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Dharma talks from the tradition of Buddhist meditation master Ajahn Brahm and Australian Forest Sangha of monks and nuns presented by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia
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Mar 14, 2022
Mar 14, 2022
29 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.
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Feb 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022
1hr 8 min
Ajahn Brahm explains how kindness creates peace in various situations, such as in your relationships, physical health and meditation.
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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.

Feb 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022
29 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.
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.

Feb 15, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
1hr 21 min
Ajahn Brahm explains how preparation is important , such as how being in the meditation hall and listening to the usual 15 minute talk beforehand helps prepare our mind for a peaceful meditation.
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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.

Feb 14, 2022
Feb 14, 2022
1hr 7 min
Ajahn Brahm says, “Kindness is the most important rule in the monastic and Buddhist community." Ajahn shares some beautiful stories of kindness and acceptance.
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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.

Feb 14, 2022
Feb 14, 2022
28 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.
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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.

Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
1hr 3 min
Ajahn Brahm shares his story about why he became a monk and describes how being virtuous brings peace and happiness.
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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.

Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
27 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.
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.

Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
1hr 17 min
Ajahn Brahm reminds us that meditation is about letting go, not chasing achievements. It is a time we set aside for observing and calming our mind.
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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.

Feb 1, 2022
Feb 1, 2022
1hr 20 min
Ajahn Brahm acknowledges that learning how to be still in meditation is a difficult task and he encourages us to continue practicing.
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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.

Jan 31, 2022
Jan 31, 2022
1hr 5 min
Ajahn Brahm explains how our fear of failing can be self-fulfilling (i.e. our anxiety causes us to make mistakes and fail). Ajahn encourages us to relax and have confidence so that we are successful in our endeavours.
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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.

Jan 31, 2022
Jan 31, 2022
27 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.
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.

Jan 4, 2022
Jan 4, 2022
1hr 20 min
Ajahn Brahm talks about how patience is an essential ingredient to deep meditation and the quickest way to reach it. Ajahn also briefly describes the following states of meditation: awareness of the body, awareness of breath, a Nimitta and the four Jhanas.
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.

Jan 3, 2022
Jan 3, 2022
1hr 14 min
0:00 - New Year's Eve Dhamma talk
44:22 - Meditation
1:10:43 - Chanting of Blessing by Monks
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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.

Jan 3, 2022
Jan 3, 2022
1hr 21 min
Ajahn Brahm teaches us the importance of taking a break i.e. stopping and tuning into the present moment.
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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.

Dec 22, 2021
Dec 22, 2021
1hr 26 min
Tuesday 21st December 2021
Ajahn Brahm 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.
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 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.

Dec 21, 2021
Dec 21, 2021
1hr 20 min
Ajahn Brahm give some skillful means to overcome distraction during meditation.
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.

Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
1hr 8 min
Ajahn Brahm teaches us how to manage our expectations and how to deal with disappointments from having high expectations.
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.

Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
27 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately 30 minutes.
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.

Dec 13, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
1hr 12 min
Ajahn Brahmali describes how compassion was explained in the early Suttas and compares that with how we do things today.
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.
