Sangha night

Stories of the Buddha from the Pali Canon

Come along for Sangha Night, an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the Dharma, how it relates to our own lives, and practice together.

Almost anything can happen on Sangha Night, but mostly we meditate together, have a 20-30 minute presentation from someone in the community, and then have 20 minutes for small group discussion on the evening's theme.

Tonight: Kisa Gotami and the mustard seed

This evening we continue our series on stories from the "Pali Canon". This is the collection of stories and teachings written down over time as Buddhism changed from a purely oral tradition, to one that was also recorded in writing. (Pali was a local language of the time in India).

Tonight we welcome Mary Anna who will talk about a distressed woman's encounter with the Buddha, and his use of "skillful means" to point her towards a more helpful understanding of her situation. The story of Kisa Gotami, one of the most well-known in the Buddhist tradition, allows us to reflect on those aspects of life which cause us suffering, and how we can move to a perspective of wisdom and equanimity.

Sangha nights are a place for people to come together and celebrate community, deepen their knowledge of Buddhism, and their understanding of how to practice it. They are designed for those who have been coming to the centre for a little while. If you have had minimal contact with us, you are best to attend our Intro course first, even if you have practiced within other traditions.