January 30, 2021
From a Buddhist perspective, thinking about death isn't a negative, dark and depressing act, but rather, thinking about death can be very useful, putting life in perspective, and even leading the mind in to peace. Ajahn Brahmali gives advice on how to wisely contemplate death.
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January 29, 2021
Dennis Sheppard introduces the BSWA Care Group's Buddhist Care Line, a confidential telephone listening service staffed by lay Buddhist practitioners. The service offers a safe space to talk about any issues that may be happening in your life without fear of judgement. We invite you to visit the Buddhist Care Line's website for our hours of operation and phone number: https://bswa.org/buddhist-care-line/
Following the introduction, Dennis provides a talk and guided meditation on anxiety and fear, a topic which many are experiencing during COVID-19. An accompanying text is provided here.
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January 29, 2021
Wednesday night meditation at Dhammaloka Centre with Dennis Sheppard (President of the Buddhist Society of WA). These ongoing guided meditation classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and offer an opportunity for visitors and online listeners to chat with our Care Group members during and after the class.
The topic for this guided meditation is: Grounding to Earth. Connecting to Universe. Noticing the Five Hindrances.
Our Care Group members can be reached at +61 (08) 6270 4671 during the operating hours listed on here.
Buddhist Care Group: https://bswa.org/care-group/
More Care Group Teachings found here.
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January 28, 2021
Teachings on the Eightfold Path by Ajahn Brahm. Recorded during the 2012 Year End Retreat at Wat Chetawan Petaling Jaya and organised by Buddhist Gem Fellowship (BGF).
Find entire series on bswa.org here. Outline of teachings:
- Right View – sorry this recording is missing.
- Right Intention Samma Sankappa (1/7)
- Right Speech Samma Vaca (2/7)
- Right Action Samma Kammanta (3/7)
- Right Livelihood Samma Ajiva (4/7)
- Right Effort Samma Vayama (5/7)
- Right Mindfulness Samma Sati (6/7)
- Right Stillness Samma Samadhi (7/7)
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Teachings retrieved from Eightfold Path playlist (bgf retreats YouTube Channel) here.
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January 27, 2021
Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 16 November 2020. 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.
Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso) where he has been resident since 2013.
Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (possibly for up to a year or two) to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo, keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.
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Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.
![Venerable Kassapa | Attachment and Wholesome Desire | Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram]()
January 27, 2021
Monday Night Meditation at Wat Dhammayanaram, Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa on the 9 November 2020. 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.
Venerable Kassapa has trained at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, WA (Buddhist Society of WA monastery – abbot Ajahn Brahmavamso) where he has been resident since 2013.
Currently Venerable Kassapa is staying at Wat Dhammayanaram two to three weeks at a time and then returning to Bodhinyana for a week. Venerable has committed to help out the temple (possibly for up to a year or two) to assist the Cambodian monk Bhante Sukkhakamo, keeping him company and helping with things, such as this teaching engagement. Venerable Kassapa has been helping the temple on and off since he became a monk.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.
Teaching retrieved from https://thecbswa.org/meditation-recordings please visit https://thecbswa.org/ to find out how to attend the monastery in person.
![Sila Series - The First Precept (2/5) | Bhante Bodhidhaja | 9 August 2020]()
January 24, 2021
Bhante Bodhidhaja gives a Dhamma talk, which is a continuation of a talk about sila he had given previously. In this Dhamma talk, Bhante quotes several suttas & explains the first precept - no killing or destroying life. Precepts are gifts. For example, if we give up killing, we give others the freedom from fear, enmity and ill will.
Find entire Sila Series on bswa.org here.
- Sila Series - An Overview (1/5)
- Sila Series - The First Precept (2/5)
- Sila Series - The Second Precept (3/5)
- Sila Series - The Third Precept (4/5)
- Sila Series - The Fourth and Fifth Precepts (5/5)
Teaching given from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia (www.nbm.org.au) – Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel
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Teaching retrieved from here.
January 23, 2021
Ajahn Brahm gives a talk on the benefits of disappointments, frustration and not getting things our way, because it teaches us to let things go more and to flow with things. He offers suggestions for dealing with our problems, such as forgiveness and seeing that what's really important in life are the people and our spiritual development. Ajahn Brahm goes on to talk about the problems of power and trying to control our environment.
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January 22, 2021
Teachings on the Eightfold Path by Ajahn Brahm. Recorded during the 2012 Year End Retreat at Wat Chetawan Petaling Jaya and organised by Buddhist Gem Fellowship (BGF).
Find entire series on bswa.org here. Outline of teachings:
- Right View – sorry this recording is missing.
- Right Intention Samma Sankappa (1/7)
- Right Speech Samma Vaca (2/7)
- Right Action Samma Kammanta (3/7)
- Right Livelihood Samma Ajiva (4/7)
- Right Effort Samma Vayama (5/7)
- Right Mindfulness Samma Sati (6/7)
- Right Stillness Samma Samadhi (7/7)
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.
Teachings retrieved from Eightfold Path playlist (bgf retreats YouTube Channel) here.
