Buddhist Society of Western Australia Buddha's Teaching For Lay People | Bhante Saddhavihari | Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA
Apr 3, 2025
Bhante Saddhavihari, an insightful Buddhist monk, shares his wisdom while guiding a meditation session at the Cambodian Society of WA. He delves into the transformative power of the Metta Sutta, emphasizing loving kindness and its role in overcoming negative emotions. He discusses the importance of living a virtuous life for shaping one's destiny and the pursuit of peace through wholesome living. The talk concludes with a meditation ritual highlighting the timeless relevance of Buddha's teachings and the collective blessings that foster mindfulness.
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Metta Sutta Song Healed Bhante
- Bhante Saddhavihari sang the Metta Sutta as a continuous song during a very difficult six-month period in his monastic life.
- This practice naturally brought him immense loving kindness and lightness of heart, even towards those who wronged him.
Metta Overcomes Anger
- Meditation alone doesn't necessarily eliminate anger and ill will according to the Buddha's teachings.
- Metta, loving kindness practice, is the key method to overcome anger and ill will effectively.
Visualize All Beings With Kindness
- Visualize all beings, weak or mighty, as recipients of your loving kindness during Metta practice.
- Feel one’s kindness extend unboundedly with each phrase of the Metta Sutta to deepen loving kindness.