Articles
Writing on meditation and the teachings of the Buddha, newest first.
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Buddhist Society of Australia
Learn about the Buddhist Society of Australia, a Sydney Buddhist community offering meditation, teachings of the Buddha, and community practice.
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Buddhist terms for beginners
Learn key buddhist terms for beginners, from Dhamma and meditation to the Buddha's teachings, in a clear guide for Sydney newcomers.
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What is a sangha?
Learn what a sangha is, why the Buddha encouraged community, and how a Buddhist sangha in Sydney supports meditation and practice.
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What is metta?
Learn what metta means in Buddhism, how the Buddha taught loving-kindness, and how to begin a simple practice with a Sydney community.
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Buddhist festivals in Sydney
Explore the main buddhist festivals sydney communities observe, from Vesak to Uposatha, with simple meanings and ways to take part.
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Loving-kindness practice
Learn loving-kindness meditation in a calm, beginner-friendly guide to the Buddha's teachings and practising with a Sydney community.
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Walking meditation steps
Learn walking meditation steps for beginners in this calm guide to mindful walking, the teachings of the Buddha, and practising in Sydney.
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Begin Buddhist group practice
Learn how to begin Buddhist group practice in Sydney with simple guidance on sitting, walking, and loving-kindness for newcomers.
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The Buddha's core teachings
Explore buddhist teachings in plain language: the Buddha's core ideas, meditation, and community practice for Sydney newcomers.
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What is the Dharma?
Learn what the dharma means in Buddhism, from the Buddha's teachings to meditation and community practice in Sydney, in a calm beginner-friendly guide.
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Breath meditation basics
Learn breath meditation basics for beginners: simple steps, common questions, and how to practise with a Sydney Buddhist community.
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What is a Dharma Friend?
Where the name Dharma Friend comes from in the Buddha's teaching on good friendship, and what it means at the Buddhist Society of Australia.