

Buddhist Society of Western Australia
Buddhist Society of Western Australia
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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Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 16min
Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 12 April 2025
Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks about how meditation can lead to insights including recalling past life memories. Ajahn refers to the simile that the best way to see the full moon is reflected in the waters of a still forest lake. Ajahn speaks about letting go of the past and the future to be in the present moment - by making peace, being kind, and being gentle.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
Breath Meditation | Ajahn Santutthi | Kusala Meditations Roleystone
Thursday 13th February 2025
Ajahn Santutthi hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.
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.
00:00:00 Meditation is really easy
00:14:22 Meditation
00:47:40 Meditating - Don't get involved
01:00:53 Close
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BSWA teachings are available from:
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 23min
Solitude Of The Mind | Ajahn Mudito | The Armadale Meditation Group
Tuesday 08th April 2025
Ajahn Mudito joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. 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.
If you wish to participate in these sessions, please e-mail the AMG Coordinator.
00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:02:57 Ajahn explains solitude of the mind
00:28:47 Meditation
00:59:03 Q&A
01:22:40 Close
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
Carefulness | Ajahn Kassapa | Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA
Monday 31st March 2025
Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable Kassapa. 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.
Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta
00:03:15 Meditation
00:36:32 Dharma Talk
01:05:05 Blessing Chant
01:07:21 Close
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Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

Apr 7, 2025 • 59min
Forgiveness and Finding Peace | Venerable Sunyo | 4 April 2025
Venerable Sunyo shares how we can find peace with our past by forgiving both those who have wronged us and ourselves.
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Apr 7, 2025 • 30min
Friday Night Guided Meditation | Venerable Sunyo | 4 April 2025
Venerable Sunyo guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 15min
Guided Meditation | Venerable Sunyo | 5 April 2025
Venerable Sunyo conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Sunyo speaks on making letting go your foundation in meditation - being content with whatever is here and now.
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BSWA teachings are available:
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BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel
BSWA YouTube

Apr 3, 2025 • 51min
Buddha's Teaching For Lay People | Bhante Saddhavihari | Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA
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.

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 10min
Meditation Can Be Tricky | Ajahn Mudito | Kusala Meditations Roleystone
Thursday 13th February 2025
Ajahn Mudito hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre.
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.
00:00:00 Meditation is really easy
00:14:22 Meditation
00:47:40 Meditating - Don't get involved
01:00:53 Close
If you wish to support the BSWA, please use this link Ko-Fi
BSWA teachings are available from:
· BSWA Teachings
· BSWA Podcast Channel
· BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel
· BSWA YouTube

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Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 38min
What Is Going On In Our World | Ajahn Cittapalo | Armadale Meditation Group
Ajahn Cittapalo, a Buddhist monk rooted in the tradition of Ajahn Brahm, shares profound insights during a Dhamma talk at the Armadale Meditation Group. He delves into the significance of meditation, emphasizing its role in fostering personal virtue and societal harmony. The conversation also highlights the erosion of human rights and the need for compassion amid societal discontent. Cittapalo encourages mindfulness and kindness as essential tools to navigate challenges and confront extremism, promoting a hopeful outlook for a more compassionate future.


