John Barter Classes for 2008 at the Buddhist Library From 04 September for 9 weeks, Every Thursday (10.15 - 12.15AM)Rather than getting caught in stress and distress, angst and anger and why not conserve and preserve our precious time and energy channelling it into meaning and worth rather than demeaning and watse. Whilst we talk about conservation and non waste , the real ecology is that of the conservation, preservation and upcycling of our regular real life experiences that make up our life. Where and how can we find peace , meaning, joy and worth without having to make major life changes? Much of the teachings of the Buddha are timelesss wisdom based principles, practices and perspectives for living conciously while learning and growing from the regular real life experiences our life offers. This Mindfulness based Meditation Course will offer both teachings and technique for "Developing the Ten Spiritual Aspirations": a template for developing core values and a proactive approach to transforming problems, issues and illnesses into life and learning potentials.
John Barter is a psychologist, university lecturer and meditation teacher. He brings to his work over 20 years of personal practice in mindfulness based Meditation, 11 years of which he was a Buddhist monk of the Theravada Forest Tradition. John is a regular and highly esteemed teacher at the Buddhist Library. He has a private counseling practice – WELL-AWARE-NESS Counseling and Consulting in Crows Nest and in Darling Point, Sydney. His nine week meditation course provides scriptural reference to these spiritual perfections from the birth (jataka) stories of the Buddha. It also provides explanation and appreciation of how these qualities can be developed through the practice of meditation and engagement in daily life. Each of the 9 sessions is of 1 1/2 hours duration, and is comprised of: 1. Progressive instruction
in meditation Straight to the Heart of the Buddha's teachings, Thursday Evenings9 week course Thurs 16 October 7.30pm - Thurs 11 Dec
She is a socially engaged Buddhist and does social work in India with people previously known as untouchables. Her teaching method cuts straight through the the heart of the Buddha's teachings in a way we can all manifest in every moment of life _____________________________________________________________________________________
Sutta Studies with Venerable Tejadhammo Thursday Evenings 7.00 - 9.00 PM
Metaphor is a powerful teaching tool often employed by the Buddha but frequently misunderstood and sometimes literalized. Exploring and understanding these metaphors, similes and other literary devices can open new doors to the path of practice. This course offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the teaching of the Buddha and to situate this understanding in the context of meditation practices. The course is open to anyone who is interested but those who have already attended Terms 1 and 2 might find it of special interest and use. We shall try to include some meditative experience (as relevant) in each session. All notes and texts will be provided. Although this course is offered without any charge a small donation to the library is most welcome in order to cover costs . Please contact the library to make your booking as notes need to be prepared beforehand.
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