Durban Dharma Celebration
Abiding in the Blessings
of the Wisdom Buddha
with Gen Kelsang Sangdak
& 'King of the Dharma' Retreat, 22nd - 24th March
at Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre , 2 Hollings Rd, Malvern
This course and retreat will teach us powerful methods to draw closer to the omniscient mind of an enlightened being.
| Thur 20th | Preparatory Talk | 7pm - 8.30pm |
| Fri 21st | Blessing Empowerment & Commentary |
9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Sat 22nd | King of the Dharma Retreat | 9am - 6pm |
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9am - 6pm |
| Mon 24th | " " " " " | 9am - 2pm |
An uplifting and relaxing course, with inspiring teachings, and a very special Blessing Ceremony. Spend quality time with spiritual friends while enjoying a beautiful and sacred environment.
course costs : incl. vegetarian lunches and refreshments
R150 - preparatory talk & empowerment for non-members
R100 - preparatory talk & empowerment for members
R150 - 'King of the Dharma' Retreat for non-members
retreat is free for members
please book in advance by calling Tel: 031 464 0984 or email us
Back to top'How to Solve Our Human Problems'
Sunday 9th March, 9am – 1pmat the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve – Interpretive Centre, Kloof Falls Rd, Kloof
Through understanding that the cause of all pain and suffering we experience comes from our mind, we can learn clear and practical solutions to our human problems.
On this inspirational morning course, we discover the fundamentals of meditation practice : how to transform our frame of mind to the better and develop an oasis of peace and happiness within our hearts.
Everyone is welcome!
course cost: R100
for bookings & info, Tel: 031 464 0984 or email us
Back to topMeditation in Ballito
at the Salt Rock Library -
Thurs 13th & 27th March, 6pm - 7.30pm
When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and the mind becomes still through meditation practice, a deep happiness and
contentment arises naturally from within.
classes cost R25 incl. refreshments - everyone is welcome!
for more info, Tel: 031 464 0984 or email us
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This four week course teaches us the basics of meditation, and how to increase our daily enjoyment through training our mind.
Specifically this course introduces us to the joyful path of 3 progressive intentions, that when practiced will lead our mind to the great good fortune of lasting inner peace and happiness. Everyone is welcome!
You can come along to the whole course or 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 also every Sun, 9.30am - 10.30am, at La Lucia Library (La Lucia Mall)
Ballito / North Coast - Thur 13th & 27th March, 6pm - 7.30pm
at Salt Rock Library (cost R25 per class)
Pietermaritzburg - every Mon, 6.45pm - 8.15pm
at 10 Taylor Road, Scottsville, Pmb.
call Kathy Tel. 033 3460403 or Jake 033 3434972 for details
Eshowe (northern KZN) - every Thur, 6.30pm - 8pm
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
Back to topNeed Some Peace and Quiet?
The Centre has a very beautiful, comfortable, spacious, cool and peaceful outside room
available for short term occupation. - Ideal if you wish to get away for a few days
- Do a short retreat
- Learn about and enjoy what happens at a fully functional Buddhist Centre
- Enjoy a fun community way of life for a few days.
for more info, Tel: 031 464 0984 or email us
Sunday 16th March - a community
morning
Manjushri Prayers - prayers of Wisdom
9.30am - 10.15am
Centre-Cherishing time - please volunteer
10.30am 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, play and enjoy a swim in the pool.
Back to topBook of the month
Eight Steps to Happiness As a commentary to one of Buddhism’s best-loved and most enduring teachings, Eight Verses of Training the Mind by the great Tibetan Bodhisattva Langri Tangpa, this book explains how to transform every moment of our life into a step on the path to inner peace, and in particular how to transform all of life’s difficulties into truly liberating experiences.
Back to topIn King of Concentration Sutra, Buddha says:
Magicians emanate various things
Such as horses, elephants and chariots.
These things do not truly exist;
You should know all phenomena in the same way.
in Guide to the Bodhisattvas Way of Life Shantideva says:
Who are as extensive as space;
But simply destroying the mind of anger
Is the same as overcoming all these foes.
If the roof of our house is leaking and water is dripping through the ceiling, we do not sit back and do nothing - we try to find the hole and mend it. Similarly, when we experience suffering we should consider its cause, non-virtuous actions, and apply the remedy, purification. Rather than being preoccupied with the suffering itself we should apply the solution.
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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