Study materials

We use this page to post handouts from the Wednesday night talks and other materials.

Buddhism in Eight Words (Introduction)

Buddhism in Eight Words (summary)
Buddhism in Eight Words part I – Dukkha and Ehipassiko (longer read)
Buddhism in Eight Words part II – Kamma (longer read)
Rest of extended versions to follow

Practice discussions

Proposed Dhamma Practice Discussion Group
The Five Precepts – for 20/7/22
The Five Hindrances – for 17/8/22

Mindfulness

About mindfulness
Mindfulness of the body and breath
‘Gladdening the mind’ – developing positive states of mind

Buddhism from the Beginning

1. What is Buddhism?
2. The Noble Quest – quotes
3. Karma and Rebirth
4. The Four Noble Truths
5. Vision and transformation
6. Right Speech – Handout; Right Speech – Thanissaro
7. Right Action; Virtue
8. Right Exertion; Right Livelihood
9. Right Mindfulness; Right Samadhi; Meditation
10. Buddhism and Society
11. The Five Hindrances

Refuges and Precepts

Going for Refuge
The Healing Power of the Precepts‘ – Thanissaro

Introduction to Meditation

Preparation for Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation – Gil Fronsdal
Metta Bhavana Practice
; Working in Metta Bhavana
Brahma viharas handout 2019

Miscellaneous

03 Sep 18 – To What Extent Is Buddhism A Religion

09 Nov 16 – Meditation

10 Sep 14 – Chimp Management

15 Jan 14 – Science of metta bhavana

17 Oct 12 – Self and non self

02 Jul 12 – The Four Contemplations Practice

06 Jun 12 – Compassion

Strength Training for the Mind – Thanissaro

Practice

Dharma Lists

Refuges and Precepts