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Mindfulness for Health - online

Wed, 4 Jan, 2023 - 10:43

Mindfulness for Health - online

Wed, 4 Jan, 2023 - 10:43

An 8-week online course beginning Wednesday 18 January 10.30am-12.30pm

My pain no longer controls my life in the same way, and even during flare ups my quality of life is way beyond what it was before…

For anyone suffering from chronic pain, illness or fatigue and associated anxiety and stress who would like help with managing pain or a health condition and wishes to find ways to improve the quality of their life.

The WLBC is a Breathworks Centre of Excellence.

Learn more here and...
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New Year's Retreat (online) 28 Dec-1 Jan

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022 - 09:23

New Year's Retreat (online) 28 Dec-1 Jan

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022 - 09:23

This Being, That Becomes

This being, that becomes
From the arising of this, that arises.
This not being, that does not become
From the cessation of this, that ceases…
Nidanasamyutta

Reflect on the end of one year and open to the new. These words from the Buddha provide us with a potent and pithy statement of this transition – and of a central Buddhist truth of dependent arising.

Spend this valuable time of ceasing and arising on retreat with Bodhilila and the...
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Early Buddhism Study Group (Online) - WLBC - Sunday 27 November 4-5.30pm 

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022 - 10:26

Early Buddhism Study Group (Online) - WLBC - Sunday 27 November 4-5.30pm 

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022 - 10:26

The Buddha lived all of two and a half thousand years ago. However, the writings of the Pali Canon offer us a window onto his words and his personality. Join us for study of these earliest Buddhist scriptures, exploring what message they might have for us in these unprecedented and uncertain times. We will start each session with a brief period of Pali chanting and meditation before we read and reflect on a sutta. Join us for an exploration of...
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The Race Conversation: Live with Eugene Ellis and Bodhilila

Thu, 3 Nov, 2022 - 16:56

The Race Conversation: Live with Eugene Ellis and Bodhilila

Thu, 3 Nov, 2022 - 16:56

Live and online Monday 21 November

Is it possible not to be confused about race? Is it possible to respond authentically to the hurt and discomfort of racism?

The construct of race is an integral part of Western society’s DNA and if we are to address the social injustice of racism, we need to have the race conversation. Yet all too often, attempts at such a dialogue are met with silence, denial, anger or hate. Eugene Ellis’ wonderful book actively supports anyone striving...
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The Life of Things - Animism and the Dharma - An Online Course

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022 - 18:53

The Life of Things - Animism and the Dharma - An Online Course

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022 - 18:53

Six Wednesdays, 9 November - 14 December - 7-9.15pm

‘…a universe conceived of as dead cannot be a universe in which one stands any chance of attaining Enlightenment.’ Sangharakshita, Living with Awareness

One of the most urgent challenges facing humanity is to establish a respectful and sustainable relationship with the natural world. The nature-based spiritual tradition of animism offers both a mythical and a practical basis for such a relationship. Buddhism and animism have long been bedfellows, from when the Buddha roamed the forests...
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Polishing your Inner Jewel - An Online Course on the Six Perfections

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022 - 06:46

Polishing your Inner Jewel - An Online Course on the Six Perfections

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022 - 06:46

There are so many ways we can grow and change. Uncovering and polishing the six qualities of generosity, ethics, patience, energy, meditation and wisdom that we all have in us (a little or a lot) is one way of transforming. Whether we are just dusting them off or discovering them anew, investigating these ‘perfections’ will offer us more self-awareness, confidence and hints of freedom for our journey of life.

Through discussion, meditation, exploration and reflection, Bodhilila and Maitripushpa invite you to join...
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Online Meditation Retreat - Poetics of Awakening

Mon, 8 Aug, 2022 - 21:46

Online Meditation Retreat - Poetics of Awakening

Mon, 8 Aug, 2022 - 21:46

The Buddha was known as the awakened one, but what does it mean to really wake up? Buddhism is clear that this awakening is more than just intellectual knowledge. More importantly it is an opening of the heart and imagination to our own deepest nature and our place in the world. During this online retreat we will be looking at how we might deepen into ourselves and open to the world through our practice of meditation and ritual.

Programme

Session 1 (2 hrs):...
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Beyond Limits - West London Buddhist Centre Weekend Retreat

Wed, 6 Jul, 2022 - 15:37
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Beyond Limits - West London Buddhist Centre Weekend Retreat

Wed, 6 Jul, 2022 - 15:37

Join us on this weekend retreat as we try to go beyond our habits and views and all the ways we limit ourselves. As we practise together and connect with the open landscape, open sea and open sky at Othona we will experience more spaciousness in our hearts and minds.

‘As far as the sky pervades, so does awareness.

As far as awareness extends, so does absolute space’.

For more information go to our website

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Weekend Retreat on the Essex Coast - Body like a Mountain, Heart like the Ocean, Mind like the Sky

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022 - 12:56
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Weekend Retreat on the Essex Coast - Body like a Mountain, Heart like the Ocean, Mind like the Sky

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022 - 12:56

Join us for our weekend retreat by the Essex Coast on 6-8 May. We will seek inspiration from the Buddha’s most detailed account of meditation, the Anapanasati Sutta, and from the beauty of the littoral landscape.

To find out more go to the WLBC website
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Body like a Mountain, Heart like the Ocean, Mind like the Sky - WLBC Weekend Retreat 6-8 May - Othona Community, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022 - 15:33
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Body like a Mountain, Heart like the Ocean, Mind like the Sky - WLBC Weekend Retreat 6-8 May - Othona Community, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022 - 15:33

We are delighted to be returning to Othona for our next in-person weekend retreat. We will be taking advantage of the beautiful natural setting of the Essex coast to support our practice, connecting with the earth, sea and sky to become more grounded and to develop more spaciousness in our hearts and minds. Join us as we come together as a community, practising together and connecting with others on the retreat.

For more information and booking go to our website