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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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Saturday Jan 30, 2016
Saturday Jan 30, 2016
Ajahn Vayama discusses the 45th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, Culadhammasamadana Sutta, "the Shorter Discourse on Ways of Undertaking Things", also known as "the Shorter Discourse on Taking Up Practices".
Read MN45 here on 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
Wednesday Jan 27, 2016
Wednesday Jan 27, 2016
Ajahn Nissarano discusses sutta 5.57 from the Anguttara Nikaya, Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta, "the Five Daily Recollections" or "Subjects for Regular Reviewing":
I am subject to old age.
I am subject to illness.
I am subject to death.
I must be parted and separated from everyone and everything dear and agreeable to me.
I am the owner of my karma.
Read AN5.57 here on Sutta Central.
You can read suttas online at SuttaCentral or Access to Insight
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 Jan 23, 2016
Saturday Jan 23, 2016
Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 10.60 of the Anguttara Nikaya, the Girimananda Sutta, "With Girimananda".
Read AN10.60 here on Sutta Central.
"The monk Girimānanda is sick. The Buddha encourages Ānanda to visit him and speak of ten perceptions," 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.
Thursday Jan 21, 2016
Thursday Jan 21, 2016
Ayye Vayama discusses the 35th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Culasaccaka Sutta - The Shorter Discourse to Saccaka.
Read MN35 here on Sutta Central.
"Saccaka was a debater, who challenged the Buddha to a contest. Despite his bragging, the Buddha is not at all perturbed at his attacks," 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
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
Ajahn Brahm discusses the 75th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Magandiya Sutta, "With Magandiya".
"Accused by a hedonist of being too negative, the Buddha recounts the luxury of his upbringing, and his realization of how little value there was in such things. Through renunciation he found a far greater pleasure," Sutta Central.
Read MN75 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.
Tuesday Jan 19, 2016
Tuesday Jan 19, 2016
Ajahn Vayama discusses sutta 152 from the Majjhima Nikaya, the Indriyahavana Sutta, "The Development of Faculties".
Read MN152 here on 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
Sunday Jan 17, 2016
Sunday Jan 17, 2016
Ajahn Brahmali discusses the 47th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya; Vimamsaka Sutta, "The Inquirer".
Click here to read MN47 on Sutta Central.
"While some spiritual teachers prefer to remain in obscurity, the Buddha not only encouraged his followers to closely investigate him, but gave them a detailed and demanding method to do so," 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 Jan 15, 2016
Friday Jan 15, 2016
Tuesday Jan 12, 2016
Tuesday Jan 12, 2016
Ajahn Brahm discusses the 65th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya - the Bhaddali Sutta.
Click here to read MN65 on Sutta Central.
"A monk refuses to follow the rule forbidding eating after noon, but is filled with remorse and forgiven", Sutta Central.
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Monday Jan 11, 2016
Monday Jan 11, 2016
Ajahn Brahm discusses two suttas from the Anguttara Nikaya - AN5.179 "The Householder" and AN8.25 "Mahanama".
Read on Sutta Central here: AN5.179 "The Householder" and AN8.25 "Mahanama".
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 Jan 08, 2016
Friday Jan 08, 2016
Ajahn Vayama discusses the 53rd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya - the Sekha-patipada Sutta or Sekha Sutta: The Practice For One In Training.
Click here to read on Sutta Central or Access To Insight.
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.
Wednesday Jan 06, 2016
Wednesday Jan 06, 2016
Ajahn Brahm discusses the 13th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: Mahadukkhakkhanda Sutta, the Longer Discourse on the Greater Mass of Suffering.
"Challenged to show the difference between his teaching and that of other ascetics, the Buddha points out that they speak of letting go, but do not really understand why. He then explains in great detail the suffering that arises from attachment to sensual stimulation," 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.
Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.
Monday Dec 28, 2015
Monday Dec 28, 2015
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.
Saturday Dec 19, 2015
Saturday Dec 19, 2015
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.
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.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2015
Tuesday Dec 15, 2015
Ajahn Brahmali discusses sutta 87 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Piyajatika Sutta, “Born from Those Who Are Dear” or “Born From the Beloved.”
Read MN87 on Sutta Central or Access To Insight.
“A rare glimpse into the marital life of King Pasenadi, and how he is led to the Dhamma by his Queen, the incomparable Mallika. She confirms the Buddha’s teaching that our loved ones bring us sorrow; but that’s not something a husband, father, and king wants to hear,” 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.
Sunday Dec 06, 2015
Sunday Dec 06, 2015
Ajahn Brahm discusses the 108th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Gopakamoggallana Sutta, "With Moggallana the Guardian".
"Amid rising military tensions after the Buddha’s death, Venerable Ānanda is questioned about how the Sangha planned to continue in their teacher’s absence. As the Buddha refused to appoint a successor, the teaching and practice that he laid down become the teacher, and the Sangha resolves issues by consensus," 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.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
Ajahn Brahmali discusses 57th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Kukkuravatika Sutta, The Ascetic Who Behaved Like A Dog.
Read MN57 here on Sutta Central.
"Some ascetics in ancient India undertook extreme practices, such as a vow to behave like an ox or a dog. The Buddha meets two such individuals, and is reluctantly pressed to reveal the kammic outcomes of such practice," 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.
Monday Nov 23, 2015
Monday Nov 23, 2015
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.
Sunday Nov 22, 2015
Sunday Nov 22, 2015
Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 48 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Kosambiya Sutta - The Mendicants of Kosambi. (Believed to be given on the 12-11-2006)
Read MN48 here on Sutta Central.
"Despite the Buddha’s presence, the monks of Kosambi fell into a deep and bitter dispute. The Buddha taught the reluctant monks to develop love and harmony, reminding them of the state of peace that they sought," 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.
Sunday Nov 15, 2015
Sunday Nov 15, 2015
Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 68 from the Majjhima Nikaya - the Nalakapana Sutta.
Click here to read MN68 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.