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Welcome to the BSV Dhamma Talk Podcast site. These Dhamma Talks which are a collection of both recent and archived talks given at the BSV have been made available for your enjoyment with the intention of spreading the seeds of the Dhamma far and wide. Please support BSV in sharing the gift of Dhamma and supporting our monastics via Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/BSV ). With Much Metta BSV Audio/Visual Production Team.

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Ajahn Brahmali | Volition, Fools & Wise Men | 10 May 2015 05.09.2019 56:15

This is one of the recorded talks given by Ajahn Brahmali at a meditation retreat in Anglesea, Victoria in 2015. In this talk, Ajahn Brahmali describes the psychology of meditation based on the suttas. The sutta he describes emphasises on happiness in meditation, as well as virtue/morality as the foundation stone in our practice. Please support BSV in sharing the gift of Dhamma and supporting our...

Ajahn Brahmali | Right View & Good Companionship | 9 May 2015 01.09.2019 1:00:57

This is one of the recorded talks given by Ajahn Brahmali at a meditation retreat in Anglesea, Victoria in 2015. In this talk, Ajahn Brahmali delves into developing right view based on MN 41, the importance of spiritual friendship in SN 45.2, as well as giving us an idea of samsara through a sutta about tears in SN 15.3. Please support BSV in sharing the gift of Dhamma and supporting our monastics...

Guided Meditation | Bhante Cunda | 05 Aug 2019 29.08.2019 59:29

There is a weekly guided meditation by a monastic on Monday nights at 7:30 PM AET. Please visit our YouTube channel here if you wish to join the livestream guided meditation. Please support BSV in sharing the gift of Dhamma and supporting our monastics. Visit our donations page to find out more. Alternatively, support us via Patreon .

Guided Meditation | Bhante Cunda | 19 Aug 2019 29.08.2019 59:01

Guided Meditation | Bhante Mudito | 26 Aug 2019 27.08.2019 1:01:01

A stunning meditation given by Bhante Muditto from NBM with teachings from the Dhammapada on death and impermanence. There is a weekly guided meditation by a monastic on Monday nights at 7:30 PM AET. Please visit our YouTube channel here if you wish to join the livestream guided meditation. Please support BSV in sharing the gift of Dhamma and supporting our monastics. Visit our donations page to f...

Dhamma Talk - Letting Go & Developing Stillness in Meditation | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 27 May 2019 28.07.2019 42:29

In this talk Ajahn Brahm helps us better understand the importance of meditation. Ajahn Brahm gives us instructions on meditation, specifically the steps to get to stillness of mind. This was recorded at the Vesak Retreat Day at BSV on 27 May 2019. Please support BSV in sharing the gift of Dhamma and supporting our monastics via Patreon .

Dhamma Talk - Morality, Mindfulness and Wisdom on the Path | Ajahn Dtun | 20 Apr 2019 30.05.2019 2:04:44

In this Dhamma Talk, Ajahn Dtun talks about different kinds of happiness in this world. By seeing the dangers of mental defilements, which taint the mind and result in unwholesome action and speech, we will see the benefits of keeping our moral precepts. When we achieve a degree of morality, the mind becomes more peaceful. Ajahn then explains that the way to strengthen the mind is through practici...

Dhamma Talk - The Path to Happiness through Sila and Samadhi | Ajahn Dtun | 23 Apr 2019 30.05.2019 1:59:25

In this Dhamma talk, Ajahn Dtun begins with an explanation of how to meditate. Ajahn Dtun then explains how delusion makes us believe our thoughts and emotions are our own mind, as well as make us seek external happiness in material things & sensory contact that do not last. If we have wrong view, we experience suffering. If we have right view, we experience happiness. By keeping our moral precept...

2 Day Retreat - Session 8: Q&A | Ajahn Brahmali | 20 Apr 2019 29.05.2019 47:07

This is a Q&A (Questions and Answers) session with Ajahn Brahmali. This is session 8 out of 8 of the day retreats (19 April - 20 April 2019) at BSV Buddhaloka Centre. Session 7 will not be uploaded as it is mostly a silent meditation. Please support BSV in sharing the gift of Dhamma and supporting our monastics via Patreon .

Dhamma Talk - Death and Impermanence | Ajahn Brahmali | 21 Apr 2019 29.05.2019 1:08:26

In this Dhamma talk, Ajahn Brahmali talks about death and impermanence, speaking very much from his own personal experience. Developing the right view about impermanence and death can change how we treat others in a beautiful way. Suttas covered in this talk: Mahāparinibbāna Sutta, DN 16 Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta, MN 10 Potaliya Sutta, MN 54 Please support BSV in sharing the gift of Dhamma and sup...

2 Day Retreat - Session 6 - Metta Meditation | Ajahn Brahmali | 20 Apr 2019 17.05.2019 57:51

In this Dhamma talk, Ajahn Brahmali focuses on the Kakacūpama Sutta, MN 21 which covers the Simile of the Saw and how the similes in this sutta can help with practicing metta. Ajahn also elaborates on the Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta, MN 20, which include the 5 ways to stop thinking. Suttas mentioned in this talk: Kakacūpama Sutta, MN 21 Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta, MN 20 This is session 6 out of 8 of the day...

2 Day Retreat - Session 5 - Establishing the Basis for Meditation | Ajahn Brahmali | 20 Apr 2019 10.05.2019 55:32

In this Dhamma talk, Ajahn Brahmali focuses mainly the Kosambiya Sutta, MN 48, detailing the quarrel at Kosambi and how the Buddha explains the six principles of cordiality which lead to concord and unity. Ajahn Brahmali elaborates upon this sutta (together with various other suttas) the importance of practicing metta through bodily actions, speech and mind. Suttas mentioned in this talk: Kosambiy...

2 Day Retreat - Session 3: Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahmali | 19 Apr 2019 07.05.2019 41:31

This is a guided meditation session by Ajahn Brahmali. This is session 3 out of 8 of the day retreats (19 April - 20 April 2019) at BSV Buddhaloka Centre. Session 7 will not be uploaded as it is mostly a silent meditation. Please support BSV in sharing the gift of Dhamma and supporting our monastics via Patreon .

2 Day Retreat - Session 4: Q&A | Ajahn Brahmali | 19 Apr 2019 07.05.2019 32:10

This is a Q&A (Questions and Answers) session with Ajahn Brahmali. This is session 4 out of 8 of the day retreats (19 April - 20 April 2019) at BSV Buddhaloka Centre. Session 7 will not be uploaded as it is mostly a silent meditation. Please support BSV in sharing the gift of Dhamma and supporting our monastics via Patreon .

2 Day Retreat - Session 2 - The Happiness of Meditation | Ajahn Brahmali | 19 Apr 2019 04.05.2019 55:23

In this Dhamma talk, Ajahn Brahmali mainly covers the Cetanākaraṇīya Sutta, AN 10.2, which explains the sequence of meditation. Ajahn Brahmali explains how this sutta covers the ideal way that we are supposed to experience meditation, and it has an incredible emphasis on happy states of mind. Suttas mentioned in this talk: Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta, MN 10. Cetanākaraṇīya Sutta, AN 10.2 Mahāparinibbān...

2 Day Retreat - Session 1: Introduction to Meditation | Ajahn Brahmali | 19 Apr 2019 27.04.2019 1:03:45

Ajahn Brahmali discusses the importance of sila and establishing mindfulness as foundations for meditation. He talks about finding the "middle way" with your practice - not going to extremes - and the importance of making spirituality the main focus on your life. Ajahn Brahmali also talks about strategies for dealing with the intrusion of thoughts about the past and future while meditating. This i...

Dhamma Talk - Buddhist Mind-States Management | Bhante Bodhidhaja | 24 Feb 2019 02.03.2019 54:31

In this talk, Bhante Bodhidhaja focuses on relating with difficult or negative states of mind. Once a problem has arisen, we learn how to "let it be" and "let it go". Bhante goes on to define the problem clearly by explaining unwholesome habits and difficult mind states. He defines the origin (samudaya) and ending (Atthangama) of these mind states. He describes it as Priming, triggering and overre...

Dhamma Talk - Taking The Refuges And Precepts With Deeper Understanding | Ajahn Achalo | 8 May 2016 12.02.2019 1:21:22

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Dhamma Talk - What Defines A Good Human Being: From Harming To Helping Others | Ajahn Dtun | 25 Mar 2016 08.02.2019 1:24:30

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Dhamma Talk - Awakening Down Under | Ajahn Susara | 27 Jan 2019 07.02.2019 1:02:01

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Dhamma Talk - Understanding Impermanence to Realise True Happiness | Ajahn Dtun | 3 Apr 2016 02.02.2019 1:33:54

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Dhamma Talk - Free Your Mind | Ajahn Susara | 13 Jan 2019 31.01.2019 1:07:43

Dhamma Talk - How To Adopt A Beginner's Mind By Lessening Attachment To One's Views | Ajahn Dtun | 2 Apr 2016 29.01.2019 3:18:46

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Dhamma Talk - Human-Kind | Ajahn Susara | 6 Jan 2019 28.01.2019 39:52

Dhamma Talk - Re-Mind, Persistence & Practice | Ajahn Susara | 31 Dec 2018 19.01.2019 43:10