Meditation class in Takapuna
Wednesday 7:30pm-8:45pm
Lake House Arts Centre,
in the Tindall Room
Current series:Intro to Buddhism
(Based on the book Introduction to Buddhism)
April 17 – Going for Refuge & Three Jewels
Buddha said that living beings are like migrators going from one life to the next, and that because of ignorance we are unable to control our next rebirth or find freedom from suffering. By relying upon the Three Jewels Buddha, Dharma & Sangha, we can find ultimate refuge and protection.
April 24 – The Spiritual Path & The three Higher Trainings
We all long for true happiness but how many of us have fulfilled this wish? The Spiritual path is an internal path the leads us through the negativity of our mind to a state of permanent happiness known as Nirvana.
Class fee $15
Our weekly drop-in classes are suitable for all levels of experience. Each class includes two guided meditations, a talk on a practical aspect of Buddhism or meditation (see topics below), and time for questions. There is no need to attend every class, just drop-in when you have the time. Everybody welcome.
Future series: Eight Steps to Happiness
EIGHT STEPS TO HAPPINESS / 29 Apr – 18 June
Based on the book New Eight Steps to Happiness
Discover the ancient wisdom of Geshe Langri Tangpa’s much loved Eight Verses of Training the Mind. This remarkable teaching reveals the essence of the Buddhist path to happiness and inner peace. Showing how we can transform our mind from its present confused and self-centred state into the perfect wisdom and compassion of an enlightened Buddha.
Week One – Aspiration what can we achieve with our life (Mahayana Path)
Week Two – Remembering the kindness of others / How to love others
Week Three – Viewing Others as Supreme / How to Go Deeper with our love
Week Four – Balancing our I and Others / Equalising & Others
Week Five – Destroying the Selfish Ego mind / Disadvantages of Self-Cherishing
Week Six – Exchanging Self with Others / Benefits of Cherishing others
Week Seven – Developing Compassion
Week Eight – Wishing Love & Bodhichitta
Consider joining a membership programme for unlimited free classes and discounted events (for a monthly fee)
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