Introduction to Meditation - May 18th

Posted by Viriyalila on Tue, 30/04/2013 - 17:49Our next Introductory Meditation workshop will be held on Saturday, May 18th, led by Narottama. In our introductory workshops we teach two traditional Buddhist meditations - the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana, or Cultivation of Loving Kindness. Both practices provide a foundation in how to work effectively with your mind, teaching you how to concentrate, become less distracted, calmer and more emotionally positive. Suitable for everyone, you do not need to be a Buddhist to benefit greatly from...

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Posted by Viriyalila on Tue, 23/04/2013 - 12:54If actions speak louder than words, what do our consumer purchases, food choices and habits of body tell us about our cravings and our ability to avoid harm to ourselves and others?

This week we will be exploring guiding ethical principles that can help inform our decision-making and focus of our practice efforts.

Join us for Sangha Night, Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm.
40 Congress Street, 4th floor. Doors open at 6.45.
All are welcome!

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Introduction to Meditation

Posted by Viriyalila on Mon, 25/03/2013 - 18:22Meditation may start with relaxation, but goes far beyond that - it is an art, requiring patience, openness and application. Our 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.

Saturday, April 20, 10 am - 3 pm - please note the date change!
Led by Narottama, member of the Triratna Buddhist Order
Offered by donation, suggested $60 - $40

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The Eight Worldly Winds

Posted by Viriyalila on Wed, 06/03/2013 - 14:50Khemavassika will be our guest speaker tonight at Sangha Night, Wednesday, March 6th, offering a talk on the Eight Worldly Winds.

The Eight Worldly Winds is a teaching from the Buddha that reminds us that ‘life is full of ups and downs, circumstances – large or small – that can trigger craving or aversion, hope or despair, longing or fear, or that can elicit from us a more creative and noble response: generosity, kindness or understanding.’ Gain and loss,...