Dharma Day Meditation and Puja
Saturday 5th July from 09:45-12:45
Ty Cwrdd Y Crynwyr / Quaker Meeting House, Aberystwyth.
Doors open at 9.45 am
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This event follows the usual drop-in formula, but is made even more special this month, as we will be celebrating Dharma Day with periods of meditation, ritual and readings.
As always doors open at 09:45, for a prompt start at 10:00 where we will start the session with an hour of lightly led meditations with a five minute break part way through. , then an opportunity to meet as a sangha over beverages until 11:30 after which Satyacitta will lead a Dharma Day session of puja and readings.
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Dharma Day commemorates the day when the Buddha gave his first sermon to his followers. It is a significant holiday celebrated by Buddhists around the world at this time of year. On Dharma Day, we and other Buddhists reflect on the teachings of the Buddha and their continuing relevance to our lives here and now. You are welcome to come to either or both sessions.
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West Wales Buddhist Group runs most of its sessions on the basis of generosity, with the aim of inspiring a generosity culture. What you give for our sessions is up to you. The leaders don’t get paid and all donations go towards continuing to build a thriving Sangha - community of practitioners - in the West Wales area.
A suggestion might be £3-5 for either half session dependent on your situation. However we want everyone to be able to come regardless of their financial circumstances, so please come even if you can’t manage that.
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Open to all, these sessions include a period of meditation plus time to connect with each other over refreshments.​​​
If you are new to meditation, and have any health issues, (physical, emotional or mental), that could affect your participation in our sessions, feel free to contact us on westwalesbuddhistgroup@gmail.com and ask to talk confidentially to one of our Order members, who will help you decide whether to attend.
Meeting the Dhammapada
Monday 12th May from 18:45-21:00
Ty Cwrdd Y Crynwyr / Quaker Meeting House, Aberystwyth.
Doors open at 6.45pm
May 12th and 26th, June 9th and 23rd, July 7th and 21st etc ...
A new series starting on May 12th, and running bi-weekly introducing, discussing and reflecting on the Dhammapada, a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best known Buddhist scriptures. We will be exploring these sayings one chapter per week. Sessions mostly led by Satyacitta or Upayalila.
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Open to all, these sessions include a period of meditation plus time to connect with each other over refreshments.
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If you are new to meditation, and have any health issues, (physical, emotional or mental), that could affect your participation in our sessions, feel free to contact us on westwalesbuddhistgroup@gmail.com and ask to talk confidentially to one of our Order members, who will help you decide whether to attend.
Monthly Saturday Meditation plus...
First Saturday of every month. 9.45 - 12.45. Open to All.
Ty Cwrdd Y Crynwyr / Quaker Meeting House, Aberystwyth.
February 1st, March 1st, April 5th, May 3rd, (No meeting in June), July 5th, etc…
Our monthly drop in session on the first Saturday of every month now has two elements and you can join for one or both as you prefer.
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First we have a simple hour of lightly led meditation, suitable for all levels of experience. If you need help with meditation posture, come along at 9.45 when we open the session. Meditation will begin promptly at 10.00, usually led by Amoghamitra. That's followed of course by tea/coffee and chat for those who wish to stay on for a while.
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At 11:30 those who are familiar with, or would like to try out, devotional practice are invited to join us for a Puja and chanting. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with Pujas which are part of Triratna’s rich repertoire. Usually led by Satyacitta.
Suitable for all, with or without meditation experience. Just turn up.
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If you are new to meditation, and have any health issues, (physical, emotional or mental), that could affect your participation in our sessions, feel free to contact us on westwalesbuddhistgroup@gmail.com and ask to talk confidentially to one of our Order members, who will help you decide whether to attend.
Vision and Transformation
Monthly Saturdays 10.30 - 5.00 pm.
Ty Cwrdd Y Crynwyr / Quaker Meeting House, Aberystwyth.
Oct 19th - Maitrisiddhi - Overview and Perfect Vision
Nov 16th -Satyacitta & Upayalila – Perfect Emotion
Dec 21st - Maitrisiddhi – Perfect Speech
Jan 11th - Maitrisiddhi - Perfect Livelihood
February 15th - Akasharaja - Perfect Action
March 15th -Viryanaya- Perfect Effort
April 19th - Maitrisiddhi – Perfect Samadhi
June 21st - Maitrisiddhi - Perfect Awareness AM, Series wrap up PM
July 19th - Jinapalita - Vision and Transformation in Meditation.
Buddhism offers us an inspiring vision of what it means to be a human being, but it doesn’t stop there. It also gives us ways to transform our emotions - and our life - in the light of this vision.
Using a combination of teaching, discussion, meditation and practical exercises this series which is suitable for all, will help you deepen your vision, develop more emotional warmth and positivity, and apply the wisdom of Buddhism to all areas of your life.
We have a sangha lunch from 13:00-14:15, so why not bring some veggie or ideally vegan food to share and join us. Open whether you come for morning, afternoon or both sessions. Further dates for early in 2025 to follow.
The afternoon will explore each topic in a little more depth, and is probably more suitable to people who have already attended the morning, or who have a previous knowledge of the Noble Eightfold Path and are open to devotional practice.
Mats, cushions and beverages supplied.
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If you are new to meditation, and have any health issues, (physical, emotional or mental), that could affect your participation in our sessions, feel free to contact us on westwalesbuddhistgroup@gmail.com and ask to talk confidentially to one of our Order members, who will help you decide whether to attend.
Morning Meditation
ZOOM Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. 7.55 - 8.30. Regulars only.
Half an hour of silent meditation
​A group from WWBG sangha get together on Zoom 07:55 – 08:30 every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, for 30 minutes of silent meditation facilitated by Susie and/or Kate). This session is not guided, and there is no suggested donation. Folks just come together to meditate.
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If you would like to join these sessions, please contact Susie or Kate to obtain details of the meeting number and password.
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If you prefer a guided meditation but want to meditate alongside other sangha members, there are guided meditations on the WWBG audio page if you would like to listen to one of those in this session.
​Please try to arrive by 7.55.
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