Next introductory evening: Wednesday 8th of November 19:30 to 21:30
A brief introduction to Buddhist teachings and meditation, suitable for complete beginners.
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Programme Sep 2017 to Jan 2018
REGULARS’ GROUP (Wednesdays 19:30 to 21:30)
The regulars group is open to anyone who has been on an introductory course or who is already familiar with Buddhism and meditation. Evenings marked INTRODUCTION are suitable for complete beginners.
06 Sep Alan – Biased? Me?
13 Sep Nigel – The 7 factors for enlightenment
20 Sep Julian – What’s metta got to do, got to do with it?
27 Sep Nigel – Go with the flow
04 Oct Cliff – The Aggi Sutta
11 Oct Double meditation
18 Oct Nigel – How to prosper
25 Oct Alan – On loneliness
01 Nov Eszter – Being your own god
08 Nov INTRODUCTION A very short introduction to Buddhism
15 Nov Nigel – Creating worlds
22 Nov Nigel – How do I do it?
29 Nov Cliff – The suffering of others
06 Dec Talk by Orla
13 Dec Talk by Julian
20 Dec Winter celebration
27 Dec no meeting
03 Jan Nigel – New Year’s Resolutions
10 Jan Subject to be confirmed
17 Jan INTRODUCTION A Very Short Introduction to Buddhism
24 Jan INTRODUCTION Schools and Sources
31 Jan INTRODUCTION Culture and Practice
A Very Short Introduction to Buddhism
Next introductory evening: Wednesday 9th August 19:30 to 21:30
A brief introduction to Buddhist teachings and meditation, suitable for complete beginners.
Programme May – August 2017
REGULARS’ GROUP (Wednesdays 19:30 to 21:30)
The regulars group is open to anyone who has been on an introductory course or who is already familiar with Buddhism and meditation. Evenings marked INTRODUCTION are suitable for complete beginners.
03 May The eightfold path – Nigel
10 May Walking the path – Nigel
17 May Refuges and precepts – Alan
24 May The Ānāpānasati Sutta – Alan
31 May The same but different, but the same – Nigel
07 Jun Don’t get mad, get dhamma! Anger management in the suttas – Shona
14 Jun The Saraniya Sutta: the principles of cordiality – Julian
21 Jun Summer celebration – Alan
28 Jun The eight worldly winds – Nigel
05 Jul Dharma Day – Alan
12 Jul Life is not an easy ride – Cliff
19 Jul Buddhism at work – Eszter
26 Jul The four elements – Julian
02 Aug Sigalovāda Sutta pt2 – David
09 Aug INTRODUCTION A very short introduction to Buddhism – Alan
16 Aug The five precepts – Nigel
23 Aug Right speech – Nigel
30 Aug Jhāna – Nigel
Retreat April 2017
10:00 to 16:00 Saturday 22 April
This is our first self-organised retreat in a long time, so we’re keeping it simple. There is no theme or teaching, just a chance to experience the results of a longer period of meditation in a conducive environment.
The day will fall into two parts. The morning (10:00-13:00) will be an Introduction to Meditation class for beginners. Obviously anyone coming on the retreat won’t need this, but we encourage you to come along and sit in, taking advantage of the periods of meditation and giving new folk a chance to meet some regulars.
At 1pm we’ll stop for a light lunch. If you can’t make the morning you can come and join us then. After that the afternoon will be dedicated purely to meditation, alternating sitting and walking meditation. At the end there will be a short time to end with a cup of tea and a discussion of meditation practice.
Further details: see Time and Place
Introductory courses April 2017
Sat 22 April – Introduction to meditation 10:00-13:00
This morning class will cover the best ways to sit for meditation, basic mindfulness techniques and how to go about establishing a regular meditation practice. With plenty of time for questions and discussion it’s the one we’d recommend most of our introductions.
Wed 26 April – A Very Short Introduction to Buddhism 19:30 – 21:30
Taking the place of our regular Wednesday night meeting for a week, this course introduces both meditation and essential Buddhist concepts – and how they fit together.
Both courses are at 100 Crown Street and are by donation – see Time and place. There is no need to book for them but if you are thinking about coming do drop us an email so we have an idea of how many to expect.
Programme Feb 2017
REGULARS’ GROUP (Wednesdays 19:30 to 21:30)
The regulars group is open to anyone who has been on an introductory course or who is already familiar with Buddhism and meditation.
01 Feb Nigel – How do you breathe?
08 Feb Nigel – Anapanasati
15 Feb Nigel – Creating worlds
22 Feb Alan – The Sedaka Sutta
01 Mar Shona – Nurturing your inner adult
08 Mar Nigel – Desire
15 Mar Julian – Four dharma summaries
22 Mar Spring celebration
29 Mar Nigel – The 8 worldly winds
05 Apr Julian – ‘What did you expect?’
12 Apr David – subject to be confirmed
19 Apr Nigel – The sublime attitudes
03 May Nigel – The Eightfold Path
10 May Nigel – Walking the Path
INTRODUCTIONS
Sat 22 April – Introduction to meditation 10:00-13:00
Wed 26 April – A Very Short Introduction to Buddhism 19:30 – 21:30
Introduction to Buddhism 2017
We’re starting 2017 with our 3-week introductory course, covering the basic teachings of Buddhism and a bit of background about Buddhist texts, schools and history to help you navigate the different forms of Buddhism that you might find. We will also be teaching meditation, suitable for complete beginners. Once you have come on an introductory course you can come to our Regulars group which meets every Wednesday.
11 Jan A Very Short Introduction to Buddhism
An introduction to the basic concepts of Buddhism and to Buddhist meditation.
18 Jan 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?
25 Jan 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?
Programme autumn/winter 2016
INTRODUCTORY COURSES
Introduction to meditation: Saturday 22nd Oct; 10:00 to 13:00
Introduction to Buddhism: Wednesday 2nd Nov; 19:30 to 21:30
REGULARS’ GROUP (Wednesdays 19:30 to 21:30)
The regulars group is open to anyone who has been on an introductory course or who is already familiar with Buddhism and meditation.
14 Sep Nigel – everyday practice
21 Sep Autumn celebration
28 Sep Alan – ‘The Spirit Level’ – Buddhist responses to inequality
05 Oct Julian – The Four Frames of Reference
12 Oct Cliff – Rebirth
19 Oct Nigel – Swimming Against the Stream – non-craving in a consumerist culture
26 Oct Julian – Going for Refuge
02 Nov Introduction to Buddhism – see above
09 Nov Nigel – The Buddha’s meditation system – handout
16 Nov Alan – Mindfulness – handout
23 Nov Shona – Why the Breath?
30 Nov Alan – Gladdening the Mind
07 Dec Alan – Practicing the Brahma Viharas
14 Dec Alan – The mudita bhavana
21 Dec Winter celebration
28 Dec closed
4 Jan Double meditation
Introductory classes, autumn 2016
Introduction to meditation: Saturday 22nd Oct; 10:00 to 13:00
Introduction to Buddhism: Wednesday 2nd Nov; 19:30 to 21:30
All welcome. Venue details etc. are here
