Malcom will explore the second ethical precept, generosity versus selfishness. When we are generous, we feel happier and more deeply connected. It is the great paradox of generosity that in giving, we receive. Malcom will draw on his own experience as well as the reflecting on the power of generosity to transform our lives.
For the month of July, Sangha night will have 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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Sthiraratna ('steer-a-rat-na') is the Auckland Buddhist Centre Manager and has been involved in the Triratna movement since around 2010, in both…