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Dharma Monday

Going deeper with the Buddha's teachings

How do we transforming our understanding into experience? How do we go deeper with the Buddha's teachings?

Many people who come along to the Buddhist centre say they agree with the basic Buddhist teachings. They feel comfortable with what the Buddha taught because it agrees with what they believe. As we explore the Buddhist teachings more, we soon realise that these basic teaching are not suggesting a more sophisticated intellectual understanding but a deeper, more REAL experience. The Buddhist teachings are not simply about being more kind or more generous, but of transforming and transcending the urge to act unkindly or without generosity.

But how do we change our understanding into lived experience? One way is to engage in some basic practices that Buddhist's have been doing successfully for thousands of years. On this short Monday night series, we will be exploring three of these basic Buddhist practices and then having a fourth week devoted to Buddhist Action Month (BAM). The last of these evenings being an exploration of some ways to extend our lived experience into the world around us.

Retreats and solitaries
Last week in the final of Bodhisattva practices series, Purna gave a fascinating glimpse into the 'open dimension of being', Sunyata and the Perfection of Wisdom. This week Akampiya and Olivia will begin to explore practical steps we can take to bring the creativity, confidence and clarity of the 'Open Dimension of Being' into our hearts and our lives.

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.

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