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 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:32:49 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/images/logo.gif http://www.bswa.org/ samiam: Thank you for the link to Aj Brahms talk about fear. It helped me realize that I might be in need of metta meditation, AB mentioned that (if I understood it correctly) the opposite of fear is compassion. I have only meditated on my breathing... Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:30:48 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4601&forum=1&post_id=48844#forumpost48844 Beginners Discussion http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4601&forum=1&post_id=48844#forumpost48844 We do apologise for the delay of the Winter issue of the Enlightened Times but the printers have promised that they will be ready by Wednesday 8th July.Thus, we hope that you will be able to help with the folding & labelling of the Newsletters at... Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:05:07 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=725 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=725 The first Dhamma Video (link given in the left side of this website)is also on Letting go of Fear by Ajahn Brahm. Being in the present moment helps you to let go fear...... Fri, 3 Jul 2009 07:17:56 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4601&forum=1&post_id=48843#forumpost48843 Beginners Discussion http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4601&forum=1&post_id=48843#forumpost48843 Hi Niklas, We all fear one thing or another and it's part of being human. But if it really disrupts your normal life then I guess something has to be done about it. Would you like to elaborate on what your main fears are. So ppl who have had those... Fri, 3 Jul 2009 04:11:25 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4601&forum=1&post_id=48842#forumpost48842 Beginners Discussion http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4601&forum=1&post_id=48842#forumpost48842 Will there be a guided tour of the monastery like last year's Entry to Rains? I found it both inspiring and humbling and I'd love to bring my mom along if there's one this year. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:37:30 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=717&com_id=645&com_rootid=645&#comment645 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=717&com_id=645&com_rootid=645&#comment645 Have you heard Aj Brahm talked about 'FEAR'? Here it is: http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=4&lid=806 Amituo fo Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:34:49 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4601&forum=1&post_id=48841#forumpost48841 Beginners Discussion http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4601&forum=1&post_id=48841#forumpost48841 Normal Schedule During Rains: The Armadale Meditation Group will hold its weekly Tuesday meditation & talk session at the Community Health, Armadale Hospital from 7.00pm - 8.30pm.A range of lay speakers are on the programmes during the Rains.The first... Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:01:32 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=723 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=723 My strongest burden in life is my fear. I fear so many things, and I so would like to lay down that burden. I would like to focus on that in my meditation. What kind of meditation would you suggest? Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:33:49 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4601&forum=1&post_id=48840#forumpost48840 Beginners Discussion http://www.bswa.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4601&forum=1&post_id=48840#forumpost48840 Ajahn Brahmali reads out and explains from a new translation of the Anguttara Nikaya by Bhikkhu Bodhi. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:16:14 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=3&lid=848 Dhamma Talks http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=3&lid=848 The Rains Retreat or Vassa is a quiet time when the monks & nuns spend less time doing duties and more formal meditation.The official start to Vassa is 8th July and ends on 4th October.The entry to the Rains Ceremony at:Bodhinyana Monastery is on Sunday... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:07:03 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=717 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=717 7.00pm - 7.20pm Chanting7.30pm - 8.00pm Guided Sitting Meditation8.00pm - 9.00pm Dhamma Talk by Ajahn BrahmAjahn Brahm will give the second last Dhamma Talk before he goes into Rains Retreat from 11th July 09 for almost 3 months.He will give the... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:50:52 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=724 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=724 阿姜布拉姆著作的中译本 作者简介 ... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:30:36 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=19&lid=844 Dhamma Talks http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=19&lid=844 Always a good idea to invite him to your town. Who knows you might be lucky and he might be in a position to accept your invitation. Good luck! Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:27:01 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/articles/article.php?id=23&com_id=643&com_rootid=619&#comment643 BSWA Information http://www.bswa.org/modules/articles/article.php?id=23&com_id=643&com_rootid=619&#comment643 Ven. Sujato, Abbot of Santi Forest Monastery, will be one of the panellists on The Multi-faith Panel organised by :MITRA BUDDHIST CONFERENCE 09 Date : Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th JulyVenue: Great Hall of University of Technology Sydney (UTS)Time ... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:03:11 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=722 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=722 Ajahn Brahm in fine form talking about 'Patience'. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:34:35 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=4&lid=847 Dhamma Talks http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=4&lid=847 Bhikkhuni Seminar held at Dhammaloka, facilitated by Ajahn's Sujato and Vayama. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:34:09 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=63&lid=846 Dhamma Talks http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=63&lid=846 Bhikkhuni Seminar held at Dhammaloka, facilitated by Ajahn's Sujato and Vayama. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:33:04 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=63&lid=845 Dhamma Talks http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=63&lid=845 Bookings for Full Memberships of BSWA (or equivalent - see below *) for the November 9 Day Retreat, to be held from 13th - 22nd November at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre, will open on:FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST - 12 WEEKS BEFOREHANDNote that if you are not a... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:31:33 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=721 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=721 Ajahn Vayama, May you have the complete confidence and courage to take the lead on behalf of all the Bikkhunis to come in the future. Nay you attain Nibbhana soon. Sadhu Sadhu. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:26:37 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=720&com_id=642&com_rootid=642&#comment642 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=720&com_id=642&com_rootid=642&#comment642 Why a Bhikkhuni Seminar? At BSWA? By Ajahn Vayama"At Dhammasara we are currently 10 precept nuns, which means we are of the same status in the sangha as a novice monk. For official & formal transactions of the sangha, a novice monk... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:42:59 -0600 http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=720 News http://www.bswa.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=720