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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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Nov 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
55 min
Venerable Jenti teaches us about how to bring up the joy during meditation and how to resolve hindrances which make our meditation unpleasant.
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Nov 8, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
1hr 1 min
Thursday 07th November 2024
Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's 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.
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Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
Nov 8, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
1hr 6 sec
Monday 28th October 2024
Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.
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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.
Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.
Nov 7, 2024
Nov 7, 2024
1hr 26 min
Tuesday 29th October 2024
Venerable Jhayako joins the Armadale Meditation Group and discusses the audience chosen topic of 'anger'.
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.
00:00 Intro
00:04 Metta Sutta Chanting
08:39 Dhamma Talk
32:56 Guided Meditation
1:03:10 Dhamma Discussion and Q+A
1:25:17 Concluding Blessing Chant
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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.
Nov 7, 2024
Nov 7, 2024
1hr 27 min
Tuesday 5th November 2024
Venerable Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group and talks about a teaching method used by the Buddha called the 'anupubbikathā' (progressive teaching).
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.
00:00 Intro
00:04 Metta Sutta Chanting
02:28 Dhamma Talk
24:35 Guided Meditation
55:03 Q+A
1:26:52 Blessing Chant
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.
Nov 5, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
57 min
Today Ajahn Munissara teaches us about the importance of having joy during meditation. She encourages us to think about a person that has inspired us through their generosity, or to recall an act of kindness that we have done.
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Nov 4, 2024
Nov 4, 2024
27 min
Ajahn Brahmali guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Nov 1, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
1hr 1 sec
Thursday 31st October 2024
This week Ajahn Santutthi encourages us to begin our meditation with as little or preferably no, expectations. These 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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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.
Oct 29, 2024
Oct 29, 2024
1hr 22 min
Ajahn Brahm teaches us the importance of renunciation during meditation.
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To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018.
Oct 28, 2024
Oct 28, 2024
31 min
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.
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To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018.
Oct 25, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
59 min
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.
Oct 25, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
1hr 31 min
Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Bhante Cunda joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the first session after Rains 2024.
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.
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.
Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
1hr 8 min
Many people may feel restless during meditating. Venerable Nibbuto teaches us to have a kind, non judgmental attitude. Our mind will calm down and we can enjoy the peace.
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To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018.
Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
53 min
Monday 14th October 2024
Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.
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.
Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.
Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
54 min
Monday 30th September 2024
Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.
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.
Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.
Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
1hr 25 sec
Monday 02nd September 2024
Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.
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.
Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.
Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
56 min
Monday 19th August 2024
Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Patipada. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.
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.
Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.
Oct 21, 2024
Oct 21, 2024
29 min
Venerable Nibbuto guides a meditation session for about 30 minutes.
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 Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018.
Oct 18, 2024
Oct 18, 2024
1hr 30 min
Tuesday 15th October 2024
Sky Dawson joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for the last Rains session of 2024.
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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.
“All views expressed by our Rains Retreat Guest Speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the BSWA”
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!
Audio teachings are available to download from our BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations) and BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (Rain's Retreat teachings, retreats and suttas). Videos can be viewed on our BSWA YouTube Channel. Books and articles are available on our website here.
Oct 12, 2024
Oct 12, 2024
1hr 31 min
Tuesday 08th October 2024
Cecilia Mitra joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live for Rains 2024.
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. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.
“All views expressed by our Rains Retreat Guest Speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the BSWA”
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!
Audio teachings are available to download from our BSWA Podcast Channel (Dharma talks and guided meditations) and BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel (Rain's Retreat teachings, retreats and suttas). Videos can be viewed on our BSWA YouTube Channel. Books and articles are available on our website here.