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Buddhist Society of Western Australia episodes

February 03, 2016 3 Aspects of Freedom | by Ajahn Brahmavamso
What do we mean by freedom? Freedom is something we all aspire towards and it would be beneficial if we know what freedom really is. In Buddhism freedom is an inner freedom from suffering. Ajahn Brahm goes on to talk about the real meaning of freedom.
1 hr 2 min
February 02, 2016 The End of ‘Evil’ | by Ajahn Brahmavamso
In response to a question about evil in the world, Ajahn Brahm explains that from a Buddhist perspective there is no being that is intrinsically evil, there's just stupidity and ignorance that lead beings to hurt one another. We can use Right View to change the way we look at things and build a better world. This talk is about how we can change our view of things and have a deeper, better life because we no longer cling onto ideas of 'evil'.
1 hr 5 min
January 31, 2016 Extinguishing the Sparks | by Ayye Vayama
Ayye Vayama gives the analogy of a bushfire and how even the most catastrophic bushfires start from small sparks. So even small sparks can pose great danger. Similarly, small sparks of unwholesome thoughts like anger and greed can cause great harm in our lives. Ayye Vayama talks about how to deal with these sparks to prevent a fire in our heart and mind.
45 min
January 30, 2016 Quality of Life | by Ajahn Appichato
What does it mean to have quality of life? And how are we to develop the causes of having a fulfilling, meaningful and contented life.
50 min
January 29, 2016 Jhana | by Bhante Sujato
Bhante Sujato gives a detailed talk about the nature of jhana – the measureless absorption of the mind in a blissful state of samadhi; the culmination of the meditation practice.
52 min
January 28, 2016 Real Life Teachings of Ajahn Chah | by Ajahn Brahmavamso
Ajahn Brahm reflects upon the great power and deep wisdom of the life of his teacher Ajahn Chah.
1 hr 3 min
January 27, 2016 A Take (Out) On Fundamentalism | by Ajahn Brahmavamso
What does Buddhism have to say about religious fundamentalism? What can be done about it? Ajahn Brahm explains….
1 hr 1 min
January 26, 2016 Pilgrimage | by Ajahn Brahmali
Ajahn Brahmali reflects upon what a pilgrimage is and how it can be beneficial to Buddhist practice.
48 min
January 25, 2016 Free In The Heart | by Ayye Vayama
56 min
January 24, 2016 Conflict! | by Ajahn Brahmavamso
Ajahn Brahm talks about conflict and how to deal with it.
1 hr 1 min

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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