Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Ajahn Brahm teaches how to live our life without anger. Ajahn explains that when we own something, we want to control it, and when things don't go the way we want, we get angry or disappointed. So we should remind ourselves that things are impermanent and try not so hard to control it.

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February 2020

Ajahn Cittapalo reminds us that meditation is not about stopping the mind nor fixating on a single thing. Rather we should be kindly aware of what is happening with our mind. Practice just watching what is happening. Don't try to change it, simply acknowledge it and let it go. As we practice this more often, the inner monologue occurs less. Allowing us to enjoy a peaceful relaxing meditation.

The group, having all meditated previously, meditated for thirty minutes in silence.

After meditation Ajahn drew our attention to how happy we feel after meditation and how good the general feeling.

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February 2020

Ajahn Santutthi talked to us about being a Buddhist monk in the modern world and how it helps to cope with the stresses that come with our modern world. Meditation, over time, allows our monks and us, to leave these stresses behind. If only for a short time, just to allow our minds to relax and quieten.

Ajahn then guided us in a thirty minute meditation well suited to all by encouraging us to simply relax. Make ourselves comfortable and detach from our hectic lives.

After meditation Ajahn opened to questions and further encouraged us to be kind to our minds. Don't make meditation a job, chore or task. Just allow your mind to be your mind and relax.

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What does it mean to have an identity and how does it relate to Buddhist teachings? Ajahn Brahmali explains how identities can be a problem and suggests that we identify with qualities that bring peace and harmony among people instead of holding onto identities that divide us.

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Ajahn Brahm tells his experience of how fear turned a mouse into a tiger and explains why we shouldn't be so anxious about our future.

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Ajahn Brahm explains how serving others is a win-win situation for everyone. In addition to the joy and energy that comes from helping others, you also experience the peace that comes from being selfless which can take you to deep meditation.

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January 2020

Ajahn Cittapalo asked us to be grateful to ourselves for making the effort to be there on a Monday night and meditating. As we struggle with meditation, we often forget to be grateful to ourselves for at least making the effort.

Ajahn then guided us in a thirty minute meditation well suited to all. Ajahn then spoke to us on right thought and his two favourite verses from the suttas.

Vist Sutta Central to view and read - Two Kinds of Thought.

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Ajahn Hasapanna explains how you can find balance in many aspects of your life. Ajahn explains that to find balance, you need to develop wisdom, to develop wisdom you need clarity and to increase clarity of your mind Ajahn encourages you practice the Middle way and the Eightfold path taught by the Buddha.

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January 2020

Ajahn Jhanarato spoke on anicca [impermanence], an apt subject given the current situation here in Australia. Ajahn spoke on this subject, not to say that we should not be concerned about the climate, but more to point out that it may not affect us and that it keeps us from the present moment. Not thinking of a possible future that may not occur, nor dwelling in the past that may disturb. Ajahn read a sutta from “In The Buddha's Words” by Bhikkhu Bodhi that covers the subject very well.

Ajahn lead the group in a 30 minute relaxing meditation reminding us to not dwell in the past nor become anxious about the future. This meditation is well suited to beginners and experienced a like.

After meditation Ajahn opened to Q&A before continuing to speak on a variety of subjects.

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Ajahn Brahmali talks about whether or not Buddhism is a religion and describes how Buddhism is actually more similar to science and psychology, than it is to being a religion.

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December 2019

Ajahn Santutthi related a simile by the Buddha about mangoes. Rather than picking the fruit, the Buddha patiently waited for the fruit to fall. Ajahn encourages us all to do the same regards our meditation practise, be patient and wait for the deeper states to occur naturally.

Ajahn then guided us in a thirty minute meditation well suited to all. Ajahn then related Buddha's earlier practise of meditation when he was trying many different techniques in his effort to find the best meditation.

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According to the Suttas, a corrupt leader can corrupt the whole society. Ajahn Brahmali discusses the importance of voting for moral leaders and for having compassion towards politicians. Ajahn reminds us that our world is never going to be perfect, so we shouldn't become upset over political issues. Instead we should focus our attention on being generous and kind.

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How was your 2019? Ajahn Brahm encourages you to reflect on the good parts of 2019, and welcome 2020 with optimism, kindness, and generosity. At the end, Ajahn guides a 10 minute meditation followed by a chant of blessings by the monks.

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Ajahn Hasapanna explains how our thoughts form our habits. We can stop forming bad habits and instead develop wholesome habits by being aware of the present moment.

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Don't be discouraged if you’re not enlightened yet. Ajahn Santutthi says it’s a long journey and encourages us to continue with our Buddhist practice because this will bring about many positive changes in our lives and eventually we will reach Enlightenment.

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Ajahn Cittapalo asks us to consider the Metta Sutta and it's wording. Ajahn reminds us that the Metta Sutta is something to aspire to. How-ever, when we meditate we should focus our attention on just one person, ourselves. Make number one happy, then more often than not, those around us will be happy too. Ajahn reminds us that we should put our own mind first in meditation. If we are calm and happy, it will be easier, more pleasant to wish others well.

Ajahn then guided the group in meditation well suited to beginners and experienced alike and a pleasure to do. Ajahn asks us to be kind to ourselves first before considering others. To simply allow thoughts to come, to go and not apply any pressure to our mind. Just let it progress.

After the meditation, Ajahn continued his talk on the Metta Sutta asking us to bare in mind that it is a translation, not a set of instructions.

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December 2019

Ajahn Santutthi suggests we use our meditation to get off the treadmill that we often feel we are on in life and just relax in meditation. Ajahn further suggests we give ourselves the opportunity to relax, to forget about the past, not dream of the future and just relax in the present moment.

Ajahn the guided us in a thirty minute meditation well suited to all before reminding us that nothing lasts for-ever.

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Ajahn Brahm explains the benefits of meditating, such as how it can heal your body and recharge your mind. Ajahn also talked about how meditating at the time of his final university exams, really helped him to prepare for and pass his exams.

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April 2018

Recorded at Wat Dhammayanaram.

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Talk by Ajahn Brahm. Date unknown, but it was not given after 2016. 

Teaching retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ojt71nPnOU&feature=youtu.be (YouTube Channel: Pháp Hiếu)

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