Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Ajahn Brahm explains the difference between the theoretical idea of the bodhisattva and a practical approach to understanding and being inspired by the idea of what it means to be a bodhisattva.

Ajahn Brahm explains how important it is to combine the qualities of mindfulness and compassion/kindness, and how doing so can turbo-charge our meditation and improve the quality of our relationships.

Ajahn Brahm offers tips on how to sleep well and wake refreshed in the morning.

Have you been bullied at school, at work or elsewhere? Are the haters getting you down? There are skillful ways to deal with bullying that can lead out of feelings of anxiety and intimidation - Ajahn Brahm shows the way.

Are you unsure what turn to take next? Feeling unclear about your overall direction? Ajahn Brahm offers some practical advice on how to work out what your direction in life.

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The dharma talks recorded by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre in Perth, Western Australia. More resources are available at http://www.dhammaloka.org.au

Ajahn Brahm explains in easy-to-understand terms, the pathway to ultimate truth.

What is it that we really want in life? Why are we born? In his travels Ajahn Brahm has met many people that are seeking for more peace in their lives. To get there, to find peace and meaning we need to learn and to grow.

When it's too hot, keep a cool head. When it's too cold, keep a warm heart." Ajahn Brahm talks about changing our attitude to who we think we are and finding peace with our imperfection.

Are all difficult and challenging circumstances in life a result of bad karma? Or is it more a matter of having a negative perception of the circumstances? Bhikkhuni Hasapanna points to the difference between what is really karma, and the huge role that perception plays in shaping our reactions to circumstances. 

Bhante Sujato reflects upon contemporary movements within Buddhism and society more broadly to remove discrimination and create a fairer and more equal world.

Contrary to our expectations, life is happier when we let go of control. So let go of your inner control freak and relax as Ajahn Brahm explains how our lives are out of control - and that's not such a bad thing after all.

Ajahn Brahm discusses ways to deal with addictions.

Ajahn Appichato discusses how to use speech skilfully, carefully and for the benefit of all.

Ajahn Brahm discusses how to deal with the fault finding mind and replace it with the mind that sees beauty.