BSV Dhamma Talks
  2017-10-19 11:02:50
Venerable Dr Buddharakkhita - The Role Of Stories In Our Life

Found this video useful? Don't forget to subscribe (https://www.bit.ly/DhammaTalks) and forward it to friends who would benefit from the Dhamma Teachings. ABOUT SPEAKER Ven. Buddharakkhita, born in 1970 in Ireland, is a Buddhist teacher with more than 8 years of monkhood in the Theravada Forest Tradition. A self-interest in meditation began at 12, developed while studying a BSc and PhD in Science at University College Dublin and a Diploma in Buddhism at ITBMU Yangon. He has spent almost 20 years working and practicing in Asia and Australia. He has practiced extensively in lay life as well as a full-time yogi prior to first robing in 2006. He completed 5 years monastic training under Ajahn Brahm and has practiced many years under numerous Asian masters, Sayadaws U Pandita, U Kundala, U Tejaniya u0026 Ven Dhammajiva. BUDDHIST CENTRE While registered as a Buddhist not-for-profit association, Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) welcome members of all backgrounds and religions. Located in Melbourne, our East Malvern centre hosts programs that guide members on meditation; as well as practical Buddhist teachings for kids, teenagers, and adults. Our spiritual advisor is Ajahn Brahm, the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery located in Western Australia. For more information: http://bsv.net.au/ FOREST MONASTERY Newbury Buddhist Monastery is just 70 minutes from the heart of Melbourne city. The magnificent landscape and tranquil surroundings offer an inspiring backdrop for seclusion and meditation. With its establishment, both male and female spiritual aspirants can seek out full ordination. This supports the cultivation of Buddhist teachers who in return, share Dhamma teachings across the world. Support the building projects here: http://supportnbm.bsv.net.au/