Meditation and Buddhism Classes

We are very pleased now to be able to offer Meditation and Buddhism Classes in Brisbane for our regulars and also for new people with some or no previous experience of meditation and Buddhism. These will begin in October 2008 and be led by a very experienced and long standing member of the Western Buddhist Order.

Please watch this website for further information or contact us by email.


Courses and Retreats

From October 2008 we plan to also be able to offer in Brisbane: FWBO meditation courses, day retreats and weekend retreats etc.


What is the FWBO?

The Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) was founded in 1968 by Sangharakshita, an Englishman who spent sixteen years as a Buddhist monk in the East. Having returned to England in the mid-1960s he saw the need for a new Buddhist movement that was faithful to the values and teachings of the Buddhist tradition and was relevant to the conditions of the modern world. Sangharakshita believed it would be a mistake to attempt to practice a form of Buddhism already in existence in Asia in the very different conditions in which he now found himself. At the same time he also did not want to water Buddhism down to suit modern tastes. Instead he attempted to base the new movement on the core teachings that underlie all of the schools of Buddhism, and to apply the principles deriving from them in the modern world. Worldwide there are now around eighty FWBO urban Centres and Retreat Centres, and activities in over twenty countries. more ...

On Sunday, 7th. Dec. Hrdayaja and Buddhadasa are hosting a local sangha day at 46 Soudan Street, Bardon, 4065, from 9.30 AM - 3.00 PM. Everyone welcome! The day will include a practice of meditation and a period of Dharma study/discussion, but there will also be ample opportunity for meeting up with old and new friends. We also hope to have a few cushion covers ready for stuffing! There'll be no charge but please bring a plate if you'd like to stay for lunch. We look forward to seeing you if you can make it. In the meantime, always feel welcome to join us for our regular Wednesday evening of meditation and discussion at 7.00 PM. at the same address. All enquiries either via email, or 07-3369 4840.

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