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Living in the Divine Abodes
Fortnightly Mondays. 7.00 – 9.00pm. Open to All.
Ty Cwrdd Y Crynwyr / Quaker Meeting House, Aberystwyth. Doors open 6.45pm.
January 20th. Following on from our recent very enjoyable weekend retreat on the same topic we are starting a new Monday evening series looking at the Divine Abodes, or in Pali, the Brahma Vihārās.
These are a set of four aspects of Buddhist practices, which help us transform our negative tendencies into Love, Compassion, Gladness and Equanimity. We will explain and discuss these practices, and learn the four meditation practices – metta bhavana, karuna bhavana, mudita bhavana and upekkha bhavana and discover how, in our everyday lives, we can dwell much more in these expansive states of mind. Open to all.
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.
NEW: The Four Reminders
Fortnightly Mondays 7.00 - 9.00 pm. Open to All.
Ty Cwrdd Y Crynwyr / Quaker Meeting House, Aberystwyth.
Doors open at 6.45pm
February 3rd and 17th, March 3rd, 17th and 31, April 14
A new series starting on 3rd February, and running bi-weekly introducing, discussing and reflecting on the Four Reminders, or the Four Preliminary reflections. These reflections address the emotions, and have the ability to motivate and inspire us, but are often overlooked amongst the huge number of other Buddhist practices available to us. In a way we could say that these reflections precede even Going for Refuge, because they concern the very reasons we should wish to make such a commitment.
Open to all, these sessions include a period of reflective meditation plus time to connect with each other over refreshments. Sessions led by Upayalila and Satyacitta.
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, June 7th, 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.
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.
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.
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 Awareness
May 24th - Maitrisiddhi – Perfect Samadhi
June 21st - Maitrisiddhi - Wrap up
July 19th - Personal talks (or start new topic)
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.
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
This session is not guided, and there is no suggested donation.
We just come together to meditate.
There are guided meditations on the audio page if you would like to listen to one of those in this session.
Please try to arrive by 7.55 and wait to be admitted.
'Morning Meditation' drawing © Ruth Koffer 2024. All rights reserved. https://ruthkoffer.com/