Dharma Monday
Transforming self, transforming world
The theme for BAM 2018 is Transforming Self, Transforming World. As always, the theme for BAM is inspired by contemporary issues, and this year’s emphasis invites us to stop and look at the big picture.
What kind of world do we want to live in? What kind of future do we want for us and for the next generation? What is the story, the myth, that gives our life meaning and that which we want to live by?
This year we are focusing on Padmasambhava as the Bodhisattva we evoke during Buddhist Action Month - calling his powers of transformation to our aid, and offering up our practice and our vision of a different way to live.
In addition to the theme of creating a new myth to ‘transform self and world' we will have other suggestions of actions that you may want to take on as an individual, or even better, with others.
Purna on Padmasambhava and the Transformation of the Depths
Buddhist Action Month is this year focused on the stories we tell ourselves about the world we live in. Padmasambhava’s story of subduing the demons of Tibet and spreading the Dharma there has parallels with our own modern story. We have personal demons like depression, anxiety, self-hatred or addiction, but we also have collective demons like neoliberalism, materialism, fundamentalism and literalism. These are like a big black cloud hanging over the whole human race. They are also endangering the planet and our fragile eco-systems. How are these demons to be worked with?
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 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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Koha/dana
Caring for each other's health
Before attending, please read our current Covid Guidelines. This is part of how we practice together.
Led by
Purna
Purna was attracted to Buddhism at a young age and was ordained into the Triratna Order in 1975. His involvement in Buddhism and the movement has…
