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Nothing
causes us greater harm than this demon of self-cherishing; it is
the source of all negativity and all misfortune
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
The New Meditation
Handbook
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Other Local Centres
Madhyamaka
Centre,
Pocklington
Feast of Delight
Friday
22nd February 2008 at 7.30 pm
Now starts at 7.00 pm
A relaxing guided meditation followed by three courses of delicious, light, contemporary vegetarian food.
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with like minded
spiritual friends - bring your own friends or come and make new
ones!
(Full payment
in advance is required)
Please phone
01325 365265 to reserve a place
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Studying Buddhism
The Foundation Programme
provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience
of Buddhism through a systematic study of six texts.
There are three reasons why we need to study and practise the
teachings of Buddha:
1) To develop our
wisdom
2) To cultivate a good
heart
3) To maintain a peaceful state
of mind
Foundation Programme at Atisha Buddhist Centre is a unique way to
study Buddhism
- gaining deep, personal insights into the teachings whilst having
fun and making friends at the same time!
We currently have two Foundation Programmes to choose from;
Saturdays studying
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
Or
Mondays and Thursdays studying
Eight Steps to Happiness
Enrollment is required - try a FREE two week taster.
Speak to the EPC for more details:
Contact 01325 365265 or
Email epc@atishameditation.co.uk
Meditation and Mindfulness Retreat
at Tara Centre, Derby
Friday 11th - Sunday13th April
Gain practical experience of the essential practices of Kadampa Buddhism in this relaxing meditation retreat under the guidance of Kelsang Chödor.
Atisha Centre will be holding this group retreat in the idyllic setting of Tara Centre near Derby. With 38 acres of lawns and woodland, it provides ideal conditions for retreat.
- all meditations will be explained and guided
- plenty of time for relaxing and enjoying the tranquil surroundings
- all meals are provided
- comfortable accommodation
Please book early by contacting the Atisha Centre on 01325 365265 as some room types are limited
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A Beautiful Life - Day course
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Sunday 3rd February
2008
10am - 5 pm
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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 practise moral
discipline because it leads to beauty in this life and happiness
hereafter.
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Teaching Skills Class
Sunday 10th February
11 am - 12.30 pm
This class is open to both those who already
teach our meditation classes and also anyone who is interested in
teaching in the near or distant future. During the class, Chödor
will give a short talk on how to improve our teaching skills. Then
a branch teacher (selected in advance) will give a short teaching
and receive constructive feedback from the rest of the
group.
Feedback is generally related to posture, body
language,physical habits etc, not the teaching content. There's
also time at the end for discussion and asking
questions.
There's no charge for this class and although
there's no need to book, it would be helpful if you could let Debbs
know if you're coming so we have enough printouts if any are
done.
Please let
Chödor know in advance
any areas you'd like him to cover.
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Courses with
Gen-la Khyenrab
at
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Another World - Inner Journey
to peace and purity
Weekend Course
15 - 17 February 2008
Buddha explained clearly that there is no
creator other than mind; ultimately everything, including our
world, is produced from mental activity. Our present world of
contamination and fear is the creation of the impure minds that
perceive it.
Through understanding the conventional and
ultimate nature of our own mind on this course we shall learn how
to leave behind forever this impure world and reach another world
of freedom and real happiness for everyone.
Please contact the centre to arrange car sharing.
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A Fresh
Start
Meditation Classes
every week throughout the
area
The classes are continuing
every week from until 16th March.
Please note there will be
at two week break for Easter, then they restart
31st March until 25th July.
Teaching simple, practical methods found in
Buddhism for finding and keeping a calm mind and lasting inner
peace - the class starts with a guided meditation to relax, unwind
and feel blissful. After a short talk and another guided meditation
we finish with discussion (often over tea and biccies).
Everyone
is welcome regardless of experience - join at any
time.
Click
on the specific class details for more information about that
particular class.
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