This week, Jonny shared a reading from the book “The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching” by Thich Nhat Hanh. A full reference is also provided.
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Thursday 20th May 2021
This week, Barbara will be facilitating the session and has chosen a recording of Thay “Touching Reality as it is ” which may help to address some of the questions from last week.
Thursday 21st Jan Deep Relaxation
Barbara introduced a recording ( You Tube) of a deep relaxation offered by Br Phap Li including some wonderful cello music . Harry also recommended a Deep relaxation by Sr Chanh Niem
Thursday 7th Jan 2021
Following sessions on Christmas Day and New Years Eve It was decided not to hold a monthly Clearbrook Session this month Nic H led our focus and Barbara Facilitated the discussion . In place of the Clearbrook there is a Morning of Mindfulness on Sunday . In order to register for this please contact theContinue reading “Thursday 7th Jan 2021”
Christmas Arrangements 24th and 25th Dec
Dear Friends After a bit of deliberation , a plan for the festive ?? season has emerged .There will be a session on CHristmas eve 7.30-9pm for which a theme will probably show itself . In addition there will also be a shorter 1hr session on Dec 25th 9-10am For the Christmas Day session it might be helpful ifContinue reading “Christmas Arrangements 24th and 25th Dec”
Thursday 17th Dec – Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
This Thursday Barbara will be facilitating a session , including a recitation of the Five Mindfulness Trainings . These will be read by various members of the Sangha
Thursday 3rd Dec Living without Loneliness
This week Barbara was the facilitator for the session and we will enjoyed a reading on a better way to live without loneliness. This is reproduced from Mindfulness Bell below Her quotation for this week is from the man who was involved in setting up the Zen Hospice in San Fransisco . “ Peace andContinue reading “Thursday 3rd Dec Living without Loneliness”
Thursday 26th Nov – “Just Practice”
The loose focus this week is on the opportunity in Lockdown of simply just stopping and practising . (Easier said than done ) . Reading – The Art of Living ( Thich Nhat Hanh) page 8 “Stillness”
Thursday, 19th November
“Are my perceptions correct” References: 1. The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching by TNH pages 166-167 2. Old Path White Clouds by TNH page 451 3. The Diamond that Cuts Through Illusion by TNH ( The Diamond Sutra with commentary by TNH)
Nov 12th – Gathas
Dear Friends This thursday we will continue exploring the use of Gathas .We will recap the concept of Gathas , so that it will not be necessary to have attended last week .Jonny will facilitate the session this week .If anyone is interested in a 30 min weekday meditation session at 1.30pm during lockdown , please letContinue reading “Nov 12th – Gathas”