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Author keithPosted on February 12, 2018February 12, 2018

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What is going on in November

Hi everyone,

Twenty one of us have just returned from our annual retreat at Burwell House near Newmarket (see live photo). It was a truly magical time which really helped us get a glimpse of a deeper experience than is possible at our evening classes. It was especially powerful for the people who were attending a retreat for the first time. It also helped friendships deepen as we all got to know each other much better.

This is what is coming up in the next few weeks:

Tuesday evenings
Drop in class with lead meditation
6th Nov Taradasa (meditation workshop)
13th Nov Leah
20th Nov Taradasa (meditation workshop)
27th Nov Leah and Keith
4th Dec Khemananda
11th Dec Not sure yet
18th Dec Padmajata
25th Dec no class
1st Jan no class
8th Jan Week 1 of Radical Dharma 6 week course

Thursday evenings
Drop in class with unlead meditation
8th Nov - the 3rd Precept - stillness simplicity and contentment
15th Nov - life of the Buddha video
22nd Nov - four noble truths
29th Nov - eight fold path (might go on to December)

That is all for now.

Have a great November

Keith ... See more

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2 months ago
London Buddhist Centre

The chair of the London Buddhist Centre was on Radio 4 recently talking about kindness. Definitely worth a listen.

Catch Suryagupta, chair of the LBC, talking on the theme of Kindness on BBC 4's Something Understood...

Listen on iPlayer > https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/play/b0blgj7k

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2 months ago

Note that The Wash in Hertford will be closed completely from 21/9 to 5/10/18.

This will make parking and using the Millbridge Rooms a little harder, so if possible, please leave a bit earlier than you normally do. ... See more

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3 months ago

This is the photo that Padmajata took at the end of the class last night.

We had a really lovely evening, and it was wonderful to see so many people coming along to find out a bit about meditation and Buddhism.

Why not come and join us next Tuesday?

It does not matter if you missed last night and have not been before. The course is designed so that people can join at any point.

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3 months ago

Hi everybody,

There is a lot going on in Hertford in September. Here goes!

Tuesday nights 7.30pm to 9.45pm

We are going to have another free 6 week course starting 11th Sep teaching both meditation and Buddhism. It will start from very first principles, and assume no previous knowledge or experience of either subject.

Many people have found these courses extremely useful and have made massive shifts in their life from them (especially if they carry on practising and attending after the course).

People report these shifts in areas such as more happiness, less anxiety and less negative emotions. The general goal is to be more content, more aware, have more loving kindness, joy, and ultimately more freedom from our reactive mind.

Repitition is important in Buddhism because there are different levels of depth, experience and understanding. So if you have been before, then why not come again and you will build on what you have learned and be able to go a bit deeper this time. So it is also suitable for anyone, no matter what their experience.

Details are at https://hertfordbuddhistgroup.co.uk/free-6-week-meditation-and-buddhism-course/ and repeated at https://www.facebook.com/events/2189363678013951/ .

On the Tuesday before that (i.e 4th Sep), Leah and Keith will lead the class.

Thursday nights from 7.30 to 9.30

Anyone is welcome to attend as long as they are able to sit and meditate for half an hour without any instruction.

Unled meditation and talk/discussion/reflection on the Worldly Winds and how they affect our lives.

30th August Helen
6th Sep Keith
13th Sep Helen
20th Sep Helen

The 8 Worldly Winds are things that sometimes control our lives, but if we become more aware of them, we will have more freedom and can make better choices.

ie: gain, loss, status, disgrace, censure, praise, pleasure, & pain

I hope to see you at some of these events, but in any case, have a great September 🙂

Keith

p.s. Don't forget to book on our annual retreat at October 26 - 28th 2018. Time is running out. Suitable for all levels of experience including complete beginners. More info at https://www.facebook.com/events/2189363678013951/ and https://hertfordbuddhistgroup.co.uk/our-weekend-retreat-in-october/ .

p.p.s. Another event not to be missed is the Open Day at the LBC (London Buddhist Centre) on Sunday 16th Sep. https://www.lbc.org.uk/event-details/open-day-915 . ... See more

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4 months ago

Hi there,

The Summer is sometimes a quiet time here in the Buddhist Group, but we have been fairly busy this year. We have averaged about 20 people on the Tuesday nights (although we did have very low attendance when England were playing Columbia!).

We have another 6 week course starting on 11th September. But we thought it is a shame to wait all that time for anyone wanting to learn to meditate, so we are having a "Learn meditation for free" evening next Tuesday where we are teaching both meditation techniques from first principles.

Actually you can come along any week and learn one meditation for free, but this Tuesday you can learn both (mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana/loving kindness) in the same evening, or alternatively get a booster if you already know them.

Tuesday nights (drop in)
7/8 Learn meditation led by Khemananda and Keith
14/8 Introduction to Buddhism by Mangala
21/8 Keith
28/8 Padmajata
4/9 Keith
11/9 Week 1 of course by Nandaketu
18/9 Week 2 of course by Taradasa

Thursday nights (regulars)
9/8 meditation followed by reflection on snippets from the book "Wisdom Beyond Words" which link the perfection of wisdom sutras to everyday life.
16/8 meditation plus reflection
23/8 puja
30/8 meditation plus reflection

Also a couple of upcoming events from our Facebook Page
29/8 Buddhafield East - Waking the Wild Within https://www.facebook.com/events/558741954493099/

26/10 to 28/10 Our second weekend retreat. https://hertfordbuddhistgroup.co.uk/our-weekend-retreat-in-october/ People have already started booking for this. If you like our evening classes at Hertford then you will absolutely LOVE coming on retreat, as we are able to go alot deeper into the meditations, as well as having a relaxing time with a lot of fun.

Funny how the commitment and the mind works, but I always find that the retreat starts having a positive effect the moment that you book it. Let us know if you have any questions.

All the best

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5 months ago

Hi there,

I hope all is well with you and you are enjoying the hot weather, and any summer holidays (and/or retreats) you might have lined up. It is a bit too hot for me to be honest. But I know I will miss it when Autumn comes.

I was on retreat near Norwich last weekend, and I had an amazing time. It is so nice just to be in the countryside away from the normal stresses of daily life. Just sinking deeper into meditation, melting into loving kindness, and making amazing new friends.

If you have not been on retreat before, you can check out https://www.lbc.org.uk/homepage-links/retreats/introductory-retreats.html for beginners' weekend retreats. Just jump in and do it. You will love it!

Long retreats are even better, and make a perfect holiday (in my opinion). Unfortunately the LBC long Summer retreat is already full up. So consider booking now for their long Winter retreat. Or alternatively look at https://goingonretreat.com/ for many more retreats.

And of course, consider going on our very own retreat for the Hertford Sangha - 26th to 28th October. Look on our Facebook events page for more information https://www.facebook.com/events/942127445950193/ .

Anyway.

I just wanted to let you know what is coming up in Hertford.

Tuesdays - drop in night all welcome

03 July 2018 Keith
10 July 2018 Andy Blackford - talking about his work as a Buddhist chaplain in jails
17 July 2018 Leah
24 July 2018 Padmajata - The Four Reminders Part 1
31 July 2018 Padmajata - The Four Reminders Part 2
07 August 2018 Khemananda - leading an introductory evening teaching both meditations we do.
14 August 2018 Mangala

Thusdays - drop in night for regulars

5th July Leah
12th Rob - Ratnaguna Sanuccaya Gatha read through. This is the third of the Perfection of Wisdom texts in Wisdom beyond Words
19th Rob - Ratnaguna part 2
25th Rob - meditation and seven fold puja

I hope to see you at some of these

all the best

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6 months ago

Hi everybody,

This is what is probably going to be happening in June. We have not got all the info worked out yet, but this is what we have at the moment:

Tuesday class
Drop in open class all welcome

5/6 Khemananda - mindfulness from the Dhammapada, touching on the Buddha’s experience of enlightenment.
12/6 Leah
19/6 Keith
26/6 Mangala

Thursday class
Regulars' class

The Perfect Wisdom month of meditation and readings from three Perfect Wisdom texts
7 June – shared reading of Visions of Mahayana Buddhism pp 83-91 Perfect Wisdom
14 June – the Diamond Sutra; shared reading and discussion
21 June – Mantra, meditation and Puja with the longer Heart Sutra
28 June – the Ratnaguna-Samcayagatha; shared reading and discussion

Come along and join us to any or all of the above.

Also our retreat is on 26th to 28th of October. This will be an amazing weekend. Ask us for more information if you would like to come.

All the best

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6 months ago
Padmaloka - Buddhist Retreat Centre

At least four men are going from Hertford for this Great Gathering. Should be an amazing weekend 🙂

JUNE MEN'S OPEN RETREAT AND GREAT GATHERING WEEKEND

Whether you've been involved with Triratna for four months or forty years, you can come on our Men's Open Summer Retreats.

FOR HEROIC SPIRITS INTENDED
17th -22nd June
A five-day retreat led by Ratnaguna with Saṅghaniṣṭha, Buddhasiha, Advayamati, Saddharaja and Sthiranaga.
Book here: http://bit.ly/OpenRetreat2018

THE TIRATANAVANDANA:
In Praise of the Three Jewels
22nd - 24th June
Men's Great Gathering Weekend
Led by Vajrashura, Kalyanamati and the Men's European Mitra Convenors.
Book here: http://bit.ly/InPraiseOfTheThreeJewels

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