The import of Ikkyū’s motto is that anyone can be saintly in refined conditions, but the real challenge is to achieve enlightenment in the midst of the world’s suffering, greed and hatred.

Ikkyu (1394-1481) was renowned for pointing out the hypocrisy of institutional Buddhism as well as a renowned poet.

For a fuller biography see John Stevens… Zen Masters ISBN 978-1-6264-992-0

Heart of Art Exhibition

4-14 July 2016

The Heart of Art is an emerging group of friends who wish to explore the Arts as a vehicle of spiritual development. We have been working together for ten months, one outcome of which will be our first Art Exhibition at the Croydon Clocktower.

We would like to invite the Sangha to our private view on Saturday 9th of July from 1-3 pm. The Exhibition serves to launch the project, which is soon to include a Drumming Circle, Singing, Dance, Drawing Workshops and Healing through the Arts. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Awesome day

A day retreat for Triratna East Surrey and local Triratna communities.

A Dana event

Another one of eight themed day retreats for Triratna East Surrey and local communities at Lloyd Hall.

As ever, offered on a Dana basis.

Full details on website and Facebook.

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Another day retreat on the Way of Energy theme, exploring the tantric precepts through qigong exercise and vibrant, energetic ritual.

Meditation, Tea Ceremony, introduction to Bonsai Art

Buddhists down the millennia have always found ways to bring there practise into daily life and there daily life into there practise. We will spend a day looking and experiencing two iconic ways which have been elevated to both a high art and express the deepest spiritual values of both Buddhist and Taoist traditions.

Both Bonsai (the art of ornamental and miniature trees) and the Tea ceremony have played a significant roll in Buddhist practise. The tea ceremony exemplifies Mindfulness, Bonsai expresses in sculptural form and symbolism the profound nature of the enlightened mind.

Both share simplicity, tranquility and harmony.

Join us for a day of immersion into both forms as well as meditation both (seated and moving), a workshop in which you will be offered the basics and an opportunity to create your own bonsai, an opportunity to experience a tea ceremony performed, a vegetarian lunch (please bring a dish to share or two to share) and a short ritual to conclude our day dedicating our efforts for the benefits of all (optional).

The day will be held in the beautiful Chan Hall overlooking the beautiful Japanese style garden at Herons Bonsai, Wiremill Lane, Newchapel, Nr Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6HJ.

The cost for this, possibly unique, experience is £49.

Spaces are limited and booking is available on-line at the Herons Bonsai website or by telephone on 01342832657

For more information on this event or Buddhism please see east.surreytriratna.org and for more information on the tea ceremony please visit www.livingtea.co.uk. For more information on the day retreat click here.

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