CLASSES AT THE CENTRE
Six-week Meditation course with Alistair Blair
Orange dawn, a seagull’s cry
Tuesdays @ 7pm
9 April to 14 May
A back-to-basics course where we’ll go over posture, a few methods for stabilizing the mind and understanding why meditation and mindfulness are necessary in a world of turbulence and anxiety.
“In order to meditate, it is very important to first identify what we are meditating on. If we meditate without identifying that, there is the danger it will become idiot meditation or idiot Dharma. If we do not first fully comprehend through listening and contemplating the meaning of what we are meditating on, how can we practice?” 17th Karmapa
Cost: Members: no cost; non-members R60 per evening
To book email capetown@kagyu.org.za or call 021 761 2978
Beginner’s Meditation course with Andrew Steyn
Thursdays @ 7pm
Starting 11 April
The way of understanding demands study, listening, and meditation.
The Foundational aspects of the Buddhist teachings will be looked at, including the Four Noble Truths. This will form the context for our practice and help to set motivation.
We will reflect on the nature of our lives, creating an incentive to look more deeply, using the arts of listening, enquiry and meditation as our means.
My hope is that this will deepen our understanding of meditation and how to proceed, as we continue on the path.
Cost: Members: no cost; non-members R60 per evening
To book email capetown@kagyu.org.za or call 021 761 2978
Sunday End of the Month Retreat
9am - 1pm
Led by Barry Stott
Next date: Sunday 28 April 2024
A wonderful opportunity to come together and meditate as a sangha. These morning retreats take place on the last Sunday of the month whenever possible – an opportunity for meditators to deepen their meditation practice.
Practitioners of all levels are welcome and the morning alternates between easy going 30-minute meditation sessions, walking meditation and a tea break. We often finish with a short, guided compassion practice.
Noble silence is observed throughout the morning but discussion on aspects of meditation or your observations are welcomed.
Cost: Non-members R60, Members no cost.
To book email Charlotte at capetown@kagyu.org.za or call 021 761 2978
Death Café
Hosted by the Bardo Group
Every 2nd Month on Saturday 2pm to 4pm
6 Morgenrood Rd, Kenilworth
Next dates: June 8; Aug 10; Oct 12; Dec 14
Join us for a cup of tea, chocolate cake and an open-ended conversation about death.
Donation for refreshments welcome.
RSVP via Whatsapp to 071 897 7190
ZOOM CLASSES
Monday Meditation with Andrew Bank (on zoom)
21st Century Dharma
Jan to Dec 2024
Monday at 7pm - 8pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://uwc.zoom.us/j/92480900993
Meeting ID: 924 8090 0993
We engage with three books published by Tibetan Buddhist lamas and teachers in the early 21st century. Each presents transcripts of public lectures given by very experienced teachers. Each set of lectures explores how we can live modern lives that are sane and grounded (Lama Yeshe), joyful (Mingyur Rinpoche), and beautiful (Pema Chodron). They propose that we begin with a different premise: confidence in our Buddha Nature. Then, they all suggest, Tibetan Buddhism can offer energy, inspiration and wisdom: a “living dharma”.
Our hour-long sessions feature meditation, reading and metta in that order. No previous experience of Buddhism or meditation is necessary.
Texts: 2001 Lama Yeshe Losal, Living Dharma (Scotland: Kagyu Samye Ling); 2007 Mingyur Rinpoche, The Joy of Living (New York: Three Rivers Press); 2012 Pema Chodron, Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change (Boston: Shambala Publications)
Cost: Non-members R60, Members no cost.
To book email Charlotte at capetown@kagyu.org.za or call 021 761 2978
Alternate Thursdays @ 7pm
Insight Training with Jenny Canau (on Zoom)
The practice of mindfulness and compassion leads to deeper insights into the mind.
Insight Training sessions were led for many years by Rob Nairn, who has sadly passed away. His co-facilitator, Jenny Canau, will continue leading the group.
Anyone wanting to join, please contact Jenny Canau on dharma@discoverymail.co.za
other Online Teachings
Daily Meditation with Mindfulness Association