Rigdzin Shikpo
Local Groups - Oxford
Meets regularly on Tuesday evenings, 7.00 (for 7.15) – 9.00pm
Location
Friends Meeting House
43 St Giles
Oxford
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.
Autumn Programme 2012
The session will begin on 11th September with meditation and a general talk.
From 18th September to 16th october, there will be a series of five talks on the theme 'What is our True Nature?' These are suitable for those new to Buddhism, but should also be of interest to people with some prior knowledge.
We take a half term break on 23rd October.
From 30th October to 4th December, there will be another series of talks (theme to be decided).
The programme will run until December 11th. The final session on December 11th will be open only to those who have already attended some meetings.
The winter / spring programme will begin on Tuesday 8th January .
Previous courses include:
- The actions of a bodhisattva: the six paramitas (generosity, acceptance, morality, positive energy, meditation, wisdom)
- Beings, bodhisattvas and Buddhas
- Death and dying
- Subjects related to awareness / mindfulness
A charge of £5 is made to pay for the venue .
Tea and biscuits will be offered at the end of the teaching.
For more information contact
Phone: Caroline Seymour on 01865 553108
Or email: oxford@longchenfoundation.org
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