Lecture: "The Meaning of Sangha"
Wednesday 20 November, 2024 - 7:30pm
"The third refuge is Sangha, friends on the way. They are the group of people with whom we develop in our Buddhist practice. Surrounding oneself as much as possible with advanced people, and sharing similar values is important on the way. Developing together with close friends is simply the best."
- Lama Ole Nydahl, The Way Things Are
In this lecture we will talk about the role of our friends on the way, traditionally called "the Sangha". The lifeblood of Diamond Way centers is friendship and idealism, and with meditation being the foundation of Buddhist practice, support from one other is essential.
Join us to find out more, ask any questions that you have, and take part in a guided meditation.
Our program is suitable for beginners and there is plenty of time for individual questions.
Lots of free parking; meditation cushions and mats are provided. The regular program is free of charge.
Please make allowance for a maximum of 90 minutes for the whole evening (times will vary depending on the day).
Our regular opening hours:
Monday & Wednesday 7:30pm
Sunday 5:30pm
Teachings:
1st Sunday of the month: Lecture at 4pm, followed by guided meditation at 5:30pm:
7 Jan - "The Four Basic Thoughts"
4 Feb - "Refuge"
3 Mar - "The Teacher Student Relationship"
2 Jun - "Meditation and the Foundational Practices"
7 Jul - "Enlightened Mind & Bodhicitta"
4 Aug - "Compassion and Wisdom"
6 Oct - "The Six Liberating Actions"
1 Dec - "Using our Methods to Remove Disturbing Emotions and Obstacles on the Way"
3rd Wednesday of the month - Lecture at 7:30pm, followed by guided meditation:
17 Jan - "Buddhism in Daily Life"
21 Feb - "Karma and Causality"
20 Mar - "The Four Noble Truths"
17 Apr - "Love and Partnership"
15 May - "History of Diamond Way"
19 Jun - "The Life Story of the Buddha"
17 Jul - "Impermanence"
21 Aug - "Ngondro -The Foundational Practices"
18 Sept - "Meditation"
30 Oct - "The Teacher Student Relationship"
20 Nov - The Meaning of Sangha"
18 Dec - "Using our Methods to Remove Disturbing Emotions and Obstacles on the Way"
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month - Short introductory talk at 7:30pm, followed by guided meditation
Additional Lectures on Saturdays at 5pm:
3 Feb - "Death and Rebirth" followed by Amitabha Meditation
6 Jul - "Death and Rebirth" followed by Amitabha Meditation
For any enquiries please contact us on (08) 6392 7836
email [email protected] or
visit http://diamondway.org.au/perth
See you soon!
- Diamond Way Buddhist Centre Perth
