MEDITATION DAY RETREAT – SATURDAY 7/3/2015

monk and mountain

 

Day Retreat –  7/3/15, 10am-5pm. This is a wonderful opportunity  to take our practice a little deeper by meditating and studying together for a whole day!

We will be looking at the Triratna System of Meditation. This will be an opportunity to reflect on your existing meditation practice and/or start a new one! We will meditate, study, and have some discussion in small groups. There will be a short puja (ritual) at the end of the day. This is an opportunity to anyone make offerings and to affirm their commitment.

Please bring vegetarian / vegan lunch to share. Class is run by donations. All levels of experience are very welcome.

Venue: The Quaker Meeting House, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes MK15 9BH

 

 

 

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MITRA CEREMONY – TUES 24/2/2015 19:00-21:30

gold buddha 2

 

On Tuesday 24th February we will be having a very special meeting.

We will also be celebrating with Kate Rowe and Denise Rogers as they undergo their Mitra Ceremonies.

A Mitra is someone who considers themselves to be a Buddhist and who wishes to explore and deepen their practice in the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community.

Kate and Denise will take the Three Refuges (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) and the 5 Precepts in ethical training.

This is a very special occasion for Kate and Denise and a cause for celebration for the whole sangha.

There will be meditation, a short puja (ritual) and the opportunity to give Kate and Denise small gifts and cards.

All Welcome.

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BUDDHIST MEDITATION & STUDY 10/2/2015 ***NEW MEETING TIMES***

 

 

 

dalai lama

 

 

This week we will be meditating together and  continuing to look at the Five Precepts: a guide to Buddhist Ethics. We will be focussing on the fourth precept: practicing truthful communication.

PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES OF MEETING!

The group meets at The Well at Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AA,  from 19:00 – 21:30 this Tuesday evening. No experience necessary. All welcome.

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BUDDHIST MEDITATION & STUDY 3/2/2015 ***new meeting times***

buddha

 

 

This week we will be meditating together and  continuing to look at the Five Precepts: a guide to Buddhist Ethics. We will be focussing on the third precept: practicing stillness, simplicity and contentment.

PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES OF MEETING!

The group meets at The Well at Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AA,  from 19:00 – 21:30 this Tuesday evening. No experience necessary. All welcome.

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Mitra Ceremony – Tues 27/1/2015 19:00-21:30

white stone buddha

 

On Tuesday 27th January we will be having a very special meeting.

We will also be celebrating with Paola Biti and Lesley Kahney as they undergo their Mitra Ceremonies.

A Mitra is someone who considers themselves to be a Buddhist and who wishes to explore and deepen their practice in the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community.

Paola and Lesley will take the Three Refuges (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) and the 5 Precepts in ethical training.

This is a very special occasion for Paola and Lesley and a cause for celebration for the whole sangha.

There will be meditation, a short puja (ritual) and the opportunity to give Paola and Lesley small gifts and cards.

All Welcome.

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BUDDHIST MEDITATION & STUDY 8/7/2014

 

 

 

This week we will be meditating together and then looking at some buddhist study.

The group meets at The Well at Willen, Milton Keynes, from 19:30 – 22:00 this Tuesday evening. All welcome.

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BUDDHIST MEDITATION & STUDY 13/1/2015 ***NEW MEETING TIMES***

 

 

 

This week we will be meditating together and  continuing to look at the Five Precepts: a guide to Buddhist Ethics. We will be focussing on the first precept: practicing deeds of loving kindness.

PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES OF MEETING!

The group meets at The Well at Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AA,  from 19:00 – 21:30 this Tuesday evening. No experience necessary. All welcome.

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BUDDHIST MEDITATION & STUDY 6/1/2015

 

 

 

This week we will be meditating together and looking at the Five Precepts: a guide to Buddhist Ethics.

The group meets at The Well at Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AA,  from 19:30 – 22:00 this Tuesday evening. No experience necessary. All welcome.

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Day Retreat – Saturday 3/1/2015

Vajrasattva

 

 

Day Retreat –  3/1/15, 10am-5pm. This is a wonderful opportunity  to take our practice a little deeper by meditating and studying together for a whole day!

We will be reflecting on the year passed and looking to make affirmations for the year coming, and exploring how this relates to the myth of Vajrasattva. We will meditate, study, and have some discussion in small groups. There will be a short puja (ritual) at the end of the day. This is an opportunity to anyone make offerings and to affirm their commitment.

Please bring vegetarian lunch to share. By donation. All welcome.

Venue: The Quaker Meeting House, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes MK15 9BH

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BUDDHIST MEDITATION & PUJA 9/12/2014

 

 

 

This week we will be meditating together and after a cup of tea we will be performing a Buddhist ritual: a Puja.

This is the last meeting of the year at The Well at Willen. Don’t forget that next week we will be sharing a meal at La Hind Indian restaurant at Elder Gate!

The group meets at The Well at Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AA,  from 19:30 – 22:00 this Tuesday evening. No experience necessary. All welcome.

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