November

6 – 8 Friday – Sunday FRIENDLINESS & KINDLINESS AS PATHS OF AWAKENING – John Peacock

For the Buddha, maintaining oneself in right mindfulness is the same as suffusing with universal friendliness. A person who has right mindfulness is a compassionate being, with metta(boundless friendliness) being the dissolution between thinking and feeling. Instead of trying to feel with the head, one begins to learn to think with the heart. As such, the Buddha offers a path to Awakening based on the development of boundless friendliness(metta) and outgoing kindliness(karuna).
This week-end will be devoted to exploring these themes, and the practices associated with the development of both friendliness and kindness. Open to all.

Total cost £135pp Full Board, 4 bedded shared room + £25 Single room Supplement
Non-residential £100(inclusive of luncheons and refreshments)

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Saturday 21 10.00 – 4.30 MASTERCLASS – Text PRECIOUS GARLAND –NAGARJUNA Teachings by Ven. Geshe Damcho Yonten.

Nagarjuna is renowned for his penetrating analysis of reality. In Precious Garland he offers intimate counsel on how to conduct one’s life and how to construct social policies that reflect Buddhist ideals. Teachings, Meditation & Discussion with Ven Geshe Damcho-la . Suitable for those seriously interested in Buddhist ideals.
Total cost £40 pp incl. Lunch & refreshments.
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Saturday 28 10.00 – 4.30 A GENTLE MINDFULNESS DAY with Dan Buys

We aim to have some serious enjoyment with ancient techniques to promote greater satisfaction, sense of humour and easier mood experiences in one’s everyday life.
During the day we will explore the bodily and felt sense of one’s best mind in safe and peaceful surroundings. The course aims to leave participants with a set of simple and yet profound skills to enrich one’s relationships and life as well as an enjoyable day’s experience.
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