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How to Forgive and Let Go; Day Course

December 2, 2017

- $40 – $50

It is impossible to go through our life without feeling harmed or insulted by others. If we develop a deep self confidence and a compassionate mind towards others we will be able to remain at peace in these situations. We will then have the ability to let go of painful attitudes such as resentment and anger.

On this meditation day course Resident Teacher, Kadam Mick Marcon will explain practical methods for developing this strong, courageous mind as well as the art of forgiving our self. This will help us to enjoy more harmonious relationships, a kinder attitude towards our self, and find peace.

Timetable:
10.00 – 10.15 reception
10.15 – 11.15 teaching
11.15 – 11.45 tea break
11.45 – 12.30 meditation/Q&A
12.30 – 1.45 lunch
1.45 – 2.45 teaching
2.45 – 3.15 tea break
3.15 – 4.00 meditation/Q&A

Cost: $50 full, $40 concession.
Booking is essential as places are limited.
Vegetarian lunch and light refreshments are provided.

Booking

Details

Date:
December 2, 2017
Cost:
$40 – $50

Organizer

Losang Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre
Phone
02 40230215

Venue

Losang Dragpa Centre
36 Texas St.
Mayfield, NSW 2304 Australia + Google Map

Day Courses

 

Take a day out to immerse yourself in meditation and Buddhist teachings. Explore a specific topic in more detail at one of our monthly one-day meditation courses at held at our Centre or various locations throughout Newcastle

Day courses offer practical solutions to everyday problems of modern living and are suitable for everyone!

Courses consist of teachings and guided meditations. Refreshments are served between sessions.

 

 

 

What is Retreat?

In our busy modern life we lack the calm and stillness conducive to maintaining a happy and peaceful state of mind.  To regain a balance people are drawn to peaceful and quiet places where they can withdraw for a short time and renew their energy – in short, they go on retreat.  On retreat we devote our time to meditation and contemplation – it is a time to acquaint our minds with positive and meaningful thoughts.

“On retreat we stop all forms of business and extraneous activ­ities so as to emphasize a particular spiritual practice. There are three kinds of retreat: physical, verbal and mental. We engage in physical retreat when with a spiritual motivation we isolate ourself from other people, activities and noise, and disengage from extraneous and meaningless actions. We engage in verbal retreat when with a spiritual motivation we refrain from meaningless talk and periodically keep silence. We engage in mental retreat by preventing distractions and strong delusions such as attachment, anger, jealousy and strong self-grasping from arising, and by maintaining mindfulness and conscientiousness.

If we remain in physical and verbal retreat but fail to observe mental retreat, our retreat will have little power. Such a retreat may be relaxing, but if we do not prevent strong delusions from arising, our mind will not be at peace, even on retreat. However, keeping physical and verbal retreat will help us to keep mental retreat, and for this reason Shantideva, in Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, praises the first two kinds of retreat.”

Excerpt From: The New Guide to Dakini Land – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso