March Newsletter - ‘Let Go!’
Weekly Meditation Class **
Mondays 1900 to 2030
March 3rd, 17th, 24th and 31st, April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. (Note NO class on 10th Mar)
By donation.
Dharma Discussion Evening
(Dharma means the Buddha’s teaching)
Thursday 27th March - 1900 to 2045
By donation. Telephone or email for details of venue.
Taking Meditation Further a 4 week Course**
Week 1 - 2nd April - Hindrances to Meditation
Week 2 - 9th April - Keeping your meditation alive
Week 3 - 16th April - Walking Meditation
Week 4 - 23rd April - Just Sitting Practice
19.00 to 20.45 - Cost £45.00 To book see below.
Talk - Date for your Diary!
Know Yourself - A Buddhist Perspective.
Friday 4th April at 1930.
Cleary Hall, Landmark Centre, High St, Deal.
By Donation
Meditation day for beginners
Saturday 12th April - 10.30 to 16.00
Two meditation practices will be taught, the Mindfulness of Breathing which cultivate awareness and calm, and the Metta Bhavana which cultivates loving kindness. Please bring vegetarian lunch to share.
Cost £35.00. To book see below.
Learn to Meditate - 4 week course
Thursdays 24th April, 1st, 8th and 15th May at 19.00 to 20.45
Two meditations practices will be taught, the Mindfulness of Breathing which cultivate awareness and calm, and the Metta Bhavana which cultivates loving kindness. As well as lots of other insights into meditation and life from a Buddhists perspective.
Cost £45.00. To book see below.
HOW TO BOOK; Send a cheque payable to I. D. Dixon and post to Danapriya 12, South Goodwins Court, 60, The Marina, Deal CT14 6NR. With your name, address, email and telephone number. Also what you are booking for and I will send you a confirmation by return.
Retreat at Rivendell Retreat Centre
Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June
There is no better way of taking your meditation practice further, than by getting away from all your usual distractions! Join me on a weekend retreat.
Cost £130/Conc. £100. For more details see www.rivendellretreatcentre.com for a brochure or to book ring 020 8688 8624.
VENUE; All activities are in Deal, If the specific venue is not mentioned please telephone 01304 379779 or email me (mail [at] danapriya [dot] org) and I will give you details.
ASTERISKS:
None = Open to all
* = for beginners
** = for people who have learnt the two meditation practices.
Talks on Line at www.freebuddhistaudio.com
Retreats: www.goingonretreat.com, www.rivendellretreatcentre.com
www.padmaloka.org.uk for men, www.taraloka.org.uk for women.
Book recommendation: What is the Dharma? The essential teachings of the Buddha By Sangharakshita (for people wanting more depth of understanding). ISBN 1 899579 01 X
Buy it online at www.windhorsepublications.com