Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Sometimes everything seems to go wrong. Does life really suck? Ajahn Brahm describes how things going wrong is simply the nature of living in the world. Once we understand and accept this, we can learn to develop a sense of inner calm that is not dependent on external factors.

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Ajahn Brahm teaches us about the two types of freedom: freedom of desire and freedom from desire. Ajahn also shares some examples of how having less can bring us more happiness.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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Ajahn Brahm gives an explanation of the process of rebirth.

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Ajahn Brahm responds with wisdom and humor to the question: Is Buddhism a religion?

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Responding to a question about rituals in Buddhism, Ajahn Brahm gives a humour filled explanation of why and how.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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This is a very special Q&A session, given by Ajahn Brahm in support of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, headed by Venerable Canda in the UK (part 2 of 2).

To enable Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project to continue spreading the priceless Dhamma teachings and contribute towards the development of the first Theravada Bhikkhuni Monastery in the UK, where women can train towards full ordination, donations are extremely welcome and gratefully received (visit here). 

Visit Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project's YouTube Channel here.

View both parts on bswa.org here

Teaching retrieved from https://youtu.be/Wc0WJnX__ZM

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Responding to an online question, Ajahn Brahm discusses the significance of dreams from a Buddhist perspective.

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Ajahn Brahm responds to questions about how to keep a level head and sense of contentment whilst being a busy high flyer.

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Ajahn Brahm explains what happens when our mind becomes still in deep meditation (the Four Jhanas), for example what happens to our sense of body, perception of time, will (desire, determination or intention) and awareness.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately thirty minutes. 

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately thirty minutes. 

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A Dhamma talk given Jhana Grove Retreat Centre, WA for the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV), by Ajahn Brahm on 30 May 2020. This talk is mainly aimed at youth going through exams e.g. year 11 and 12 exams. Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel

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Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvA5mXEkxRQ (YouTube Channel: BSV Dhamma Talks)

Ajahn Brahm gives an uplifting talk on developing a love of life through developing loving-kindness (metta).

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Ajahn Brahm offers a fresh perspective and wise advice on how we can deal with tragedy.

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Ajahn Brahm explains that the nature of our life is uncertain and teaches us how to accept this as part of our life.

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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for approximately half an hour. 

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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.

Ajahn Brahm gives his own spin on the meaning of life as presented by the Ten Ox-herder's Pictures.

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