| Newsletter: September 2008 |
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Living in harmony (4 weeks)
Starts week commencing 1 September
In this first course following the summer break we will be learning more about the instructions of Lojong (training the mind). These instructions are special methods for transforming difficult conditions into causes of spiritual paths that bring pure happiness.
As Geshe Kelsang explains:
"Transforming adverse conditions into the path is vital in these degenerate times because we are constantly surrounded by difficulties, like a candle flame exposed to the wind, blown first from this direction, then to that. There is no way of avoiding difficult situations, but if we can change our attitude towards them they will no longer be problems for us. Instead of allowing adversities to make us unhappy and discouraged we can use them to enhance our experience of the stages of the spiritual path, and thereby maintain a pure and peaceful mind all the time."
Eight Steps to Happiness by
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
This course is based on The New Meditation Handbook.
You can find your nearest class and
what to expect at a class.
For a sample of some of the meditations we teach, visit
Tharpa Publications - Audio Meditations.
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| Courses & Events |
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| Day courses & retreats in London |
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Learn to meditate in half a day
Sat 6 Sep, Golders Green
Great for beginners, this course introduces basic meditations and advice on solving daily problems through applying the simple and practical methods that Buddha taught.
Always rely upon a happy mind alone
John McBretney - Sat 20 Sep, Golders Green
On this course Heruka Centre Resident Teacher John McBretney will explain how we can keep a peaceful and happy mind at all times, even in difficult circumstances. John will give practical advice on how to integrate Buddha's instructions into our daily lives. So rather than feeling helpless when faced with difficult situations we will be able to transform them into opportunities for developing experiences of happiness and inner peace.
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Geshe Chekawa
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| Special Weekend Event in Derby |
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UK Dharma Celebration
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab - 11-14 Sept, Derby
An annual event, the UK Dharma Celebration is held at Tara Buddhist Centre in the beautiful surroundings of the Derbyshire countryside. The programme for this year's UK Dharma Celebration includes the special blessing empowerment of Buddha Green Tara, and teachings on the Kadampa way of life from Advice from Atisha's Heart.
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Tara Centre, Derbyshire
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