Regular events

Sangha night

An opportunity for friends to share and deepen their practice

Tonight Antony will discuss the implications of the fifth ethical precept, mindfulness versus intoxication. There are many ways in this modern world to become intoxicated, not just with substances, but also hankering after fulfilling all the promises that a materialistic world can make. Antony will explore the importance of staying present and mindful to 'what is' versus being caught up in pleasures that take us away from our direct experience.

Our current Sangha night theme, which began in July, has a particular focus on Buddhist ethics, and the relationship to karma and conditionality. Rather than judging actions as "good" or "bad", the invitation in Buddhism is to look at what motivates our behaviour and to determine whether it is skillful or unskillful. Then we set about training ourselves to think and behave in ways that affirm our interconnectedness with all living beings. When we act in this way, we find ourselves living with greater peace and harmony. Our lives become more meaningful with greater feelings of connection, satisfaction and happiness. Rather than feeling restricted, we experience true freedom.

Wednesday nights are a place for people who have attended our foundation courses to come together and celebrate community as well as an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the Buddha's teaching.

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