Buddhism

Thursday DAYTIME Class:
Eight Verses to Train Your Mind

Thursdays from 14th August for 8 Weeks - 11.00am to 1.15pm

This weekly daytime drop-in class includes many aspects of Buddhist practice which can be helpful to you whether you wish to practice Buddhism or not. Each week begins with a guided meditation, after which Shakyapada will introduce a particular theme for the week. Discussion and questions are encouraged. From 14th August for eight weeks we will be exploring Eight mind-training verses. These belong to the Tibetan Lojong tradition and are a way of using contemplative statements to train the mind so as to let go of greed, hatred and delusion - and the suffering that accompanies these negative qualities.

All over 18 are welcome. No need to book - just turn up when you can.

Special Event:
Woodland Puja and Meditation

Friday 29 August 7pm – 9pm

This is the third of our Summer Woodland Meditation and Puja Evenings amongst the trees in Rowntree Park.

Tonight, we will be performing a Green Puja together. This is a poetical devotional practice which invites us to connect with something much greater than ourselves - in this case the astounding natural world which we so often can take for granted.

Please also bring a torch as it will be dark when we finish plus something to sit on - there are wooden logs but a cushion would make them more comfortable - something natural to offer to the shrine (perhaps a flower, an acorn or a fir cone) and a drink for the break.

Open to all over 18 - You don’t need to be a Buddhist or intend to be one. Booking is essential, so that we can contact you with alternative arrangements in the event of inclement weather.

Wed PRACTICE Night:
Mitra Ceremony

Wednesday 3 September 7pm – 9:15pm

Becoming a mitra (a Sanskrit word meaning "friend") is a significant step someone's spiritual life. It is a declaration that they consider themselves to be a Buddhist within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. It is also a commitment to deepening their practice. This is an important occasion both for the new mitras and those who witness them as they make their commitment to the spiritual life in a meaningful way.

This evening four of our community - Mark, Jay, Ember and Georgia - will take part in a ceremony to mark their passage into a deepening of their spiritual lives.

Special Event:
Padmasambhava Puja and Meditation in the Woods

Friday 26 September 7pm – 9pm

This is the last of our Summer Woodland Meditation and Puja Evenings amongst the trees in Rowntree Park and mostly by candlelight tonight. Do come along and lets end our summer woodland events with a real flourish.
Tonight we will be performing a puja to the Great Guru Padmasambhava. This is a poetical devotional practice which invites us to connect with something much greater than ourselves - in this case the wisdom and devotion of Padmasambhava.

Open to all over 18 - You don’t need to be a Buddhist or intend to be one Booking is essential, so that we can contact you with alternative arrangements in the event of inclement weather.