Practical Introduction to Buddhism

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      Wednesday      10th May 2023

for 8 weeks

8 Wednesday Evenings

7.30 pm until 9.00 pm

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This is the fourth of our courses on Buddhist history and teachings. You will learn about

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• The world into which Gautama was born

• The influence of the Indus migration into north east India

• The political and social history of Buddha's time and the way in which they helped the formation of the Sangha

• The importance of King Ashoka in the spread of Buddhism across Asia and into the Middle East.

• The birth, life and death of Gautama Buddha

• Buddha's teaching:

  • The Four Noble Truths of the human condition​

  • The Eightfold path to personal enlightenment

  • The 3 Jewels

  • Dependent Arising and Karma

  • The Buddhist Way of Life

  • The Buddhist traditions: Theravada, Mahayana etc

  • The spread of Buddhism into the West

  • Buddha's teaching on many issues

  • Practising Buddhism in a western culture

  • The influencers: Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh and Lama Surya Das for example

  • Taking Refuge

  • Is Buddhism a religion?

 

The Course Fee is £70

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£10 a week x 8

Pay weekly - Register First

If you want to pay in one go

 

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Concessions

If you are experiencing financial hardship or are in receipt of State Benefits, please don't let that stop you from coming on the course.

We can arrange payment by instalments.

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