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Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Buddhist Society of Western Australia 300 Episodes Sep 20, 2026

Dharma talks from Ajahn Brahm and the teachers of the Australian Buddhist forest sangha of monks and nuns, based in Western Australia.

Episodes

Freedom from Suffering | Ananda Thilakasiri | 11 September 2026
Freedom from Suffering | Ananda Thilakasiri | 11 September 2026 Sep 20, 2026 4995 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
Connecting with our Inner Buddha | Venerable Hue Can  | 4 September 2026
Connecting with our Inner Buddha | Venerable Hue Can | 4 September 2026 Sep 20, 2026 4207 Venerable Hue Can is the Abbess of Sunyata Meditation Centre in Vic Park and has the very clear goal to teach others how to realize their full potential through Zen Buddhism. Venerable Hue Can had an interesting and diverse career as a teacher, Children’s Librarian and co-ordinator of the Ethnic Child Care Resource Unit. As an advocate for access and equity she have worked in the area of social we
Rejoicing in Goodness (meditation & talk) | Ajahn Brahm | 21 November 2025
Rejoicing in Goodness (meditation & talk) | Ajahn Brahm | 21 November 2025 Sep 11, 2026 6785 In this session, livestreamed from Oxford, Ajahn Brahm starts with a 15-minute guided meditation, followed by a 45-minute talk on how looking for the positive side of things and choosing to forgive instead of criticising can be transformative in our lives, leading to our own happiness and the happiness of those around us. In the second hour, he answers questions from the audience. This teaching by
Rejoicing in the Four Brahmaviharas | Richard Thomas | The Boundless Meditation Group
Rejoicing in the Four Brahmaviharas | Richard Thomas | The Boundless Meditation Group Sep 3, 2026 3554 4th August 2026 Richard Thomas joins the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group online live. BSWA Boundless Meditation Group (previously the Armadale Meditation Group or 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 vi
Chanting as Part of the Practice | Peter Harvey | The Boundless Meditation Group
Chanting as Part of the Practice | Peter Harvey | The Boundless Meditation Group Sep 3, 2026 3699 11 August 2026 Peter Harvey joins the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group online live. BSWA Boundless Meditation Group (previously the Armadale Meditation Group or 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 Z
The Five Recollections | Geetha Mendis | The Boundless Meditation Group
The Five Recollections | Geetha Mendis | The Boundless Meditation Group Sep 3, 2026 2904 18 August 2026 Geetha Mendis joins the BSWA Boundless Meditation Group online live. BSWA Boundless Meditation Group (previously the Armadale Meditation Group or 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
Opening the Heart to Difficult Feelings | Ajahn Brahm | 20th November 2025
Opening the Heart to Difficult Feelings | Ajahn Brahm | 20th November 2025 Aug 26, 2026 5511 In this talk, livestreamed from Birmingham, Ajahn Brahm shares stories from his own experiences to encourage us to confront life’s difficulties head-on, finding resilience in acceptance of whatever we encounter, looking at things in new ways, and taking an attitude of fun and light heartedness. The session ends with a 45-minute Q&A. This teaching by Ajahn Brahm was given in the UK, at Birmingh
Forgiving Ourselves with Compassion | Ajahn Brahm | 19 November 2025
Forgiving Ourselves with Compassion | Ajahn Brahm | 19 November 2025 Aug 17, 2026 5540 In this meaningful talk on the power of forgiveness, Ajahn Brahm tells personal stories that illustrate the enormous importance of offering unconditional forgiveness to ourselves and our loved ones, a practice that can lead to profound healing, trust, and peace. After the 45-minute talk, he dedicates an additional 45 minutes answering questions from the audience. Sutta reference: AN 6.49: Khema Su
Laughing Together Builds Harmony | Ajahn Brahm | 30 November 2025
Laughing Together Builds Harmony | Ajahn Brahm | 30 November 2025 Aug 11, 2026 2343 In this talk starting off the second day of a weekend retreat, Ajahn Brahm encourages us to unlearn our critical nature with his famous story of the two bad bricks, then tells various other stories of errors, mistakes, and unexpected circumstances to help us learn to make peace with every situation, from rain-soaked laundry to the death of a loved one. This is part of a series of teachings for the
A Peaceful Mindset | Ajahn Santutthi | Roleystone Meditation Group
A Peaceful Mindset | Ajahn Santutthi | Roleystone Meditation Group Aug 4, 2026 3355 23rd July 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/thebuddhist
Compassionately Mindful - Dhamma Talk & Guided Meditation 2/2 | Ajahn Brahm | 29 June 2025
Compassionately Mindful - Dhamma Talk & Guided Meditation 2/2 | Ajahn Brahm | 29 June 2025 Aug 3, 2026 6650 Starts around 3 minutes into the recording. In the first 50 minutes, Ajahn Brahm gives an entertaining talk in which he shares stories that illustrate the importance of fun, the value of innovation, and how to become Enlightened with zero effort. He then leads an easeful guided meditation that brings kindness and relaxation to the body and encourages the meditator to let go into the present moment
Compassionately Mindful - Dhamma Talk & Guided Meditation 1/2 | Ajahn Brahm | 28 June 2025
Compassionately Mindful - Dhamma Talk & Guided Meditation 1/2 | Ajahn Brahm | 28 June 2025 Aug 3, 2026 6417 In the opening talk to this retreat, Ajahn Brahm provides guidance and stories that illustrate core tenets of meditation practice, including silence, relaxation, mindful appreciation, and loving-kindness. He then leads a 40-minute meditation in which he encourages the retreatants to find comfort and relaxation through kind awareness, and to cultivate gratitude for and trust in the breath. This is

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