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Dharma Monday

The five spiritual faculties

In Buddhism 'The five spiritual faculties' are faith (shraddha), vigour (virya), mindfulness (sati), concentration (samadhi) and wisdom (prajna). Also known as virtues they are seen to be necessary for spiritual progress to take place.

As we progress on the path these virtues are seen to become stronger forces within us that gradually shape and flavour everything we think, feel and do. These virtues are sometimes also referred to as powers (balas) in that they are said to eventually be unshakable by their opposites.

During this theme we have different members of our sangha speaking and expanding on each of the faculties/virtues in turn.

For this second week we have Vasudhara speaking on concentration (samadhi), then Robert Gonzalez on mindfulness (sati), Kusalamani on vigour (virya) and on the last week Ratnavuyha will talk on wisdom (prajna).

Samadhi or Concentration as a spiritual faculty with Vasudhara
It is said that wisdom in the Buddhist tradition can only be developed by a mind which is concentrated, integrated, contained and harnessed. A mind that is purified, meditative and spacious. It is said that a concentrated mind is a happy mind...

Dharma night is suitable for those who would like to learn more about Buddhism. It is also a popular night for regular friends to drop in and practice together. If you are a beginner but can't get to/or have just started one of our meditation classes, you are still welcome to come and join in.

The usual program for the evening is a talk on some aspect of Buddhism, tea break, then group meditation to end the evening.

Dharma talks at the Auckland Buddhist Centre
A collection of talks given by the Sangha available for download

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