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what's on this week
06 May 2013
- monday
- 1900 to 2000
- meditation
- mindfulness of breathing
- tuesday
- 1830 to 2000
- dharma study
- the regular study group meeting
- saturday
- 0800 to 0900
- meditation
- open meditation sit
dharma byte
The Buddha:
Stricken by sharp stomach pains,
You, monk, dwelling in the forest grove
Where it is harsh and hard to get food -
What will you do?
Vakkali:
Flooding the body
With abundant rapture and bliss
And enduring what is harsh,
I shall dwell in the grove.
Developing the bases of mindfulness,
The faculties, the powers
And the factors for Enlightenment,
I shall dwell in the grove.
Recollecting men who are resolute,
Who put forth energy, constantly firm in their effort,
Who are harmonious and united,
I shall dwell in the grove.
Recollecting the perfect Buddha -
The foremost, the self-tamed,
The perfectly composed and concentrated -
With untiring effort, both day and night,
I shall dwell in the grove.
Theragatha 350-354 based on translations of Norman, Thanisaro and Rhys-Davids
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Shantikula in Johannesburg is part of the international Triratna Buddhist Community. Triratna is a network of engaged practitioners, many of whom create or facilitate spaces for sharing the Three Jewels of Buddhism. Sangarakshita’s vision, encouraged and guided by his teachers, of an engaged Buddhist practice that is current and realistic, has created relevant frameworks for the practice of Dharma today. |
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Buddhist meditation classes, Dharma study, various Buddhist meditation courses (both introductory and more advanced), day retreats, devotional practice and more are part of our monthly offerings at Shantikula. Hearing, discussing and sharing the teachings of the Buddha as community or Sangha is what grows individual understanding and practical wisdom, that resonates strongly in a constantly changing world. |