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| Newsletter: November 2008 |
| Meditation classes |
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Meditation & Positive Thinking (5 weeks)
Starts week commencing Mon 10 Nov
The meditation classes at Heruka Centre's 18 branches focus on a special set of teachings called the Kadampa Way of Life. These teachings cover two renowned Buddhist texts: Advice from Atisha's Heart and Je Tsongkhapa's The Three Principal Aspects of the Path.
In his book The New Meditation Handbook, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains:
"If we try our best to put Atisha's advice into practice, and to meditate on Lamrim according to Je Tsongkhapa's instructions, we shall develop a pure and happy mind and gradually progress towards the ultimate peace of full enlightenment.
As Bodhisattva Shantideva says:
By depending upon this boat-like human form,
We can cross this great ocean of suffering,
Since such a vessel will be hard to find again,
This is no time to sleep, you fool!
Practising in this way is the very essence of the Kadampa Way of Life."
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook
You can find your nearest class or
what to expect at a class.
For a sample of some of the meditations we teach, visit
Tharpa Publications.
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| Courses & Events |
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Special International Event in France
NKT International Fall Festival
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Fri 31 Oct to Fri 7 Nov, Paris
Open to everyone, the 2008 NKT International Fall Festival is a very special opportunity to receive the empowerment of Prajnaparamita from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for the very first time in the west. By relying upon Prajnaparamita and engaging in her practice, which includes reciting the Heart Sutra, we can develop the inner strength to overcome all outer and inner hindrances to attaining pure happiness, as well as all obstacles that hinder our progress to liberation and enlightenment. Find out more.
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Prajnaparamita
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Courses in London
How To Solve Our Anger Problem
Sat 15 Nov, Golders Green
On this course, we will learn about the faults of the mind of anger and the benefits of remaining patient in difficult situations. The more we can acquaint ourselves with the practice of patience, the more balanced our minds will become, leading to inner peace, happiness and more harmonious relationships.
Find out more.
Learn to meditate in half a day
Sat 29 Nov, Golders Green
Another opportunity to enjoy one of these popular and practical half day courses. On this course you will learn how to meditate and how to integrate meditation practice into your daily life. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the foundations of Buddha's teachings. Find out more.
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Shantideva
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