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Dhamma teachings from the tradition of Ajahn Brahm and the Western Australian Buddhist Sangha for those looking for something deeper.
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Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Ajahn Brahm discusses two suttas from the Anguttara Nikaya - AN5.179 "The Householder or The Layman" and AN8.25 "Mahanama".
Read on Sutta Central here: AN5.179 "The Householder" and AN8.25 "Mahanama".
You can read suttas online at SuttaCentral or Access to Insight
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To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Ajahn Brahm discusses the 89th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya - the Dhammacetiya Sutta, on Monuments to the Dhamma.
Read MN89 here on Sutta Central.
"King Pasenadi, near the end of his life, visits the Buddha, and shows moving devotion and love for his teacher," Sutta Central.
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To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
You can read suttas online at SuttaCentral or Access to Insight
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Ajahn Dhammasiha discusses the 54th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya – Potaliya Sutta, "With Potaliya The Wanderer."
Read MN54 here on Sutta Central.
You can read suttas online at SuttaCentral or Access to Insight
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Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 139 of the Majjhima Nikaya - Aranavibhanga Sutta: The Analysis of Non-Conflict. Ajahn Brahm begins with an introductory talk about suttas.
Read MN139 here on Sutta Central.
"Achieving peace is no simple matter. The Buddha explains how to avoid conflict through contentment, right speech, understanding pleasure, and not insisting on local conventions," Sutta Central.
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To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
You can read suttas online at SuttaCentral or Access to Insight
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 66 of the Majjhima Nikaya: Latukikopama Sutta - The Simile of the Quail.
"Again raising the rule regarding eating, but this time as a reflection of gratitude for the Buddha in eliminating things that cause complexity and stress. The Buddha emphasizes how attachment even to little things can be dangerous," Sutta Central.
Read MN66 here on Sutta Central.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
You can read suttas online at SuttaCentral or Access to Insight
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 118 of the Majjhima Nikaya – Anapanasati Sutta: Mindfulness of Breathing.
Read MN118 on Sutta Central here.
"Surrounded by many well-practiced mendicants, the Buddha teaches mindfulness of breathing in detail, showing how they relate to the four kinds of mindfulness meditation," Sutta Central.
To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Ajahn Brahmali discusses sutta 61 from Majjhima Nikaya: Ambalatthikarahulovada Sutta, "Advice to Rahula at Ambalatthika".
"Using the “object lesson” of a cup of water, the Buddha explains to his son, Rāhula, the importance of telling the truth and reflecting on one’s motives," Sutta Central.
Read MN61 on Sutta Central here.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
You can read suttas online at SuttaCentral or Access to Insight
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Venerable Hasapanna discusses sutta 19 from the Majjhima Nikaya; Dvedhāvitakka Sutta, "Two Kinds of Thought".
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.
You can read suttas online at SuttaCentral or Access to InsightTo find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 76 from Majjhima Nikaya: The Sandaka Sutta, "With Sandaka".
"Venerable Ānanda teaches a group of wanderers how there are many different approaches to the spiritual life, many of which lead nowhere," Sutta Central.
To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Ajahn Appicchato discusses sutta 3.1 from the Anguttara Nikaya - Bhaya Sutta, "Perils".
Click here to read AN3.1 on Sutta Central.
"Fools are dangerous, but the wise are safe," Sutta Central.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Ajahn Brahm discusses the 113th sutta of Majjhima Nikaya: the Sappurisa Sutta, "The Skilful Person". Click here to read MN113 on Sutta Central.
"The Buddha explains that a truly good person does not disparage others or feel superior because of their attainment," Sutta Central.
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To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Ajahn Nissarano discusses the 146th sutta from the Majjhima Nikaya: Nandakovāda Sutta, “Advice from Nandaka.”
Click here to read MN146 on Sutta Central.
“When asked to teach the nuns, Venerable Nandaka proceeds by inviting them to engage with his discourse and ask if there is anything that needs further explanation,” Sutta Central.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Ajahn Brahm discusses the very entertaining 49th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya - the Brahmanimntinika Sutta, "On the Invitation of Brahma".
Click here to read MN49 on Sutta Central.
"The Buddha ascends to a high heavenly realm where he engages in a cosmic contest with a powerful divinity, who had fallen into the delusion that he was eternal and all-powerful," Sutta Central.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
Saturday Jun 22, 2019
Saturday Jun 22, 2019
Ajahn Nissarano discusses the 142nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: Dakkinavibhanga Sutta - "Exposition on Offerings" or "The Analysis of Offerings to the Teacher".
"When his step-mother Mahāpajāpatī wishes to offer him a robe for his personal use, the Buddha encourages her to offer it to the entire Saṅgha instead. He goes on to explain that the best kind of offering to the Saṅgha is one given to the dual community of monks and nuns, headed by the Buddha," Sutta Central.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Sutta Classes on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the sutta you want, then type the sutta title into the DeeperDhamma search box.
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Ajahn Brahmali conducts a 9 Day Sutta and Meditation Retreat from the 31st May to 9th June 2019, at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia.
Track 26: Final Dhamma Talk
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Retreats on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the retreat you want and then type the year and month into the DeeperDhamma search box e.g. 2018 November.
Buddhist Society of Western Australia
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Ajahn Brahmali conducts a 9 Day Sutta and Meditation Retreat from the 31st May to 9th June 2019, at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia.
Track 25: Evening Questions and Answers Session
Click here to find document of suttas discussed.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Retreats on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the retreat you want and then type the year and month into the DeeperDhamma search box e.g. 2018 November.
Buddhist Society of Western Australia
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Ajahn Brahmali conducts a 9 Day Sutta and Meditation Retreat from the 31st May to 9th June 2019, at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia.
Track 24: pm session
Click here to find document of suttas discussed.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Retreats on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the retreat you want and then type the year and month into the DeeperDhamma search box e.g. 2018 November.
Buddhist Society of Western Australia
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Ajahn Brahmali conducts a 9 Day Sutta and Meditation Retreat from the 31st May to 9th June 2019, at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia.
Track 23: am session. We apologise it appears the beginning is missing.
Click here to find document of suttas discussed.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Retreats on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the retreat you want and then type the year and month into the DeeperDhamma search box e.g. 2018 November.
Buddhist Society of Western Australia
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Ajahn Brahmali conducts a 9 Day Sutta and Meditation Retreat from the 31st May to 9th June 2019, at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia.
Track 22: Evening Questions and Answers Session
Click here to find document of suttas discussed.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Retreats on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the retreat you want and then type the year and month into the DeeperDhamma search box e.g. 2018 November.
Buddhist Society of Western Australia
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Ajahn Brahmali conducts a 9 Day Sutta and Meditation Retreat from the 31st May to 9th June 2019, at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre in Serpentine, Western Australia.
Track 21: pm session
Click here to find document of suttas discussed.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
To find and download more Retreats on DeeperDhamma, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the retreat you want and then type the year and month into the DeeperDhamma search box e.g. 2018 November.
Buddhist Society of Western Australia