meditation and dharma study
The Hastings Buddhist Centre is part of the Triratna Buddhist Community (formerly the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order). Led by Sue Bower and Chris O'Donoghue, we meet once a fortnight for meditation and discussion. Anyone interested in finding out more about meditation, Buddhism and the TBC is welcome to join us.
Contact us:
Sue Bower, 01424 204110
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Sue Bower commented on rosie layberry's photoWe meet in Hastings Old Town from 7 to 9 pm every Thursday evening at 80 High Street, TN34 3EL
(As the meditation takes place on the first floor, we regret that there is no convenient disabled access).
We alternate two programmes every other Thursday. One week we we start with a 45 minute body relaxation and meditation. Usually either Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (practice of loving kindness), followed by tea, biscuits and a discussion based on a Dharma text that we are studying. We are currently reading "Buddhism: tools for living your life" (more details are given in STUDY BOOKS AND WEBSITES below.)
The second week is more devotional and aimed at those with some experience of meditation.
Suggested donation per session, £3 -£5
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Our study books
"Buddhism: tools for living your life" by Vajragupta (Windhorse Publications)
A guide for those seeking a meaningful spiritual path while living everyday lives full of families, work and friends. Our first study text.
Introductions to meditation and the Triratna Buddhist Community
"Breath" by Vessantra (Windhorse Publications)
A guide to the mindfulness of breathing as practiced by the TBC.
"Metta: the practice of loving kindness" by Nagabodhi (Windhorse Publications)
A guide to the metta bhavana meditation as practiced by the TBC.
"Introducing Buddhism" by Chris Pauling (Windhorse Publications)
Explains the essential teachings and practices that underlie most forms of Buddhism.
"The Triratna story" by Vajragupta (Windhorse Publications)
This is the story of Triratna (formerly the FWBO) from its inception in London to its growth worldwide.
Websites
Free Buddhist Audio
Over 500 audio talks on Buddhism and meditation from the archives of the FWBO. Hundreds of seminar and lecture transcripts. Free downloads, or listen and read online.
Words of the Buddha
Daily readings from the words of the Buddha
Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre
Teaching Buddhism, Buddhist meditation and yoga retreats, in Sussex, South-East England.
FWBO Brighton Buddhist Centre
Meditation, yoga, drop in classes, retreats.
http://westkentbuddhists.ning.com/
Our sister group in Tonbridge where Vidyakaya also teaches.
For the happiness of all beings; for the benefit of all beings; with body, speech and mind; we dedicate this place.
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