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On courageous decision-making: Bhikkhuni ordination

This evening's extended and celebratory talk is introduced by Dennis Sheppard, President of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. He gives the background to the historic occasion this week of the full ordination of four Bhikkhunis (nuns) in the Theravadin Buddhist tradition, the first in Australia: Venerable Ajahn Vayama Venerable Nirodha Venerable Seri and Venerable Hasapanna. Ajahn Brahm shows how this is a case study in how to make a courageous decision in Buddhism, and in life. ...

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[ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

On courageous decision-making: Bhikkhuni ordination

This evening's extended and celebratory talk is introduced by Dennis Sheppard, President of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. He gives the background to the historic occasion this week of the full ordination of four Bhikkhunis (nuns) in the Theravadin Buddhist tradition, the first in Australia: Venerable Ajahn Vayama Venerable Nirodha Venerable Seri and Venerable Hasapanna. Ajahn Brahm shows how this is a case study in how to make a courageous decision in Buddhism, and in life. ...

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[ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

On suffering, the big picture

Ajahn Brahmali leads a half-hour guided meditation on quiet enjoyment and gratitude, on how to start it right. The Dhamma talk this evening is on the nature of suffering, the First Noble Truth in Buddhism. Without quiet reflection, we will not see through the many intoxications of life to the inherent suffering within. They are always there, so you can't see them. As you practice you start to see the problem. This is the motivation to keep investigating a solution. But the really big pic...

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[ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

On dana, generosity

Ajahn Brahm leads a half-hour guided meditation on opening the door to your heart. His talk is on the same theme - how dana, generosity, can teach us the beauty and meaning of life, in giving not to get, but to express the energy of love, kindness and compassion. This softness of the heart makes you invulnerable. Hardness of the heart makes you brittle and easily hurt. Stories of the suicidal spider, the paper lotus, the blank cheque, the gift to a new-born daughter....

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[ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Ajahn Brahm, fresh from three months of the Rains retreat, gives a Buddhist perspective on a common response to the disasters and tragedies much in the news at present,"Why me?".Disasters and tragedies are 'messengers of truth', wake-up calls, reminding us what is really important in life, more important than material possessions, more important even than family and friends. Disasters are not fate, not kamma, they are just conditions of being born in this world - check the small print before y...

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[ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Sharing a story

Brother Pat Kelly shares insights from his life story in Catholicism and the Christian Brothers, and from his fellowship with Buddhists.Brother Pat may be contacted through our Community Co-ordinator, Hugh Sykes, at coco@bswa.org....

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[ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

How to be an integrated Dharma practitioner

Gen Kelsang Nampur is the Resident Teacher of Dharmapala Buddhist Centre, Fremantle, in the New Kadampa Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. She is a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Through systematic study and sincere practice, she is an inspiring example of how training the mind solves all our daily problems and brings inner peace. Nampur's teachings are heartfelt and presented with a clarity and warmth that makes them accessible to everyone. Visit the web site at http://www.meditationi...

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[ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Who is the real enemy?

Ven Fa Shu leads a half-hour guided mediation on the breath and "Who am I?". His talk on this day, September 11th, addresses the question "Who is the real enemy?" from a Buddhist perspective. He identifies our real enemy, suffering, as within. With Zen stories, he shows its many manifestations in attachment, hostility (ill-will), pride and doubt, and how Buddhist meditation and practice can undo and release this suffering. Ven Fa Shu ordained in the Theravada tradition in 1990 and later re-o...

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[ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Relate to Your Object: Virtue, Meditation&Wisdom

Symon leads a half-hour guided meditation in Ajahn Brahm's very gentle style, then develops the idea of a progression in the relationship between 'you' and the 'objects' that arise in consciousness, from the coarse to the very fine. He describes how, by being mindful of coarse objects in our everyday life, we can develop virtue and joyfulness. In meditation we can refine this mindfulness, and bliss arises. With ever finer objects, wisdom arises.Symon was a monk at Bodhinyana monastery from 2002 ...

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[ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Room 101: Kamma, Buddhist Meditation&the Ethics of Memory

"Room 101"is what we fear most, and yet what may be the source of our greatest strength.Is it memories that are locked away in room 101? What is ethical in dealing with these memories? Is meditation the way out? Is kamma the explanation? What do Buddhism and the sciences of the mind, with their very different perspectives, have to offer?Keith Eldershaw resided at Bodhinyana Monastery from October 2002 until March 2008. During this period he trained as a postulant for one year, a novice monk f...

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[ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Teaching of the Mind

Les guides short meditations of mindfulness on breath, then of mindfulness on mind.Les describes how he was drawn to these mahamudra practices of Tibetan Buddhism, how they have transformed his life and how they can transform your life.Les Sheehy (pronounced"Shay") is resident teacher of the Tibetan Buddhist Society at Herne Hill in Western Australia, which is under the spiritual leadership of Melbourne-based Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden.Visit the web site at https://www.tibetanbuddhistsociety.co...

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[ Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

What is meditation in Buddhism for?

Sister Hue Can leads a half hour meditation, then explains through story-telling the nature of suffering, its cause and how meditation undoes that cause. Meditation is the escape from the inevitable suffering of the cycle of birth and death.Venerable Sister Hue Can is abbot of the Sunyata Community&Meditation Centre, Victoria Park, Perth, Western Australia, in the Thien tradition of Vietnamese Zen Buddhism....

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[ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

What it means to be a Dhamma teacher, as an Australian in Australia.

Cate guides a half-hour relaxation meditation, then speaks of her extraordinary pilgrimage in a life dedicated to Kannon, also known as Kuan Yin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Healing. Rev Cate Kodo Juno, is Spiritual Director of the Wabian Meditation Centre, Bouvard, near Mandurah in Western Australia. She is a Buddhist Priest ordained in the Shingon tradition of Japan. Visit her Sacred Japan web site at http://www.sacredjapan.com/....

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[ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Metta: A meditation and a way of life

Pauline is a long-time member and supporter of the Buddhist Society here in Perth, and a wonderful exponent of the benefits of metta meditation. Pauline guides a metta meditation for half an hour and then talks about how this practice has changed her life, and how it can change your life....

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[ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

How to Die Well by Living Well

Ajahn Brahm in classic form on how to live well and how to die well, reminiscing on his early experiences as a young man and as a monk. This is his last talk before the Rains retreat. In memory of Dr. Robert Disspain....

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[ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Skillfull Speech

Ajahn Brahm talks about skillful speech....

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[ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

On Patience

Ajahn Brahm in fine form talking about 'Patience'....

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[ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Bhikkhuni Seminar Part 2

Bhikkhuni Seminar held at Dhammaloka, facilitated by Ajahn's Sujato and Vayama....

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[ Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Bhikkhuni Seminar Part 1

Bhikkhuni Seminar held at Dhammaloka, facilitated by Ajahn's Sujato and Vayama....

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[ Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Bhikkhuni Ordination

Ajahn Sujato from Santi Forrest Monastery talks about Bhikkuni ordination, the full ordination of women in the Theravada tradition....

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[ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Ajahn Brahm talks about finding meaning in life....

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[ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Ajahn Brahm's talks about having the right values in life....

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[ Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

How To Live In the Present Moment

Ajahn Brahm's explains how to live in the present moment....

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[ Fri, 29 May 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Emptiness Is Good

Ajahn Brahm's talks at length about the Buddhist concept of emptiness (Anatta)....

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[ Fri, 15 May 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

The Power of Goodness

Ajahn Brahm's 2009 Vesak Day talk about the power of goodness....

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[ Fri, 08 May 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Does Life Suck?

Ajahn Brahm suggests that when life 'sucks' we're experiencing the Buddha's First Noble Truth....

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[ Fri, 01 May 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Dependant Origination

Ajahn Brahmali explains dependant origination. ...

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[ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

The Process of Rebirth

Ajahn Brahm explains the process of rebirth....

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[ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Buddhism, Religion?

Is Buddhism a religion? What is it Buddhism? What are it's essential tenets? Ajahn Brahm explains....

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[ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

Rituals How and Why

Ajahn Brahm talks about Buddhist rituals, why and how we do them. ...

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[ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:00:00 -0600 ]

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