http://www.bswa.org The latest news from the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. Copyright © 2004 - 2005 webmaster@bswa.org (Buddhist Society of Western Australia) webmaster@bswa.org (Buddhist Society of Western Australia) XOOPS 2.0.10 RC / RSSFit 1.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Mon, 12 May 2008 00:48:33 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/images/logo.gif http://www.bswa.org/ Ajahn Brahmali will be in Oslo, Norway, in the period 18-22 June 2008. He will be giving a Dhamma talk at the Paramita Meditation Centre in Oslo on the evening of Thursday 19th June at 7-9pm. He will also be conducting a 3-day meditation retreat at the... Sun, 11 May 2008 23:09:54 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=488 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=488 Ajahn Brahm gives advice on how to make decsions large and small. Sun, 11 May 2008 23:08:20 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=15&lid=767 Dhamma Talks http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=15&lid=767 Very nice. Our seeds are our intentions Our garden now is the result of our seeds we have sown Our garden of the future will be a result of the seeds we are going to sow Our mindfulness is our garden keeper It is also said: Kamman keththum... Sun, 11 May 2008 20:44:12 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3732&forum=1&post_id=39556#forumpost39556 Beginners Discussion http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3732&forum=1&post_id=39556#forumpost39556 There's a teacher I know who is a New Zealander and is currently in UK. He is ordained under Aj Chah's lineage and has been a monk for over 30 years? 'old' by your standard, Blair? He's an abbot and his environment is not the most comfortable for... Sun, 11 May 2008 18:36:31 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3735&forum=8&post_id=39555#forumpost39555 I did not order this truckload of dung! http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3735&forum=8&post_id=39555#forumpost39555 Quote: Brennan_Mang wrote: Wow that goes way over my head friend! What I understood was very interesting though. Thanks to the last two posters for some very interesting info! Happy to help... My Dad thinks, or at least used to think, that... Sun, 11 May 2008 17:59:59 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3717&forum=9&post_id=39554#forumpost39554 Papanca Lounge http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3717&forum=9&post_id=39554#forumpost39554 A worldly teacher does not show, a worldly teacher just says LOOK! I plan to go to the UK and chill out at the UK monasteries until the southern rains retreat is done. But eh, one thing I do know for sure, is that I don't know what I'm going to... Sun, 11 May 2008 17:26:20 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3735&forum=8&post_id=39553#forumpost39553 I did not order this truckload of dung! http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3735&forum=8&post_id=39553#forumpost39553 Its not a trick Blair, because good teachers point out to you-[this is not YOU this is YOUR EGO Monkey Mind telling you what to do, don't ever listen to it for a moment. This part is truly 'YOU', your KNOWING, your AwareNess. This is Your TEACHER.... Sun, 11 May 2008 16:48:23 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3735&forum=8&post_id=39552#forumpost39552 I did not order this truckload of dung! http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3735&forum=8&post_id=39552#forumpost39552 Burma Cyclone Relief Fund (WA) are organising a fund raising Food Fete with delicious Burmese sweets and snacks on sale.Date: Saturday 17 MayTime: 10:00 am to 2:00 pmPlace: Australia Burma Association Hall 275 Stirling St PerthPlease... Sun, 11 May 2008 05:34:42 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=487 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=487 Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has sent his kind wishes to all Buddhists as they celebrate Vesak day.Please click on the link below to read his comments:http://www.buddhistcouncil.org.au/modules/news/article.php?storyid=24 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:29:54 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=486 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=486 The Armadale group is leading a tour to Bodhinyana Monastery on Friday 16th May, for those who have not been before and who would like to be shown how to give dana, etc.Preference is given to members of the Armadale group but all are welcome if there... Sun, 11 May 2008 00:23:45 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=484 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=484 All new Buddhists are invited to a special ceremony at Dhammaloka on the Wesak Celebration dayAjahn Brahm will conduct a ceremony in the main meditation hall at 3.00 pm on 18 May. This gives new Buddhists the opportunity to formally take refuge in the... Sun, 11 May 2008 00:23:03 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=483 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=483 Book now for weekend retreatBookings will be open at Dhammaloka Centre tonight, 2 May at 6:45PM for the next Weekend Retreat.The retreat will be led by Ajahn Vayama, Abbot of Dhammasara Monastery.It will be held at St Joseph's Retreat Centre in Safety... Sun, 11 May 2008 00:21:23 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=476 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=476 Venerable Cittapalo, from Bodinyana monastery, will be guiding the meditation and giving the Dhamma talk this Friday, 16th May at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre, 18-20 Nanson Way, Nollamara. The meditation commences at 7.30pm followed by a Dhamma talk at... Sun, 11 May 2008 00:19:55 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=464 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=464 The monks from Bodhinyana monastery will stop doing an alms round in Armadale after the next one.Their last one will be on Saturday 7th June 2008.Your support is encouraged and welcomed. Sun, 11 May 2008 00:18:59 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=485 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=485 The library will be open on 18 May at Dhammaloka for the Wesak celebrationsThanks to our kind and dedicated library volunteers it will be open between 1.00 pm and 6.30 pm on that day. Thu, 8 May 2008 22:46:01 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=482 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=482 Bangkok Post journalist Santisuda Ekachai has a thought provoking blog about bhikkhunis in Thailand.The blog presents many points of view about the status of bhikkhuni sangha in Thailand. It includes wise, respectful and compassionate contributions from... Tue, 6 May 2008 21:33:57 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=481 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=481 There are a lot of books about happiness on those self-help shelves, but what REALLY is this elusive happiness and how can we achieve it? At Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre Ajahn Brahm puts his case to an exceptionally full house. Sat, 3 May 2008 02:16:20 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=4&lid=766 Dhamma Talks http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=4&lid=766 Ajahn Vayama discusses the MN 123 Acchariya-Abbhuta Sutta (Wonderful and Marvelous Sutta). Due to its many paranormal references this Sutta is quite controversial, which makes for interesting listening. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:50:28 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=3&lid=765 Dhamma Talks http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=3&lid=765 Ajahn Vayama talks about sacred spaces.... Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:33:29 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=12&lid=764 Dhamma Talks http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=12&lid=764 Ajahn Brahm talks about the meaning of life. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:19:08 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=4&lid=755 Dhamma Talks http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=4&lid=755