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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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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
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Ethics | Meditation | Wisdom
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The Lifetimes of Learning Podcast is a production of the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia, a home-grown non-sectarian Buddhist Temple, founded in 1978. Buddhist Education Centre is a part of the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Our vision and mission are to spread the Budda’s teachings to foster more wisdom and reduce suffering, to support the Buddhist communities and to help anyone who wish to learn and practice the Buddhist path. We offer the teachings and resources free of charge ...
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Dhamma Talks, Chanting, Precepts and Meditation with Ajahn Dhammasiha and other experienced Senior Buddhist Monks in the Theravada Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah. Recorded at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Australia. Our website: https://www.dhammagiri.net Our Youtube Channel, including regular live streams on the weekend "Dhammatalks at Dhammagiri": https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724 Our email Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Our Spotify Playlists ...
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Welcome to Arete House
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Weekly tales of wisdom for mindful people on the go. Host: Venerable Miao Guang Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhilighttales Twitter: https://twitter.com/BodhiLightTales Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodhi Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNLj4Na5-xtN4O5wksBGvg Blogspot: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/ Acknowledgments: 1. All stories of Bodhi Light Tales are based on Venerable Master Hsing Yun's works. 2. Logo Design by Sedona Garcia 3. Music by Nichola ...
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On every episode you will hear inspiring conversations with leading experts in the fields of psychology, sports, personal growth, nutrition and other fields in order to gain clarity and understanding on how to deal with life in these exciting, yet challenging times. Your host, Nesh Nikolic, is a Clinical Psychologist based in Canberra, Australia with over 15,000 hours of 1-on-1 therapy experience. He’s trained in a number of therapy modes including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cogn ...
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These talks by Venerable Ajahn Anan were given during the inaugural opening of the newly-constructed meditation hall at Buddha Bodhivana Monastery in Melbourne, Australia and are skillfully translated by the abbot and Ajahn Anan's long-time student, Ajahn Kalyano. For more information, visit www.watmarpjan.org/en.
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Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, wea ...
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Truth from New Thought: Real Personal Transformation - Discover Pathways, If You Want to Change Your Life - Insights and Strategies for Growth
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The Series Book to Help You Understand 'Humanity' and 'Self' on a Deeper Level... Humans have always been curious, exploring the universe and its mysteries. But, an essential question arises: What should be the first subject of our study? It seems imperative that understanding humanity should be our priority. After all, knowing others and ourselves is foundational before venturing into the unknown realms of the universe. This series of books delves into the essence of humanity: "Arn'-Gone'-C ...
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Mindfulness Of The Body | Kathryn Choules | The Armadale Meditation Group
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Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group again for part two in her four part series, on-line live for Rains 2024. 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 question…
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2023 Rains Retreat (4/10) | Cave of the Heart | Ajahn Brahm
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Rains Retreat teachings from 9th August to 25th October 2023. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha. Track 4/10: Cave of the Heart – 30th August 2023 (dates are estimations) See the full set here. The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donati…
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An odyssey across Australia — how 11,000 sheep were walked from Victoria into the outback
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In 1882, thousands of sheep set off from a property in Western Victoria. Their destination was a huge station in the Northern Territory, land which a sheep had never set foot on. To get there, these animals and their drover battled drought, flood, famine and doubtBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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5 Faculties: Faith, Energy, Mindfulness, Samādhi, Wisdom | Ajahn Dhammasiha
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Ajahn Dhammasiha shares reflections on the five faculties (pañcindriya), crucial spirtual qualities in our heart that power our Dhamma practice. We can gradually develop each of these using suitable skillful means. Fortunately, they are not erased at death, but carry accross to our next life, allowing us to cultivate them over several life times, t…
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Mindfulness Leading to Happiness in Daily Life | Ayya Karunika Theri | 20 Jun 2024
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A talk given at Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand on behalf of New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust on 20 June 2024. Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 …
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Antibiotic resistant superbugs and how to fight them
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Professor Ian Henderson has spent his career searching for new treatments in the fight against antibiotic resistance superbugsBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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2023 Rains Retreat (3/10) | Giving Up Control | Ajahn Brahm
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Rains Retreat teachings from 9th August to 25th October 2023. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha. Track 3/10: Giving Up Control – 23rd August 2023 (dates are estimations) See the full set here. The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donati…
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A life spent making — ‘Mr Millimetre’s’ memories
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Jeffrey Broadfield has made building his life. It has taken him around the world, and given him a place to belong. Jeffrey Broadfield is a master maker who builds houses to his clients’ wishes and quirks, using carpentry to turn recycled Australian hardwood into dream homes. It’s a craft Jeffrey says is dying. He grew up in Griffith, NSW, where he …
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Loving Kindness and the Heavenly Messengers | Brigid Lowry | 6 September 2024
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Brigid Lowry has been a Buddhist for over forty years. She spent six years at Wat Buddha Dharma as part of the lay community, helping to run retreats for many teachers, including Ayya Khema, Phra Khantipalo and Joseph Goldstein. She has been a Zen student for many years and is also a Vipassana practitioner. Brigid has an MA in Creative Writing and …
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#164 – Dr David Bakker on Using Technology for Mental Health Purposes
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr David Bakker on the use of technology such as smartphone apps for mental health purposes. David Bakker is a clinical psychologist in private practice at Archer Street Health in Hobart. He is also a lecturer and research supervisor at the Institute for Social Neuroscience, which trains …
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Fish sperm sausages, and eyeball icecream: the Josh Niland story
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From using fish eyes in icecream, and not wasting the liver, to creating recipes with fish sperm, chef Josh Niland on his mission to revolutionise how we cook and eat fish. (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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5 Hindrances: How to Surmount them to Develop Samādhi & Insight | Ajahn Dhammasiha
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Ajahn Dhammasiha reflects on skilfull means to overcome the 5 hindrances (Pañca Nīvaraṇā). It is exactly these 5 obstructions which stop our mind from unifying in samādhi, and weaken our wisdom: Sensual desire (kāmacchanda) Ill Will / Anger / Aversion (byāpāda) Laziness / Tiredness / Sloth & Torpor / Lack of energy (thīna-middha) Restlessness & rem…
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2023 Rains Retreat (2/10) | Silence is Gorgeous | Ajahn Brahm
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Rains Retreat teachings from 9th August to 25th October 2023. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha. Track 2/10 : Silence is Gorgeous – 17th August 2023. (dates are estimations) See the full set here. The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for do…
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The architects of ancient Arabia – speaking to the sky
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The deserts of Saudi Arabia are still holding on to many ancient secrets, hidden inside burial tombs and mysterious monumental structures called mustatils. Dr Hugh Thomas is on an archaeological mission to solve some of these mysteries. Hugh Thomas is an archaeologist who is fascinated by ancient mortuary practices and the secrets still hidden in t…
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2023 Rains Retreat (1/10) | Four Ways Of Letting Go | Ajahn Brahm
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Rains Retreat teachings from 9th August to 25th October 2023. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha. Track 1/10: Four Ways Of Letting Go – 9th August 2023. (dates are estimations) See the full set here. The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for …
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2022 Rains Retreat (10/10) | Have No Fear | Ajahn Brahm
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Rains Retreat teachings from 3rd August to 19th October 2022. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha. Track 10/10: Have No Fear – 19th October 2022 (dates are estimations) See the full set here. The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donations…
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Mindfulness Of Feelings | Kathryn Choules | The Armadale Meditation Group
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Tuesday 10th September 2024 Kathryn Choules joins the Armadale Meditation Group for part one of her four part series, on-line live for Rains 2024. 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, follo…
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The epic highs and lows of Ji's life on the trampoline
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Ji Wallace was at the top of his career as a gymnast and acrobat when a terrible injury and surprising diagnosis brought him back down to earth, temporarily. Ji was an energetic, only child growing up on a bush block in suburban Brisbane when his parents brought home a trampoline to keep him occupied. Ji took to it so quickly, he learnt how to flip…
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Enjoying Solitude is Necessary to Attain Nibbana | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Sutta Exploration AN 6.68
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The Buddha explains in this short but powerful discourse:If we're trying to find all our happiness only in socializing and interacting with friends & family, we will not be able to enjoy the happiness of solitude.Without enjoying the happiness of solitude, we will never understand our own mind.If we don't understand our own mind, we can't realize s…
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Treating dementia — a new way of caring for the elderly
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Psychiatrist Duncan McKellar wrote the report that triggered the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. He has seen how care changes when we take someone's life story into account.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Overcoming Fear | Dr Brian Walker | 30 August 2024
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Dr Brian Walker has practised medicine for many years in many different countries, before finally settling into practice as a GP in Serpentine Medical Centre. He has front-line experience treating patients in hospitals, emergency departments and general practice. If you are familiar with the book Dying to be Be, which detailed the near death expeir…
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2022 Rains Retreat (9/10) | The Joy of No Happiness | Ajahn Brahm
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Rains Retreat teachings from 3rd August to 19th October 2022. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha. Track 9/10: The Joy of No Happiness – 12th October 2022. (dates are estimations) See the full set here. The BSWA is now using Ko-fi fo…
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The story of James Earl Jones, and his legacy
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The late James Earl Jones grew up with a stutter and hardly said a word for years. After an English teacher intervened, he grew up to become one of the world's finest actors. (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Epic sharks — the ancient origins of the monsters of the sea
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From sharks with wheels of teeth, to gargantuan sharks like the megalodon, palaeontologist John Long has traced the long and storied history of these oceanic hunters. This episode of Conversations explores science, origin stories, ancient history, sharks, palaeontology, the ocean, climate change, megalodon, hunting and predators.…
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Noble 8 Fold Path to Guide Our Life | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Middle Way | Ariyo Atthangiko Maggo
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Ajahn Dhammasiha goes through the 8 factors of the Noble Eight Fold Path, and explains how they are relevant to guide our action and speech, both in daily life as well as in our formal meditation. The Noble 8-Fold Path Ariyo Aṭṭhangiko Maggo, also know as the 'Middle Way' Majjhimā Paṭipadā is one of the most fundamental teachings of the Buddha, men…
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2022 Rains Retreat (8/10) | How to Perceive the Beauty in Faeces | Ajahn Brahm
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Rains Retreat teachings from 3rd August to 19th October 2022. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha. Track 8/10: How to Perceive the Beauty in Faeces – 5 October 2022. (dates are estimations) See the full set here. The BSWA is now usin…
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Words of love — writing stories of Aboriginal land
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Author and professor Anita Heiss on her parents' story of romance, and how she brings true history alive in her workBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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2022 Rains Retreat (7/10) | You don’t Own Anything | Ajahn Brahm
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Rains Retreat teachings from 3rd August to 19th October 2022. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha. Track 7/10: You don’t Own Anything – 28 September 2022. (dates are estimations) See the full set here. The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for…
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2022 Rains Retreat (6/10) | Freedoms of Life | Ajahn Brahm
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Rains Retreat teachings from 3rd August to 19th October 2022. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha. Track 6/10: Freedoms of Life – 7th September 2022 (dates are estimations) See the full set here. The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donat…
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2022 Rains Retreat (5/10) | Beautiful Bat Poo | Ajahn Brahm
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Rains Retreat teachings from 3rd August to 19th October 2022. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha. Track 5/10: Beautiful Bat Poo – 31st August 2022 (dates are estimations) See the full set here. The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donati…
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My brother's death — writing the story of a family's grief and loss
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For decades, Gideon Haigh and his mum were the only two people who really knew what happened on Jaz's last night. This year, it all poured out.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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New to Buddhism: How to Start? | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri
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Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked by a newcomer to Buddhism for some advice how to get started with both study and practice of the Buddha's teaching. Dhammagiri Website Our Spotify Playlists Newsletter Dhammagiri Youtube Channel Pics #buddhism #dhamma #generosity #virtue #meditation…
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Right View | Viveka | The Armadale Meditation Group
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Tuesday 03rd September 2024 Viveka joins the Armadale Meditation Group again, on-line live for Rains 2024. 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 t…
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