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Courses and
Retreats
Day
Courses - 2008
Take a break from busy life, and
relax and unwind, contemplating Buddha's teachings, and meeting
with like-minded people.
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Basic
Buddhism
10th February
A practical introduction to
the main principles of Buddhism, explaining how an understanding
of these can help us find inner peace and happiness.
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A Blissful
Dream (with Kelsang Namkhyen)
13th April
Buddha explained that everything
is mere appearance to the mind, like objects in a dream. Thus, by changing our mind we can
change our reality!
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Meditation
for Modern Times
27th April
A meditation workshop that is both practical
and effective; very suitable for beginners.
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An Unchanging
Friend (with Kelsang Namkhyen)
18th May
To make progress along the
spiritual path we must sincerely rely upon a Spiritual Guide.
This day course explores what it means to rely upon such a
friend.
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The Path
to Inner Peace (with Kelsang Namkhyen)
8th June
Only by following a path of
deep inner transformation will we experience the peace and
happiness we all long for.
Discover the limitless potential
of your mind.
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A Mind
like a Deep, Still Ocean
6th July
This course will show how to
overcome feelings of stress that prevent us from really enjoying
our life by becoming more accepting.
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All courses: 10am - 5pm
Please book in advance
Course fees: £20 (£5 non-refundable deposit; vegetarian lunch included).
Booking: You can download a booking form (below),
or contact the Centre.
Retreats
- 2008
Akshobya Buddhist Centre holds a number of Buddhist retreats. These retreats provide a wonderful opportunity to focus on your spiritual practice and deepen your understanding and experience of Buddha's teachings.
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Winter
Retreat
3rd - 31st January
(Please contact the Centre for more details)
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Amitayus
Retreat
2nd - 3rd February
This retreat will help us to
come closer to Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life. As a result our life span, merit
and wisdom will increase.
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Refuge
Retreat
10th - 16th March
Strengthen your refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and
Sangha, the foundation of the Buddhist path.
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Meeting
the Buddha of Compassion
4th - 6th April
A guided Action Tantra retreat
in Tara Centre in conjunction with Avalokiteshvara. Only for
those who have received the Avalokiteshvara empowerment.
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Celebration
of Buddha's Enlightenment
14th - 15th April
Celebrate Buddha's enlightenment
with a two day fasting retreat in conjunction with the practice of Thousand Armed Avalokiteshvara.
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Guru
Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat
14th - 20th July
By engaging in this retreat
you can strengthen your reliance upon your Spiritual Guide
and accumulate a vast amount of positive mental energy.
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For more information about the retreats please contact the Centre.
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