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Dharma talks from Ajahn Brahm and the teachers of Australian Buddhist forest sangha of monks and nuns

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    The Buddhist Society of Western Australia podcast is an incredible resource for anyone interested in Buddhism and seeking wisdom, guidance, and inspiration. Led by Ajahn Brahm and other knowledgeable speakers, these talks provide a down-to-earth approach to the teachings of Buddhism that is both relatable and enlightening. The speakers have a unique ability to connect with their audience, making each listen a deeply personal experience. Ajahn Brahm's jokes are also top-notch and add a lightness to the talks.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how it can transform lives for the better. Many listeners have expressed their gratitude for the teachings they have received through this platform, stating that it has helped them navigate difficult times, find happiness, and make positive changes in their lives. The accessibility of these talks allows individuals who may not have access to a local Sangha or Buddhist community to stay connected to Buddhism from any location.

    While it is hard to find any negatives about this podcast, one possible drawback could be its reliance on Ajahn Brahm as the primary speaker. While his insights are invaluable, some listeners may prefer a broader range of perspectives or different voices within the Buddhist community. However, this is a minor issue considering the wealth of knowledge and inspiration provided by Ajahn Brahm.

    In conclusion, The Buddhist Society of Western Australia podcast is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in Buddhism or seeking personal growth and transformation. With its accessible nature, relatable speakers, and profound teachings, it has the power to positively impact lives around the world. Whether you are new to Buddhism or already well-versed in its principles, this podcast offers something for everyone.



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    Latest episodes from Buddhist Society of Western Australia

    Guided Meditation | Venerable Radha | 11 April 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 68:06


    Venerable Radha conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable teaches that it is important to feel mentally comfortable and safe in meditation. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube 

    Present Moment Awareness | Ajahn Santutthi | Roleystone Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 56:12


    09th April 2026  Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube   

    Go Back to the Story of the Buddha | Ajahn Sampa | The Armadale Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 57:02


    28 October 2025 Ajahn Sampa joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live.  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/ Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available:  BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    You Can't Do The Letting Go | Venerable Jhayako | The Armadale Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 96:22


    Tuesday 3 June 2025 Venerable Jhayako joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/ Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available:  BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    Be Here Now | Ajahn Cunda | The Armadale Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 51:07


    17 March  2026 Ajahn Cunda joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live.  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/ Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available:  BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    The Movies | Ajahn Mudito | The Armadale Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 52:06


    10 March  2026 Ajahn Mudito joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live.  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/ Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available:  BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    Thoughts | Ajahn Cittapalo | The Armadale Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 48:30


    3 March  2026 Ajahn Cittapalo joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live.  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/ Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available:  BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    Helpful | Venerable Jenti | The Armadale Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 63:43


    24 Febuary  2026 Venerable Jenti joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live.  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/ Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available:  BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    Mind of Metta, Mind of Peace | Ajahn Kassapa | Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 60:08


    Monday, 30th March 2026 Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Ajahn 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 thirty-minute meditation, a short talk and then questions & answers. Chapters     00.00.00    Metta Sutta in English     00:03:27    Guided Meditation     00:36:10    Dharma Talk     00:58:00    Sharing of Merits       01:00:00    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 Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.

    Breathing In - Peace (Part 1) | Bhante Bodhidhaja | Roleystone Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 62:44


    04th April 2026  Bhante Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Kindness to Yourself | Ajahn Hasapanna | 3 April 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 71:27


    Ajahn Hasapanna highlights the importance of self-kindness and warns about the negative effects of holding in anger over long periods. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Hasapanna | 3 April 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 28:42


    Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Guided Meditation | Ajahn Hasapanna | 4 April 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 74:10


    Ajahn Hasapanna conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches methods to calm down and minimise thinking at the beginning of meditation, so that eventually we can drop the thinking altogether. Ajahn gives the simile of a very fast car slowing down - it needs to slow down gradually otherwise it will topple over. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube 

    Lightness, Happiness and Not Measuring | Ajahn Brahm | 23 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 47:24


    Ajahn Brahm gives a simple but profound talk on how to stop taking ourselves so seriously, stop getting dragged down in negativity, stop worrying about fixing problems, stop measuring and controlling, stop putting ourselves in prisons, and simply putting things down to find contentment right where we are, the only place where beauty and joy can unfold. This is part of a series of teachings for a retreat led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda in the UK on 23rd June 2025. Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yXEHv55yGg&t=745s Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. Donations to Anukampa are welcome, please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    A Frog Pond, Some Clay and A Wheelbarrow | Ajahn Santutthi | Roleystone Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 59:29


    26th March 2026  Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube   

    Ghosts and Kindness | Ajahn Brahm | 27 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 84:31


    Ajahn Brahm recounts both his own experiences and stories from others involving ghosts, reincarnation, celestial beings, and various other paranormal phenomena. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 27 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 30:20


    Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 28 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 86:29


    Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches us about the 5th hindrance: doubt. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube 

    A Meditator's Peace | Ajahn Santutthi | Roleystone Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 60:39


    19th March 2026  Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube   

    Meditation and Youth | Ajahn Brahm | 20 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 73:36


    Ajahn Brahm illustrates how meditation can positively support children's emotional well-being, focus, and resilience. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 20 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 24:42


    Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 21 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 74:35


    Our apologies, the recording started late due to technical difficulties. Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn speaks on sense experiences disappearing in meditation, and teaches about nimittas. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    Stories on Handling Fear | Ajahn Brahm | 24 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 53:59


    Ajahn Brahm puts a light hearted spin on the topic of fear with this talk full of positive and optimistic stories about confronting a variety of fears–from airplane crashes to being humiliated and from being in danger of physical harm to undergoing the mental distress of panic attacks–these wide-ranging stories cover a lot of ground as they demonstrate what can happen when we confront our fears with courage, humour, and wisdom. This is part of a series of teachings for a retreat led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda in the UK on 24th June 2025. Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-8FpALViYU&t=255s Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. Donations to Anukampa are welcome, please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    Getting a Fresh Perspective | Ajahn Brahm | 22 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 51:53


    This is part of a series of teachings for a retreat led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda in the UK on 22 June 2025. In this talk, Ajahn Brahm shows how taking a different perspective can bring us understanding, contentment, energy, and joy, telling stories and giving similes that illustrate how we can refocus our minds to let go, let be, and make peace with anything that arises in our lives and our minds. Sutta reference: AN 6.42: Nagita Sutta  Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mlM9gEQP7A&t=739s Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. Donations to Anukampa are welcome, please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    What Do We Teach | Ajahn Jhanarato | Roleystone Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 46:55


    12th March 2026  Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Helpful and Harmful Gossip | Ajahn Brahm | 13 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 72:27


    Ajahn Brahm explains what kinds of gossip are wholesome and unwholesome. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 13 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 28:11


    Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 14 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 81:35


    Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn teaches us the importance of patience and how it allows us to look more deeply into things. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    Growing Through Difficult Situations | Ajahn Brahm | 18 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 127:43


    Ajahn Brahm starts with a guided meditation overflowing with advice for putting everything down and relaxing into whatever is in the present moment. He goes on to tell various stories of overcoming discomfort, fear, despair, illness, and various other kinds of difficulty by cultivating attitudes of letting go, loving kindness, and joy. The session ends with a 45-minute Q&A with participants. Sutta reference: MN 36: Mahasaccaka Sutta https://suttacentral.net/mn36/en/bodh... This teaching was given in Brighton on 18 June 2025 during Ajahn Brahm's UK visit to Anukampa. Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M64Ek3iHcKc Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. Donations to Anukampa are welcome, please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    A Path Without Groaning! | Ajahn Brahm | 17 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 138:05


    Ajahn Brahm describes why he bows to Buddha statues (and sometimes Jesus' statues) with a series of stories about the qualities he admires in the Buddha: virtue, stillness, and kindness. He then answers audience questions about choosing a meaningful life and finding meaning in the life we have. This teaching was given during Ajahn Brahm's UK visit to Anukampa, at Thames Buddhist Vihara on the 17th of June 2025. Sutta reference: MN 27: The Shorter Discourse on the Simile of the Elephant's Footprint (Cūḷahatthipadopama Sutta) https://suttacentral.net/mn27/en/bodh... Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaNtcbIPQBU&t=2s Ajahn Brahm is the Spiritual Adviser of Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project. Donations to Anukampa are welcome, please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Perception of Nature | Ajahn Mudito | 6 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 52:41


    Ajahn Mudito explores how our perception of nature can be misleading. We might feel that the body truly belongs to us, or that a scent is inherently pleasant, and so on, illustrating how our senses and assumptions shape reality. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Mudito | 6 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 33:00


    Ajahn Mudito guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Weathering The Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 56:19


    05th March 2026  Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube   

    Guided Meditation | Ajahn Mudito| 7 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 74:55


    Ajahn Mudito conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Mudito gives the analogy of making body sensations and thoughts in the mind "static" in meditation - making yourself comfortable enough, with a kind, accepting attitude, so that they fade away like static noise. Ajahn teaches that how our mind is in meditation is a reflection of how we have been living our lives, and indicates where we might be able to develop more kindness. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    New Year's Eve with Ajahn Brahm | 31 December 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 65:06


    New Year's Eve with Ajahn Brahm on the 31st December 2025: Dhamma talk, meditation and chanting to welcome in 2026.  Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    True Happiness | Ajahn Brahm | 27 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 71:32


    Many years ago, when Ajahn Brahm was a student at University of Cambridge, he observed highly intellectual people behaving unwisely. This experience led him to question the meaning of life, success, and happiness. Seeking fulfillment beyond academia, he set out on a journey to discover true happiness. Today, Ajahn Brahm teaches the sources of genuine joy and contentment. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 27 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 29:19


    Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Guided Meditation | Venerable Cittapalo | 28 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 114:51


    Venerable Cittapalo conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Cittapalo teaches about approaches to pain and physical discomfort in meditation. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube 

    Flow State Meditation | Ajahn Santutthi | Roleystone Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 63:59


    26th February 2026  Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube   

    The Illusion of Identity | Ajahn Brahmali | The Armadale Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 74:49


    10 February 2026 Ajahn Brahmali joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live.  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/ Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available:  BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    The Attitude of Curiosity | Ajahn Munissara | The Armadale Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 92:41


    27 January 2026 Ajahn Munissara joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live.  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/ Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available:  BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Sunyo | 20 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 31:11


    Ajahn Sunyo guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Happiness Regardless of Circumstance | Ajahn Sunyo | 20 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 63:02


    Ajahn Sunyo teaches us how to find happiness from within. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Change Your Mind | Bhante Bodhidhaja | Roleystone Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 68:58


    19th February 2026  Bhante Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    Guided Meditation | Ajahn Sunyo | 21 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 88:39


    Ajahn Sunyo conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Sunyo teaches us about his own 'McMindfulness' meditation approach: having the attitude of "I'm loving it!" in your meditation. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    Joy and Power of Peace | Ajahn Brahm | 13 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 66:25


    Ajahn Brahm teaches us about the power and joy of peace. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 13 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 29:10


    Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 14 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 68:40


    Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm speaks about acting out of kindness rather than fear, growth rather than punishment, and that there is no such thing as a bad meditation. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    Vicikicchā | Ajahn Jhanarato | Roleystone Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 49:01


    12th February 2026  Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

    Cultivating the One that Knows as the Way Out | Ajahn Cattamalo | 17 January 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 103:52


    Ajahn Cattamalo, who used to be at Bodhinyana Monastery 20 years ago, is back to give a special guest talk at Dhammaloka Centre. Ajahn Cattamalo's bio from the Muttodaya Forest Monastery website: Ajahn Cattamalo Bhikkhu is a senior monk. Born in Germany, he was ordained in the Wat Nong Pa Pong tradition of Ajahn Chah, N.E. Thailand in the year 1988. He spent 7 years in various monastries throughout Thailand practising and studying with different meditation teachers of the forest tradition. For the 13 years he lived at Bodhinyana Monastery in Perth, Australia. The last 5 years he was the vice-abbot there, helping Ajahn Brahmavamso. He has lived at Muttodaya since the beginning. Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available:  BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

    The Power Of Surrender | Venerable Jhayako | The Armadale Meditation Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 53:55


    13 January 2026 Venerable Jhayako joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live.  Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/ Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available:  BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

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