![Stories from Noongar Country | Shaun Nannup | 2 October 2020]()
October 5, 2020
Shaun Nannup is a Whadjuk Nyoongar man and Aboriginal elder. He is passionate community leader and master storyteller who is a strong advocate for keeping his culture alive and passing on the ways of his ancestors. He uses Aboriginal spirituality and cultural and psychological ways, to speak of love and unity and healing from within. Anyone and everyone who has attended his workshops, talks, and Welcome to Countrys, speaks of his ability to inspire and connect, always focusing on our humanity and common ground. Shaun conveys his message through the art of storytelling which always makes for an inspiring, engaging and moving night.
Coming of the Sun is a continuation of the Noongar story of the Carers of Everything. A story which encompasses care, respect, values, a sense of belonging and place. It makes landmarks of the South West come alive and nurtures an awe and appreciation not only for this magnificent land, but for the Noongar people who have acquired so much knowledge and wisdom from learning to live in harmony with nature, generation after generation after generation after generation.
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September 28, 2020
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandela
This talk will be a practical session on approaching activism with both our intellect but also with our hearts, understanding that this work is challenging and demands that we give due attention to the need to care for ourselves and others if we are to avoid burnout. Dr Richard Yin is a GP and national secretary of Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA).
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September 12, 2020
For many of us when pain comes along in its myriad of forms, whether sickness, relationship breakdowns, financial troubles, passing of loved ones, as children or adults, we tend to push it away. But when you are backed in a corner with no where to run, what do you do?
Matt will share with us his very personal story, the meditation techniques he uses and the insights he has gleaned on the way.
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September 1, 2020
Ru aka Zal Kanga-Parabia and Kobi Arthur Morrison offer a beautiful concert for the Buddhist Society of WA.
Ru radiates a nostalgic and heartfelt tone that is rare to find in today’s fast paced, loud, moving world. Feeling their foremost intimate credence, with an emphasis on storytelling and dynamic build ups, Ru nurtures a connection through song.
Kobi Arthur Morrison wo leads reconciliation choir groupings such as Madjitil Moorna, Koondarm and Walyalup Kannajil.
Together through song Ru and Kobi Arthur Morrison offer a gentle sense of healing and connection to self and each other.
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August 20, 2020
Gen Kelsang Ani is a fully ordained Australian Buddhist nun. She is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Perth. Gen Ani has been studying and practising Modern Kadampa Buddhism with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 15 years.
Gen Kelsang Ani gives a teaching and guided meditation on the kindness and interconnectedness of all living beings. She describes that regardless of what our physical situation may be, we genuinely feel that wherever we look, we find only the kindness of others; that we are all interconnected in a web of kindness from which it is impossible to separate yourself.
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July 28, 2020
This is a workshop style session on the art of deep listening and being truly present with two of our listeners from the BSWA Buddhist Care Line, a free, confidential telephone Listening Service which offers callers a safe space to talk about any issues that may be happening in your life without fear of judgement. The valuable skill of deep listening is not only of immense benefit when supporting others in these turbulent times, but a skill that is truly beneficial for one’s own spiritual practice.
For the hours of operation and the phone number of the Buddhist Care Line, please visit https://bswa.org/buddhist-care-line/
July 23, 2020
Meggy Zegers is on a mission to assist other people to find peace within. To connect to self and find the wisdom to live life in a conscious way. She will share her journey from mental health issues, severe injury after an accident, and a big loss, to becoming healed and at ease with the unknown by loving herself and all beings. In bringing herself back to the present moment and trust, the unknown, in her eyes, has become a true gift.
![Healing your Heart | Shaun Nannup and Ajahn Brahmavamso | 18 June 2020]()
June 20, 2020
Join us for a conversation with Shaun Nannup and Ajahn Brahm on walking a new path forward.
Shaun Nannup is a passionate Aboriginal community leader and master and story teller who works in the area of mental health. He uses Aboriginal spirituality and cultural and psychological ways, to speak of love and unity and healing from within. Everyone who has attended his workshops, talks and 'Welcome to Countrys', speaks of his ability to inspire and connect, always focusing on our humanity and common ground.
Ajahn Brahm is a world famous meditation teacher renowned not only for his wisdom, kindness and humour, but for also standing up for what is right. Born in the UK, educated at Cambridge University and ordained as a monk in remote north east Thailand. Ajahn Brahm is a strong advocate for gender equality in Buddhism, author of best sellers such as ‘Opening the Door of Your Heart’, and ‘Falling is Flying’ and has had his talks sell out faster than Lady Gaga.
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![Kevin Hume | Science and The Buddha | The Armadale Meditation Group]()
January 3, 2020
Kevin focuses on teaching meditation and mindfulness as simple, practical skills. He teaches us how and why meditation works, draws on the most up-to-date scientific research, and introduces us to techniques that we can use on the go - whenever and wherever we are. He is also keen to help us find innovative ways to adapt meditation to our own needs. His teaching methods reflect his life experiences as a high-level communicator and participant-observer in the media, politics and corporate life. He has a particular interest in the science of meditation, as well as in the cultures and traditions from which such techniques are drawn. Kevin was introduced to meditation in 1992 by renowned meditation teacher Eric Harrison of the Perth Meditation Centre.
Kevin lead the group in meditation by first asking us to relax and listen to sounds around us. By doing this we shift from thinking to observing. The meditation is a full detailed body scan encouraging us to simply observe, not think nor engage with random thoughts. The meditation is well suited to all levels of meditators.
After meditation Kevin opened to questions.
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Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
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October 17, 2019
The last week of Rains has arrived. The monks will be with us again next week but we have one more guest speaker before then - Barry Gaskin. Barry has been an attendee at the Armadale group for almost 20 years. He has traveled much of South East Asia in his working career - Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Barry gave a background to his strange introduction to Meditation and Buddhism. He explained his observations as a Westerner living in Buddhist countries, his beliefs of Pre-Birth through to Post Death, how lucky we are and also how meditation can impact on happiness. Meditation is always taught "how to do" but he wants to explain "when to do" as a way of life, with difference and ease.
Barry then lead the group in a 30 minute meditation easily enjoyed by experienced and beginners alike. Barry began with a relaxing body scan, asking us to open our hearts to self-compassion and finishing with a difference.
After meditation Barry continued his talk on Buddhism in both the West and the East.
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October 15, 2019
We are delighted to have guest speaker Kathryn Choules during our 2019 Rains Retreat. Kathryn Choules is the founder of Mind and Movement. Her love of mindfulness, meditation and compassion comes from experiencing the benefits first-hand. She uses mindfulness and compassion training to work with people as they respond to the inevitable stresses of the life, so they live more satisfying and fulfilling lives. Kathryn is a certified instructor of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction through the University of Massachusetts and recognised as a Senior Teacher by the Meditation Association of Australia, and has done training with Jon Kabat-Zinn directly.
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![Richard Thomas | Metta, Compassion Meditation | The Armadale Meditation Group]()
October 9, 2019
It’s week 12 of our Rains Schedule already and this week, we have Richard Thomas. Richard came to meditation in the early '80s and discovered BSWA in 1992. He has completed several 3 month Rains retreats, has stayed at Bodhinyana and has also attended retreats at Kyaswa monastery in Myanmar. He was the editor of the book "Emptiness and Stillness" which marked Ajahn Brahm's 60th birthday. He was also a key co-ordinator of the 2015 Global Conference on Buddhism in Perth and a Member of the BSWA Committee and occasional teacher of the Introduction to Meditation course at Dhammaloka. So Richard brings both his experience and expertise to this weeks session.
Richard commenced the session by asking us to reflect on Metta, compassion in general and why we meditate. Richard used his own extensive experience and known facts about Metta meditation to instruct us before commencing the meditation. Richard then guided us in a 30 minute meditation well suited to beginners and experienced meditators alike.
After meditation Richard opened to Q&A before continuing his talk on Metta and compassion.
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