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Meditation
and Buddhism Classes
Each Wednesday at 7.00 pm. we have a meditation class for those familiar with meditation practice. The evening usually consists of a period of mediation, a tea break, followed by a period of study and discussion and ending around 9.15PM. You are very welcome to join us.
If you are new to Buddhism or wish to learn mediation, and are unable to attend one of our courses [See following], we are able to provide a brief introduction to meditation practice, on this same evening.
Courses and Retreats
Announcing!
One day
Meditation Courses
Bardon
These courses are designed for those new to meditation practice, or simply interested. During each course two traditional Buddhist meditations will be explained, and instruction given in sitting technique. There will also be ample time for discussion, Q & A, and cushions will be provided.
Dates:
Sun. 19th April 2009
Sun. 10th May 2009
Times:
9.30am for 10.00am start.
3.00pm finish [approx.]
Course leader:
Buddhadasa [Hugh Evans] who is a senior member of the Western Buddhist Order.
Shared vegetarian lunch. Please bring plate.
No charge. Donations welcome!
Please book – places limited!
Venue:
46 Soudan Street
Bardon
QLD 4840
Contact details and all enquiries: See below.
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 ...
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When no course is currently available we suggest that our regular Wednesday evening class at 7PM is a possible alternative. There's a period of meditation, [instruction provided if necessary] the usual cup of tea and then a period for discussion. It's all very informal.
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46 Soudan Street
Bardon
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Due to the one-way system in the area entry is via Warburton St. off Boundry St. or, if travelling north, via Greer St.
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