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The Program

A weekly program of activities for varied levels of interest

  • Introduction to Meditation Classes
  • Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy teachings & Interactive discussion sessions
  • Regular Visiting teachers
  • Retreat opportunities
  • Bookshop : Buddhist and associated titles & Gifts
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Access and support to online learning tools and study programs and
  • Participation within a worldwide community of practitioners

"Over and over again our experiences prove that it is our mental outlook that is fundamentally responsible for whether we are successful or unsuccessful, healthy or ill,
attractive or ugly, happy or depressed."

~Lama Thubten Yeshe

 

Mindfulness Meditation - methods to enhance well being of body and mind

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Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm This session will be ongoing throughout the year, led by experienced students, offering guided mindfulness of breath meditations,time for discussion and supper together.

It is a general drop in session suitable for all , new and old students alike. An invaluable opportunity to benefit from a group situation and add a continuity to your practice with like minded friends, new and old. Everyone is welcome.

Suggested Facility fee $10 . $5 for students and unwaged

 

Study Group & Commentary - Alternate Saturdays

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2pm - 5 pm ALTERNATE SATURDAY afternoons March 13,27 April 10,24

2pm- 3pm Study group discussion of verses from previous weeks teaching with Sonam to be reviewed in preparation for the following weeks commentary presentation. An opportunity to formulate group questions to present for discussion with Sonam

3pm-3.30pm Afternoon tea

3.30-5pm The Eight Verses for Training the Mind ( March 13 & 27) & Nagarjuna Commentary on the Awakening Mind ( April 10 & 24)

via DVD teaching with His Holiness the Dalia Lama - explains the powerful practice of training the awakening mind through compassion , altruism, wisdom and love- guiding you towards achieving the mind at rest in happiness.

Suggested Facility Fee $10 $5 for students and unwaged

 

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS RESUME with DR SONAM TAKCHOE Meditations & Discussions

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2pm - 5pm Continuing commentary on Shantidevas - Guide to the Bodhisattvas Way of Life. An indispensable guideline of methods to transform the mind - develop the good heart , for the benefit of others.

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Chag-tong Chen-tong is affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).