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| "Just as the mighty ocean
has but one taste, the taste of salt, so too my teaching has but one
taste, the taste of freedom." Buddhism has developed effective methods for working on and transforming our lives for the better. It opens up a path of personal growth and spiritual development leading to greater awareness, integration and compassion. Our Buddhist teachings are open to all and you are free to explore them at your own pace. For further information about Buddhism please refer to the following site: http://fwbo.com/buddhism.html Our courses are suitable for those with hearing impairments, please contact us before booking. email: |
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Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: with Adarsha Exploring Meditation. Six week course learning two traditional meditation practices. Thursdays 7.15pm - 9.30pm £40/20 1 May – 5 June It is possible to join in even if you can't make it at the beginning of the course. Drop in rate £8/4 per class. Mantra and Mudra in the Buddhist Tradition: with Dhiraprabha and Ananta A six week course on Thursday evenings 1 May–5 June 7,15pm – 9.30 £40/20 It is possible to join in even if you can't make it at the beginning of the course. Drop in rate £8/4 per class. Life of the Buddha with Satyanathin 5 week course introducing Myth and Archetypal Symbolism in the accounts of the Buddha's Enlightenment and what the Buddha taught. In week 3, there will be a special celebratory evening to mark the Buddha's Enlightenment, traditionally celebrated on the Full Moon in May. Tuesdays 7.15 – 9.45 pm. 6 May – 3 Jun £32/16 For those familiar with Mindfulness of Breathing and Mettabhavana meditations. |
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During 2008 we are offering a series of day and weekend events to explore the underlying principles of our System of Meditation. Regular attendance will give a comprehensive overview and deeper understanding of the meditation practices we teach and how they inform each other and work together. The events all work on a stand alone basis: do come along even if you’re only able to get to one or two of them. Some of these events are by donation. We wish our events to be affordable for all those who want to attend. (We suggest £25/15 per Day). Do feel free to give as much or as little as you can afford. Opening to Awareness with Tejananda. Awareness is something that we usually take for granted - we're much more interested in what comes up in awareness than in awareness itself. But if we can turn the spotlight of awareness round, to illuminate itself, all sorts of fascinating and unexpected perspectives arise. On this weekend we'll be opening up to the wonderful 'hidden jewel' of awareness through mindfulness of the body, meditation and reflection. Opening up to awareness is opening up to the Dharma itself. Who is Tejananda? 10 - 11 May £30/20 per day. £50/35 for the weekend. Meditation and Ritual Day with Abhilasa and Visuddhimati A day exploring the Brahmaviharas (the Sublime Abodes) and the Sevenfold Puja. Sun 15 June 10am–5pm by donation. (We suggest £25/15 per Day). Meditatathon with Padmajata and Friends A day of sponsored meditation to raise funds for the centre. Challenge yourself and ask friends and family to sponsor you to meditate by the hour. Meditate for one hour or sit all day. Sponsorship forms available from the NLBC office. Sat 21 June 8am–8pm That Lovin' Feeling with Akasavajri and Ananta. A day dedicated to listening, acceptance and love. There'll be an emphasis on how the practice of Mindfulness leads to the open heartedness which hears the cries and laughter of the world. Sunday 29 June 10am–5pm By donation. (Suggested £25/15) Images of Awakening with Manjuka Two meditation workshops using an imaginative approach to explore the guiding metaphors in Sangharakshita's 'System of Meditation'. 'Growth' following the Path, 'being' and 'Buddhanature','spiritual death and rebirth': understanding the metaphorical nature of how we talk about meditation allows for a creative 'way in' which avoids the traps of literalism and complacency.Who is Manjuka? Sun 13 Jul and Sun 27 Jul 10am–5pm by donation. (We suggest £25/15 per Day). The Edge of Certainty with Vasumitra A Day cultivating insight. There is nothing happening, no individual, no separation, no understanding, and yet it seems as if there is a separate individual who chooses things to happen. It feels as if "I" am in control but actually everything happens to no-one. With discussion, and just sitting. For regular meditators and Buddhists. Booking essential. Sun Nov 23 10am–5pm £30/20 Booking Essential for all days & workshops. Bring vegetarian lunch to share. |
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| FESTIVALS Buddha Day Tuesday 20 May 7.15 –9.45. Meditation,reflection, talks and ritual on the Full Moon to celebrate the Enlightenment of the Buddha Wed 21 May Sangha Night 6.30 Food to share 7.30 Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash: slide show of their Colourful Adventures of Tibet presented by Padmapani and Manth. plus Buddha Day celebrations with Festive Puja. By donation Dharma Day Sunday 20 july with Padmajata, Santva and friends Celebrating the Teaching of the Buddha Full Moon Pujas 7.00 for 7.30 – 9.30 16 May (celebrating the Buddha's Enlightenment) with TBC 20 Jun with TBC 18 July with TBC 15 August with TBC with the Friday class team and special guest leaders. suggested donation £6 Puja as a practice gives us an opportunity to make an emotional connection with our ideals through the use of ritual. The aim is to awaken the imaginative faculty bridging the gap between our intellectual understanding and our emotional response to Buddhist practice. Friday Practice evenings are a weekly event.The full moon is seen as a particularly good time to practise together; if you can't make it any other time mark these dates in your diary. For theme and further information Click Here All are welcome to these events. Please feel free to ask before-hand for information about puja as a practice. Sangha evenings on Wednesdays: 6.30 Food to share 7.30 Event: By donation 21 May More Buddha Day celebrations Come and join Padmapani and manth to share some their Colourful Adventures of Tibet. In April 2007 they travelled across mythic landscpaes to walk the kora, (mindful circumambulation) of this most holy of holy mountains, Kailash, Kang Rinpoche. Come and hear some of their tales, see Padmapani's tantalising images and take in the wonder of this most sacred place. All welcome. By donation. Four evenings exploring the Building Blocks of Sangha (Sangrahavastus): 4 June A Heap of Jewels with Padmajata Find out what is going on behind the scenes and get an update on how the centre is doing. An evening to explore our fundraising drive, generate ideas for raising funds, and create plans for the future. 9 July Priyavadita/Kindly Speech with Visuddhimati 6 August Arthacarya/ Skilful Means with tbc date to be confirmed Samanarthata/Exemplification ORDER MITRA STUDY DAYS Gautama's dialogue with Mara before the Enlightenment from Nanamoli's 'The Life of the Buddha' (pages 19-21). with Manjuka and Khemajala Sun 22 June 10am – 5pm By donation All Mitras and Order Members welcome. Event for families with Karunagita, Amaragita and team. for parents/ carers and children, including time together, time apart, creativity and ritual. All ages welcome. Bring veggie lunch to share and come prepared to help with the smooth running. 8 June 10.00 - 1.30. £10/ £7 conc. Booking essential. The Essentials of Partnership (Sangrahavastus) with Ratnaprabha Sat 28 June 10am – 5pm By donation For those who know the Mettabhavana and have a little knowledge of Buddhism. The day willl be devoted to understanding how we create Sangha (Spiritual community).The Essentials of Partnership hold the key as to why the Sangha joins the Buddha and the Dharma as one of the three most important ideals in Buddhism. We will look at them in a practical workshop including discussion and meditation. More Sangha events Click HERE |
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| Residential Weekend Retreats 2008 | |||||
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Retreats are an ideal way to deepen your meditation
practice
in the quiet and beauty of the countryside. Typically, there are 2 or 3
meditation sessions a day, discussion about practice plus opportunities
to explore the countryside. Lifts may be available.
A NLBC Sangha Retreat at Vajrasana Retreat Centre. The Awakening of Faith Led by Lalitaraja , Visuddhimati & Santva. Date: Friday 16 - Sunday 18 May Booking required: Fee: £90/70/50. Call us on 0207 700 1177 for details. |
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