January 2020
Be the Change: Removing the Blocks to Effective Activism
On this day workshop, Be the Change: Removing the blocks to effective activism, Shantigarbha will explore the non-violent approach to social change. Gandhi urged us to “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – beginning with changing the ‘social structure’ within ourselves. How do we transform 'domination' systems into 'life-serving' ones? Based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg and Nonviolent Communication, this process shows another way of doing things that is less costly and more fun! It includes…
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YOGA
Start your weekend with gentle movement. The MBC is offering drop-in, pre-meditation yoga classes, suitable for beginners, led by Itir. While not professionally trained, Itir has a long term commitment to yoga as a way of deepening her meditation practice and will lead these classes with an emphasis on body and breath awareness. Mats are provided but please BYO if you have one. These classes are not suitable for people with injuries or pregnancy.
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YOGA
Start your weekend with gentle movement. The MBC is offering drop-in, pre-meditation yoga classes, suitable for beginners, led by Itir. While not professionally trained, Itir has a long term commitment to yoga as a way of deepening her meditation practice and will lead these classes with an emphasis on body and breath awareness. Mats are provided but please BYO if you have one. These classes are not suitable for people with injuries or pregnancy.
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Meditation Intro Day Course
In this day course you will learn the basic principles of meditation, how to meditate effectively and how meditation can transform our daily lives. You will be introduced to two core meditation practices, the Mindfulness of Breathing and Loving Kindness (Metta) Meditation by two experienced Buddhist meditation practitioners. Get essential tips on meditation and how to set up an effective daily practice. In these meditation practices encounter groundedness and clarity leading to acceptance and an opening of the heart to…
Find out more »Experience Meditation – 6 Week Intro Course
Want to explore your mind? Looking to make the most of your life? Ever wondered what all the hype around meditation is about? Experience meditation for yourself and find out. This six-week course introduces meditation and how you can use it to free up your energy, your imagination, and your perspective on the world. While meditation has a calming effect on the mind it also can be used to transform our habitual behaviours. Unlock the potential to choose your own path…
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Start your weekend with gentle movement. The MBC is offering drop-in, pre-meditation yoga classes, suitable for beginners, led by Itir. While not professionally trained, Itir has a long term commitment to yoga as a way of deepening her meditation practice and will lead these classes with an emphasis on body and breath awareness. Mats are provided but please BYO if you have one. These classes are not suitable for people with injuries or pregnancy.
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Experience Buddhism – 6 Week Intro Course
Experience Buddhism is a 6 weeks course exploring the essential Buddhist principles that have the potential to change your life. Explore and make sense of the many inspiring teachings that have come down to us from the Buddhist Tradition. Learn the core teachings and practices, and discover their relevance and application to everyday life. There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion to clarify the teachings. ‘What the Buddha attained, we too can attain, what the Buddha overcame, we…
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A Practical Course in Enlightenment – 8 Week Online Course
How can you make the most of your life right now? This 8 week online course led by Varadhi sets out to answer this most basic question. Based on Maitreyabhandu’s popular book Journey and the Guide, this course will provide practical tools and reflections to help you kick start and sustain a life long journey in understanding yourself and the nature of Reality. There has never been a better time to reflect on life's purpose than now… 8 Weeks from…
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6 Week Meditation Online Course
Taking Your Meditation Further Are you familiar with our meditation practices? Are you at home more and feeling you want to join others building and strengthening your meditation practice? Would you like some tips on working with common hindrances and developing more positive states of mind? This six-week course is a chance to explore and develop your practice, in a small online group. Facilitated by Sraddhanaya and Rijumayi. Suitable for those who are familiar with our meditation practices. Limited to…
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Buddhism Course – The Wheel of Life
Explore the mysterious Buddhist teachings depicted in the Wheel of Life, an iconic symbolic representation of how habits form our lives and how we change for the better. These essential principles are vital in showing us a way to freedom from the things that hold us back and cause us to suffer. Join Dhiramani online for this 5 week course as she explains the meaning and the practical things we can do to bring these teachings into our lives. Suitable…
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