Introduction to Buddhism
Mind Reactive, Mind Creative
Watch yourself during your day. There are times when we will be on autopilot doing activities without really experiencing them ... like eating quickly without really tasting the food ... let alone allowing ourselves to enjoy it. In addition, there will be times when we are really alive to life, awake to the beauty of things, inspired by the situations around us. At these times, we feel many things which we'd like more of. These two situations, which could be talked about as mind reactive and mind creative, are worth exploring in our lives. What do they feel like? Can we cultivate a creative mind? Can we take energy away from reactivity? Is it worth the effort? How would it change our lives?
We'll be exploring these questions through the Buddhist symbol of The Wheel of Life. It is a symbol which speaks of bondage to thoughts, views, and emotions. It is also a symbol which speaks of freedom, spontaneous energy, and the rich experiences of an open heart. How can we understand this symbol in our contemporary lives? Come and explore it.
This course will run for six weeks and will be held at the Grey Lynn Community Centre
When
Cost
$180 - full
$120 - low income
Caring for each other's health
Before attending, please read our current Covid Guidelines. This is part of how we practice together.
Led by
Ratnavyuha
I've been actively involved with the Triratna Buddhist community since 1992 while still at University. As with many other people, my personal journey…