“We need to create virtuous
or positive actions because these are the root of our future
happiness; we need to abandon non-virtuous or negative actions
because these are the root of our future sufferings: and we need to
control our delusions because these are the root of our
contaminated rebirths.”
Geshe Kelsang
Gyatso,
Transform Your Life
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Tsog Puja Change
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To help our Sangha
community to attend our regular Tsog puja's, we have changed the
first Saturday Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog Puja of each month to
be at 2.30 pm instead of 5.30 pm.
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All other Tsog Pujas take
place at the normal times, see the
monthly calendar for exact
details.
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New
General Programme
Term of Meditation Classes
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Starts
19th March - 15th April
The
Pursuit Of Happiness
Simple
Buddhist meditations
for a meaningful life
(A Four Week
Course)
The power
of
virtue
Reliance on a Spiritual
Guide
Selfless Giving
Overcoming obstacles to our happiness
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Introductory
Websites
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Find Peace of Mind
In these troubled times,
peace of mind is a very rare and precious discovery.
Dealing With Fear
Find practical solutions to
reduce fear and gain inner peace.
Finding Happiness
Learn practical methods to
transform our mind from a state of unhappiness to a state of
happiness.
About Meditation
Meditation is a method for
creating inner peace through training the mind.
Information
about Buddhism and meditation for kids, teachers and
parents.
Other Local Centres
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Atisha Buddhist Centre
Meditation Venues
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Due to a widening circle of
interest in meditation throughout the North East, we are offering
Buddhist teachings in the following locations.
Find a
General Programme meditation class in a town near
you:
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NKT
Festivals
Each year Kadampa Buddhist
Centers around the world organize large International Dharma
Festivals and Celebrations in various countries.
These events are special
spiritual vacations, when thousands of people - including over 500
Buddhist monks and nuns - gather from around the world to receive
Buddhist teachings directly from the Spiritual Director of NKT, the
Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang
Gyatso,
the Deputy Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kelsang
Khyenrab, or from the
National
Spiritual Directors
The Festivals and
celebrations provide a wonderful opportunity to contemplate and
meditate on these teachings in guided meditation retreats, and to
discuss them with spiritual friends - from beginners to those who
have been practicing Buddhism for many years.
Visit the Festival
Site
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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Dear
Friend of Atisha Centre ,
Welcome to the latest
edition of the Atisha Centre
eDharma Newsletter.
We send one every month.
Give us your thoughts and ideas for future newsletters, and if you
like this edition please forward it to a friend by using the link
at the bottom of this Email.
Each month
we'll update you on the forthcoming news, events, courses etc.
being organised by Atisha Centre and the New Kadampa
Tradition.
We hope to see
you soon,
Your Friends at Atisha
Centre
Afternoon talks with Kelsang
Chödor
Meditation ...
... the path to inner peace
Sunday 4th March
2 - 4pm - Saltburn
Sunday 25th March
2 - 4pm - Middlesbrough
Venerable
Kelsang Chödor is an ordained Buddhist Monk and Resident Teacher of
Atisha Buddhist Centre in Darlington. Chödor has practised and
taught meditation for over eleven years, including three years at
Tara Buddhist College in Derbyshire. He is able to present the
teachings in a practical and accessible way and is known for his
warmth, clarity and humour.
No need to
book
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Saturday
17th March 2007
10 am -
5 pm
There are many different journeys we can make in our life but which
ones will bring the greatest reward? In this meditation day course,
Kelsang Chödor will explore the many spiritual paths we can follow
to actualise our fullest potential and extract the greatest meaning
from our life.
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Feast
of Delight
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Friday
23rd March at 7.30 pm
A guided meditation with
Kelsang Chödor followed by a delicious 3 course vegetarian meal in
our World Peace Cafe. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with like minded
spiritual friends.
Places are strictly limited to the first 24
bookings.
(Full payment in advance
is required)
Bookings available 'Online'
for full bookings only, for child places please phone the centre to
book on 01325 365265.
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Journey
To The Pure Land
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Friday 30th March 7.30 pm - 9.30
pm
(Evening
Only)
Everybody welcome
Have you already heard of
Tantra? Now find out what it actually means. The real meaning of
our human life is finding and following the correct path to
enlightenment, and the supreme correct path is Highest Yoga Tantra.
Tantra is the actual method for attaining enlightenment. All other
meditations and practices are foundations for training in Tantra.
In this evening class Kelsang Chödor will give a stimulating
introduction to these secret practices - an ideal preparation for
those who would like to receive the empowerment of
Vajrayogini in Singapore.
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Renovations at Atisha
Centre
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The Meditation room is now redecorated – thanks to everyone
who helped (especially Rick). Work will be starting on refurbishing
the bathrooms at Atisha Centre within the next few weeks. If you
have any skills that would be helpful and would like to offer your
time (even if it's just helping clear away rubbish or clean them
once they're finished!) please get in touch with the Centre either
by Email or phone numbers below.
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Did you know
there is a management team at the Centre?:
Resident Teacher: Kelsang Chödor
- presenting Buddha's teachings in the Centre and in our local
area.
EPC (Education Programme Coordinator): Debbs Kefford
- the promotion and running of the education programmes at the
Centre (teachings and pujas)
Administrative Director (AD): Mike Whitaker
- the business/secular side of the Centre,
Treasurer: Kath Round - deals with the petty cash
and finances.
So if you have a query: spiritual and meditation
matters can go to Kelsang Chödor, anything related to the education
programme to Debbs, admin stuff to me and money to me or
Kath. We are all
available to listen to you.
Also, you may not know that as a registered
charity we have trustees/directors of the charity who are legally
responsible for the Centre. Next month I would like to talk a
little about our directors/trustees and how it is possible for you
to become a member of Atisha Centre.
Finally, let us not forget the spiritual director
of Atisha Centre - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso who through his
great kindness and wisdom has provided us with all the necessary
techniques to attain lasting inner peace and
happiness.
Mike Whitaker
Administrative
Director
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