We all start our day with a certain amount of energy. How do you make use of yours? Are you directing it in a way that is helpful to you, or is it being drained by uninspiring work, toxic relationships and too many distractions? Do you guard with special care the energy of others, or… Read More »Young Buddhists: First Friday – The Tantric Precepts
The figure of Padmasambhava embodies qualities of mind that lie deeply within us and that we can access and develop through practise. This Padmasambhava Day we'll be exploring the Tantric Master of Buddhism by evoking him through devotional practise. We'll have three themed pujas, each of which will draw out a different quality of this… Read More »Padmasambhava Festival Day
The Four Mind Turning Reflections The preciousness of the human lifeThe truth of impermanenceThe meaning of karmaThe nature of samsara. These reflections are often said to be the bedrock of Buddhist practice, in that they encourage us to make our lives meaningful. They also act as a mirror, as they are all to do with… Read More »Young Buddhists: First Friday
An invitation to all under the umbrella of non-binary identity. Sunday mornings - 8th Oct, 5th Nov & 3rd Dec We'll meditate together - with instruction - and have a discussion about the Buddha's message, which is universal. A space for you to come and meet and share experiences. Throughout history, the Buddha's message has… Read More »Enlightenment isn’t Gendered!
The Tibetan Book of the Dead. It might sound a bit morbid to Westerners, but this ancient book (also known as Bardo Thodol) is one of Buddhism's most popular. Like a comic book adventure, we meet strange and wonderful beings, and the ride is both exhilarating and terrifying. Get ready for an adventure that has… Read More »Young Buddhists: First Friday
An invitation to all under the umbrella of non-binary identity. Sunday mornings - 8th Oct, 5th Nov & 3rd Dec We'll meditate together - with instruction - and have a discussion about the Buddha's message, which is universal. A space for you to come and meet and share experiences. Throughout history, the Buddha's message has… Read More »Enlightenment isn’t Gendered!
Karma vs Justice Karma is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Buddhism. It's not quite as straightforward as, "When we do bad things, bad things happen to us". Karma is, in fact, a complex concept where many conditions - not just the behaviour of one individual - can determine the ethical outcomes of someone's… Read More »Young Buddhist: First Friday
An invitation to all under the umbrella of non-binary identity. We'll meditate together - with instruction - and have a discussion about the Buddha's message, which is universal. A space for you to come and meet and share experiences. Throughout history, the Buddha's message has been taught to men and women separately. Now we know… Read More »Enlightenment isn’t Gendered!
Come along for a lively discussion on one of Buddhism most popular teachings. (Check back here for updated info on the theme of the evening nearer the time!) Friendship, Connection, Transformation and the all important Cake! Come and get it all at our First Friday class. There will be meditation, Buddhist teachings, lively discussions and… Read More »Young Buddhist: First Friday
Come along for a lively discussion on one of Buddhism most popular teachings. (Check back here for updated info on the theme of the evening nearer the time!) Friendship, Connection, Transformation and the all important Cake! Come and get it all at our First Friday class. There will be meditation, Buddhist teachings, lively discussions and… Read More »Young Buddhist: First Friday
