Buddhist Society of Western Australia

(A)ccepting complements, negative moments and not punishing is kindness. (B)eing kind by letting people be as they are. (C)aring with kindness for yourself and others instead of improving or curing. This talk was an offering for the Theravadin Forest Tradition Bhikkhunis residing in Dhammadharini Vihara in Santa Rose, CA, USA during February 15-24, 2015. To help build Dhamma, by contributing money to the temple as a place of practice, go to https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/support-feminine-wisdom-in-buddhism#/

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRdNIsLQ7AU (YouTube Channel: Ajahn Brahm's Benefit Talks for Dhammadharini)

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Each year we are blessed with a visit and teaching by Ajahn Nissarano. This year we have been fortunate enough to have him visit twice. Ajahn is based in Sri Lanka, visiting his home city of Perth once or twice every year or so. On such visits Ajahn is usually in high demand so we at AMG are very grateful of his time.  On this occasion Ajahn began the night with an explanation of meditation and programing our minds before we start our meditation. Being aware of negative states of mind prior to our meditation will help immensely. The two most important states of mind being motivation and intention. Ajahn talked to us about these states of mind and how they affect our meditation as well as our daily lives.

Ajahn then guided the group through a 30 minute scanning [body sweep] meditation suited to all, beginners to experienced alike.

After the meditation Ajahn opened the floor to "comments, questions or complaints". Ajahn then continued his talk on programming our own minds and the external influences we are subjected to in modern life.

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Ajahn Nissarano talks about how to clear some of the emotional rubbish that has built up in our minds using tools like forgiveness and letting go.

Recorded by the Buddhist Society of Victoria in Melbourne.

With regards to addictions Ajahn Brahm says; "you can have joy and happiness without any of this dangerous stuff." Ajahn teaches us the joy of letting go and the freedom from attachments as an alternative source for our happiness.

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Ajahn Vayama talks about one of the teachings the Buddha gave specifically in reply to a question put to him about ‘What are the highest blessings in life, what are the good omens?’ ‘How can we guarantee or ensure our happiness, prosperity and safety for ourselves and those we care about?’ Ajahn discusses the Buddhas reply describing the highest blessings and how these are the results of one’s good actions.

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Ajahn Nissarano talks about gratitude not just as a pleasant social grace, but as a key Buddhist practice that can be truly uplifting.

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In the era of greater awareness of issues pertaining to sexual assault, Ajahn Nissarano discusses the Buddha's teachings on what is sexual misconduct, it's harm, and how to prevent such harm in the world.

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Ajahn Nissarano gives a talk about initiating and maintaining good relationships.

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Some people drink coffee to boost their energy, but Ajahn Brahm talks about an alternative source of energy; inspiration.

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Ajahn Brahm’s Dhamma talk on Happy Dying and Happy Rebirth held at London Buddhist Vihara on 25th October 2016. Ajahn Brahm's UK tour was organised by the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. Please visit: www.anukampaproject.org YouTube: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project

This teaching was retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnfef_GKgKo (YouTube Channel: LIFELK).

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Ajahn Nissarano talks about the factor of the Noble Eightfold Path known as right livelihood, which pertains to a good way for people to live our lives, especially about our work lives.

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Ajahn Nissarano gives a talk about the impermanent, transitory and uncertain nature of existence, and how we can relate to this.

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Meditation: Is it simply stress relief?

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We apologize that the first half of this talk was not recorded due to technical difficulties. Ajahn Sujato talks about monastic life during the rains retreat and how to practice the Eightfold path in your daily life then answers questions.

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Ajahn Brahm's talk given at Chui Huay Lim in Singapore on 14th June 2016, about "Unlocking the Secrets of Your Mind". The talk about the topic begins properly around 13 minutes into the recording.

Ajahn starts by talking about the nature of mind (which is not in the heart or brain, but that the brain and heart are in the mind). When we realise how big the mind is, we can then begin to unlock it, for our benefit for example, for our health. Ajahn also shares a story about a Thai monk who carries metal tool-kits into plane cabins relying solely on his prior meditation & chanting to prevent getting caught!

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X60Py9IhCKE (YouTube Channel: Buddhist Fellowship)

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Ajahn Brahm expropriates the acronym "AFL" from the Australian Football League and deploys it in the cause of kindness and wisdom so we can all acknowledge, forgive and learn from the difficulties and pain in life.

This talks was originally recorded by the Buddhist Society of Victoria in Melbourne.

Ajahn Brahmali discusses how to develop a skillful outlook and values and apply them in life.

This talks was originally recorded by the Buddhist Society of Victoria in Melbourne.

We are delighted to have guest speaker Kelsang Ani during the rains retreat for 2018. Kelsang Ani is the resident teacher at Dharmapala Kadampa Meditation Centre in Fremantle. She will be talking about 'How to Solve our Human Problems'- by understanding Buddha’s wisdom explanation of the real nature of our problems, we can learn to identify them correctly; and in this way gradually solve all our human problems, and find everlasting peace and happiness. She is a well loved teacher and has a way of explaining the dharma that is insightful and clear.

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Ajahn Brahm gives a talk on the practice and benefits of meditation at Staten Island Buddhist Vihara, USA. Date unknown. Talk starts around 50 seconds into the recording. 

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=709&v=AsY9DE2T7q8 (YouTube Channel: MOM I Love You)

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Recording from Ajahn Brahm’s One-Day Meditation Retreat on the 18th of October 2014 at the Halton Peel Buddhist Society, Mississauga, Ontario Canada.

The first talk was an introduction to meditation with an emphasis on the initial preparation. The second recording, ‘The Symbol of the Lotus Flower’, expanded on the topic of meditation. The third recording is questions and answers.

This fourth recording is a Dhamma talk on ‘What is Right Livelihood.’

Teaching retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX18H8nw8JE (YouTube Channel: urbanbuddhistmonk)

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