Wed PRACTICE Night:
7 Weeks to Enlightenment - 2. The Unwinking Gaze
Wednesday 25 March 7pm – 9:15pm
The Buddha is said to have taken 7 weeks to become fully Enlightened, weeks which he spent meditating and reflecting under and around the Bodhi Tree.
In this series we're joining the Buddha as he moves from his initial Awakening towards full and perfect Enlightenment. In doing so we'll meet a whole array of archetypal symbols which are represented in historical and semi-historical incidents. These symbols are not to be taken literally. They are not literally true but like all myth, they contain deep truths which can help us in our own lives.
This week as part of our Urban Retreat we will explore the first full week of the Buddha's Awakening exploring gratitude for our lives and for the Dharma which is helping us to change in positive ways.
When the Buddha sits at the top of a small hill and gazes back at the nearby Bodhi Tree where he realised Awakening, he feels deep, deep gratitude. Gratitude directed to the ancient tree, just down the hill. which has sheltered him from the sun and rain with it's vast canopy of huge heart-shaped leaves.
This evening we will explore together what we can be grateful for plus a meditation around gratitude practice which, among other things, helps us to develop a positive state of mind
All over 18 welcome. Newcomers are also very welcome too.
No need to book, just turn up.
The evening is freely given but we would very much appreciate a donation of £6-£12, or whatever you can give, to help cover our costs. York Buddhist Centre depends for its existence almost entirely on donations from those who use it. No one is paid at YBC. Please support us if you can.
