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About Relationships

BuddhistSocietyWA — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:53:11 +0000

	About Relationships Relationships are never going to be perfect, however, Bhikkhuni Hasapanna discusses how we can relate to people around us with trust, kindness, compassion and forgiveness which will foster good relationships, and in turn, lessen our suffering. More importantly though we can relate to our own emotions by being mindful. Meditation is the key to mindfulness. Also, listen to some refreshing jokes.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 37 3 ratings
	Time: 46:29	More in Nonprofits & Activism

This Too Will Pass

BuddhistSocietyWA — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:39:12 +0000

	This Too Will Pass When life is good do not take it for granted as it will pass. Be mindful, be compassionate and nurture the circumstances that find you in this good time so it will last longer. When life falls apart always remember that this too will pass. Life will have its unexpected turns.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 5463 150 ratings
	Time: 01:02:41	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Vesak 06-05-2012

BuddhistSocietyWA — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:07:09 +0000

	Vesak 06-05-2012	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 3025 63 ratings
	Time: 41:55	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Mindfulness With Compassion

BuddhistSocietyWA — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:41:36 +0000

	Mindfulness With Compassion Want to improve the emotional and physical qualities of your life? According to Ajahn Brahm, you will need to practise mindfulness along with compassion and kindness. Listen on to find out more...	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 4924 133 ratings
	Time: 01:07:06	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Serve and Be Hopey

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sat, 05 May 2012 23:45:55 +0000

	Serve and Be Hopey Ajahn Brahm explains how he maintains his energy in his very busy life. It is fuelled by the inspiration that arises when serving others. While it seems counter intuitive, going the extra mile when tired and low, releases energy and happiness.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 5281 110 ratings
	Time: 56:28	More in Nonprofits & Activism

NOT Always Greener On The Other Side

BuddhistSocietyWA — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:59:52 +0000

	NOT Always Greener On The Other Side "Once there was a frugal farmer who tried to feed his cows with mouldy hay and the cows wouldn't eat it. The farmer then mixed up the mouldy hay with fresh hay hoping to trick the cows into eating the mouldy hay. The cows separated the hay and ate only the fresh hay. The farmer came up with an idea. He put the mouldy hay on the other side of the fence but it was within the reach of the cows if they pushed through the holes in the fence. That was exactly what happened. The cows reached out and ate all the mouldy hay..." Like cows, we often have the notion that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. This gives rise to jealousy, envy and in turn, suffering. According to Ajahn Brahm, we need to change our attitude towards life. Statistics show that the optimal happiness one can achieve in life is not measured by immense wealth, great beauty, high flying careers or social standing. According to Buddhist teaching, it is the middle way that counts. Embrace your 'average' circumstance and enjoy the experience.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 6670 130 ratings
	Time: 01:03:59	More in Nonprofits & Activism

5 Types Of Religion

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:05:31 +0000

	5 Types Of Religion Ajahn Brahm talks about 4 things that religion should not be and offers up a "best practice model". In his usual entertaining style he touches on many things including disability and organ donation...	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 7255 161 ratings
	Time: 01:05:05	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Friday The 13th

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:58:21 +0000

	Friday The 13th Fresh from teaching a nine day retreat, today on Friday the 13th, Ajahn Brahm talks on the topic of superstition. Many of the common ones are covered (such as astrology, lucky bracelets, holy water etc) in this humorous talk. Be very scared :)	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 5167 118 ratings
	Time: 01:02:08	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Compassion

BuddhistSocietyWA — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:17:18 +0000

	Compassion Bhikkhuni Hasapanna from the Dhammasara Nuns monastery explains how compassion without wisdom is futile, but compassion with wisdom is instrumental to inner peace and happiness.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 2880 59 ratings
	Time: 48:03	More in Nonprofits & Activism

70 Not 100

BuddhistSocietyWA — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:19:51 +0000

	70 Not 100 Life is not meant to be an organised event where everything goes like clockwork, and we can expect to achieve 100% success. The truth is we are unable to control our life. Life is messy. This is the nature of life. Do not aim for the unachievable. We could have 70% of getting it right and we should accept, allow and embrace these 30% of imperfections. We can always learn and grow from these painful experiences. Ajahn Brahm encourages us to open the door of our heart to the nature of life as it is. He said, "Do not disturb the nature of life and life would not disturb you."	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 7647 133 ratings
	Time: 45:25	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Transcendental Dependent Origination

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:53:35 +0000

	Transcendental Dependent Origination Ajahn Brahmali talks about how virtue, especially of the mind, gives rise to mindfulness and how mindfulness is instrumental to successful meditation.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 4500 82 ratings
	Time: 53:40	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Gay Marriage, Why Not?

BuddhistSocietyWA — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:04:59 +0000

	Gay Marriage, Why Not? This talk is about the Buddhist view on gay marriages, and how this moral decision is based on the teaching of traditional Buddhism dating back to the time of the Buddha. Ajahn Brahm ended the talk with a light-hearted joke, "The rabbit, the bear and the magic Duck", that is not to be missed!	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 10542 213 ratings
	Time: 57:37	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Dealing With Afflictive Emotion

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:37:36 +0000

	Dealing With Afflictive Emotion Venerable Hasapanna from Dhammasara Nuns monastery investigates the origin and effects of afflictive emotions. Using examples from her monastic life as well as humour, she provides practical strategies that allow us to deal better (and even eliminate) these often quite destructive feelings.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 4212 51 ratings
	Time: 01:13:33	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Big Bang Buddhism

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:28:36 +0000

	Big Bang Buddhism This talk is dedicated to Ajahn Brahm's mother, Mrs Hazel Betts, who passed away on 16 February 2012. It is a profound talk about cosmic spirituality, explaining how the nature of this universe and how the nature of the mind, as Buddhists understand it, work seamlessly together. According to Ajahn Brahm, looking out through the telescope we see the vastness of the universe, but (metaphorically speaking); looking down the telescope in the opposite way, we see the mind. The mind is the larger of the two. By all accounts, proven scientifically, the mind is the initiator of everything that we think and do. So it is not the will, but the mind that gives the order, that initiates the processes of all our actions. Knowing that, Ajahn Brahm challenges us to let our mind do a big bang explosion and see where it leads us. He encourages us to have limitless imagination. As Einstein famously put it, "imagination is more important than learning".	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 11347 156 ratings
	Time: 45:17	More in Autos & Vehicles

Success Without Stress

BuddhistSocietyWA — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:08:29 +0000

	Success Without Stress This is a talk about how to use your mind efficiently so as to have more brainpower and to be successful with a smile on your face. According to Ajahn Brahm, stress is caused by having 'excessive stuff' in your mind, having 'no break' in the stressful time, and the fear of failure in any future undertakings. However, stress can be avoided by 'freeing up' our mind space by letting go of the past asap, recognising the need to let go and taking a break, trusting that this 'rest' is worth it in otherwise stressful circumstances, and adopting a positive attitude by 'just doing' and not 'doing excessive thinking' and accepting any failure as a learning experience from which to grow. Learning how to de stress is very important. Ajahn Brahm sums up his talk by telling a story of a professor and an old sailor that illustrates what is instrumental to survival in this stressful modern world.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 13139 177 ratings
	Time: 47:46	More in People & Blogs

My Journey and Beyond

BuddhistSocietyWA — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:57:41 +0000

	My Journey and Beyond As a young British hitch-hiker, who was in search of happiness, fulfilment and the deeper meanings of life, Venerable Amaranatho embarked by chance on a 10-day meditation course in Perth, which helped set him off on his spiritual journey. In this talk, Venerable Amaranatho also talked about mindfulness, generosity, kindness and love. To sum up his talk, he read two poems, one of which is a beautiful piece of Sufi poetry by Hafiz, called It Felt Love. How Did the rose Ever open its heart And give to this world All its Beauty? It felt the encouragement of light Against its Being, Otherwise, We all remain Too Frightened	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 6751 80 ratings
	Time: 01:02:42	More in People & Blogs

What Is My Business?

BuddhistSocietyWA — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:10:58 +0000

	What Is My Business? While Perth swelters in an unprecedented heatwave, co-abbess of Dhammasara Nun's Monastery, Venerable Nirodha cools the Dhammaloka crowd with suggestions of getting less caught up in the disquieting intricacies of the sensory world, the craving for existence and the seductive pull of divisive politics. Simplicity of heart and mindfulness bring peace to both ourselves as well as our fellow human beings.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 5617 54 ratings
	Time: 49:49	More in People & Blogs

One Life, Many Lives

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:00:59 +0000

	One Life, Many Lives The concept of having only one life may lead to the fear that we may not be able to accomplish all that we want to before our death. The concept of "this is a life out of many", will change the perception and the way we treat life. Life is precious and is to be cherished. Death is inevitable and is not to be feared. Ajahn Brahm offers us beautiful images of death, comparing it with the crescendo before the end of a great symphony or a beautiful sunset. And the sun always rises the next day...	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 11965 162 ratings
	Time: 01:07:56	More in People & Blogs

Kamma without Belief

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:28:49 +0000

	Kamma without Belief In this talk Ajahn Brahm takes a non-traditional approach in explaining kamma (actions and their results). The widespread idea that one's actions will result in punishment and retribution is too simplistic. So if you want to know more about kamma, listen on...	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 16162 212 ratings
	Time: 01:02:38	More in People & Blogs

Looking Forward To 2012

BuddhistSocietyWA — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:57:36 +0000

	Looking Forward To 2012 Ajahn Brahm talks about uncertainty and the coming new year. This is Dhammaloka's inaugural live-streamed broadcast.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 9910 175 ratings
	Time: 58:51	More in People & Blogs

Giving

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:03:33 +0000

	Giving Giving can be in both material and non-material forms such as time, friendship, trust, advice and joy. Always give with a wholesome intention. It is a form of making merit.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 10128 75 ratings
	Time: 59:18	More in People & Blogs

2012

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:19:41 +0000

	2012 2012- will it be " good, bad or who knows?"	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 8482 136 ratings
	Time: 01:04:53	More in People & Blogs

Bringing Up Children

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:22:32 +0000

	Bringing Up Children This is a light-hearted talk about bringing up children from the Buddhist perspective. Ajahn Brahm stresses the importance of honesty, communication and quality time.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 6896 114 ratings
	Time: 01:07:44	More in People & Blogs

Giving And Forgiving

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:31:23 +0000

	Giving And Forgiving	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 4265 51 ratings
	Time: 50:12	More in People & Blogs

Friendship

BuddhistSocietyWA — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:07 +0000

	Friendship An entertaining talk filled with jokes, both old and new. Ajahn Brahm talks about friendship, both with others and with yourself.	From: BuddhistSocietyWA Views: 11627 163 ratings
	Time: 58:02	More in People & Blogs