with The Three Unwholesome Roots of Suffering? \| Kathryn Choules \| 25 Aug 2023 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 ...
08.31.2023 Self and Selfies \| Ajahn Brahm \| 9 May 2023 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). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel Please support the BSWA in ...
08.29.2023 Inner Nobility, Inner Dignity and Respect \| Kathryn Yew \| 18 Aug 2023 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 ...
08.24.2023 The Saintmaker: The Meaning and Purpose of the Sangha \| with Ajahn Kovilo Published with permission of Treasure Mountain Podcast. Please visit Treasure Mountain Podcast, Everyday Dhamma Network and Treasure Mountain Facebook page. Joining us on this episode is a return guest, Ajahn Kovilo who is joining us from Dharma Realm Buddhist University ...
08.21.2023 Dhamma and the Dinosaurs \| Drew Bellamy \| 11 Aug 2023 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 ...
08.17.2023 Kathryn Choules \| Week 3 of Rains 2023 \| The Armadale Meditation Group 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 ...
08.17.2023 What does Buddhism say about Love? \| Ajahn Mudito \| 5 Feb 2023 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. ...
08.16.2023 Venerable Sunyo \| Intellectual Understanding \| Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram 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 ...
08.11.2023 Kathryn Choules \| Week 2 of Rains 2023 \| The Armadale Meditation Group 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 ...
08.10.2023 How to Get to Heaven.. and Beyond! \| Ajahn Nissarano \| 23 July 2023 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 ...
08.09.2023 A Life in the Dharma \| Venerable Thubten Chokyi \| 4 Aug 2023 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 ...
08.09.2023 Venerable Sunyo \| Difficulties With Words \| Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram 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 ...
08.08.2023 Guided Meditation \| Ajahn Brahmali \| 12 November 2022 Re-upload of guided meditation by Ajahn BrahmaliTo 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 ...
08.05.2023 Right Knowledge, Right Liberation Workshop IV - Part 7 \| Ajahn Brahmali, Ajahn Sujato & Ven Sunyo \| 29 Jul 2023 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 Defilementso Suffering = the five aggregates = existenceo Liberation in both respects Liberation and ...
08.03.2023 Kathryn Choules \| Week 1 of Rains 2023 \| The Armadale Meditation Group 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, ...
08.02.2023 Venerable Sunyo \| Peace Of Body And Mind \| Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram 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 ...
07.31.2023 Guided Meditation \| Ajahn Brahm \| 29 July 2023 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. ...
07.31.2023 The Joy of Helping Others \| Ajahn Brahm \| 28 July 2023 Ajahn Brahm talks about the joy of teaching Buddhism and helping others. 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 ...
07.31.2023 Friday Night Guided Meditation \| Ajahn Brahm \| 28 July 2023 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 ...
07.27.2023 Bhante Sujato \| A Rare Visit \| The Armadale Meditation Group 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, ...
07.27.2023 Right Knowledge, Right Liberation Workshop III - Part 6 \| Ajahn Brahmali, Ajahn Sujato & Ven Sunyo \| 22 Jul 2023 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 ...
07.27.2023 Right Knowledge, Right Liberation Workshop III - Part 5 \| Ajahn Brahmali, Ajahn Sujato & Ven Sunyo \| 22 Jul 2023 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 ...
07.26.2023 Venerable Sunyo \| Sharing and Generosity \| Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram 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 ...
07.25.2023 Guided Meditation \| Ajahn Sujato \| 22 July 2023 Ajahn Sujato guides a meditation on impermanence and talks about how we can see impermanence when our mind is peaceful. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want ...
07.24.2023 The Four Elements \| Ajahn Sujato \| 21 July 2023 Ajahn Sujato talks about the Four Elements (earth, fire, water and air) and how it relates to impermanence and interconnectedness. To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want ...
07.24.2023 Friday Night Guided Meditation \| Ajahn Sujato \| 21 July 2023 Ajahn Sujato 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 ...
07.21.2023 Ajahn Brahmali \| Letting Go to Meditate \| The Armadale Meditation Group 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, ...
07.20.2023 Right Knowledge, Right Liberation Workshop II (Part 4) \| Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo \| 15th July 2023 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 ...
07.20.2023 Right Knowledge, Right Liberation Workshop II (Part 3) \| Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo \| 15th July 2023 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 ...
07.17.2023 Guided Meditation \| Venerable Sunyo \| 15 July 2023 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. To ...
07.17.2023 UN Sustainable Development Goals and Buddhism \| Ajahn Brahmali \| 14 July 2023 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. To find and download ...
07.17.2023 Friday Night Guided Meditation \| Ajahn Brahmali \| 14 July 2023 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 ...
07.13.2023 Right Knowledge, Right Liberation Workshop I (Part 2) \| Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo \| 8th July 2023 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. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available ...
07.13.2023 Right Knowledge, Right Liberation Workshop I (Part 1) \| Ajahn Brahmali and Venerable Sunyo \| 8th July 2023 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. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available ...
07.12.2023 Ajahn Brahmavamso \| Relieve Tension by Meditating \| The Armadale Meditation Group 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, ...

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