Regular events

Sangha night

Exploring spiritual community

Being part of a spiritual community is an essential part of the Buddhist path. However, for many people, becoming part of such a community gives rise to feelings of anxiety and false expectations.

In this series of talks we will explore the two dynamic poles of spiritual community. On the one hand, the opportunity to realise our own unique contributions, develop our strengths, allow our individual flavour to shine, and be appreciated in a meaningful way within the group context. On the other hand, by putting aside our individual goals and serving our community, we find that our progress flourishes as we care for others and deeply connect with each other.

Tonight: Spiritual authenticity with Robert Gonzalez

Tonight Robert will explore the idea of spiritual authenticity. In the Mahagosinga Sutta, a group of the Buddha’s disciples sit in a beautiful wood late at night. A question is posed, “ what kind of qualities could shine forth from a person so brightly that it would light this whole wood?” The answers that were given are as unique as the people giving them.

Each of us has within us unique talents, skills and abilities that honed by the dharma could light up a wood. Robert will explore the idea of being our authentic selves and letting our light shine though.

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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