Talk on Buddhism & Humanism - 8 October 2008

Hosted by the Liverpool Humanist Group

Alasdair Taisen Gordon-Finlayson of the Liverpool Zen Group will be giving a talk to the Liverpool Humanist Group entitled "Buddhism vs. Humanism: common ground rather than battle ground?"

Venue: Crown Hotel, (upstairs room)
43 Lime Street
Liverpool L1 1JQ

Entry: Free to LHG Members, for everyone else £2 on the door.

For further details, see the LHG website's meetings page

The Art of the Moment: Buddhist Meditation Course with Lama Ole Nydahl - 11-12 October 2008

A course hosted by Diamond Way Buddhism Liverpool

The only difference between the Buddha and us is that he has meditated more

Diamond Way Buddhism opens the most skilful methods of the Buddha to the modern world. Using them one learns to experience the world from a rich and self-liberating viewpoint. Its meditations unfold the deep inner richness of mind and lead to a balanced, unwavering mind. They help us to discover and finally express all our enlightened qualities for the benefit of all beings as well as ourselves.

During this two-day course, Lama Ole Nydahl will give teachings on buddhist meditation practice as well as general buddhist topics, particularly focusing on the view and methods of the Diamond Way.

The morning session on Sunday will be guided by Student of Lama Ole and will allow asking more questions.

Schedule

Venue

Contemporary Urban Centre
41-51 Greenland Street
(at the corner with Jamaica St.)
Liverpool, L1 0BS

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Costs

Tickets are sold on the door and are available in advance from Sept. '08 at the Diamond Way Buddhist Centre.

For further information visit liverpool.dwbuk.org/artofthemoment.

Teachings of Diamond Way Buddhism 23 April - 21 May 2008

A course hosted by Diamond Way Buddhism Liverpool

This series of five lectures provides a profound introduction to Buddha's teachings, with particular focus on Diamond Way Buddhism of the Karma Kagyu Lineage. The explanations will refer to the classical text "The Jewel Ornament of Liberation" by the Great Kagyu Master Je Gampopa, a text from the early 12th century that is revered by all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism and is still relevant today. Gampopa said about this text:

For anyone who wishes to see me, studying The Jewel Ornament of Liberation is the same as meeting me.

All lectures will be given by the experienced buddhist teacher Peter Malinowski.

Schedule

All lectures start at 8.00pm.

Venue

Diamond Way Buddhist Centre
61 Newsham Drive
Liverpool L6 7UQ

Costs

£3 suggested donation.

Booking

No booking required, just come along.

For further information contact the Diamond Way Buddhist Centre in Liverpool phone: 0151 222 3543, E-Mail: liverpool@dwbuk.org, web: http://liverpool.dwbuk.org.

The Essence of Diamond Way Buddhism - 02 May 2008

Hosted by Diamond Way Buddhism Liverpool

Diamond Way Buddhism offers extremely skilful methods for development and transformation. In his refreshing and joyful style Wojtek Tracewski, one of the most experienced travelling teachers in Diamond Way, will outline the essential points that make Diamond Way practices so powerful and applicable in our fast moving modern lives.

Time: 8.00pm

Venue

Diamond Way Buddhist Centre
61 Newsham Drive
Liverpool L6 7UQ

Costs

£5 (£3 concessions), tickets sold on the door, no pre-booking required.

Extended Introductions to Diamond Way Buddhism - 09 April, 14 May, 11 June

Hosted by Diamond Way Buddhism Liverpool

Once a month we offer more expansive introductions to Diamond Way Buddhism; open to all, but especially useful for new people and an excellent opportunity for any questions you have.

Time: 7.00pm

Venue

Diamond Way Buddhist Centre
61 Newsham Drive
Liverpool L6 7UQ

Costs

Free.

Stonewater Sesshin - 26-30 May 2008

Hosted by the Liverpool Zen Group

Zen retreat in the Lake District with LZG teacher David Shoji Scott Hoshi, with interviews, talks, "Big Mind" exercises and gaps in the timetable for walks on the hills.

For further details, see the Stonewater mini-site on the LZG website

Zen Meditation for Beginners - 9th & 16th February 2008

Hosted by Liverpool Zen Group

We will be holding a short course for people who are either completely new to Zen practice or who have not been practicing for very long. It will run from 9.30am to 4.30pm on two consecutive Saturdays in February. The course will be led by Paul Evans and Andy Scott, both experienced Zen practitioners, and will cover both the essentials of Zen meditation and some basic Buddhist teachings.

Cost: £25 for both days (includes zazenkai fee for second Saturday) including vegetarian lunches.

Booking: To book online, please see the listing on the LZG website or call either Andy (0151 722 7475) or Paul (07835 736 898)

Stonewater Sesshin with David Scott Hoshi - 17th & 21st February 2008

Hosted by Liverpool Zen Group at Stonewater Zendo in the Lake District

Starts with supper at 6pm on Sun 17th and we sit 8pm. Finishes on Thursday 21st after lunch (about 2pm), although there will be a small amount of tidying up to do (although please do stay later for afternoon walk etc if you wish).

Timetable will be usual sesshin but with tweaks to leave extra space in afternoon for walking. Interviews, talks and Big Mind. Dress: Rakusu if you have one, but not robes. Silence from 7.30pm evening before to end of lunch next day. See Stonewater site for map and address.

Cost: £95, ask about concessions for unwaged.

Booking: To book, please contact Jenny Best.