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Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford

Oxford Buddhist Group August 5th Classes

By Padmakumara on Sat, 2 Aug, 2014 - 19:23

Oxford Buddhist Group August 5th Classes

By Padmakumara on Sat, 2 Aug, 2014 - 19:23We’ve a change to the usual schedule from this week and are excited to announce an introductory course on Meditation and Buddhism. Here are the details for the evening.

Drop-in Meditation 6.00-7.00pm
Taste of Freedom Introduction to Meditation and Buddhism Course (7.00-9.15pm for six weeks, until 9th Sept.) - an ideal way to begin exploring such well-tested ancient principles and practices. It’s fine to just turn up on the first night and give it a try for a week...

The Stupa Project

Stupa Update: Lion Throne Completed

By viriyalila on Thu, 24 Jul, 2014 - 00:01

Stupa Update: Lion Throne Completed

By viriyalila on Thu, 24 Jul, 2014 - 00:01The Dhardo Rinpoche stupa at Aryaloka is rapidly taking shape. The base, or “lion throne” portion of the stupa was completed on Monday. Into it we placed a large sealed urn or vase, with contents representing things of samsara:

An old police service revolver and ammunition

A knife

Some coral

Gold chains

Silver and amber items

Dirt from the homes of wealthy people

Fur from horses and alpaca

A...

Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford

22nd July Details

By Padmakumara on Thu, 17 Jul, 2014 - 12:05

22nd July Details

By Padmakumara on Thu, 17 Jul, 2014 - 12:05After the Dharma Festival and Ben’s Mitra Ceremony we resume ‘normal’ activities this coming week.

Drop-in Meditation 6.30-7.30pm (suggested donation £2-£5).
Sangha Night 7.30-9.15pm
Beauty and the Dharma Life - Padmakumara will explore what has been referred to as a hidden teaching in Buddhism: Beauty. How does living Buddhist teachings help us perceive more Beauty? What is it about the experience of Beauty that makes it so valuable? Join us for this, meditation, and much more (suggested donation £4-£10).
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Portsmouth Buddhist Center

For the Curious... Beginners' Buddhism Night

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Jun, 2014 - 19:44

For the Curious... Beginners' Buddhism Night

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Jun, 2014 - 19:44On Thursday July 10th we’ll be launching our Thursday Beginners’ Evening, 7-8:30 pm All are welcome. Feel free to drop in to learn the basics of meditation and Buddhist teaching. There will be tea! Hosted by Narottama, $10-5 suggested donation.

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

The Art of Meditation: Mindfulness

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Jun, 2014 - 19:24

The Art of Meditation: Mindfulness

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Jun, 2014 - 19:24Meditation is really very simple, and it can prove a greatly helpful tool in anyone’s life if they choose to make it a part of what they do. Our next Introductory workshop is on Saturday, July 19th, 10-1 pm with Narottama. At this workshop participants will learn the ‘Mindfulness with Breathing’ meditation. This is a traditional Buddhist meditation aimed at calming the mind improving one’s ability to focus, choose wisely, and be creative in their conditions. You do not need...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Dharma Day Celebration

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Jun, 2014 - 17:03

Dharma Day Celebration

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Jun, 2014 - 17:03On July 13th, we’ll be celebrating Dharma Day, marking the Buddha’s first teaching, 10 am - 1pm.

Soon after his Enlightenment the Buddha rose from where he had been sitting, went to find his former disciples and shared his experience with them. This event, which happened at a place called Sarnath in northern India, might be called the start of the Buddhist religion and it is this that Dharma Day celebrates. On Dharma Day there are often readings from...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Summer Sangha Nights: The Udana

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Jun, 2014 - 16:19

Summer Sangha Nights: The Udana

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Jun, 2014 - 16:19Sangha is the Buddhist term for “community.” All are welcome to come together for meditation, Dharma discussions and friendship, from beginners to seasoned practitioners.

Summer Sangha Nights: The Udana Join us for an evening of meditation followed by an engaging presentation on Buddhism suitable for all levels of experience. Members of the regular study group will be reading and discussing excerpts from the Udana, one of the oldest collections of the Buddha’s teachings. A second group will...

Solihull

23rd June - explore meditation and Buddhism

By Centre Team on Wed, 11 Jun, 2014 - 12:59

23rd June - explore meditation and Buddhism

By Centre Team on Wed, 11 Jun, 2014 - 12:59

Come along and see whether meditation is for you; guidance, connection and a chance to explore with like minded people.

This week we will be looking at what buddhism has to say about lifestyle… specifically the conditions that support us being aware and clear.

Solihull

16th June - explore meditation and buddhim

By Centre Team on Wed, 11 Jun, 2014 - 12:52

16th June - explore meditation and buddhim

By Centre Team on Wed, 11 Jun, 2014 - 12:52

Come along, learn and explore meditation and your own mind. Meet like minded people and talk about how Buddhism applies to 21st century life. This week we’ll be looking at buddhism and lifestyle; specifically honesty and truthfulness.

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Sangha Nights in June: The Group, Individual & Spiritual Community

By viriyalila on Tue, 27 May, 2014 - 20:39

Sangha Nights in June: The Group, Individual & Spiritual Community

By viriyalila on Tue, 27 May, 2014 - 20:39Coming up in June, Narottama will be leading a series of discussions on the group, the individual and the spiritual community. Inspired by a series of lectures given by Sangharakshita some years ago, he’ll be asking questions such as:

What does a group ask of us? How do we respond when we are confronted by different views that are held by other groups? How do we become more ourselves, more of a true individual? What is the nature...

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