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with Ajahn Brahm
Welcome to our latest feature. Over the years Ajahn Brahm has answered countless questions. Here are some answers.
As we gather more answers, they will be archived in our Q&A Section.
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I find it challenging when my mind is so irritated that it doesn't want to meditate. Can you explain how to apply kindness in such a situation?
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If our sense of self is a delusion, then what is reincarnated?
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I’ve been sick for a while. How can we use what we’ve learnt in meditation to cure illness? Or should we be so content that we don’t try to recover and just let it be?
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Please tell us about dying the Buddhist way. Is it best to leave the dead person for several days?
meet the bhikkhunis
Dhammasara Buddhist Monastery
A short documentary about the Dhammasara Nun's Monastery in Perth, Western Australia for the Hong Kong Buddhist Association. Filmed in Perth, and featuring the Dhammasara Nun's monastery.
meet the bhikkhunis
The Path to Becoming a Buddhist Nun
Venerable Hāsapañña from Dhammasara Monastery in western Australia explains about the stages of becoming a nun. Dhammasara welcomes requests from women all over the world who would like to become nuns.
meet the bhikkhunis
Riches to rags: A nun's story. Part 1
66-year-old Venerable Nirodha gave up a fortune that would have lasted her a lifetime in the search of truth. She found her calling in Buddhism and shares her faith journey with us.
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Riches to rags: A nun's story. Part 2
When asked if she has absolutely nothing to her name, Venerable Nirodha exclaims that she does not even have a stamp to post a letter. Despite this, she says she is very happy and content with her life now.
bswa centers
Bodhinyana Monks Monastery
This short video introduces you to Bodhinyana Buddhist Monastery, the forest monastery for monks of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. It is located in the hills near Serpentine and headed by Ajahn Brahm.
bswa centers
Dhammasara Nuns Monastery
This short video introduces you to Dhammasara Buddhist Monastery, the forest monastery for nuns of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. It is located in the Darling range north of Perth and the current Abbot is Ajahn Hāsapañña.
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Jhana Grove Meditation Retreat Centre
This short video introduces you to Jhana Grove, the Meditation Retreat Centre of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. It is located in Serpentine close to Bodhinyana Buddhist Monastery.
