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 We...
A 50-Year Reflection (in 15 minutes!!) | Dennis Sheppard | 1 December 2024
Dennis Sheppard, our past BSWA president and honorary member reflects on Ajahn Brahm's journey with the BSWA.
Dennis Sheppard has been involved with Buddhist community since 1978, joining with the BSWA as a young man interested in meditation and spiritual practice, and going on to serve multiple terms as president, as well as serving in several other capacities including designing several buildings for both monastics and the lay community.
This segment is retrieved from Ajahn Brahm's 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary celebration event on the 1 December 2024.
In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.
Talks and books published to commemorate the event on BSWA website can be found here. For Podbean (audio only) playlist, click here: https://podcast.bswa.org/category/ajahn-brahm-s-50th-bhikkhu.
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Hearing and Cognition | Bhante Bodhidhaja | Kusala Meditations Roleystone
Thursday 23rd January 2025
Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.
These weekly sessions are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.
00:00:00 Explanation of Hearing & Cognition and how it may affect us
00:29:00 Meditation
00:55:30 A recap on Hearing & Cognition and how it may affect us
01:05:30 Close
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The Present Moment | Ajahn Munissara | The Armadale Meditation Group
Tuesday 21st January 2025
Ajahn Munissara joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.
If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.
00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:03:00 Explanation and examples of present moment awareness
00:33:50 Meditation
00:58:51 Q&A
01:26:38 Close
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Refuge In The Tripple Gem | Bhante Kassapa | Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA
Monday 13th January 2025
Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.
Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:11 Meditation
00:32:00 Dharma Talk
01:00:49 Blessing Chant
01:02:45 Close
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How to Face Difficulties | Ajahn Brahm | 17 January 2025
Ajahn Brahm offers advice on how to deal with difficult situations, such as acknowledging our emotions and not acting out of fear.
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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