Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. A common question asked by meditators is how to avoid too much thinking when we sit to meditate. Ajahn Brahm explains a simple technique that can help avoid this conceptual proliferation - or "prapañca" in Pali. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsoc…

Thursday 13th February 2025 Ajahn Mudito 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 Meditation is really easy 00:14:22 Meditati…

Tuesday 11th February 2025 Bhante Sampasadana 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…

Monday 03rd February 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.…

Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm explains that all the different meditation methods, i.e. anapanasati (breath), vipasanna (insight) and metta (loving kindness) are about learning to let go of as much as you possibly can. When we let go, we feel light and peaceful, and that is wh…

If you had one wish granted, what would it be? Ajahn Brahm teaches that true happiness comes from being so content that you desire nothing more. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube…

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTubeBuddhist Society of Western Australia

Thursday 06th February 2025 Ajahn Mudito 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 Meditation is really easy 00:10:51 Meditati…

Monday 27th 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 00.00.0…

What a wonderful thing it is to have stillness in your life! Ajahn Brahm teaches us the importance of stillness. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTubeBuddhist Society of Western Australia

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTubeBuddhist Society of Western Australia

Bhikkhunis from the Santi, Newbury, Anukampa and Dhammasara monasteries share their stories of growth and grit in their journey of walking the noble eight fold path. Panel members: 1. Ayya Upekkha (Dhammasara), Ayya Karunika, Ayya Pasanna and Ayya Khantika joins us online from Santi Forest Monastery (https://santifm.org/santi/). 2. Ayya Upekkha (BS…

Thursday 30th January 2025 Ajahn Mudito 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 Meditation is really easy 00:07:15 Meditatio…

Tuesday 28th January 2025 Ajahn Cittapalo 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 lis…

Monday 20th 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 00.00.0…

Ajahn Brahmali continues to teach us about how free will doesn't exist and the importance of surrounding ourselves with the right people (Kalyanamitta - spiritual friends). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube…

Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTubeBuddhist Society of Western Australia

Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali references the Vitakkasanthana Sutta (on the calming of the thoughts/thinking mind), speaking on not attending to or feeding thoughts when they arise in meditation, but just allowing them to be there. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebudd…

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 oth…

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 …

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 lis…

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 00.00.0…

Ajahn Brahm offers advice on how to deal with difficult situations, such as acknowledging our emotions and not acting out of fear. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTubeBuddhist Society of Western Australia

Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTubeBuddhist Society of Western Australia

Venerable Sunyo conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Sunyo speaks on making letting go the foundation in meditation, and having faith in this. Venerable Sunyo gives a simile of learning to ride a bike to illustrate the importance of letting go of control. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhi…

Ajahn Brahmali engages Ajahn Brahm in a dialogue discussing the challenges, rewards, and lessons of the monastic life. 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…