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Dharma talks from the tradition of Buddhist meditation master Ajahn Brahm and Australian Forest Sangha of monks and nuns presented by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia
Sunday 7th July 2024
Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). It is suggested that you listen to Part 1 first which can be found here. Then Part 2 which can be found here.
Bhante Bodhidhaja, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka was introduced to Buddhism at an early age by a neighbour. After graduation Nicolas worked as a primary school teacher and chose social work as an alternative for compulsory military training in Switzerland.
At the age of 21, while on a visit to India in 2003 Nicolas took on a temporary ordination under the late Acharya Buddharakhita who gave him the monastic name Bodhidhaja and since kept the same name in memory of his Teacher.
From late 2006 Nicolas spent time living, practicing and serving as a lay person in different Monastic communities around the world. Upon returning to Perth BSWA in 2010 became an Anagarika followed by being a novice and higher ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm. Bhante Bodhidhaja is part of the BSWA Monastic Community.
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Chapter index
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:14 Welcome and Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja
00:15:20 Tribute chanting
00:18:45 Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja continues
01:05:06 Closing message
01:05:56 Close
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Sunday 9th June 2024
Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja, at the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV). It is suggested that you listen to Part 1 first which can be found here. Then Part 3 which can be found here.
Bhante Bodhidhaja, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka was introduced to Buddhism at an early age by a neighbour. After graduation Nicolas worked as a primary school teacher and chose social work as an alternative for compulsory military training in Switzerland.
At the age of 21, while on a visit to India in 2003 Nicolas took on a temporary ordination under the late Acharya Buddharakhita who gave him the monastic name Bodhidhaja and since kept the same name in memory of his Teacher.
From late 2006 Nicolas spent time living, practicing and serving as a lay person in different Monastic communities around the world. Upon returning to Perth BSWA in 2010 became an Anagarika followed by being a novice and higher ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm. Bhante Bodhidhaja is part of the BSWA Monastic Community.
Please visit the BSV Podcast Channel and BSV YouTube Channel
Chapter index
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:10 Welcome and Dhamma talk by Bhante Bodhidhaja
01:12:45 Blessing by Bhante Bodhidhaja
01:13:23 Closing message
01:14:13 Close
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· BSWA YouTube
Panel discussion facilitated by Ajahn Brahmali, with Ayya Pasada and Venerable Acala from the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery, and Venerable Sunyo and Venerable Vipassako from Bodhinyanna Monastery.
In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s upcoming 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.
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Ajahn Brahm reflects on some of the things that we can appreciate in our life.
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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahm talks about the joy, peace, energy, clarity and wisdom which comes from meditation. Ajahn shares a simile about how you need stillness and wisdom or insight in your meditation.
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Thursday 28th November 2024
Ajahn Jhanarato hosts this week's session at the Roleystone Family Centre. These weekly session are free and led by one of the Buddhist monks living in Roleystone at Kusala Hermitage. These sessions are usually one hour in length and held at the Roleystone Family Centre.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:15 Talk and introduction to meditation
00:10:32 Meditation
00:55:37 Further talk and Q&A
01:00:26 Close
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Tuesday 26th November 2024
Bhante Cunda joins the Armadale Meditation Group on-line live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) is designed to teach you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, then receiving meditation instructions and meditating together, followed by asking questions and finally if time remains listening to a Dhamma talk. However, the layout can vary. Due to social distancing regulations, these weekly Tuesday night teachings are happening via Zoom from Bodhinyana Monastery.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:16 Metta Sutta
00:03:15 Introduction to meditation and general talk
00:22:00 Meditation
00:58:40 Further talk and Q&A
01:31:19 Close
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Monday 25th November 2024
Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Venerable 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 short talk, thirty minute meditation and then questions & answers.
00:00:00 Metta Sutta
00:03:55 Meditation
00:34:55 Dharma Talk
01:10:50 Blessing
01:12:45 Close
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Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
Teaching retrieved from CBSWA please visit to find out how to attend the monastery in person.
In honour of Ajahn Brahm’s upcoming 50th Bhikkhu Anniversary, members of the BSWA Sangha and affiliated organisations and sangha gave a series of talks leading up to the big celebration at Dhammaloka.
The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donations. Please join us on Ko-fi and cancel your donations via Patreon. Thanks for your ongoing support!
To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.
Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.
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