Geshe-la holding Joyful Path of Good Fortune
Atisha Buddhist Centre
e-Dharma Newsletter

January 2008

Having gone for refuge, our main practice is to observe the laws of karma by abandoning non-virtue and practising virtue. This is the actual method for protecting ourself from rebirth in the lower realms, and the foundation of all other Dharma realizations.

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

The New Meditation Handbook

 

Other Local Centres

Madhyamaka Centre, Pocklington

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Pure White Swan

A Beautiful Life


Sunday 3rd February 2008

The foundation for gaining authentic spiritual realizations is moral discipline. Learn to recognise and abandon the faults and negative tendencies we possess and practise virtue. We should always practice moral discipline because it leads to beauty in this life and happiness hereafter

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3 GREAT NEW GIFT IDEAS FROM THARPA

 

Meditation CD
 

 
Meditation CD for Beginners

3 guided meditations to relax body and mind; 
16-page explanatory booklet

Easy to follow Guided by English Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Naljor, the meditations can be practised by anyone

  • Inner Peace ~ 12min's;
  • Pure Light ~ 15min's;
  • Inspiration ~ 16 min's

Ideal gifts for friends and relatives
ORDER NOW: only £9.99

shipping December 2nd


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Conishead Priory DVD


Compelling Video Story

‘The history of Conishead Priory and the
history of modern Buddhism are inextricably woven together . . .’

So begins a fascinating video story that charts the development of modern Kadampa Buddhism as it relates to the history of Conishead Priory - the home of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and the mother centre of the New Kadampa Tradition.

DVD - 22 minutes - plays in all regions

ORDER NOW: only £5.95

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  Home Diary  


2008 KADAMPA DIARY

A handy pocket-sized diary with the theme of the Twelve Principal Deeds of Buddha. Keep up with:

Auspicious days in the Kadampa calendar;

  • Auspicious days in the Kadampa calendar;
  • Main puja and offering days;
  • Festivals & Dharma Celebrations;
  • Special NKT events;   

ORDER NOW: only £2.95

Order via the Tharpa Online Store at Tharpa Publications or at your local class or visit the centre to place your order.

 

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And finally...


here's a seasonal wish we have received from
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

"Dear Teacher and Students,

Wishing you  Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas. May all your wishes be fulfilled and all your activities successful in 2008!

Thank you for your hard work and dedication in helping the precious Kadam Dharma to flourish throughout the world.

With all my love
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab”
Pink Lotus

Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony

Sunday 30th Dec 11am - 12.30pm
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In general everyone needs to practise moral discipline because it is the root of all future happiness. The Bodhisattva’s moral discipline however is a higher moral discipline and the main path that leads to the ultimate happiness of great enlightenment.

Make the New Year a special year by taking the Bodhisattva Vows and practising to the best of our ability the Bodhisattva’s meaningful way of life.

Light Offerings

Tara Chanting by candle-light

New Years Eve
Monday 31st December

Nibbles at 10pm
Candle-lit prayers 11.15pm- 12.15am

 Using ancient prayers translated into English, we receive the blessings,   protection and guidance of the holy beings.

We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or  protection. In particular we dedicate these Candle-lit New Year prayers  towards World Peace and the happiness of all living beings.

There are 6 sessions altogether, you can come to as many as you like:

11am, 3pm, 7pm & 11.15pm on New Years Eve (Mon)

and 3am & 7am on New Years Day (Tues)

There’s no charge for these sessions - everyone welcome.
No need to book.
 
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Lamrim Retreat


Thursday 3rd - Wednesday 16th January 2008

Lamrim is a special, simple presentation of the stages of the path to enlightenment, in 21 step-by-step meditations. Everybody is welcome to come along to any of these sessions and take that first step towards supreme inner peace.

Session times: 7am, 10.30am, 4pm, 7pm

All sessions are free

If you have any questions about retreats Email eductaion@atishameditation.co.uk

Meditating Nun

A Fresh Start

Meditation Classes  
every week throughout the area
The classes now run every week from w/c 7th January until 16th March so it's easier to know when classes are on.
Please note there'll be a two week break for Easter, then they restart 31st July until 25th July.
All of our General Programme classes now run in a new format. They are now only an hour and a half in length. They start with a guided meditation to relax, followed by a 20-25 minute talk. A guided meditation based on the nights topic is followed by a short period for discussion and questions.
We hope that people will enjoy these changes, and encourage you all to come and experience them.
 
 Click on the specific class details for more information.
 
 
 
 
 
Hartlepool - Fridays (Cancelled)
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Vajrayogini Retreat


Thursday 17th - Wednesday 30th January 2008

Gain deep familiarity with and personal experience of Vajrayogini practice in this self-generation retreat. You don’t have to attend all sessions.

A fantastic way to start the year!

This retreat is only open to those who have received a Vajrayogini Empowerment

Session times: 7am, 10.30am, 4pm, 7pm

All sessions are free

If you have any questions about retreats Email eductaion@atishameditation.co.uk

Contact information

9 Milton Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4ET
Animated Telephone 01325 365265


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