Regular events

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.

A Voice against Injustices

Many of us are attracted to Buddhism because it seems to offers a system of 'personal' development. But can Buddhism address the inequalities & injustices we see in the world around us? In the last century, inspired by their leader Dr Ambedkar, millions of people in India have turned to Buddhism to escape the degradation of an oppressive caste system. On this evening Sujiva will explore Dr Ambedkar's endeavour to transform the world on the basis of the dharma.

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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