Deeper Dhamma

In a class that combines suttas and personal stories, Ajahn Brahm discusses a simile comparing steps along the path to Enlightenment to seven types of people who have fallen in water. He then references a second sutta about the “jhanagami” shortcut and tells stories of two famous non-returners, one of whose stories dispels the myth that the Buddha was perfect even in previous lives. This is part of a series of teachings for the "Living in Harmony with the World" weekend retreat led by Ajahn Brahm & Ajahn Canda in the UK, Oxford, November 2025. Sutta references: AN 7.15: A Simile with Water https://suttacentral.net/an7.15/en/su... AN 3.94: Autumn https://suttacentral.net/an3.94/en/su... SN 6.1: The Appeal of the Divinity (Brahmā Sahampati) https://suttacentral.net/sn6.1/en/suj... MN 81: Ghaṭīkāra Sutta https://suttacentral.net/mn81/en/suja... Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gESTtqPmF78&t=1s 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

Long Weekend Retreat with Bhante Cunda & Bhante Bodhidhaja at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, 27th February - 2nd March 2026. Track 9 :  –  Conclusion & Guided Meditation 2nd March 2026. See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org  

Long Weekend Retreat with Bhante Cunda & Bhante Bodhidhaja at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, 27th February - 2nd March 2026. Track 8 :  –  Dhamma Input & Guidance into Meditation – Session 5 – 2nd March 2026. See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Long Weekend Retreat with Bhante Cunda & Bhante Bodhidhaja at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, 27th February - 2nd March 2026. Track 7 :  –  Q & A – 1st March 2026. See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Long Weekend Retreat with Bhante Cunda & Bhante Bodhidhaja at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, 27th February - 2nd March 2026. Track 6 :  –  Dhamma Input & Guidance into Meditation – Session 4 – 1st March 2026. See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Long Weekend Retreat with Bhante Cunda & Bhante Bodhidhaja at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, 27th February - 2nd March 2026. Track 5 :  Dhamma Input & Guidance into Meditation – Session 3 – 1st March 2026.   See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Apologies, our live streaming started a little late due to technical issues. Ajahn Mudito discusses sutta AN5.57 from the Anguttara Nikaya: Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta, "Subjects for Regular Reviewing" using this translation. Read AN5.57 on Sutta Central here. "Topics that are worthy regularly reflecting on, whether as a lay person or renunciant.", Sutta Central. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta MN128: Upakkilesa Sutta regarding the obstacles that can arise in the last stages before entering deep meditation (jhana). This teaching was given on a retreat during Ajahn Brahm's visit to Anukampa in the UK.   Read MN 128 on Sutta Central: https://suttacentral.net/mn128/en/sujato?lang=en&layout=plain&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin “A second discourse set at the quarrel of Kosambi, this depicts the Buddha, having failed to achieve reconciliation between the disputing mendicants, leaving the monastery. He spends time in the wilderness before encountering an inspiring community of practicing monks. There he discusses in detail obstacles to meditation that he encountered before awakening", Sutta Central. Teaching retrieved from Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lADq04Brvik&t=9s 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

Long Weekend Retreat with Bhante Cunda & Bhante Bodhidhaja at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, 27th February - 2nd March 2026. Track 4 :  - Q & A – 28th February 2026. See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Long Weekend Retreat with Bhante Cunda & Bhante Bodhidhaja at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, 27th February - 2nd March 2026. Track 3 :    Dhamma Input & Guidance into Meditation – Session 2 – 28th February 2026. See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube   Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org  

Long Weekend Retreat with Bhante Cunda & Bhante Bodhidhaja at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, 27th February - 2nd March 2026. Track 2 :   –  Dhamma Input & Guidance into Meditation – Session 1 – 28th February 2026. See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org  

Long Weekend Retreat with Bhante Cunda & Bhante Bodhidhaja at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, 27th February - 2nd March 2026. Track 1 :  –  Welcome , Introduction & Guided Meditation  – 27th February 2026.   See the full retreat on here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Ajahn Sunyo discusses sutta SN46.3 from the Samyutta Nikaya: Sīla Sutta, "Ethics" and sutta SN46.53 from Samyutta Nikaya: Aggi Sutta, "Like Fire". Read SN46.3 on Sutta Central here: "Here the awakening factors are described in the context of hearing the teachings and reflecting on them. This leads to full enlightenment, or at least to some lesser attainment.", Sutta Central. Read SN46.53 on Sutta Central here: "Which awakening factors should be developed when the mind is tired, and which when it is energetic? And what is always useful?", Sutta Central. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Weekend Retreat with  Ajahn Mudito at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 7th November to 9th November 2025. Track 5 :  Conclusion & Guided Meditation - 9th November  2025 . See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Ajahn Mudito at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 7th November to 9th November 2025. Track 4 :  - Dhamma Talk - 9th November  2025 . See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Ajahn Mudito at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 7th November to 9th November 2025. Track 3 :    Q & A , Dhamma Talk – 8th November  2025 . See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Ajahn Mudito at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 7th November to 9th November 2025. Track 2 :   – Guided Meditation & Dhamma Talk - 8th November  2025 . See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Ajahn Mudito at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 7th November to 9th November 2025. Track 1 :  – Introduction & Guided Meditation   – 7th November 2025 . See the full retreat on here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Ayya Seri at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 12th - 14th December 2025. Track 6 :  – Last Talk   – 14th December  2025 . See the full retreat on here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Ayya Seri at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 12th - 14th December 2025. Track 5 :  – Dhamma Talk & Guided Meditation - 14th December  2025 . See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Ayya Seri at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 12th - 14th December 2025. Track 4 :  - Chanting, Guided Meditation, Q & A - 13th December  2025 . See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Ayya Seri at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 12th - 14th December 2025. Track 3 :    Dhamma Talk and Guided Meditation – 13th December  2025 . See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Ayya Seri at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 12th - 14th December 2025. Track 2 :   – Dhamma Talk and Guided Meditation - 13th December  2025 . See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Ayya Seri at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 12th -14th December 2025. Track 1 :  – Chanting, Offering of Precepts, Introduction Talks and Guided Meditation – 12th December 2025 . See the full retreat on here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 9 from the Digha Nikaya: Potthapada Sutta, "With Poṭṭhapāda" and is using Bhante Sujato's translation: read DN9 on Sutta Central here. This is part 2 of 2.  "The Buddha discusses with a wanderer the nature of perception and how it evolves through deeper states of meditation. None of these, however, should be identified with a self or soul", Sutta Central. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 9 from the Digha Nikaya: Potthapada Sutta, "With Poṭṭhapāda" and is using Bhante Sujato's translation: read DN9 on Sutta Central here. "The Buddha discusses with a wanderer the nature of perception and how it evolves through deeper states of meditation. None of these, however, should be identified with a self or soul", Sutta Central. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Ajahn Brahmali discusses sutta 2 from the Digha Nikaya: Sāmaññaphala Sutta, "The Fruits of the Ascetic Life". This is part 10.  Find the full series here. Read DN2 on Sutta Central here. "The newly crowned King Ajātasattu is disturbed by the violent means by which he achieved the crown. He visits the Buddha to find peace of mind, and asks him about the benefits of spiritual practice. This is one of the greatest literary and spiritual texts of early Buddhism", Sutta Central. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Weekend Retreat with  Venerable Radha at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 9th January to 11th January 2026. Track 7 :   – Closing Discussion & Guided Meditation – 11th January 2026. See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Venerable Radha at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 9th January to 11th January 2026. Track 6 :  – Talk & Guided Meditation   – 11th January 2026. See the full retreat on here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Venerable Radha at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 9th January to 11th January 2026. Track 5 :  – Q & A, Talk & Guided Meditation – 10th January 2026.   See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Venerable Radha at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 9th January to 11th January 2026. Track 3 :    Q & A, Talk & Guided Meditation – 10th January 2026 .   See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Venerable Radha at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 9th January to 11th January 2026. Track 2 :   – Talk & Guided Meditation – 10th January 2026 . See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Weekend Retreat with  Venerable Radha at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 9th January to 11th January 2026. Track 1 :  – Introduction & Guided Meditation – 9th January 2026 . See the full retreat on here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org

Day 4 | The Noble Truth of the Way Leading to Cessation of Suffering | 28 Dec 2025 (afternoon session) Ajahn Mudito conducts Word of the Buddha sessions during the Christmas period. Each session offers teachings (based on the Word of the Buddha), meditation and time for Q&A. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Day 4 | The Noble Truth of the Way Leading to Cessation of Suffering | 28 Dec 2025 (morning session) Ajahn Mudito conducts Word of the Buddha sessions during the Christmas period. Each session offers teachings (based on the Word of the Buddha), meditation and time for Q&A. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Day 3 | The Noble Truth of the Way Leading to Cessation of Suffering | 27 Dec 2025 (afternoon session) Ajahn Mudito conducts Word of the Buddha sessions during the Christmas period. Each session offers teachings (based on the Word of the Buddha), meditation and time for Q&A. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Day 2 | The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering & Cessation of Suffering | 26 Dec 2025 (morning session) Ajahn Mudito conducts Word of the Buddha sessions during the Christmas period. Each session offers teachings (based on the Word of the Buddha), meditation and time for Q&A. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Day 3 | The Noble Truth of the Way Leading to Cessation of Suffering | 27 Dec 2025 (morning session) Ajahn Mudito conducts Word of the Buddha sessions during the Christmas period. Each session offers teachings (based on the Word of the Buddha), meditation and time for Q&A. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Day 2 | The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering & Cessation of Suffering | 26 Dec 2025 (morning session) Ajahn Mudito conducts Word of the Buddha sessions during the Christmas period. Each session offers teachings (based on the Word of the Buddha), meditation and time for Q&A. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Day 1 | The Noble Truth of Suffering | 25 Dec 2025 (afternoon session) Ajahn Mudito conducts Word of the Buddha sessions during the Christmas period. Each session offers teachings (based on the Word of the Buddha), meditation and time for Q&A. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTubeSunyo

Day 1 | The Noble Truth of Suffering | 25 Dec 2025 (morning session) Ajahn Mudito conducts Word of the Buddha sessions during the Christmas period. Each session offers teachings (based on the Word of the Buddha), meditation and time for Q&A. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Session 5: Samādhi and Insight (afternoon session) On the development of samādhi and insight based on it. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTubeSunyo

Session 5: Samādhi and Insight (morning session) On the development of samādhi and insight based on it. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTubeSunyo

Session 4: Mindfulness, clear comprehension, and wise attention (afternoon session) On the use of mindfulness and wise/proper attention in sense restraint and in other parts of the gradual training. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Session 4: Mindfulness, clear comprehension, and wise attention (morning session) On the use of mindfulness and wise/proper attention in sense restraint and in other parts of the gradual training. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Sense of Restraint in Practice (afternoon session) This session will consist of an in-depth study of sense restraint, starting with its relationship to right effort. We will discuss will power versus wisdom power, and how this distinction is expressed in the suttas. We shall see that true restraint comes from wisdom, not from force. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Sense of Restraint in Practice (morning session) This session will consist of an in-depth study of sense restraint, starting with its relationship to right effort. We will discuss will power versus wisdom power, and how this distinction is expressed in the suttas. We shall see that true restraint comes from wisdom, not from force. Find the entire series and reading materials on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

This is Part 5 of Sunday morning sutta class on Karaniyametta sutta (sutta on loving kindness). Explains the power of contentment on the development of the spiritual path. Please find the entire series for this talk on bswa.org here. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on 3 November 2024.  Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the Abbot at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. Ayya Karunika started her monastic life in 2010 and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades. Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades. She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.  Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Ayya Karunika discusses the Tuvaṭakasutta from Suttanipata SNP 4.14 on the Fast Way to Freedom. Very practical advice given by the Buddha on the gradual training. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 31 October 2024.  Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the Abbot at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. Ayya Karunika started her monastic life in 2010 and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades. Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades. She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.  Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

9 day Retreat with  Ajahn Brahm at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 17th October to 26th October 2025. Track 18 :    Guided Loving Kindness Meditation – 26th October  2025 . See the full retreat on bswa.org here. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube Copyright Buddhist Society of Western Australia www.bswa.org