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4 August 2010
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4 Aug : Meditation evening |
| Dé guides us in an evening of meditation. Meditation is one of the foundations of Buddhist practice. It allows us to understand our own minds, to strengthen our resolve and concentration powers, and it is part of the formula for reshaping our lives to the better. All welcome, beginners and advanced. |
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11 Aug : Khandhas - The Aggregates |
| Lionel gives this important talk on Buddhist philosophy. The Buddha studied the characteristics of our mind, body, mental processes, emotions and sensations. He set out a guide to studying and understanding the component parts of our mind and body. This may seem somewhat esoteric, but in practice these are the elements by which all of our daily activities, intentions and responses are mediated. Once we understand the khandhas (aggregates) we begin to have insights into the path of liberation. |
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18 Aug : Dukkha - the heart of Buddhism |
| Dukkha - the Pali word for suffering, tension, dissatisfaction, stress. Buddhism is all about understanding dukkha. The 4 Noble Truths are built on the recognition of dukkha, understanding its causes, understanding how we can be liberated from it, and embarking on the path of liberation. Ajahn Sumedho says that Buddhism is all about the recognition of suffering, and the end of suffering. By looking into the heart of things that we least like, that scare us, that make us feel vulnerable or afraid - it is in these dark corners that we understand ourselves and the world and we begin to become free. Simon guides us in this dhamma talk. |
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23 Aug : Chamtrul Rinpoche speaks at Hout Bay Library |
| Tibetan Nyingma monk and teacher, Chamtrul Rinpoche will be speaking from 10h00 until 12h00 at the Hout Bay Library, behind Shoprite-Checkers at the shopping centre off Main Road. The topic is Bodhicitta & Emptiness, followed by an interfaith discussion about compassion, tolerance and the human condition. Bodhicitta (pronounced Body-cheetah) is the Mahayana term for the wish to attain perfect enlightenment out of compassion for the sentient beings. This intention and commitment is at the foundation of Bodhisattva vows - the commitment to serve the sentient world right through to perfect enlightenment. |
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24 Aug : Chamtrul Rinpoche: The 10 Virtues & Non-Virtues |
| A special series of dhamma teachings by Tibetan monk and teacher, Chamtrul Rinpoche. This is a special event at the Hout Bay Buddhist Centre. The 10 virtues or Paramis are practices and mental states that help us on the path to enlightenment.
Note the starting time: Tues 24th Aug: 7pm-9pm |
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25 Aug : Meditation evening |
| Dear dhamma friends, as you know, the venerable Chamtrul Rinpoche is teaching at the Centre all this week. Tonight, Wednesday, we are not sure if he will join us. It depends on his energy levels. We will share some reflections on his extraordinary talk last night on karma, and then sit in meditation. Everyone is welcome, coaching for new meditators. Starts at 7.30pm. |
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26 Aug : Chamtrul Rinpoche: The 4 Immeasurables |
| A special guest dhamma teaching by Tibetan monk, venerable Chamtrul Rinpoche at the Hout Bay Buddhist Centre. We have four talks this week in Hout Bay, three at our centre. The venerable Chamtrul Rinpoche is an extraordinary teacher of dharma. He has great compassion and a powerful teaching capacity. He has studied under more than 20 Tibetan masters. His teaching is rich - both clear and nuanced. This talk is about compassion, loving kindness, sympathetic joy and equanimity. The Buddha taught that if you prefect these states you reach enlightenment. They are foundational not only to our Buddhist philosophy but also to the quality of your life. If you need to be inspired again about your life and this world we live in - do not miss this talk.
Thurs 26th Aug: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Secure parking. Gates close at 7.30pm. Donations welcome. |
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27 Aug : Chamtrul Rinpoche: Dream Yoga |
| A special series of guest dhamma talks by Tibetan monk and teacher, Chamtrul Rinpoche, at the Hout Bay Buddhist Centre. This talks deals with meditation and Buddhist practices in our sleep, an important element in Tibetan training. This is his last talk in Cape Town.
Friday 27th Aug: 7:00pm- 9pm |
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