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The Visionary Path: Men’s Practice Day

By viriyalila on Fri, 27 Dec, 2013 - 19:16

The Visionary Path: Men’s Practice Day

By viriyalila on Fri, 27 Dec, 2013 - 19:16We’ve been offering women’s practice day for some time, and now Suddhayu will be offering a men’s practice day. Create a space where Sangha can grow through friendships, deeper communication and the sharing of inspiration of the Dharma.

On March 22, 2014, 10-3 pm, Suddhayu will lead The Visionary Path: Men’s Practice Day. The imagination brings together the best of our emotional and intellectual life, and is a faculty for a deeper, intuitive understanding of the world we experience...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Parinirvana Celebration

By viriyalila on Fri, 27 Dec, 2013 - 19:09

Parinirvana Celebration

By viriyalila on Fri, 27 Dec, 2013 - 19:09Parinirvana Celebration
February 16, 2014, 10-3 pm

Join us in marking the Buddha’s final passing into Nirvana. There will be time dedicated to remembering those who have passed away, please feel free to bring photos of those close to you who have died. We will be reflecting on life, death and impermanence with readings from the Parinirvana Sutta.

Participants may come to all or part of the day, here’s our schedule:
10:00 am Introduction &...

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Introduction to Meditation: Metta Bhavana

By viriyalila on Fri, 27 Dec, 2013 - 19:05

Introduction to Meditation: Metta Bhavana

By viriyalila on Fri, 27 Dec, 2013 - 19:05Our meditation courses provide a foundation in how to work effectively with your mind, teaching you how to concentrate, become less distracted, calmer and more emotionally positive. In this session we will be learning the Metta Bhavana, or Loving Kindness, meditation.

Introduction to Meditation: Metta Bhavana
Sunday March 16, 12 - 3 pm
Led by Narottama, $40-$20 suggested donation.

Register here: portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com (subject: Register%20for%20Introduction%20to%20Meditation%3AMetta) (portsmouth@thebuddhistcent)portsmouth [at]...

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Introduction to Buddhism

By viriyalila on Fri, 27 Dec, 2013 - 17:13

Introduction to Buddhism

By viriyalila on Fri, 27 Dec, 2013 - 17:13Come learn about the history of the Buddha and his core teachings of pratiya-samutpada, the Noble Eightfold Path, and more. There will be a introduction to meditation as an integral element of Buddhist practice.

Introduction to Buddhism
January 25, 2014, 10-3 pm
Led by Narottama, member of the Triratna Buddhist Order
Offered by donation, $60-$40 suggested
Please register for this event: portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com

For Narottama, from his first retreat at Aryaloka in 1993...

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Meditation Schedule for the New Year

By Centre Team on Fri, 27 Dec, 2013 - 17:03

Meditation Schedule for the New Year

By Centre Team on Fri, 27 Dec, 2013 - 17:03A very happy and peaceful new year to all our online meditators! Thanks for joining us through the past few months for our regular mindfulness and loving kindness meditations - there’s something about sitting together twice a week that really helps!

We’re into our winter break now, and wanted to let you know that we’ll resume on Tuesday January 21st. Our regular meditation times will be Tuesdays at 2.30pm EST/ 7.30pm UK and Thursdays at 11am ...

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The Bodhisattva Ideal: Winter Program 2014

By viriyalila on Thu, 26 Dec, 2013 - 16:10

The Bodhisattva Ideal: Winter Program 2014

By viriyalila on Thu, 26 Dec, 2013 - 16:10What is a Bodhisattva and how does this concept shape Buddhist practice? This winter we will be exploring the core principles of the Bodhisattva Ideal in an imaginative and pragmatic way. We meet every Wednesday for Sangha Night, 7 - 9 pm for meditation followed by a presentation and discussion. All are welcome, offered by donation, $5-10 suggested.

Sangha Nights, Wednesdays 7 - 9 pm (doors open at 6.45 pm) - Topics for each evening listed below.
We’ve included...

Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's Teachings To Overcome Addiction

Help Us Share Eight Step Recovery With the World

By Centre Team on Fri, 6 Dec, 2013 - 21:57

Help Us Share Eight Step Recovery With the World

By Centre Team on Fri, 6 Dec, 2013 - 21:57We hope you enjoyed Valerie Mason-John and Dr. Paramabandhu Groves’ 21 Day Meditation for Recovery course. Some of you will be familiar with the expression 7th Tradition; in Buddhism we call this dana, which means ‘generosity’. If you have enjoyed this course, you can help in several ways.

Firstly, you can donate money which will help us spread the teachings of the Buddha and help finance the Eight Step Recovery tours in the United Kingdom and North...

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Follow Kamalashila's Quarterly!

By Candradasa on Wed, 4 Dec, 2013 - 17:33

Follow Kamalashila's Quarterly!

By Candradasa on Wed, 4 Dec, 2013 - 17:33Over on our new Features space for original digital Dharma content we’ve just posted our first episode from what we hope will be a quarterly series with the wonderful Kamalashila…

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Engage and Enjoy: Meditation Practice Morning

By viriyalila on Sat, 30 Nov, 2013 - 20:33

Engage and Enjoy: Meditation Practice Morning

By viriyalila on Sat, 30 Nov, 2013 - 20:33Cancelled/Postponed

Meditation becomes more effective and transformative when we give ourselves time to engage with and enjoy our practice. This morning will include helpful instruction for taking your practice deeper, based on your needs. For those familiar with the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana practices. Led by Suddhayu.

Saturday December 14, 9 - 1 pm

Please portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com (subject: Register%20for%20Dec%2014th%20Meditation%20workshop) (contact us) to register, offered by donation, $25-40...

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Focusing Inwards: Meditation

By viriyalila on Sat, 30 Nov, 2013 - 16:38

Focusing Inwards: Meditation

By viriyalila on Sat, 30 Nov, 2013 - 16:38December Sangha Nights at the Portsmouth Buddhist Center will bring us deeper into the practice of meditation. Come experience the transformative possibilities that meditation brings.

Sangha Nights, Wednesdays 7 - 9 pm

Dec 4 Overcoming Difficulties in Meditation
Dec 11 What is Higher Consciousness?
Dec 18 Meditation Practice Evening
Dec 25 - No Sangha Gathering

Doors open at 6.45, meditation begins at 7 followed by Dharma presentation and discussion. All are welcome. Meditation support...

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