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Ananda was born in Sri Lanka went to the village temple with his Grandfather from a very young age. Yet he came to practise meditation only after meeting the then Ajahn Jagaro & Ajahn Brahm, around 1987. He has been meditating for about 25 years and considers Ajahn Brahm, Ajahn Brahmali & Bhante Sujato as his spiritual teachers. He and his family started visiting Bodhinyana and Dhammaloka regularly in 1991 and he has served in the Committee in different capacities including Treasurer and the Secretary. He has also contributed to Buddhist communities overseas in various ways and is a student of early Buddhist texts from the Tripitaka, relying mostly on Bhante Sujato's English translations of Sutta on SuttaCentral & also, Dhammaloka Sutta classes & Sutta Retreats at Jhana Grove. Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it's a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions. 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 Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 11 :  –- Morning Sutta Session  - 3rd June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 20 :  – - Morning Sutta Session – 6th June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 19 :  –  MEDITATION SESSION , Q & A – 5th June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 18 :  –  Afternoon Sutta Session -  5th June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 17 :  – - Morning Sutta Session – 5th June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 16 :  –  Guided Meditation , MEDITATION SESSION , Q & A – 4th June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 15 :  – Afternoon Sutta Session -  4th June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 14 :  –  - Morning Sutta Session – 4th June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 13 :  –  MEDITATION SESSION , Q & A – 3rd June 25 . 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

2025 May-June | 9 Day Sutta Retreat (12/26)| Ajahn Brahmali 9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 12 :  –  Afternoon Sutta Session -  3rd June 25 . 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

2025 May-June | 9 Day Sutta Retreat (10/26)| Ajahn Brahmali 9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 10 :  –  MEDITATION SESSION , Q & A – 2nd June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 22 :  –    Guided Meditation , MEDITATION SESSION , Q & A – 6th June 25 . 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

2025 May-June | 9 Day Sutta Retreat (9/26)| Ajahn Brahmali 9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 9 :  –  Afternoon Sutta Session -  3 June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 8 :  – - Morning Sutta Session – 2nd June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 7 :  –  MEDITATION SESSION , Q & A - 1st June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 6 :  –  Afternoon Sutta Session - 1st June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 5 :  - Morning Sutta Session - 1st June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 4 :  - MEDITATION SESSION , Q & A – 31st May 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 3 :    Afternoon Sutta Session– 31st May 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 2 :   –  Morning Sutta Session - 31st May 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 1 :  –  Introduction – 30th May 25 . 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  

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 21 :  –  Afternoon Sutta Session -  6th June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 23 :  –  - Morning Sutta Session – 7th June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 24 :  – Afternoon Sutta Session -  7th June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 25 :  –  Guided Meditation & MEDITATION SESSION , Q & A -  7th June 25 . 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

9 Day Sutta Retreat with  Ajahn Brahmali at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia, from 30th May - 8th June 2025. Track 26 :  – Last Session -  7th June 25 . 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

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A recent Dhamma session on deepening our practice of the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7) with a focus on two insight pathways (links). References are made to the Noble Eightfold Path, development of the brahmaviharas, bases of spiritual power and enlightenment factors and further advice on development of this sutta meditation.*There are 2 short meditations in this session.The YT video can be accessed here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_eeRh1KkQsBlessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A recent Dhamma session via zoom on instructions to meditate on the Noble Eightfold Path with the Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5).Bohoma pin (much merit) to the kalyanamitta who kindly sent the recording.Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

June 29, 2025 SN 35.63 Migala Sutta This sutta talks about the sense bases and delight that arises from them. Infatuation arises and all then the rest. Craving is a partner with the Sense bases and leads to suffering. www.dhammasukha.org

This is the story of the Buddha's greatest miracle presented by Ajahn Moneyyo: The Fire Sermon (Adittapariyaya Sutta) and the conversion of the three Kassapa brothers and their 1000 disciples. Chapters:0:00 Let's start...0:24 The three Kassapa Brothers6:23 The Buddha arrives at Uruvela Kassapa's ashram09:04 The fiery battle with the Naga King14:22 Sakka and Brahma come to visit the Buddha16:07 Spending an afternoon in the Himalayas19:17 The great flood - The 1000 ascetics take refuge24:35 The greatest Miracle: The Miracle of instruction27:40 The Fire Sermon31:54 The most successful discourse of the Buddha33:02 How to practice to make the mind uninflammableby desire, aversion and delusion36:32 One thing to develop - Wise attention51:10 The next big move of the Buddha...For more Dhammatalks about the life of the Buddha, click on the link below:   • The Life of the Buddha  After the Buddha sucessfully lead his first 60 monk disciples to awakening in the Deer Park of Isipatana a few month after his awakening he sends them out in all directions to proclaim his teaching so that as many people as possible get an opportunity to hear it.The Buddha himself goes to Uruvela because he knows that there is a large group of people who are capable to understand his teaching quickly: The three brothers Uruvela-Kassapa, Gaya-Kassapa and Nadi-Kassapa - Three fire worshipping ascetics who live there together with their 1000 disciples.The Buddha is arriving at Uruvela-Kassapa's hermitage as an unknown recluse, just a few months after his awakening, while Uruvela-Kassapa is a famous spiritual teacher who believes that he is already a spiritually perfected person with a very large group of disciples.The Buddha is using his psychic powers on many occasions to undermine Uruvela-Kassapa superiority conceit until he finally takes refuge and submits to the Buddha as his teacher - and his brothers and all their 1000 disciples with him! The Buddha is then leading his 1000 new monk disciples to Gaya Sise, a hill to show them the greatest miracle: The miracle of instruction, the possibility to teach others the path of awakening - by teaching them the Fire Sermon.In the "Fire Sermon" (Adittapariyaya Sutta) the Buddha is teaching 1000 former fire worshipping ascetics that our five senses, the mind and the sense objects are burning in the fire of desire, aversion and delusion. However, the Buddha is also teaching the way of practice how to extinguish the fire and he says if we understand one thing deeply we can make our mind uninflammable for desire, aversion and delusion, so that our mind can never be set on fire again and has realized complete peace. This one thing that we have to understand is wise attention and unwise attention (yoniso manasikara and ayoniso manasikara)...more about it in this Dhamma-Talk. A translation of the Adittapariyaya Sutta: https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN... A few discourses about yoniso manasikara and ayoniso manasikara: Majjhima Nikaya 2 https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN... Samyutta Nikaya 46:51 https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN... MORE INFO:Dhammagiri Website: ⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net⁠⁠ Dhammagiri YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724 Dhammagiri Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter⁠.

Venerable Jhayako is discussing sutta 140 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta, "The Analysis of the Elements" and is referencing Bhante Sujato's translation. Read MN140 on Sutta Central here: "While staying overnight in a potter's workshop, the Buddha has a chance encounter with a monk who does not recognize him. They have a long and profound discussion based on the four elements. This is one of the most insightful and moving discourses in the canon.", 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

This sutta reflects on the 5 "themes" -We are liable to Old age, sickness, death...parting from ones we hold dear and we are owners of our Kamma.

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Venerable Nibbuto is discussing sutta 19 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Dvedhāvitakka Sutta, "Two Kinds of Thought" and is referencing Bhikkhu Bodhi's translation & Bhante Sujato's translation. Read MN19 on Sutta Central here: "Recounting his own experiences in developing meditation, the Buddha explains how to understand harmful and harmless thoughts, and how to go beyond thought altogether.", 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

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.A recent Dhamma session on how to meditate on the Buddha's simile of the cloth in the Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7), also referred to as the Vattha Sutta . References are made to the Noble Eightfold Path, stream entry and advice on development of this sutta meditation.Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranaiTo find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

The account of the Buddha's awakening according to the most ancient sources, the Sutta and Vinaya Pitaka told by Ajahn Moneyyo. Hear how the Buddha was striving and succeeded in his quest to realize awakening - the deathless, ultimate liberation.Chapters:0:00 Introduction and the practice of the Budhisatta before awakening30:33 The first true knowledge - remembering his previous lives37:41 The second true knowledge - seeing how beings arise and pass away according to their kamma39:53 How did the first two true knowledges lead to the knowledge of the destruction of the taints, the third true knowledge and the four noble truth, unshakable liberation?49:00 What are the "taints" (Pali: Asava)?54:52 Bodhgaya - The place where the Buddha realized the supreme awakeningFor more Dhammatalks about the life of the Buddha, click on the link below:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbxbuMjfRsvxKRNGf2OpxFD322oyZzfWk Quoted discourses where the Buddha talks himself about his practice and his realization of awakening:Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha (Majjhima Nikaya) Sutta Nr. 4, 12, 26, 36, 128https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN...https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN...https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN...https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN...https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN...Numerical Discourses of the Buddha (Anguttara Nikaya) Sutta No. 5;28 and 10;81https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/AN...https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/AN...Udana 1:1-3Long Discourses of the Buddha (Digha Nikaya) Sutta Nr. 9Two recommended Sutta Anthologies about the life of the Buddha are available for free download:"The Life of the Buddha according to the Pali Canon" by Bhikkhu Nyanamoli Therahttps://www.bps.lk/library-search-sel..."Noble Warrior" by Ajahn Thanissarohttps://www.dhammatalks.org/books/#No...If you are interested to visit the places where the Buddha lived, walked and taught you can read "Middle Land, Middle Way" by Ven. S. Dhammika, the best travel guide about the buddhist holy sites in India:https://www.bps.lk/library-search-sel....

Many of us were introduced to meditating by breath counting at first, then moved into simply watching the breath, and then, at some point, even that fell away. There are many techniques used to focus and settle the mind and body. As “introductory” as breath counting seems, it is a very powerful way to enter the present moment.Read the Journal while listening

A deep dive into one of the most essential Buddhist texts on mindfulness—The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, often referred to as The Direct Path to Realization. This episode's guest hosts explore its foundational teachings as presented in Venerable Anālayo's book, offering a clear, contemporary lens through which mindfulness teachers and practitioners can engage with this timeless wisdom. You will be guided through the Four Foundations of Mindfulness—contemplation of the body, feelings, mind, and dharmas—with a strong emphasis on direct experience over intellectual understanding. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔ A clear breakdown of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness ✔ How to contemplate the body through breath, posture, and impermanence ✔ What it means to observe feeling tone, mental states, and dharmas with non-reactivity ✔ The role of diligence, clear knowing (sampajañña), and mindfulness (sati) ✔ How these teachings support inner stability and confidence in guiding others ✔ Why direct experience, not theory, is the foundation of authentic mindfulness teaching This episode is especially helpful for mindfulness and meditation teachers, as well as committed practitioners looking to root their practice in traditional teachings while maintaining relevance in today's world.

Ajahn Brahmali and Ayya Karunika are teaching sutta SN 5.9 and 5.10 from the Saṁyutta Nikāya: the Selā Sutta – With Selā and Saṁyutta Nikāya: the Vajirā Sutta– With Vajirā. Read SN5.9 here on Sutta Central: "Māra asks the nun Selā about who has created this “puppet”, i.e. the form that has been reincarnated. She replies that there is no creator, but it arises as a result of conditions, like the growing of a seed in a field.,” Sutta Central. Read SN5.10 here on Sutta Central:  "Māra asks the nun Vajirā about who has created this being. Recognizing him, she points out that the word “being” is nothing more than a convention used to designate the aggregates, just as the word “cart” is used when the parts are assembled.," Sutta Central. Ajahn Brahmali and Ayya Karunika will look at both Bhante Sujato and Bhikkhu Bodhi's translations below: SN5.9 Bhante Sujato SN5.9 Bhikkhu Bodhi SN5.10 Bhante Sujato SN5.10 Bhikkhu Bodhi  Join us in supporting Daughters of the Dhamma, a visionary project dedicated to providing equal opportunities for Buddhist women in Sri Lanka to practice and serve on the path of Dhamma. Led by Ajahn Brahmali, with the support of Ajahn Hasapanna, Ayya Karunikā, and Ayya Sela, the initiative focuses on: Education rooted in the Early Buddhist Texts and Early Vinaya Guidance in meditation practice Creating safe, secluded, and tranquil spaces for nuns and women to practice Offering a place for nuns and female practitioners from the West to stay, practice in a traditional Buddhist setting, and exchange experiences You may donate via one of the following methods: QR Code above: Scan to donate Donation link (via Stripe): https://donate.stripe.com/14kbKS0phbo1a0o288 Direct Bank Transfer: For amounts more than $1,000, please contact Lay Har for bank details. Thank you for your support! You may contact Lay Har Goh at layharg@bswa.org for more information on this project. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

May 18, 2025 "Bhava" Delson Armstrong discusses the many meanings of the Pali word Bhava or otherwise known as Becoming, Existence or Habitual Tendencies.

On this episode, Matt covers Week Fifteen of the Truth of Happiness covering the Aditta-pariyaya Sutta, the All is aflame. A group discussion follows. We will be wrapping up the Truth of Happiness next weekend with an integration / recap session. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website.    If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive notifications when new episodes are posted.  

Bright on Buddhism - Sammādiṭṭhi Sutta - Join us as we read and discuss the Sammādiṭṭhi Sutta in its entirety.Resources: Bodhi, Bhikkhu (2005). In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon. Boston: Wisdom Publications. ISBN 0-86171-491-1.; La Trobe University (n.d.). Sammādiṭṭhisuttaṃ (M 1.1.9; in Pali). Retrieved 16 Sep 2007 from "Pali Canon Online Database" et seq. (BJT Pages 110-132).; Ñanamoli Thera (tr.) (1981). Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta: Setting Rolling the Wheel of Truth (SN 56.11). Retrieved 20 Sep 2007 from "Access to Insight" (1993).; Ñanamoli Thera (tr.) & Bhikkhu Bodhi (ed., rev.) (1991). The Discourse on Right View: The Sammaditthi Sutta and its Commentary (The Wheel Publication No. 377/379; includes translations of MN 9 and the associated commentary from the Papañcasudani). Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society. Retrieved 16 Sep 2007 from "Access to Insight" (1994).; Ñaṇamoli Thera (tr.) & Bhikkhu Bodhi (ed., rev.) (1995, 2001). The Middle-Length Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Majjhima Nikāya. Boston: Wisdom Publications. ISBN 0-86171-072-X.Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com.Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-HostProven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host

On this episode, Matt covers Week Fourteen of the Truth of Happiness covering the Ratana Sutta and recapping the precepts. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website.    If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive notifications when new episodes are posted. 

Ajahn Hasapanna discusses sutta 68 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Naḷakapāna Sutta, "At Naḷakapāna" and is using Bhikkhu Nanamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi's translation. Read MN68 on Sutta Central here. "Those who practice do so not because they are failures, but because they aspire to higher freedom. When he speaks of the attainments of disciples, the Buddha does so in order to inspire.", 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

Joseph Goldstein explores the Buddha's teachings on renunciation from the Satipatthāna Sutta, showing how the practice of letting go of craving, ill will, and cruelty leads to deep inner freedom, clarity, and lasting peace.The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 41st part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!In this lecture from Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein:Consciously reflecting on if our thoughts are for harm or for goodHow desire is more difficult to uproot than ill will and aversion The dangerous disguise of sense-desires as pleasurable and seductiveHow to practice the “wisdom of no” Renunciation as mental freedom, not repressionHow right thought conditions right actionThe Buddha's own practice as a model for ourselvesAccepting that desire is addictive because it momentarily feels goodRenunciation as freedom from addiction, not deprivationHow the joy of letting go must be experienced, not just believed The power of both small and large acts of renunciation The mental habit of our addiction to wantingHow mindfulness reveals freedom in transition momentsThe progressive act of letting goThis episode was originally published on DharmaseedGrab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE“Renunciation is not about deprivation. It's about non-addiction. It's about freedom.” - Joseph GoldsteinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking about the proof for the 6Rs and the arising of all forms.

Ajahn Hasapanna discusses sutta MN13 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Mahādukkhakkhandha Sutta, "The Greater Discourse on Mass of Suffering". Ajahn Hasapanna is using Bhikkhu Bodhi's translation https://suttacentral.net/mn13/en/bodhi Read MN13 on Sutta Central here. "Challenged to show the difference between his teaching and that of other ascetics, the Buddha points out that they speak of letting go, but do not really understand why. He then explains in great detail the suffering that arises from attachment to sensual stimulation.", 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