These talks build on each other, adding up to a rounded introduction to Buddhism, with the emphasis on practical application. However each talk is also meant to stand on its own and to be useful even if you can’t attend all of them.
JANUARY
Wed 9th How To Approach Buddhism
Meditation: body awareness
Wed 16th The Noble Quest
Meditation: body awareness
Wed 23rd The Buddha’s Enlightenment
Meditation: body awareness
Wed 30th The Four Noble Truths
Meditation: mindfulness of breathing
FEBRUARY
Wed 6th View and Intention
Meditation: mindfulness of breathing
Wed 13th Speech
Meditation: mindfulness of breathing
Wed 20th Action
Meditation: metta bhavana
Wed 27th Livelihood and Effort
Meditation: metta bhavana
MARCH
Wed 6th Mindfulness and Concentration
Meditation: metta bhavana
Wed 13th The Historical Development of Buddhism
Meditation: karuna bhavana
Wed 20th Buddhism and Society
Meditation: just sitting
Wed 27th The Five Hindrances
APRIL
Wed 3RD The ‘Meditation Roadmap’
Wed 10th Discussion