a Sunday morning course
Meditation & Buddhism
with Gen Sangdak at Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre
on Sun 24th February '08 , 9am - 1pm
Buddhism teaches us to look within ourself for the inner peace and happiness we seek. By learning to develop a more positive outlook, and in particular by deepening our compassion and wisdom, we can improve the quality of our own life and gain great power to help others.
cost: R100 incl. refreshmentsplease book by calling Tel: 031 464 0984 or email us
Back to topGreat News !!.....
now: Sunday morning Meditation classes
at the La Lucia Library , every Sun. 9.30am - 10.30am
These guided meditation classes are designed to help you discover a special experience of inner peace and happiness within body and mind. This helps you cope well with the challenges of the week.
classes cost R20 incl. refreshments - everyone is welcome!
for more info, Tel: 031 464 0984 or email us
Back to topWeekly Meditation classes at various venues..........
now beginning a new 4-week course
These weekly classes are suitable for everyone!
This course teaches us how to overcome our irritation and anger problem, and the immeasurable benefits of patience. Here we receive practical instructions for meditation practice and daily action from qualified teachers. A great opportunity to learn to transform our daily experience and find true peace and happiness from within.
You can attend the whole course or just drop into any class that suits you.
Morningside / Berea - every Tue, 7pm - 8.30pm,
at 'Cambridge House', 5 Havelock Crescent (off Nimmo Rd),
opposite Mitchell Park
Kloof / Hillcrest - every Tue, 7pm - 8.30pm,
at Kloof Library, (downstairs) Activities Room
Malvern, (Queensburgh) - every Wed , 7pm - 8.45pm,
at Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre, Malvern
La Lucia / Durban North - every Thur, 7pm - 8.30pm,
and now also every Sun, 9.30am - 10.30am,
at La Lucia Library (La Lucia Mall)
Pietermaritzburg - every Mon, 6.45pm - 8.15pm
at 10 Taylor Road, Scottsville, Pmb.
call Kathy Tel. 033 3460403 or Jake 033 3434972 for details
call Patti Joshua Tel. 072 062 2294 for details
classes cost R20 incl. refreshments - everyone is welcome!
for more info, Tel: 031 464 0984 or email us
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February 2008 Contents: meditation & Buddhism - Sunday morning meditation course
We should not allow a gulf to develop between our meditation and our
daily life, because the success of our meditation depends upon the purity of our
conduct outside the meditation session. If you find this newsletter meaningful
and helpful, please forward it to your friends on your address
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in East London
- a Public Talk“The Art of Meditation & Positive Thinking”
- learning to be happy all the time
presented by Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Sangdak
on Sat 9th Feb, 4.30pm – 6pm
Sherwood Avenue, Beacon Bay, East London
cost R25.-
for enquiries: call Barbra Tel.: 043 7321811, Cell: 072 7361902
or email: info@meditateindurban.org
please forward this info to your friends in East London or surrounds
Sunday 17th February - a community
morning
Medicine Buddha Prayer
a method for benefitting others
9.30am - 10.30am
Prayers, Mantras and Meditation dedicated
for those we know who are ill and for all living beings suffering from
sickness. Everyone can take part in this very beautiful and blessed prayer.
11am onwards
Everyone is very welcome to volunteer some time and effort to help keep the Centre beautiful, - do some gardening, cleaning, maintanence, decorating, etc. Also bring the kids, they love to help and enjoy a swim in the pool.
Back to topBook of the Month - Joyful Path of Good Fortune
The great Indian Pandit Atisha arranged all Budddha’s teachings in the order
in which they are to be practiced. This special arrangement became known as the
Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, or Lamrim.
In Joyful Path of Good Fortune, Geshe Kelsang provides a systematic,
step-by-step commentary to these teachings rendering them completely accessible
to the modern reader.
Back to topIn Friendly Letter, Nagarjuna says:
Just as the earth supports all life,
So moral discipline is the foundation of all good qualities.
in the Vinaya Sutras Buddha says:
We may think that at least people who lead a simple life in the country must be content, but, if we look at their situation, we shall find that even farmers search for but do not get what they want. Their lives are full of problems and anxieties and they do not enjoy real peace and satisfaction. Their livelihoods depend upon many uncertain factors beyond their control, such as the weather. Farmers have no more freedom from discontent than businessmen who live and work in the city. Businessmen look smart and efficient as they set off to work each morning carrying their briefcase but, although they look so smooth on the outside, in their hearts they carry many dissatisfactions. They are still searching for but not finding what they want.
All of Geshe-las books are available for purchase from the Mahasiddha Centre, alternatively come and make use of our library and enjoy some inner peace and a nice cuppa tea.
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