This is Part 4 of Sunday morning sutta class on Karaniyametta sutta (sutta on loving kindness). It is an in depth discussion and this session explains the benefits of being humble and not conceited person. Discuss the subtle ways arrogance could pop up in our hearts. Explains anatimānī quality.

Please find the entire series for this talk on bswa.org here.

Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 06 October 2024. 

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the Abbot at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. Ayya Karunika started her monastic life in 2010 and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades.

Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades.

She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka. 

Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website

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BSWA teachings are available:

5 Day Meditation Retreat with  Ajahn Hasapanna at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 10th June - 15th June 2025.

Track 12 :  –  Talk & Guided Meditation - 14th June 25.

See the full retreat on bswa.org here.

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5 Day Meditation Retreat with  Ajahn Hasapanna at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 10th June - 15th June 2025.

Track 11 :  –  Q & A - 14th June 25.

See the full retreat on bswa.org here.

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BSWA teachings are available from:

Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

5 Day Meditation Retreat with  Ajahn Hasapanna at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 10th June - 15th June 2025.

Track 10 :  –  Morning Talk – 14th June 25.

See the full retreat on bswa.org here.

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BSWA teachings are available from:

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5 Day Meditation Retreat with  Ajahn Hasapanna at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 10th June - 15th June 2025.

Track 9 :  - Q & A - 13th June 25.

See the full retreat on bswa.org here.

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BSWA teachings are available from:

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5 Day Meditation Retreat with  Ajahn Hasapanna at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 10th June - 15th June 2025.

Track 8 :    Morning Talk – 13th June 25.

See the full retreat on bswa.org here.

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BSWA teachings are available from:

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5 Day Meditation Retreat with  Ajahn Hasapanna at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 10th June - 15th June 2025.

Track 7 :   –  Q & A - 12th June 25.

See the full retreat on bswa.org here.

 Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa

BSWA teachings are available from:

Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

5 Day Meditation Retreat with  Ajahn Hasapanna at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 10th June - 15th June 2025.

Track 6 :  –  Talk & Guided Meditation  – 12th June 25.

See the full retreat on here.

Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa

BSWA teachings are available from:

Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

5 Day Meditation Retreat with  Ajahn Hasapanna at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 10th June - 15th June 2025.

Track 5 :  –  Morning Talk - 12th June 25.

See the full retreat on bswa.org here.

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BSWA teachings are available from:

Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

5 Day Meditation Retreat with  Ajahn Hasapanna at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 10th June - 15th June 2025.

Track 4 :  - Q & A - 11th June 25.

See the full retreat on bswa.org here.

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BSWA teachings are available from:

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