Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Author: Buddhist Society of Western Australia Language: English Episodes: 317
The Buddhist Society of Western Australia podcast offers a collection of dharma talks, primarily from Ajahn Brahm and other teachers within the Australian Buddhist forest sangha. This includes monks and nuns who share practical wisdom rooted in the Theravada tradition. The discussions you'll hear are less about abstract theory and more about applying timeless principles to the complexities of modern life. Topics naturally span the provided categories, exploring the intersection of spiritual practice with mental well-being, personal health, and our place in society. Each episode invites a moment of reflection, whether it's through a story, a meditation guidance, or a direct answer to a listener's question. The tone is consistently accessible and often humorous, making profound ideas feel relatable and immediately useful. This podcast serves as an audio companion for anyone curious about mindfulness, compassion, and finding a deeper sense of peace amidst everyday challenges. It's a direct line to teachings from a vibrant community, offering insights that encourage both inner stillness and engaged living. You can expect a variety of voices and perspectives, all united by a common thread of practical Buddhism.
Episodes
How to Face Difficulties | Ajahn Brahm | 17 January 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:12
Ajahn Brahm offers advice on how to deal with difficult situations, such as acknowledging our emotions and not acting out of fear. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA…
Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 17 January 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:08
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 YouTub…
Guided Meditation | Venerable Sunyo | 18 January 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:59
Venerable Sunyo conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable Sunyo speaks on making letting go the foundation in meditation, and having faith in this. Venerable Sunyo gives a…
Free Will and Conditioning | Ajahn Brahmali | 10 January 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:54
Ajahn Brahmali explains that what we perceive as our free will are actually choices that are based on our conditioning. Ajahn emphasizes that regardless of free will or not, choices have results, causes, and conditioning…
Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahmali | 10 January 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:15
Ajahn Brahmali 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 You…
Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahmali | 11 January 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:06
Ajahn Brahmali conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Brahmali speaks about allowing Dhamma to guide the meditation, rather than the will or sense of self, and allowing the…