Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Dhp 314: It is better to do nothing than to do what is unwholesome. For unwholesome deeds brings burning sorrow. Do therefore what is wholesome, for wholesome deeds will never bring pain.

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One question often asked by those new to Buddhism is “What holy books do you follow?”. Ajahn Brahm responds by telling them that just as the Muslims follow the Koran and the Christians follow the Bible, Buddhists follow meditation. That means that the ultimate reference and authority within Buddhism, the real truth, is direct experience derived from a peaceful mind developed through meditation. This is the ultimate source of wisdom and truth.

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Not to extol and not to disparage.

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Dhp 122: Think not lightly of good, saying, "It would not come to me". Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise, litte by little, fill themselves with good.

Monday 30th April 2018

 

Monday night meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram with Ajahn Santutthi.

 

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Visit the BSWA Stocker Road Project.

 

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Should we “tolerate” other people? Or is that just a bit patronising, or even a put-down? Ajahn Brahm explores what tolerance really means and ways in which we can do even better than tolerance.

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This is a workshop style session on the art of deep listening and being truly present with two of our listeners from the BSWA Buddhist Care Line, a free, confidential telephone Listening Service which offers callers a safe space to talk about any issues that may be happening in your life without fear of judgement.  The valuable skill of deep listening is not only of immense benefit when supporting others in these turbulent times, but a skill that is truly beneficial for one’s own spiritual practice. 

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Dhp 227: They blame those who are silent, they blame those who speak, there are none are not blamed.

 

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“Meditation is better than sex!” So says Ajahn Brahm who is happy to celebrate the benefits of celibacy.

 

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A Dhamma talk given at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) by Ajahn Nissarano. Believed to be given around November 2019.

Ajahn Nissarano talks about greed, viewed from a Buddhist perspective. Greed in Buddhism isn't just about wanting things in excess, but it's any degree of wanting or attraction towards something. Ajahn discusses ways to abandon greed, through contentment, thankfulness, and knowing the disadvantages of the things we are greedy for.

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Teaching retrieved from https://bsv.podbean.com/e/ajahn-nissarano-greed-is-good-is-that-really-true-17-dec-2019/

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