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The Triratna International Retreat 2012: Imagining the Buddha
The retreat will be held at Taraloka and will run from the evening of Friday 1st to just after lunch on Tuesday 5th June 2012.
On the 2012 Triratna International Retreat at Taraloka we’ll be focusing on making the Buddha more alive, real, and vivid in our imaginations — reflecting on the impressive qualities of the Buddha and contemplating the mystery of Enlightenment. Some of our most dedicated and inspired practitioners will be there to share their ideas and experience, helping usto connect with the Buddha. You’ll be able to choose from a number of different ways of imagining the Buddha — through study and reflection on the traditional texts, chanting and singing, meditation and recollection of the Buddha, or through writing and storytelling.
Workshop leaders will include Akasati (art and ritual), Satyalila (writing) and Mahasukha (singing and chanting). Meditation teaching will be by Kamalashila, Vajradaka, Sona and Vidyamala.
Everyone is welcome! Meditation teaching is available for anyone who would like to learn. There will be a children’s area, with improved facilities and activities for children and teenagers.
For more information and to book visit http://www.triratnainternationalretreat.org
What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is:
♦ a path towards fearlessness, clarity of mind and positive emotion
♦ a radical way of changing the world, starting with ourselves
♦ a journey towards greater happiness and sense of meaning in life
♦ founded on our own experience and exploration, not blind belief.
What is Meditation?
Meditation is:
♥ a way of becoming more aware of ourselves – our body, mind and emotional responses
♥ a way of developing greater kindness and patience
♥ a way of deepening our understanding of life and insight into reality
♥ a way of finding peace and relaxation
♥ something that begins to give benefits quickly and can have life-changing effects.
Newcastle Buddhist Centre
At Newcastle Buddhist Centre, you will find:
♦ introductory courses and drop-in classes in meditation and Buddhism
♦ regular events to help you explore Buddhist practice in your own life
♦ an experienced teaching team including members of the Triratna Buddhist Order
♦ like-minded people and a friendly welcome.
For more information, see our About Us section.
