Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Bhante Bodhidhaja always starts the session a little differently to most and tonight was no exception. He arrived carrying a bucket with a number of not often seen in a meditation class, strange props. Having been a primary Teacher with some acting experience, Bhante is adept at using props. Bhante asked us to use our imagination to do body painting. After the surprise and laughter subsided Bhante explained that the paint [imaginary], would consist of three primary paints each consisting of the sub parts;

     care             interest             gratitude     kindness     curiosity           rejoicing     warmth       awareness

Having mixed the ingredients, we are instructed to paint our bodies during the meditation, from top to toe using first a brush then a roller for the larger areas. As we do this, we are asked to feel the sensation on that area, of the brush, roller and paint. In doing this we will be in the present moment and most definitely focused on that particular part of our body.

Just prior to commencing the guided meditation, Bhante asks us to recite in our own minds the following mantra:

     Nothing to Do     No-where to Go     Time to Relax and Let The Peace Grow

Having been suitably instructed we are then led by Bhante in a slightly longer than 30 minute meditation, that surprised most if not all. At the end of the meditation there were smiles all round.

This meditation is suitable for beginners and experienced alike.

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Venerable Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Recorded at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre, Perth, Western Australia. You may need to wear headphones because some parts are hard to hear.

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Do you have a restless mind, or do you fall asleep during meditation? Ajahn Santutthi reminds us that our body and mind are beyond our control and Ajahn encourages us to keep on practicing, by putting in the right causes and conditions, such as patience and kindness.

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Ajahn Santutthi teaches us how to live a happy life and gives several suggestions, such as; developing a happy attitude towards our life, living in the present moment and being flexible to changes.

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Ajahn Santutthi guides a meditation for approximately thirty minutes.

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A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Brahm on the 7th of December 2018 in support of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn is Spiritual Adviser. Donations towards Anukampa's aim to develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/

Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njpm4vSLApA (YouTube Channel: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project).

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Guest speaker Venerable Chi Kwan Sunim discusses doubt in our mind. Talk given during the rains retreat at Dhammaloka City Centre on the 12 September 2008.

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Bhante Upasama asks us to be kind to our mind during meditation. Bhante begins the evening with a brief talk on Metta. Bhante asks us to use metta to ourselves in our meditation, lower our expectation to below zero and be kind to our minds. Just relax and do nothing.

Tonight's meditation is NOT a guided meditation and is best suited to experienced mediators.

After the meditation Bhante talked on a wide variety of subjects.

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If you’ve got an itchy head, would you scratch your bum? Ajahn Brahm explains that one of the elements of the spiritual path is the attention and wisdom to recognise where and when you have a problem and thereby directing your efforts in that area – rather than the wrong area – in order to get a the right result. And ultimately we need to recognise the causes of happiness and suffering within ourselves, rather than blaming others for our problems.

Ajahn Brahm talks about the mental origins of addictions and obsessions, and the pathway to overcoming them.

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 Hasapanna guides a meditation for approximately thirty minutes.

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