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Dharma Monday

The Wheel of Life and its secrets

The symbol of the Wheel of Life has within it the whole of the Buddhist tradition. Before the printed word, this image contained everything you need to know to practise the teachings of the Buddha. However, as with any detailed symbols, you needed someone to introduce you to its secrets.

This evening Akasasri will share the Buddha's understanding of conditioned co-production: sometimes said to be the very heart of the Buddha’s insight. Such basic teachings of the Dharma, in their different forms, were once said to be so simple that even a child of three can understand them:

this being, that becomes
from the arising of this, that arises
this not being, that does not become
from the ceasing of this, that ceases

Yet even though a child of three might be able to understand these words, it was said by one Dharma teacher of the past that someone of 100 years of age who understands the words, may not know how to put them into practice. So the real issue for us is how to put this core insight into practice?

Do you want to discover more about Buddhism? change the world around you? or simply improve your own life? If so, the essential secrets of the Wheel of Life might be of some help. Come and hear some of its secrets.

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These evenings start in the shrine room and end somewhere between 8:30 and 9pm. There will be an opportunity to ask your questions about Buddhism, both formally and informally.

Dharma Night is suitable for everyone, regardless of their level of experience or exposure to Buddhism. If you like what you find we recommend that you sign up for one of our introductory Buddhist meditation courses. These courses provide a systematic introduction to Buddhist meditation practise.

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