Led by Shubha This Day retreat will be presented in the ritual context of Akshobhya and Locana, the blue male and female Buddhas with the mirror-like wisdom. Akshobhya’s name means ‘Unshakable’ and he holds a vajra. Locana’s name means ‘One with the Eye’ and she holds the vajra-bell. Contemplating them… Read More »Vajra and Bell perfectly balanced: Equanimity the antidote to ill-will and aversion
Within the pause between two breaths, the outer world dissolves, and the inner cosmos comes into view. Thoughts drift like comets through the mind’s vast sky. Feelings and emotions orbit the moons of Tanha and Dukkha. In the rays of the Buddha sun, galaxies of thought spiral into stillness, and… Read More »The Inner Cosmos of Meditation
Within the pause between two breaths, the outer world dissolves, and the inner cosmos comes into view. Thoughts drift like comets through the mind’s vast sky. Feelings and emotions orbit the moons of Tanha and Dukkha. In the rays of the Buddha sun, galaxies of thought spiral into stillness, and… Read More »The Inner Cosmos of Meditation
Friends Night. An Evening for Newcomers and Friends. Come and find out about Buddhism, all are welcome. The evening comprises of a welcome followed by meditation. The two meditation practices being the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana. One of these is introduced, instructed, led and practiced. After meditating… Read More »Friends and Newcomers Night
Friends Night. An Evening for Newcomers and Friends. Come and find out about Buddhism, all are welcome. The evening comprises of a welcome followed by meditation. The two meditation practices being the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana. One of these is introduced, instructed, led and practiced. After meditating… Read More »Friends and Newcomers Night
Friends Night. An Evening for Newcomers and Friends. Come and find out about Buddhism, all are welcome. The evening comprises of a welcome followed by meditation. The two meditation practices being the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana. One of these is introduced, instructed, led and practiced. After meditating… Read More »Friends and Newcomers Night
Friends Night. An Evening for Newcomers and Friends. Come and find out about Buddhism, all are welcome. The evening comprises of a welcome followed by meditation. The two meditation practices being the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana. One of these is introduced, instructed, led and practiced. After meditating… Read More »Friends and Newcomers Night
Friends Night. An Evening for Newcomers and Friends. Come and find out about Buddhism, all are welcome. The evening comprises of a welcome followed by meditation. The two meditation practices being the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana. One of these is introduced, instructed, led and practiced. After meditating… Read More »Friends and Newcomers Night
Friends Night. An Evening for Newcomers and Friends. Come and find out about Buddhism, all are welcome. The evening comprises of a welcome followed by meditation. The two meditation practices being the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana. One of these is introduced, instructed, led and practiced. After meditating… Read More »Friends and Newcomers Night
Friends Night. An Evening for Newcomers and Friends. Come and find out about Buddhism, all are welcome. The evening comprises of a welcome followed by meditation. The two meditation practices being the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana. One of these is introduced, instructed, led and practiced. After meditating… Read More »Friends and Newcomers Night
