Buddhist Society of Western Australia

The ego – the sense of “I” and “mine” – is the source of so much suffering in this world. And in reality it doesn’t even exist! So discovering the reality of non-self is a huge relief.

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Kevin focuses on teaching meditation and mindfulness as simple, practical skills. He teaches us how and why meditation works, draws on the most up-to-date scientific research, and introduces us to techniques that we can use on the go - whenever and wherever we are. He is also keen to help us find innovative ways to adapt meditation to our own needs. His teaching methods reflect his life experiences as a high-level communicator and participant-observer in the media, politics and corporate life. He has a particular interest in the science of meditation, as well as in the cultures and traditions from which such techniques are drawn. Kevin was introduced to meditation in 1992 by renowned meditation teacher Eric Harrison of the Perth Meditation Centre.

Kevin lead the group in meditation by first asking us to relax and listen to sounds around us. By doing this we shift from thinking to observing. The meditation is a full detailed body scan encouraging us to simply observe, not think nor engage with random thoughts. The meditation is well suited to all levels of meditators.

After meditation Kevin opened to questions.

 

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To find and download more Armadale Meditation Group Teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page, choose the AMG teaching you want, then type the title into the Podcast search box.

Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for approximately 30 minutes. 

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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.

What do Buddhists believe? Do Buddhists believe in a dogma, or is it more like a framework for finding out? Ajahn Brahm discusses the practice of the first step of the Eightfold Path – Right View.

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How was your 2019? Ajahn Brahm encourages you to reflect on the good parts of 2019, and welcome 2020 with optimism, kindness, and generosity. At the end, Ajahn guides a 10 minute meditation followed by a chant of blessings by the monks.

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April 2018

Monday Night Meditation with Venerable Pasado. Recorded at Dhammayanaram Monastery, home of the Cambodian Society of WA.

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Visit the BSWA Stocker Road Project.

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December 2019

The last meditation before Christmas 2019 and Ajahn JR promises us that there is nothing to think about for our half hour meditation. The most important thing right now, is right now, just this moment. Nothing to think about, nothing to do, just relax and let the thoughts arise and pass.

Ajahn lead the group in a 30 minute mindfulness meditation well suited to beginners and experienced a like.

After meditation Ajahn opened to Q&A.

 

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Teachings are available for downloading from the CBSWA website

Visit the Stocker Road Project

Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for approximately 30 minutes. 

Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

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.

We know the future is uncertain, yet we carry around the heavy baggage of expectations about the future with us every day. Expectations can be a burden and also make us inflexible in our approach to life. Ajahn Brahm explains how the best place to be on the edge between the past and the future, in the present moment.

Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.

Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Ajahn Hasapanna explains how expectations, like wanting to see results from your meditation can actually prevent you from making progress. One advice Ajahn gives is to lessen your expectations that is to be grateful and content.

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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.