Local Groups UK

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London (South)
David Hutchens
Tel: 0208 6908778

London (West)
Francesca Fremantle
Tel: 0207 370 2138

Oxford
Sally Sheldrake
Tel: 01865 725569

Bristol
Steve Hinde
Tel: 0117 944 1030
Tim Malnick
Tel: 0117 942 5481

Bangor
Trish Bartley
Tel: 01758 721236

Maidstone
Andrew Patching
Tel: 01622 670587

Porthmadog
Pat MacDonald
Tel: 01766 513131

Colchester
John Doe
Tel: 07534 405325

Leigh-on-Sea
Moira Brown
Tel: 01702 712580

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Director
"Meditation and daily life practice are a path of discovery because there is something to be discovered. It is called the Nature of Mind, Buddha Nature or the Indestructible Heart Essence. But what is it? That is what we each have to discover within ourselves. The path is the awakening process by means of which we come to recognise it."

Rigdzin Shikpo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local Groups - Oxford
Meets regularly on Tuesday evenings, 7.00 (for 7.15) – 9.00pm

Led by Rigdzin Shikpo’s authorised teachers, we meet weekly to practise formless meditation together and to deepen our understanding of the Buddha’s teaching.
Meditation is the means of connecting more fully with the world of our own experience. It is a path of complete openness of heart and mind, through which we come to realise the indestructible heart essence that is our true nature, thereby benefiting both ourselves and others. Each session starts with half an hour of formless meditation, which is followed by a talk and a discussion. Participants are encouraged to ask questions.
The sessions are open to both experienced students and complete beginners.
If at some point you would like to learn the formless meditation we do, then please ask one of the teachers for the instruction.

Spring / Summer Programme 2010
Beings, Bodhisattvas and Buddhas
Subjects on this course:
The aspiratons of a bodhisattva: the four apramanas (boundless love, compassion, joy and equality)
Awakened heart and mind
Buddha – awakened one
Sentient beings
Being truly human

The course will run from May to July 6th. Please note that there will be no meetings on May 18th or June 15th. The final session on July 6th will be open only to those who have already attended some meetings in the series.

Previous courses
The actions of a bodhisattva: the six paramitas (generosity, acceptance, morality, positive energy, meditation, wisdom)
Death and dying
The mandala principle
Who do you think you are? (leaving samsara and stepping into awareness)

Location
Friends Meeting House
43 St Giles
Oxford

A small charge is made to pay for the venue.
Tea and biscuits will be offered at the end of the teaching.
Contact


Please email or phone before attending the meetings and for further information:
e-mail: oxford@longchenfoundation.org
Phone: Sally Sheldrake on 01865 725569
Caroline Spira on 01865 553108

Or email: oxford@longchenfoundation.org

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