Buddhist Society of Western Australia
Dharma talks from Ajahn Brahm and the teachers of Australian Buddhist forest sangha of monks and nuns
Meditation on Spiritual Friendship | Ajahn Brahmali | The Armadale Meditation Group
19 May 2026
Ajahn Brahmali joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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In this powerful and practical talk livestreamed from Thames Buddhist Vihara, Ajahn Brahm encourages listeners to question how we limit ourselves with the scope of our perceptions, urging us to consciously use kindful, open-minded perception in the face of difficulty as a tool to heal our bodies and minds, live happily, and find the path to Enlightenment. This session ends with an hour-long Q&A.
Sutta references: https://suttacentral.net/
DN 29: Pāsādika Sutta (9. Indulgence in Pleasure)
MN 36: Mahāsaccaka Sutta (not afraid of non-sensual pleasures)
AN 6.49: Khema Sutta (not better...
Letting Go | Ajahn Brahm | 15 May 2026
Once, when Ajahn Brahm was a young monk, his teacher Ajahn Chah asked him to give a Dhamma talk before thousands of people in Thailand. For most people, that would be terrifying. But Ajahn Brahm remembered the lesson he had been trained to practise: letting go.
In this talk, Ajahn Brahm explains why we should release our regrets about the past and our anxieties about the future, and learn to live with greater peace in the present moment.
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Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Breathing Out - Let Go (Part 2) | Bhante Bodhidhaja | Roleystone Meditation Group
14th May 2026
Bhante Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.
The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA).
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Meh Meditation | Ajahn Santutthi | Roleystone Meditation Group
07th May 2026
Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.
The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA).
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Guided Meditation | Ajahn Pasada | 9 May 2026
Ajahn Pasada conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Pasada teaches us what 'doing nothing' means - that the 5 hindrances are not active. Our apologies that the audio was not recorded between about 6:50s-54:39s.
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Ajahn Pasada explains the sense of self using the term "emotional home" as an analogy.
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Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Pasada | 8 May 2026
Ajahn Pasada guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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The Four Brahmaviharas | Venerable Ananda | The Armadale Meditation Group
5 May 2026
Venerable Ananda joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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28 April 2026
Venerable Jenti joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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14 April 2026
Venerable Sunyo joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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30th April 2026
Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.
The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA).
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Keeping Your Appointment | Ajahn Jhanarato | Roleystone Meditation Group
23rd April 2026
Ajahn Jhanarato hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.
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Right Livelihood and Harmony | Ajahn Santutthi | 1 May 2026
Ajahn Santutthi offers guidance on living in harmony, emphasizing the value of cultivating a right livelihood.
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Guided Meditation | Ajahn Santutthi | 2 May 2026
Ajahn Santutthi conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Santutthi teaches that meditation is a DIY process. Ajahn gives the simile of viewing your mind (a crying baby) through the eyes of a loving, caring mother.
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Ajahn Mudito shows that, at our core, we’re all the same—sharing similar forms of suffering and same way our mind works.
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Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 24 April 2026
Ajahn Mudito guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Just Being There | Ajahn Sampasadana | The Armadale Meditation Group
24 March 2026
Ajahn Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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16th April 2026
Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.
The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA).
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Guided Meditation | Ajahn Mudito | 25 April 2026
Ajahn Mudito conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn Mudito teaches about the importance of regular practice at the right time, working with the mind instead of against it, and lowering our expectations and focusing on the positive.
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31 March 2026
Venerable Acala joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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Ajahn Brahm explains what insight is and how it enables us to see deeply into something.
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Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 17 April 2026
Ajahn Brahm guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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No Worries | Venerable Jhayako | The Armadale Meditation Group
7 April 2026
Venerable Jhayako joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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Ajahn Brahm conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn describes that meditation is naturally what happens when you stop doing things.
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Venerable Radha teaches how the mind works according to the Buddha.
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Friday Night Guided Meditation | Venerable Radha | 10 April 2026
Venerable Radha guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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Guided Meditation | Venerable Radha | 11 April 2026
Venerable Radha conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Venerable teaches that it is important to feel mentally comfortable and safe in meditation.
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09th April 2026
Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.
The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA).
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Go Back to the Story of the Buddha | Ajahn Sampasadana | The Armadale Meditation Group
28 October 2025
Ajahn Sampasadana joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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Tuesday 3 June 2025
Venerable Jhayako joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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17 March 2026
Ajahn Cunda joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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10 March 2026
Ajahn Mudito joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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3 March 2026
Ajahn Cittapalo joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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24 Febuary 2026
Venerable Jenti joins the Armadale Meditation Group online live. Armadale Meditation Group (AMG) teaches you about meditation. The classes generally begin with chanting the Metta Sutta, meditation instructions, meditating together, asking questions, and, if time allows, a Dhamma talk. These weekly Tuesday night teachings are via Zoom from Bodhinyana or Dhammasara Monastery. For the AMG zoom link and more details: https://bswa.org/location/armadale-meditation-group/
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Monday, 30th March 2026
Monday Night Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA (CBSWA) with Ajahn Kassapa. These weekly teachings give an introduction into meditation and some guidance and basics into the practice of the Buddhist Path. They usually consist of a thirty-minute meditation, a short talk and then questions & answers.
Chapters
00.00.00 Metta Sutta in English
00:03:27 Guided Meditation
00:36:10 Dharma Talk
00:58:00 Sharing of Merits
01:00:00 Close
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Breathing In - Peace (Part 1) | Bhante Bodhidhaja | Roleystone Meditation Group
02nd April 2026
Bhante Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group’s weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers.
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Kindness to Yourself | Ajahn Hasapanna | 3 April 2026
Ajahn Hasapanna highlights the importance of self-kindness and warns about the negative effects of holding in anger over long periods.
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Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Hasapanna | 3 April 2026
Ajahn Hasapanna guides a meditation for about 30 minutes.
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