Our weekly in-person Dharma Night; “Dharma” refers to the teachings of the Buddha. You can expect to delve into how the teachings of the Buddha are relevant in our modern world and how to integrate meditation and mindfulness into your life.
You do not have to attend every week as each session stands alone and will be of great benefit to your life and practice. But you may find it helpful to come each week and build upon your knowledge.
The team leading the evenings is Vidyasakhi, Kusalaraja and Danaketu, with support from Mitras and Mitras training for Ordination.
See programme below for details of each weekly session
Sangharakshita's classic teaching helps us to understand the Buddhist Vision all the way to Enlightenment. Talking in terms of "Mind Reactive, Mind Creative" is the best way to be introduced to Enlightenment. Therefore this course is suitable for complete newcomers as well as those with experience of meditation.
You don't need to attend every week and can drop in at any point. However, why not take on the personal challenge of attending each week and see how you develop, change and create new friends.
| Date | Subject | Led by |
|---|---|---|
| 6 November 2024 | The Three Big Ideas - from Reactivity to Creativity | Vidyasakhi and Danaketu |
| 13 November | Mind Creates World - the six realms (Part one) | Danaketu and Kusalaraja |
| 20 November | Mind Creates World - the six realms (Part two) | Kusalaraja and Vidyasakhi |
| 27 November | Watching the Gap | Vidyasakhi and Danaketu |
| 4 December | Happiness and Beyond - the spiral path | Danaketu and Kusalaraja |
| 11 December | The Enlightened Mind | Kusalaraja and Vidyasakhi |
No booking necessary. Just turn up on the night
Anything you feel comfortable in. Some people find loose fitting clothes help with sitting in meditation.
No. Our classes are open to everyone and we regularly have people who attend but don't identify as being a Buddhist
These classes are suitable for everyone, whether you have lots of experience or none.
We run on the basis of Dana (generosity) which means we do not charge for the class. However we invite donations and as a guide you might like to give between £5-10 for an evening. You can donate by cash or card. If you cannot afford to donate, we still want to encourage you to come along.
If you are going to come for one of our events, we encourage you to stay for the whole duration.
Yes. Our classes do have a progression to their theme, but each stands alone too.
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"The wisdom of the Buddhas is infinitely profound and immeasurable. The door to this wisdom is difficult to understand and difficult to enter."
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