All classes are held at: Samudra Buddhist Centre London
266 Oxford St E. (lower level) One block east of Richmond St
What is the General Program?
The purpose of the
General Program is to present basic Buddhist view and
meditation to the general public. Learning to meditate is easy and is a skill that anyone can
acquire. Each class consists of a talk on various Buddhist subjects,
questions and answers, refreshments, and a guided meditation. No registration is required. Classes are open
to everyone, join at anytime. Cost per class is $10.00
Class fees help to cover the costs of the program in
your area and help the development classes in other areas.
The purpose of the
Foundation Program is to provide an opportunity for those
who wish to deepen their understanding of Buddhadharma. It
is a
systematic study program and is ideally suited to those who wish to
become practitioners of the Buddhist faith.
What
is the purpose and function of meditation? Are there different types of
meditation? What should I meditate on? What are the signs of progress?
How can I be consistent? These and other questions will be explored in
this course. This is a perfect opportunity for those interested in
learning how to meditate and for those with meditation experience a
great way to clarify and refocus their practice .
The Purpose and Function Of Meditation
Aug 16
Developing Concentration
Aug 23
Overcoming Obstacles
Aug 30
A Pure Mind in an Impure World
Mondays, 7 - 9 pm
For
most of us we are reminded of the problems in our world on a daily
basis. As a result we may from time to time experience discouragement,
indifference, cynicism, or a sense of hopelessness. However, we
need not experience any of this if we apply effort to change and
improve our mind. If our mind becomes pure, in that it is free from
negativity, the world we perceive will be pure. If our mind is
controlled by negativity our world will be perceived as faulty and
impure. This course will explore six essential positive minds and
practices we can cultivate that help us develop a pure mind.
The Practice of Giving
Sep 13
The Practice of Moral Discipline
Sep 20
The Practice of Patience
Sep 27
The Practice of Effort
Oct 4
The Practice of Concentration
Oct 11
The Practice of Wisdom
Oct 18
Modern Buddhism
Mondays, 7 - 9 pm
How can we make
significant spiritual progress amidst hectic schedules and little time
for meditation? Most people struggle to find a balance between worldly
activities and spiritual ones. In fact we can integrate all of our
worldly activities into the spiritual path and thereby make swift
progress in developing the spiritual power to remain happy all of the
time. This course will be based on the incredible new book by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso - Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom.
The Path of a Person of Initial Scope PT 1
[The Preciousness of our Human Life]
Nov 1
The Path of a Person of Initial Scope PT 2
[What Does our Death Mean?]
Nov 8
The Path of a Person of Initial Scope PT 3
[Going for Refuge]
Nov 15
The Path of a Person of Middling Scope PT 1
[What We Should Know & What We Should Abandon]
Nov 22
The Path of a Person of Middling Scope PT 2
[What We Should Practice & What We Should Attain]
Nov 29
The Path of a Person of Great Scope PT 1
[Training in Love & Compassion]
Dec 6
The Path of a Person of Great Scope PT 2
[The Practice of Emptiness in our Daily Activities]
Dec 13
GENERAL PROGRAM
Wednesday Meditation Classes
2010
Lam Rim
Lam Rim means literally
'stages of the path.' After achieving enlightenment some 2500 years ago
Buddha then proceeded to teach what he had realized for over the
remaining forty years of his life. He traveled extensively and gave
84,000 teachings. These teachings can be condensed into 21 essential
meditations. This course will look at each meditation and will reveal
their function and benefit, as well as provide the opportunity to gain
experience of the meditation.