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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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5 days ago
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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.
Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel
Please support us on Ko-Fi.
BSWA teachings are available from:
· BSWA Teachings
· BSWA Podcast Channel
· BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel
· BSWA YouTube
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Calming The Senses | Bhante Bodhidhaja | Roleystone Meditations (Kusala)
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
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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Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
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.
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.
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Thursday 18th July 2024
Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. This is the last session until 24th October as the Monks are now on Rains Retreat.
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.
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.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Bhante Bodhidhaja | Blessing and Benefit | Roleystone Meditations (Kusala)
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Thursday 04th April 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.
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.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Thursday 07th March 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.
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.
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Thursday 29nd February 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.
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.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Thursday 08th February 2024
Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks 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.
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.
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Thursday 28th December 2023
Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. This week's session is part four of four. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.
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.
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Thursday 21st December 2023
Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. This weeks session is part three of four. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.
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.
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Thursday 14th December 2023
Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. This weeks session is part two of four. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.
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.
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Thursday 07th December 2023
Bhante Bodhidhaja hosts this weeks session at the Roleystone Family Centre. This weeks session is part one of four. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.
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.
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Learning from Living & Dying (Part 1) | Bhante Bodhidhaja | 28 May 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja on the 28 May 2023, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).
This is part 1 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.
Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel
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.
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Giving and Receiving Friendship | Bhante Bodhidhaja | 5 December 2022
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Dhamma talk by Ajahn Bodhidhaja on the 5th December 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).
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.
Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel
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.
Thursday May 04, 2023
Friendship | Bhante Bodhidhaja | 4 Dec 2022
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Dhamma talk by Ajahn Bodhidhaja on the 4th December 2022, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV).
This talk is dedicated with gratitude to all whom I have crossed paths with, who have walked with me or are still walking with me, especially during difficult times. Thank you for your kindness, care, support and friendship!
Friendship PDF Slides (BSV 2022.12):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hiGhJEzAf2zO98popIBKx9OylJ_uDQ0g/view?usp=share_link
Sutta references:
- Advice to Sigālaka (DN 31) https://suttacentral.net/dn31
- A Friend 1st & 2nd (AN7.36 & 37) https://suttacentral.net/an7.36 & https://suttacentral.net/an7.37
- Half the Spiritual Life (SN45.2) https://suttacentral.net/sn45.2
- Link to a related YouTube video on friendship: Why You Are Lonely and How to Make Friends - Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell https://youtu.be/I9hJ_Rux9y0
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.
Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel
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.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Brahma-Viharas Series 4: Balance | Bhante Bodhidhaja | 8 May 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Bhante Bodhidhaja gives a Dhamma talk from the Newbury Buddhist monastery regarding the four Brahma Vihara taught by the Lord Buddha.
This is the fourth in the series of the Brahma Vihara or "The Four Highest Hangout Places", as Bhante describes it. In this video, he talks about "Upekkhā", being grounded.
Bhante Bodhiraja gives a good perspective on how we can learn to rejoice in the success of others by citing quotes from many different cultures of the world.
Bhante also quotes the following Sutta on the eight worldly conditions.
AN 8.5 - Paṭhamalokadhammasutta sutta - Click here to read this on Sutta Central.
Click here to see the full presentation of this talk on YouTube.
Teaching given from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia – Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel
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.
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Brahma-Viharas Series 3: Joy | Bhante Bodhidhaja | 23 January 2022
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Bhante Bodhidhaja gives a Dhamma talk from the Newbury Buddhist monastery regarding the four Brahma Vihara taught by the Lord Buddha.
This is the third in the series of the Brahma Vihara or "The Four Highest Hangout Places", as Bhante describes it. In this video, he talks about "Mudita", rejoicing in the happiness of others.
Bhante Bodhiraja gives a good perspective on how we can learn to rejoice in the success of others by citing quotes from many different cultures of the world.
Bhante also quotes the following Sutta on Getting Rid of Resentment.
AN 5.162 -Dutiyaāghātapaṭivinaya sutta - Click here to read this on Sutta Central.
Click here to see the full presentation of this talk on YouTube.
Teaching given from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia – Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel
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.
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Brahma-Viharas Series 2: Care | Bhante Bodhidhaja | 24 October 2021
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Bhante Bodhidhaja gives a Dhamma talk from Newbury Buddhist monastery regarding the second Brahma-Vihara: Karuna (Care). We are often very disconnected and distracted from all sorts of things but even more so from suffering, therefore it is important to find this soft, gentle, beautiful attention to be able to connect and then to response.
Bhante also quotes the following sutta:
- Getting Rid of Resentment (2nd) - https://suttacentral.net/an5.162/en/sujato?layout=sidebyside&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin
Links to other related YouTube videos:
- Brene Brown on Empathy - RSA Shorts https://youtu.be/1Evwgu369Jw
- Being Kinder to Yourself - Greater Good Science Center https://youtu.be/AyQdeYjXUhE
- The Anger Eating Monster - Prince EA https://youtu.be/4izOVj-SylA
Teaching given from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia – Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel
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://bsv.podbean.com/e/dhamma-talk-brahmavihara-series-2-care-bhante-bodhidhaja-24-oct-2021/
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Brahma-Viharas Series 1: Love | Bhante Bodhidhaja | 12 September 2021
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Bhante Bodhidhaja gives a Dhamma talk from Newbury Buddhist monastery regarding Metta (unconditional love). Bhante also quotes the following suttas in the talk:
- Loving-Kindness - https://suttacentral.net/snp1.8/en/amaravati?reference=none&highlight=false
- The Shorter Discourses at Gosinga - https://suttacentral.net/an10.176/https://suttacentral.net/mn31/en/sujato?layout=sidebyside&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin/sujato
- Getting Rid of Resentment (2nd) - https://suttacentral.net/an5.162/en/sujato?layout=sidebyside&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin
Teaching given from Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Victoria, Australia – Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel
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://bsv.podbean.com/e/dhamma-talk-brahmavihara-series-1-metta-bhante-bodhidhaja-12-sep-2021/