We use this page to post handouts from the Wednesday night talks and other materials.
A Very Short Introduction to Buddhism
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
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