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Carol Robertson

Drop In Meditation - Vajragupta: Mindfulness of Breathing (Facebook live 18.07.20)

Mon, 20 Jul, 2020 - 13:14

Drop In Meditation - Vajragupta: Mindfulness of Breathing (Facebook live 18.07.20)

Mon, 20 Jul, 2020 - 13:14

Inner Strength. Connect with your inner strength. Be a force for good in the world. Drop-in meditation class, Saturdays, 10.30am for about an hour, live streamed on Facebook. Learn the basics of Buddhist meditation. No charge but donations welcome. First week - Vajragupta leads us in the mindfulness of breathing meditation. http://www.buddhistcentrecroydon.org/support-us/4594080060

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Carol Robertson

Meditation Toolkit: 5 Hindrances (facebook live 8.07.20)

Thu, 9 Jul, 2020 - 13:53

Meditation Toolkit: 5 Hindrances (facebook live 8.07.20)

Thu, 9 Jul, 2020 - 13:53

Meditation Toolkit. Vajragupta gives a short talk on what we can learn and what we can do when our meditation is flavoured with restlessness and anxiety. Followed by a mindfulness of breathing meditation.
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Carol Robertson

Lifting the Heart - Connecting through Puja week 6 (facebook live 20.06.20)

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020 - 18:28

Lifting the Heart - Connecting through Puja week 6 (facebook live 20.06.20)

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020 - 18:28

This week, Kalyananara explores the section on Entreaty and Supplication before leading the mindfulness of breathing meditation.

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Carol Robertson

Buddha Amoghasiddhi (Facebook Live 17.06.20)

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020 - 17:53

Buddha Amoghasiddhi (Facebook Live 17.06.20)

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020 - 17:53

Come on a journey to the wild and expansive lands of the north, and meet with the mysterious green Buddha Amoghasiddhi, holding his right hand with palm facing outwards in a gesture of calm fearlessness. A short talk and led meditation with Vajragupta, Wednesday 17th June, 7.30pm, live streamed on Facebook.


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Carol Robertson

Lifting the Heart: Connecting Through Puja wk 5 (Facebook Live 13.06.20)

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020 - 21:08

Lifting the Heart: Connecting Through Puja wk 5 (Facebook Live 13.06.20)

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020 - 21:08

Lifting the Heart : Connecting Through Puja. We have been exploring themes from the Sevenfold Puja, journeying round the mandala of the puja. This week Prajnanandi considers “Rejoicing in Merit”. A short talk and led meditation live streamed on Facebook. Saturday 13th June, 10.30am.

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Carol Robertson

Lifting the Heart - Connecting Through Puja week 4 (facebook 06.06.20)

Sat, 6 Jun, 2020 - 13:26

Lifting the Heart - Connecting Through Puja week 4 (facebook 06.06.20)

Sat, 6 Jun, 2020 - 13:26


Lifting the Heart : Connecting Through Puja. We have been exploring themes from the Sevenfold Puja and this week Vajragupta continues by looking at the meaning of the confession section of the puja. A short talk and led meditation live streamed on Facebook, Saturday 6th June, 10.30am. 

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Carol Robertson

Buddha Amitabha (Facebook Live 03.06.20)

Thu, 4 Jun, 2020 - 13:38

Buddha Amitabha (Facebook Live 03.06.20)

Thu, 4 Jun, 2020 - 13:38


Vajragupta gives a short talk and led meditation on the theme of the Buddha Amitabha. Amitabha is not the historical Buddha, but a more mythical Buddha whose name means “infinite light”. He is red in colour and associated with the dusk and setting sun, and with meditation and also love and compassion.
We will explore the symbolism of four Buddhas on Wednesdays in June. 7.30pm, live streamed on Facebook.
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Carol Robertson

Lifting the Heart - Connecting Through Puja week 3 (facebook 30.05.20)

Sat, 30 May, 2020 - 14:58

Lifting the Heart - Connecting Through Puja week 3 (facebook 30.05.20)

Sat, 30 May, 2020 - 14:58

Lifting the Heart : Connecting Through Puja. Kalyananara continues our exploration of the meaning of the stages of the Sevenfold Puja. This week he considers Going for Refuge and the Five Precepts (or ethical training principles). A short talk and led meditation live streamed on Facebook, Saturday 30th May, 10.30am. 

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Lifting the Heart - Connecting Through Puja week 2 (facebook 23.05.20)

Sat, 23 May, 2020 - 13:49

Lifting the Heart - Connecting Through Puja week 2 (facebook 23.05.20)

Sat, 23 May, 2020 - 13:49

Croydon Buddhist Centre’s exploration of themes from the puja continues with Prajnanandi talking about “Salutation - A great shout of awe and respect.” Prajnanandi investigates the experience of Salutation using examples from the Salutation to the Three Jewels and the Salutation section of the Sevenfold Puja. Find out more on Facebook, live streamed on Saturday 23rd, 10.30am. Please help keep Croydon Buddhist Centre online : donate at http://www.buddhistcentrecroydon.org/support-us/4594080060

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Carol Robertson

How to Help others When We Are Feeling Helpless - (Facebook Live 20.05.20)

Thu, 21 May, 2020 - 14:01

How to Help others When We Are Feeling Helpless - (Facebook Live 20.05.20)

Thu, 21 May, 2020 - 14:01

Join Taramani to find out more about Tara, the Buddhist figure representing compassion and kindness in action. Both the short talk and led meditation using sound, visuals and our imagination to to help navigate ‎this current situation, exploring how Tara can help us make a difference when we may feel powerless or overwhelmed. From the Croydon Buddhist Centre class on Wednesday 20th May.

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