Wednesday night regulars’ group 19:30-21:00
03 Dec Sutta: The grounds for laziness and energy
10 Dec Practice discussion
17 Dec Solstice puja
24 Dec Closed
31 Dec Closed
Introductions
13 Dec 14:00-14:00 Introduction to meditation – details
We have a range of days, times and formats for meditation classes over the rest of the year, so hopefully there is something to suit everyone.
The two-part classes in September/October and November introduce a key meditation each afternoon. The first will look at mindfulness – what it really is and how to use it. The second introduces the metta bhavana meditation, used for building goodwill and emotional stability. The slightly longer weekend sessions cover all the essentials in one class. The Introduction to Buddhism looks at the philosophy that underpins and guides a meditation practice.
These classes will give you everything you need to come to our regular Wednesday evening meeting or to more advanced classes that we plan to run next year.
Wed 24 September 15:30 – 17:30 Introduction to mindfulness meditation
Wed 8 October 15:30 – 17:30 Meditation for kindness and happiness
Sun 19 October 14:00 – 16:30 Introduction to meditation
Fri 7 November 15:30 – 17:30 Introduction to mindfulness of breathing
Fri 14 November 15:30 – 17:30 Meditation for kindness and happiness
Sun 16 November 14:00 – 16:00 Introduction to Buddhism
Sat 13 December 14:00 – 16:30 Introduction to meditation
All classes are at Love Yoga, 42 Union Terrace, Aberdeen. Cost is by donation – you choose how much to contribute. For any questions or to let us know that you plan to come, see the Contact page.
03 September Meditation meeting
10 September The Wave by Freya
17 September Practice discussion
24 September Puja
01 October Introduction to meditation 1
08 October Introduction to meditation 2
15 October Practice discussion
22 October Puja
29 October The Sedaka Sutta – On Balance
05 November Remembrance Puja – remembering those who have passed away
12 November Tonglen – a Tibetan visualisation of healing – led by Ruth
19 November Practice discussion
26 November Sutta talk
All Wednesday meetings are from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at Love Yoga, 42 Union Terrace.
We will continue to meet over the summer, but due to holidays and other commitments many meetings will not have a talk – we will simply meet to meditate together and catch up. Talks and courses will begin again in September.
04 June Meditation meeting
11 June Right Speech by Alan
18 June Practice discussion
25 June Meeting led by David
02 July Meditation meeting
09 July Practice discussion
16 July Talk by Alan
23 July Meditation meeting
30 July Meditation meeting
06 August Meditation meeting
13 August Meditation meeting
20 August Meditation meeting
27 August Planning meeting
07 May Puja
14 May Right Livelihood by Lucy
21 May Practice discussion
28 May Putting down the burden by Alan
05 March Planning meeting
12 March Practice discussion
19 March Physical pain and Buddhism by Alan
26 March Puja
02 April Joanna Macy by Claire
09 April Right Livelihood by Lucy
16 April Practice discussion
23 April Planning meeting
30 April Nobility by Alan
05 February Puja
12 February The Four Gifts
19 February Practice discussion
26 February Managing physical pain (cancelled)
01 January No meeting
08 January Refuges and precepts – discussion
15 January Practice discussion
22 January Planning meeting
29 January Double meditation
Over the rest of December we’ll be finishing the Introduction to Buddhism after the weather got in the way of some sessions. If you miss any parts of it the whole thing will be up on the Study materials page. After that we’ll be off on the 27th and 1st for the holidays, returning on the 8th of January. Merry Midwinter to you all!
‘I teach only two things: suffering and the ending of suffering’ – the Buddha
Wednesday evenings in November at Love Yoga
While meditation apps and five-minute mindfulness are now familiar to lots of people, the Buddha’s full meditation path offers something much deeper. Starting with meditations for relaxation and focus, it builds to awareness and then transformation of the way our mind works. It is a way to become happier, kinder and saner.
This course begins with an overview of the path as a whole, then introduces simple meditation techniques and covers how to meditate comfortably and set up a regular practice. You will also meet other members of the course and the group. We aim to be an open, mutually supportive group where questioning and discussion are encouraged and people share both difficulties and experience to help one another on the path. This is followed by an introduction to the Buddha’s teachings.
The group operates on the basis of dana or generosity. We ask that attendees give a donation to help cover the costs of the venue but, in order to keep the practice available to all, the size of the donation is entirely up to you.
The course is held in the Love Yoga studio at 42 Union Terrace, Aberdeen. Sessions are from 7:30 to 9:00 pm.
To book a place, please call Alan on 01224 276810 or email aberdeenbuddhistgroup@yahoo.co.uk.
06 November – Introduction to the Aberdeen Buddhist Group
13 November – The Buddha’s meditation path
20 November – Meditation practice
27 November – Introduction to Buddhism part 1
04 December – Introduction to Buddhism part 2
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