Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Venerable Radha conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Radha continues the theme from Friday night about fostering good relationships, guiding a meditation in which we consider the breath as a good friend, noticing how it feels and caring for it, and so creating a comforting, safe space in the here and now. Venerable Radha then guides us to soothe and comfort the emotions of our heart.

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Thursday 06th March 2025

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre for part 1 of a 2 part session.

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    Introduction and examples of what meditation does
00:30:00    Meditation
00:59:07    Q&A
01:06:04    Close

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Tuesday 04th March 2025

Ajahn Mudito 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
00:03:58    Introduction and meditation methods
00:21:00    Meditation
00:59:54    Q&A
01:29:03    Close

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to deal with rejection.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks on topics including: the passage of time losing meaning when we come into the present moment in meditation; the health and mental health benefits of kindfulness; and the importance of exploring and understanding what "let go" or "let be" actually means. 

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Thursday 27th February 2025

Ajahn Santutthi 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    Introduction and discussion on meditation
00:15:40    Meditation
00:51:17    Further discussion plus Q&A
01:00:04    Close

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Tuesday 25th February 2025

Ajahn Jenti 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
00:03:58    Introduction and meditation methods
00:14:10    Meditation
00:51:25    Q&A
01:23:00    Blessing Chant
01:24:22    Close

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali speaks on Caganussati (recollection of generosity).

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Thursday 20th February 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato 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    Introduction and discussion on meditation
00:15:40    Meditation
00:51:17    Further discussion plus Q&A
01:00:04    Close

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Tuesday 18th February 2025

Venerable Mettaji 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
00:03:45    Dharma talk
00:32:47    Meditation
00:58:47    Dharma talk and Q&A
01:26:06    Blessing
01:27:33    Close

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Monday 10th 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
    00.00.00    Metta Sutta
    00:03:40    Meditation
    00:35:15    Dharma Talk
    01:04:13    Blessing Chant
    01:06:26    Close

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On this Valentine's Day, Ajahn Brahm teaches us about unconditional love.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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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. 

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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    Meditation
00:47:40    Meditating - Don't get involved
01:00:53    Close

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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 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
00:02:26    Why do we meditate?
00:13:53    Meditation
00:45:34    Further on why we meditate Q&A
01:31:07    Close

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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
    00.00.00    Metta Sutta
    00:03:39    Meditation
    00:35:20    Dharma Talk
    01:04:16    Blessing Chant
    01:06:13    Close

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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 when our meditation starts and continues to develop.   

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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.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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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    Meditation
00:49:10    Meditating - Don't get involved
01:21:03    Close

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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
    00.00.00    Metta Sutta
    00:03:39    Meditation
    00:35:20    Dharma Talk
    01:04:16    Blessing Chant
    01:06:13    Close

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What a wonderful thing it is to have stillness in your life! Ajahn Brahm teaches us the importance of stillness.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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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 (BSV), Ayya Santa, Ayya Sankappa and Ayya Sunnata from Newbury Forest Monastery (https://www.bsv.net.au/monastery/) joins us online from Newbury and Singapore.

3. Ajahn Canda (in person) joins us from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project (https://anukampaproject.org).

4. Ajahn Munissara and Venerable Vimutti from Dhammsara Monastery (https://bswa.org/location/dhammasara-...) joins us online and various other Bhikkhunis from Dhammasara in person.

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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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    Meditation
00:55:10    Meditating - Don't get involved
01:01:45    Close

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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 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
00:02:26    Why do we meditate?
00:13:53    Meditation
00:45:34    Further on why we meditate Q&A
01:31:07    Close

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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
    00.00.00    Metta Sutta
    00:03:39    Meditation
    00:35:20    Dharma Talk
    01:04:16    Blessing Chant
    01:06:13    Close

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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).

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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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.

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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 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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Tuesday 14th January 2025

Bhante Sangharatana 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
00:02:42    Dhamma Talk
00:26:40    Meditation
01:00:45    Q&A
01:27:24    Blessing Chant
01:27:50    Close

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Monday 06th 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
    00:03:35    Meditation
    00:36:34    Dharma Talk
    01:04:57    Closing Chant
    01:06:54    Close

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Ajahn Brahmali explains that what we perceive as our free will are actually choices that are based on our conditioning. Ajahn emphasizes that regardless of free will or not, choices have results, causes, and conditioning that traps us into acting certain ways.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali speaks about allowing Dhamma to guide the meditation, rather than the will or sense of self, and allowing the mind to move itself in the right direction towards peace and joy.

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Ajahn Brahm gives a talk at his 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary celebration at Dhammaloka on the 1st 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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Tuesday 7th January 2025

Ajahn Brahmali 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
00:03:13    Meditation
00:36:06    Q&A
01:29:10    Blessing Chant
01:30:12    Close

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Thursday 09th January 2025

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this weeks 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    Welcome and a brief explanation of meditation
00:08:00    Meditation
00:55:45    Further talk and Q&A
01:01:04    Close

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Thursday 30th December 2024

Thursday 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
    00:03:30    Meditation
    00:34:17    Dharma Talk
    01:03:30    Blessing Chant
    01:05:33    Close

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Wednesday 22nd December 2024

Wednesday Dharma Talk 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.

Chapters
    00.00.00    Dharma Talk
    00:34:15    Blessing Chant
    00:36:15    Close

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Wednesday 15th December 2024

Wednesday 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
    00:32:30    Dharma Talk
    01:07:00    Blessing Chant
    01:09:00    Close

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Wednesday 1st December 2024

Bhante Kassapa discusses Right View. This session with Bhante consist of a thirty minute talk.

Chapters
    00.00.00    Dhamma Talk
    00:27:25    Close

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Talk/sharing in Bahasa Indonesia by Venerable Ajita, Handaka, Andi and David from the Ehipassiko Foundation (https://ehipassiko.or.id/) on the 24 November 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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Ajahn Brahmali shares his experience of going to India recently, how spirituality is deeply rooted in India and the inspirations that he got from going to holy places.

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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali guides a Buddhanussati (Recollection of the Buddha) meditation in which one imagines meeting with the Buddha.

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Apologies, we had issues with live-stream so the first few minutes of the talk was not recorded.

Ajahn Brahm gives a talk on his 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary at Bodhinyana Monastery on the 5th 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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Talk given by Ajahn Mudito from Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) on the 1st December 2024 in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.

Bhante Mudito was born in a remote village in Northern-Finland. After completing military service, he travelled to the United States where he attended chef school and worked in a high-end hotel for a few years. While living in New York his long-time interest in Buddhism evolved as he started meditating with different groups. He sought after many teachers and found many of them to be too lofty of simply too boring.

But then the stars aligned when Ajahn Brahm wrote his hit book Open the Door of your Heart and on the book promotion tour he came to New York where Mudito fell in love with Ajahn and his simple teachings. He has followed Ajahn Brahm ever since and in 2010 he went to stay in Bodhinyana and ordained as a monk in 2012. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery (NBM) as the Resident Monastic teacher.

For more information on Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) and Newbury Buddhist Monastery (NBM), please click here: https://www.bsv.net.au and https://www.bsv.net.au/monastery/. Support the building projects here: https://www.bsv.net.au/donation/

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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Talk given by Ajahn Nissarano from Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) on the 25 November 2024 in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.

Ajahn Nissarano is an Australian monk who ordained under Ajahn Brahm 22 years ago. He currently resides at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery (NBM) as the Senior Monastic. For more information on Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) and NBM, please click here: https://www.bsv.net.au and https://www.bsv.net.au/monastery/. Support the building projects here: https://www.bsv.net.au/donation/

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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Ajahn Brahmali gave a Dhamma Talk on 24 May 2023 for the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

Donations towards Anukampa's aim to spread the Dhamma and develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit: https://anukampaproject.org/donate/

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Sutta class by Sister Sylvia Bay from the Buddhist Fellowship of Singapore (https://www.buddhistfellowship.org/) via Facebook in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.

Read DN 16 on Sutta Central here: https://suttacentral.net/search?query=DN16

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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Dhamma talk by Dr Ng Wai Chong from Buddhist Fellowship Singapore (https://www.buddhistfellowship.org/), via Facebook on the 10 November 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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Thursday 02nd January 2025

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks 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    Welcome and Dhama Talk
00:23:14    Meditation
00:55:45    Further talk and Q&A
01:00:15    Close

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Tuesday 31st December 2024

Venerable Radha 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
00:03:16    Dhama Talk and brief instruction
00:24:22    Meditation
01:11:09    Q&A
01:29:09    Close

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Monday 23rd December 2024

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
    00:03:15    Meditation
    00:34:45    Dharma Talk
    01:15:00    Closing Chant
    01:17:00    Close

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New Year's Eve with Ajahn Brahm on 31st December 2024.

00:00:00 Short meditation (5 minutes)
00:04:41  Dhamma Talk
00:41:12   Meditation (about 20 minutes)
01:03:11    Metta Sutta chanting to welcome 2025 

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Ayya Upekkha speaks about Ajahn Brahm's contribution to the Bhikkhuni revival in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary. 

Ayya Upekkha is the Senior Bhikkhuni at Newbury Buddhist Monastery (NBM). For more information on Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) and NBM, please click here: https://www.bsv.net.au and https://www.bsv.net.au/monastery/. Support the building projects here: https://www.bsv.net.au/donation/.

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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Ajahn Hasapanna teaches us how faith in the teaching of the Buddha can inspire us and energize our Buddhist practice.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali gave a Dhamma Talk on 24 September 2023 for the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

Donations towards Anukampa's aim to spread the Dhamma and develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit: https://anukampaproject.org/donate/

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Ajahn Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn talks on the importance of fully establishing present moment awareness before meditation, including the way we live our daily lives, and the problem of using force and willpower in meditation. 

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Thursday 26th December 2024

Ajahn Cittapalo hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.  These weekly session 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    Introduction
00:00:12    Meditation Instruction/Explanation
00:12:22    Meditation
00:43:18    Further talk and Q&A
01:00:35    Outroduction
01:01:25    Close

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Tuesday 24th December 2024

Ajahn Munissara joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live as the First ordained Nun from Dhammasara.  An event and addition we all hope will continue. 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    T'was the Night Before Christmas
00:26:53    Simple meditation instructions then meditation
01:00:59    Q&A
01:30:10    Close

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Monday 16th December 2024

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
    00:03:30    Meditation
    00:40:30    Dharma Talk
    01:13:09    Closing Chant
    01:15:10    Close

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Ajahn Hasapanna illustrates how life is imperfect in many ways.

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Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Hasapanna talks on the importance of cultivating kindness and softness and calming the mind down before watching the breath - rather than using harshness and willpower.

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Ajahn Brahmali gave a Dhamma Talk on 23 July 2023 for the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

Donations towards Anukampa's aim to spread the Dhamma and develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit: https://anukampaproject.org/donate/

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Thursday 19th December 2024

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.  These weekly session 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    Introduction
00:00:12    Meditation Instruction/Explanation
00:18:30    Meditation
00:54:15    Further talk and Q&A
01:00:09    Outro
01:00:54    Close

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Tuesday 17th December 2024

Venerable Mettaji 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    Introduction
00:00:12    Dharma talk
00:30:24    Brief meditation instructions
00:32:26    Meditation
00:54:52    Dharma talk and Q&A
01:26:30    Metta Sutta
01:29:26    Blessing
01:29:44    Outro
01:30:33    Close

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Monday 09th November 2024

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
    00:04:24    Meditation
    00:34:29    Dharma Talk
    01:29:50    Closing Chant
    01:31:45    Close

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Discuss suttas from the Vedanasamyutta and explains skillful means to manage painful feelings and also explains how these difficult feeling, when used in the right way, can even get you enlightened. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 08 August 2024. 

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years 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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Ajahn Brahm explains how virtue, compassion and rebirth are core teachings of the Buddha that cannot be taken out, which are often omitted in secular Buddhism.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn speaks about the importance of finding a comfortable position for your body so it is not a hindrance for you in meditation. Ajahn also speaks about letting go of the future and the past and finding a beautiful home in the present moment.

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Thursday 12th December 2024

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.  These weekly session 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    Introduction
00:00:15    Talk and introduction to meditation
00:06:25    Meditation
00:42:29    Further talk and Q&A
0:49:58    Close

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Tuesday 10th December 2024

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 listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, 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    Introduction
00:00:15    Dhamma talk and introduction to meditation
00:23:08    Meditation
00:55:15   Dhamma talk and Q&A
01:29:15    Chant
01:30:41    Close

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Monday 02nd December 2024

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
    00:03:53    Meditation
    00:33:45    Dharma Talk
    01:20:47    Closing Chant
    01:22:40    Close

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Ajahn Canda explains how compassion can heal our body, soften our mind, relieve our stress and deepen our meditation.

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Ajahn Canda guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks on peace and stillness in the mind, and how these allow us to see clearly and understand. Ajahn Brahm shares the simile that the lotus of our mind opens because of the sun's warmth (kindness) and light (mindfulness) - aka kindfulness.

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Thursday 05th December 2024

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.  These weekly session 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    Introduction
00:00:13    Meditation Instruction/Explanation
00:14:53    Meditation
00:51:09    Further talk and Q&A
01:00:12    Closing
01:00:58    Close

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Tuesday 03rd December 2024

Venerable Sunyo 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. Due to social distancing regulations, 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    Introduction
00:00:16    Metta Sutta
00:03:15    Introduction to meditation and general talk
00:22:00    Meditation
00:58:40    Further talk and Q&A
01:31:19    Close

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Monday 24th November 2024

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
    00:03:50    Meditation
    00:33:19    Dharma Talk
    01:20:47    Closing Chant
    01:22:53    Close

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Discuss how we are trapped in samsara by not understanding feelings and perceptions. Reads out discourses from the chapter on feelings in Connected Discourses of the Buddha. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 01 August 2024. 

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years 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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Sunday 7th July 2024

Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  

00:00:00    Introduction
00:00:14    Welcome and Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja
00:15:20    Tribute chanting
00:18:45    Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja continues
01:05:06    Closing message
01:05:56    Close

This is part 3 of the talk, please find the entire series here.

Bhante Bodhidhaja, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka was introduced to Buddhism at an early age by a neighbour. After graduation Nicolas worked as a primary school teacher and chose social work as an alternative for compulsory military training in Switzerland.

At the age of 21, while on a visit to India in 2003 Nicolas took on a temporary ordination under the late Acharya Buddharakhita who gave him the monastic name Bodhidhaja and since kept the same name in memory of his Teacher.

From late 2006 Nicolas spent time living, practicing and serving as a lay person in different Monastic communities around the world. Upon returning to Perth BSWA in 2010 became an Anagarika followed by being a novice and higher ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm. Bhante Bodhidhaja is part of the BSWA Monastic Community.

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Sunday 9th June 2024

Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).  

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:10 Welcome and Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja
01:12:45  Blessing by Bhante Bodhidhaja
01:13:23  Closing message
01:14:13   Close

This is part 2 of the talk, please find the entire series here.

Bhante Bodhidhaja, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka was introduced to Buddhism at an early age by a neighbour. After graduation Nicolas worked as a primary school teacher and chose social work as an alternative for compulsory military training in Switzerland.

At the age of 21, while on a visit to India in 2003 Nicolas took on a temporary ordination under the late Acharya Buddharakhita who gave him the monastic name Bodhidhaja and since kept the same name in memory of his Teacher.

From late 2006 Nicolas spent time living, practicing and serving as a lay person in different Monastic communities around the world. Upon returning to Perth BSWA in 2010 became an Anagarika followed by being a novice and higher ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm. Bhante Bodhidhaja is part of the BSWA Monastic Community.

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Panel discussion facilitated by Ajahn Brahmali, with Ayya Pasada and Venerable Acala from the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery, and Venerable Sunyo and Venerable Vipassako from Bodhinyanna Monastery.

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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Ajahn Brahm reflects on some of the things that we can appreciate in our life.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm talks about the joy, peace, energy, clarity and wisdom which comes from meditation. Ajahn shares a simile about how you need stillness and wisdom or insight in your meditation.

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Thursday 28th November 2024

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.  These weekly session 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    Introduction
00:00:15    Talk and introduction to meditation
00:10:32    Meditation
00:55:37    Further talk and Q&A
01:00:26    Close

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Tuesday 26th November 2024

Bhante Cunda 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. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

00:00:00    Introduction
00:00:16    Metta Sutta
00:03:15    Introduction to meditation and general talk
00:22:00    Meditation
00:58:40    Further talk and Q&A
01:31:19    Close

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Monday 25th November 2024

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.

00:00:00    Metta Sutta
00:03:55    Meditation
00:34:55    Dharma Talk
01:10:50    Blessing
01:12:45    Close

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Talk given by Venerable Canda Theri from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project on the 23rd November 2024 in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.

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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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Talk given by Ayya Medhanandi and Ayya Nimmala from the Canadian Forest Bhikkhuni Sangha and Toronto Theravada Buddhist Community on the 9th November 2024 in honour of Ajahn Brahm’s 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.

The first 45 seconds of this talk is a loving dedication in text (no audio) to Ajahn Brahm followed by chanting at 0:50 and the Dhamma talk thereafter. 

Loving dedication text:
"This talk is joyously offered on the auspicious occasion of most Venerable Ajahn Brahm's 50th anniversary as a bhikkhu.
His presence in our world has blessed countless beings with inspiring Dhamma teachings, measureless generosity, service and sacrifice, as well as oceanic loving-kindness towards all.
He has nobly led the way - cared for, comforted, encouraged, spread joy and travelled the world over to convey the Budhha's profound wisdom.
Above all, we honour his magnanimous, fearless, and tireless work to enable the renaissance of the Theravada Bhikkhuni Sangha in our era.
We are deeply humbled as we pay our respects to you, Ajahn, and we are forever grateful."

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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Discuss what happened when we die and is there anything we can do to help our loved one who has passed away. Also discuss the process or dying and what we can do to assist someone to die peacefully. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 31 July 2024. 

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years 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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Talk given by Venerable Akincana on the 23rd November 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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Ajahn Brahm explains how kindness is vital to have a peaceful meditation.

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Ajahn Brahm answers the question 'why he is a monk' and explains the source of real happiness according to Buddhism.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives Dhamma Talk called Wise Perspective on the 21st May 2023 for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation, Dhamma Talk “There is No Bad Meditation” and Questions and Answers session on the 12 June 2024 in London for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

Full set of teachings from Ajahn Brahmali’s visit to the UK can be found here.

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Clear Mountain Monastery Interview with Venerables Candā and Upekkhā, entitled “Non-Self vs. Nun-Self”.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation, Dhamma Talk “What Is & Isn't A Jhana” and Questions and Answers session on the 13 June 2024 in Brighton for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

Full set of teachings from Ajahn Brahmali’s visit to the UK can be found here.

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Thursday 21st November 2024

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks 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.

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Tuesday 19th November 2024

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 listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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Monday 11th November 2024

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.

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Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s upcoming 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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Talk given by Venerable Nibbuto on the 16th November 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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Talk given by Venerable Jenti on the 9th November 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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Ajahn reminds us that meditation is a gift of peace to ourselves and also explains how insight arises from a peaceful mind.

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Ajahn Brahm shares with us about the power of meditation, how it can help us get along with people, solve emotional problems and more.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Program:

00:00 Guided Meditation by Sandra Henville (BSWA)

24:24 Dhamma Talk by Dr Lydia See (Tzu Chi Foundation)

Dharma Master Cheng Yen established the Tzu Chi Foundation in 1966 in Taiwan. The mission started with Charity, Medical Services, Education and Humanistic Values, and then extended further to Bone Marrow Donation, Environment Protection, Community Volunteerism and International Relief – Known as Tzu Chi’s Eight Footprints. Tzu Chi’s Australian footprints first appeared in Brisbane and Sydney in the early 1990s when members migrated to Australia from Taiwan. The Australian chapter of Tzu Chi Foundation was officially incorporated in 1996 and became a national body in 1999. Since then Tzu Chi Foundation has grown to encompass offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Perth, with over 10,000 supporters Australia-wide. Volunteers offer their free time to serve the local communities. Their regular presence can be found in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice wards, school for deaf and blind children, and homeless centres.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

Out of respect for our teacher, the teachings, and the precious opportunity we have to receive them from afar, please attend the online teachings in the same way that you would if you were at the teachings in person. Comments have been disabled to maintain a wholesome learning environment and prevent opportunities for unskillful speech.

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation and Dhamma Talk “Sila, The Foundation of the Path-Part 2” on the 15 June 2024 in Oxford for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

Full set of teachings from Ajahn Brahmali’s visit to the UK can be found here.

Donations towards Anukampa's aim to spread the Dhamma and develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit: https://anukampaproject.org/donate/

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation and Dhamma Talk “Sila, The Foundation of the Path-Part 1” on the 15 June 2024 in Oxford for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser.

Full set of teachings from Ajahn Brahmali’s visit to the UK can be found here.

Donations towards Anukampa's aim to spread the Dhamma and develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit: https://anukampaproject.org/donate/

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation, Dhamma Talk “Making Peace with Your Inner Critic” and Questions and Answers Session on the 14th of June 2024 for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Full set of teachings from Ajahn Brahmali’s visit to the UK can be found here.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project of which Ajahn Brahmavamso is Spiritual Adviser.

Donations towards Anukampa's aim to spread the Dhamma and develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit: https://anukampaproject.org/donate/

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Ajahn Brahmali gives a meditation, Dhamma Talk on the Five Factors that Support Meditation (AN 5.53) and Questions and Answers Session on the 28th of July 2024 for Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project.

Full set of teachings from Ajahn Brahmali’s visit to the UK can be found here.

Ajahn Brahmali supports Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, of which Ajahn Brahmavamso is Spiritual Adviser. Donations towards Anukampa's aim to develop a nuns' monastery in England are extremely welcome. Please visit: https://anukampaproject.org/donate/

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Friday 15th November 2024

Ayya Upekkha & Ayya Karunika speak on the little things Ajahn Brahm has done that both influenced and changed their respective lives.  This is one of the first of many in celebration of Ajahn Brahm's 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary.  There is no specific topic to discuss and it is spontaneous so please enjoy.

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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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Explains how to have affection to people close to you without having attachment. Also explains how self-care and wellbeing is so important if you want to live the spiritual life well and also help yourself and others to skillfully deal with depression. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 18 July 2024. 

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years 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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Thursday 14th November 2024

Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.  These weekly session 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.

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Monday 04th November 2024

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.

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Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

Tuesday 12 November 2024.

Ajahn Appicchato 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. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

00:00 Intro
00:04 Dhamma Talk
13:42 Guided Meditation
49:33 Q+A
1:22:08 Blessing Chant

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Venerable Jenti teaches us about how to bring up the joy during meditation and how to resolve hindrances which make our meditation unpleasant.

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Venerable Radha gives his first talk at Dhammaloka sharing how he became a monk, his experience with Ajahn Brahm and other topics in Buddhism.

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Thursday 07th November 2024

Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.  These weekly session 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.

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Monday 28th October 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. 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.

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Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

Tuesday 29th October 2024

Venerable Jhayako joins the Armadale Meditation Group and discusses the audience chosen topic of 'anger'.

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. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

00:00 Intro
00:04 Metta Sutta Chanting
08:39 Dhamma Talk
32:56 Guided Meditation
1:03:10 Dhamma Discussion and Q+A
1:25:17 Concluding Blessing Chant

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Tuesday 5th November 2024

Venerable Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group and talks about a teaching method used by the Buddha called the 'anupubbikathā' (progressive teaching).  

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. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

00:00 Intro
00:04 Metta Sutta Chanting
02:28 Dhamma Talk
24:35 Guided Meditation
55:03 Q+A
1:26:52 Blessing Chant

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Explains the importance of right view and aspects of virtue to enhance your meditation. Teaching by Ajahn Brahmali on the 11th July 2024 for Santi Forest Monastery. 

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Today Ajahn Munissara teaches us about the importance of having joy during meditation. She encourages us to think about a person that has inspired us through their generosity, or to recall an act of kindness that we have done.

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Ajahn Brahmali shares his experience and thoughts about Ajahn Brahm's qualities such as kindness, generosity and hard work ethics.

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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Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 31st October 2024

This week Ajahn Santutthi encourages us to begin our meditation with as little or preferably no, expectations.  These 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.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us the importance of renunciation during meditation.

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Ajahn Brahm tells a story about 7 monks and bandits to illustrate kindness to others and also to yourself.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Thursday 24th October 2024

Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts the first session after the end of Rains 2024.

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.

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Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Bhante Cunda joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the first session after Rains 2024.

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. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.

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Explains critical factors that stops you from entering Jhana and deep meditation based on the suttas. Discuss the importance of the practice of gratitude to increase the quality of our life in general and how it also leads us to deep meditation. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 4 July 2024 at Jhana Grove, Western Australia. 

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years 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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Many people may feel restless during meditating. Venerable Nibbuto teaches us to have a kind, non judgmental attitude. Our mind will calm down and we can enjoy the peace.

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Monday 14th October 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. 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.

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Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

Monday 30th September 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. 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.

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Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

Monday 02nd September 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. 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.

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Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

Monday 19th August 2024

Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. 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.

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Venerable Nibbuto teaches us how compassion, meditation and having no ego are important ideas in Buddhism.

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Venerable Nibbuto guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.

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Tuesday 15th October 2024

Sky Dawson joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the last Rains session of 2024.

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.

“All views expressed by our Rains Retreat Guest Speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the BSWA”

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Steven Towler has been a Buddhist for over fifty years and is a Dhamma Group facilitator at Wat Dhammayanaram managed by the Cambodian Buddhist Society WA. Steven spent 7 rains as a monk in the Thai Forest Tradition learning from teachers including Acharn Fun, Acharn Baen and Acharn Tate. Steven has skillfully translated text from teachers such as Luang Poo Tate, Luang Ta Maha Boowa and Acharn Piak from Thai to English.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.
While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

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Tuesday 08th October 2024

Cecilia Mitra joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for Rains 2024.

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.

“All views expressed by our Rains Retreat Guest Speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the BSWA”

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Describes a skilful mindful training technique that is called STOP. This is a helpful technique used among secular Mindfulness groups around the world and relates it to the teachings of the Buddha. Also reveals a valuable teaching received by her father on right attitude to generosity. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 26 Jun 2024. 

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years 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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To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.

Tuesday 01st October 2024

Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group again for part four of her four part series, on-line live for Rains 2024.

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.

“All views expressed by our Rains Retreat Guest Speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the BSWA”

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Audio teachings are available to download from our BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations) and BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (Rain's Retreat teachings, retreats and suttas). Videos can be viewed on our BSWA YouTube Channel. Books and articles are available on our website here.

Program:

00:00 - 24:18 - Guided meditation session by Sandra Henville (BSWA)
25:30 - 01:24 - Dhamma Talk by Natasha Tang (Buddha’s Light International Association of Western Australia - BLIAWA)

Speaker profile: Natasha Tang is a Dental Therapist specialising in Paediatric Dentistry as well as a Justice of Peace. She serves on the Board of Advisors for Buddha’s Light International Association of Western Australia (BLIAWA) as well as the Board of Directors for BLIA World Headquarters. She is also the President of the Buddhist Council of WA, working to promote closer ties between the member organisations and as well as further engagement between the Council and government representatives and the WA Buddhist community at large. Natasha enjoys listening to dharma talks, in the comfort of her home via YouTube, and walking mediation.

Reference to the book that Natasha read: Endless Knot by Venerable Master Hsing Yun on Living, Dying, and Learning, published by Buddha’s Light Publishing 2012 First Edition - https://www.blpusacorp.com/endless-knot/.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.
While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

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Tuesday 24th September 2024

Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group again for part three in her four part series, on-line live for Rains 2024.

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.

“All views expressed by our Rains Retreat Guest Speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the BSWA”

The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donations. Please join us on Ko-fi and cancel your donations via Patreon. Thanks for your ongoing support!

Audio teachings are available to download from our BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations) and BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (Rain's Retreat teachings, retreats and suttas). Videos can be viewed on our BSWA YouTube Channel. Books and articles are available on our website here.

Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it’s a time for deepening their own practice.
While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

Sutta References for this talk:
Guided Meditation:
SN 14.12: Sanidānasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (With a Cause)
MN 19: Dvedhāvitakkasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (Two Kinds of Thoughts)
Ud 1.10: Bāhiyasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (With Bāhiya)

Dhamma Talk:
DN 14: Mahāpadānasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (The Great Discourse on Traces Left Behind)
Thi Ap 20: Paṭācārātherīapadāna—Jonathan S. Walters (suttacentral.net) (Paṭācārā)
MN 120: Saṅkhārupapattisutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (Rebirth by Intention)
AN 6.10: Mahānāmasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (With Mahānāma)
AN 10.61: Avijjāsutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (Ignorance)
AN 1.248–257: Chaṭṭhavagga—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (Re. Unshakable Faith)
SN 45.2: Upaḍḍhasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (Half the Spiritual Life)
SN 47.3: Bhikkhusutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (A Monk)
SN 12.41: Pañcaverabhayasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (Dangers and Threats)
SN 47.19: Sedakasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (At Sedaka-re. Bamboo-Pole Acrobats)
SN 47.7: Makkaṭasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (A Monkey)
AN 5.42: Sappurisasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (True Person)
AN 5.25: Anuggahitasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (Supported)
Snp 2.4: Maṅgalasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (38 Great Blessings)
Snp 1.6: Parābhavasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (12 Entrances to Disaster)
SN 20.2: Nakhasikhasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (A Fingernail)
SN 56.11: Dhammacakkappavattanasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (Rolling Forth the Wheel of Dhamma)
AN 10.51: Sacittasutta—Bhikkhu Sujato (suttacentral.net) (Your Own Mind)

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Venerable Chokyi is resident teacher at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. Ordained in 2006 by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, she has held several senior posts at FPMT centres in Australia and international positions within the FPMT. Before coming to Perth, Venerable Chokyi was Spiritual Program Coordinator at the FPMT Centre in Sydney, Vajrayana Institute, for 10 years and in 2018 was appointed the resident western teacher at Chenrezig Institute, an FPMT Centre in Queensland.

Ven Thubten Chokyi and Sakyadhita friends read poetry written by the early nuns to fund raise for the Pirivena project - https://suttacentral-pirivena-pitaka.raiselysite.com/.

This amazing project led by Ajahn Brahmali, Bhante Sujato and others is helping restore ancient Buddhist teachings by providing modern English translations of the entire Sutta and Vinaya Pitaka, to every monastic education center (Pirivena and Seela Matha units) in Sri Lanka.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

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Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group again for part two in her four part series, on-line live for Rains 2024.

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.

“All views expressed by our Rains Retreat Guest Speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the BSWA”

The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donations. Please join us on Ko-fi and cancel your donations via Patreon. Thanks for your ongoing support!

Audio teachings are available to download from our BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations) and BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (Rain's Retreat teachings, retreats and suttas). Videos can be viewed on our BSWA YouTube Channel. Books and articles are available on our website here.

A talk given at Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand on behalf of New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust on 20 June 2024.

Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years 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

The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donations. Please join us on Ko-fi and cancel your donations via Patreon. Thanks for your ongoing support!

To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.

Brigid Lowry has been a Buddhist for over forty years. She spent six years at Wat Buddha Dharma as part of the lay community, helping to run retreats for many teachers, including Ayya Khema, Phra Khantipalo and Joseph Goldstein. She has been a Zen student for many years and is also a Vipassana practitioner. Brigid has an MA in Creative Writing and is the author of many prize-winning YA books. Her adult titles are Still Life With Teapot: On Zen, Writing and Creativity and A Year of Loving Kindness to Myself and Other Essays. The later was chosen by Apple books to be Best Book of the Month in April 2021. Fremantle Press will publish her new title in February 2026 – A Time of Living Graciously: Essays on Ageing. Brigid believes in op shops, coloured pencils and floral frocks, and in fostering joy and creativity in herself and others.

While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk.

HEAVENLY MESSENGERS 2024 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2024)

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Tuesday 10th September 2024

Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group for part one of her four part series, on-line live for Rains 2024.

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.

“All views expressed by our Rains Retreat Guest Speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the BSWA”

The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donations. Please join us on Ko-fi and cancel your donations via Patreon. Thanks for your ongoing support!