Mind of Metta, Mind of Peace | Ajahn Kassapa | Meditation at the Cambodian Society of WA

Buddhist Society of Western Australia1h 0mApril 7, 2026

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Ajahn Kassapa delivers a profound meditation talk titled 'Mind of Metta, Mind of Peace' at the Cambodian Society of WA, guiding listeners through the cultivation of inner tranquility and loving-kindness. The talk begins with a grounding body scan and breath awareness practice, emphasizing the importance of returning to the present moment and letting go of mental distractions. He then transitions into a deep exploration of Metta (loving-kindness) meditation, explaining how it serves as a powerful antidote to anger, greed, and delusion. Ajahn Kassapa stresses the necessity of strong ethical foundations—such as the precepts and mindfulness in daily actions—for spiritual progress, illustrating this with the story of Saka and his wife. He highlights the role of noble friends, the Sangha, and the Buddha’s teachings as essential guides on the path to liberation. Throughout, he encourages consistent, small acts of practice—like five minutes a day—as a way to build resilience and inner peace, even amidst life’s challenges.

Key Takeaways
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Start with just five minutes of daily meditation to build a sustainable practice.

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Cultivate Metta (loving-kindness) by beginning with self-compassion and gradually expanding to all beings.

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Strong ethical foundations (sila) are essential for mental clarity and spiritual growth.

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Use mindfulness in daily routines—eating, dressing, walking—as opportunities to train the mind.

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The Buddha’s teachings and noble companions (Sangha) are vital guides on the path to peace and liberation.

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Chapters
0:00
17 min

Body Scan and Breath Awareness: Foundations of Meditation

We meditate as if the whole world was to vanish and we were just sitting alone. No where to go. Nothing to do. Just content to be here right now.

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16:40
25 min

Cultivating Metta: From Self to All Beings

When that feeling spreads through the body, we have matter, then we can develop the next stage and the next stage. Days, weeks, months, years, then we can spread matter to all beings.

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41:40
17 min

Ethical Foundations: Sila and the Role of Precepts

Ajahn Kassapa emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct (sila) as the bedrock of meditation. He discusses the five precepts for laypeople, the eight precepts observed on retreat days, and how following them creates a pure heart and protects against regret and falling from practice.

58:20
17 min

The Noble Sangha and the Buddha’s Path: Guidance in the Dhamma

Just because we were around good people, just because we are Buddhists doesn't mean that we're necessarily practicing the Dharma.

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1:15:00
21 min

Mind of Metta, Mind of Peace: The Path to Liberation

Every day we're living a day when we're ready to die. If we die it's not a problem because we're walking the Buddha's path.

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High-Impact Quotes
Just because we were around good people, just because we are Buddhists doesn't mean that we're necessarily practicing the Dharma.
Ajahn Kassapa54:46
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Every day we're living a day when we're ready to die. If we die it's not a problem because we're walking the Buddha's path.
Ajahn Kassapa53:22
Viral: 88.0
We meditate as if the whole world was to vanish and we were just sitting alone. No where to go. Nothing to do. Just content to be here right now.
Ajahn Kassapa10:11
Viral: 85.0
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Ajahn Kassapa
Topics Discussed
Metta Meditation95%Mindfulness in Daily Life90%Ethical Conduct and Precepts88%The Noble Sangha and Spiritual Guidance85%Cultivating Inner Peace82%Buddhist Path and Liberation80%Body Scan and Breath Awareness75%Overcoming Anger and Negative Emotions70%
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