We are running two new Introduction to Buddhism courses for the remainder of 2014. These will run for three weeks each and cover basic Buddhist concepts and practice (including meditation) and an overview of the different sources used in Buddhism. They are strongly recommended for anyone who would like to start attending our Wednesday evening Regulars group as this will no longer include any introductory evenings. The courses are on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 and the dates are:
First course: September 25th; October 2nd and 16th
Second course: November 6th, 20th and 27th.
Please note that there are gaps in both courses due to the availability of the venue. The dates are still to be confirmed so please check again closer to the time. Further details can be found in Meeting times.
Week 1: A Very Short Introduction to Buddhism
Seven key Buddhist concepts.
Week 2: Schools and Sources
Buddhism was passed down as an oral tradition for several hundred years. How did it come to be written down? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the different texts and traditions that we know Buddhism through?
Week 3: Culture and Practice
Buddhism comes with various bits of Eastern cultural baggage. What are these? Where did they come from? Are any of them useful today or can we practice Buddhism without any of them?
Aberdeen Buddhist Group 
Hi, how do I book onto the Introduction to Buddhism in November?
Many thanks,
Hi Karen,
thank you for your reply
where and when are the courses happening.?
And how much does the courses cost as i am
on benefits and need to butget for Then
Many thanks
warm regards
suzanne
Hi Suzanne. Meeting times and place are on the Meeting Times page on the website. We ask for a donation towards course costs but there is no fixed charge – you simply decide how much you can afford to contribute yourself.
Hi,
How do I book onto the second course?
Many thanks,
Karen
Hi Karen. There is no need to book: just turn up on the day. Thanks for letting us know that you are coming though as it is nice to have an idea of who to expect.
Alan
I would like to do an introduction session are there any plans to run more for 2015. Kind regards
Yes, we have one in February and one in March, plus Introduction to Meditation mornings at the end of January and February. I have just posted details of them all.
Hi Alan could you possibly send me the email again with attachments please I deleted it by mistake Kind regards clair