Regular classes and one-off events exploring Buddhist practice
Thursday DAYTIME Class:
Stories from the Pali Canon
From Thursday 20th November for six weeks - 11.00am to 1.15 pm
(No classes on 25th Dec and 1st Jan)
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.
All over 18 are welcome. No need to book - just turn up when you can.
Wed PRACTICE Night:
What is sangha?
From 5th November for six weeks - 7.00pm to 9.15pm
Exploring the Spiritual Community
Traditionally the sangha was a community of monks and nuns who practised the Dharma and lived off alms. The Sangha (with a capital S) is all of those who - through the ages - have attained the Transcendental Path to at least some extent. Nearer to home, sangha represents all of those practising Buddhism in the world and, in particular, those of us practising in a local setting with others. In Triratna, sangha is a spiritual community of friends who support each other and practise for the benefit of all. The Buddha said that spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life, and in Triratna we take this to heart. We meet together regularly, we go on retreat together and we support each other through the ups and downs of our spiritual lives.
Open to all over 18 - You don’t need to be a Buddhist or intend to be one No need to book - just turn up when you can
Wed PRACTICE Night:
Winter Solstice Puja
17th December - 7.00pm to 9.15pm
(No classes on 24th or 31st Dec)
The Winter Equinox is the point in the calendar when the year changes and the
light begins to return as we move slowly towards Spring. So this
Wednesday at Practice Night we will be celebrating the Winter Solstice - a
time to rejoice in the coming renewal of the natural world and also in our
aspiration to transform ourselves as well. The first half of the evening will feature a meditation as usual and, after a
tea break we will celebrate this special time of the year with a special
puja, or poetical devotional practice, written for the occasion.
Open to all over 18 - You don’t need to be a Buddhist or intend to be one No need to book - just turn up when you can
Christmas
Meditation Night on Tue 23rd December
(No classes on 24th or 31st Dec)
Wednesday this week is Christmas Eve, so we are moving our usual evening to Tuesday 23rd December when there will be a relaxing meditation evening from 7pm till 9.15pm with the usual tea break at around 8pm.
This is a beautiful opportunity to get away from all the hustle and bustle of Christmas and spend an evening in quiet meditation - a true antidote to the business of the Festive Season
Open to all over 18 - You don’t need to be a Buddhist or intend to be one No need to book - just turn up when you can - Happy holidays to anyone, those with faith, and none.
Title: New Year
Meditation Night on Tue 30th December
(No classes on 24th or 31st Dec)
Wednesday this week is New Year’s Eve, so we are moving our usual evening to Tuesday 30th December when there will be a relaxing meditation evening from 7pm till 9.15pm with the usual tea break at around 8pm.
This is a beautiful opportunity to get away from all the hustle and bustle of Christmas and spend an evening in quiet meditation - a true antidote to the business of the Festive Season
Open to all over 18 - You don’t need to be a Buddhist or intend to be one No need to book - just turn up when you can. Happy holidays to everyone, those with faith, and none.
Finding Peace in a Turbulent World: An Introduction to Buddhism (DAYTIME COURSE)
True happiness can be elusive. Good times so easily give way to anxiety, anger, disappointment and other painful states. Yet much of the suffering we experience can be avoided. Buddhism is a radically different vision of religion. Without belief in a creator god, it envisions an life of connection - with others, with the natural world and with our own precious lives.
This course will help you to identify what creates unhappiness in your life and will give you the practical tools to change the way that you respond to the difficult and uncomfortable situations and thoughts that you meet during every day.
Finding Peace in a Turbulent World: An Introduction to Buddhism (EVENING COURSE)
True happiness can be elusive. Good times so easily give way to anxiety, anger, disappointment and other painful states. Yet much of the suffering we experience can be avoided. Buddhism is a radically different vision of religion. Without belief in a creator god, it envisions an life of connection - with others, with the natural world and with our own precious lives.
This course will help you to identify what creates unhappiness in your life and will give you the practical tools to change the way that you respond to the difficult and uncomfortable situations and thoughts that you meet during every day.