With the new centre, new year, and new neighbors we are exploring different ways of helping people to better understand Buddhism. For a while, we have been talking about the opportunity of more Saturday classes and it now seems like a good time to see how that works for people.
This series is open to everyone (you can choose to join us on any Saturday in the series) and will introduce you to the intentions and teachings behind the Morning Puja that we chant at most Saturday morning meditations.
Learning the meaning behind these words introduces us to the practice of reflection and the four reflections that Buddhism says are powerful motivations for starting to change our lives. In addition, we will be talking about the quality of emotion that Buddhism teaches is so essential as a foundation to everyone's spiritual practice.
Second session: The Four Mind-Turning reflections in greater detail These four reflections could be separated into two that are more affirming and two that are more challenging. We might even have a personal preference for looking at the more 'positive' or the more 'darker' truths about life. But, we actually need both of these approaches to create real change in our lives. But why? and how to do that?
These 11am Saturday teaching sessions will be offered as short series throughout the year rather than being offered every Saturday. Everyone is welcome, you can start coming at any point in the series, but you will get the most out of the experience by attending all the sessions. Although you don't need to attend the 10am meditation first, it is recommended that you do.
$20 per session which includes the 10am meditation
By koha for students
We strive to make Buddhism and meditation accessible to all. If the advertised cost is a barrier, we invite you to give what you can.
Please come early for a prompt start. If you cannot make the 10am meditation on a particular day, please feel free to join us at 11am. However, the meditation is considered part of the whole.
Before attending, please read our current Covid Guidelines. This is part of how we practice together.
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