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Thursdays\: 19\:00 to 20\:30 - until 31st July
Practical Buddhist Meditations - a five week course
with David Midgley or Ven Mary
This introductory course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques follows on from the Monday night 'Meditation for Beginners' sessions. It is a down to earth\, no nonsense guide to Buddhist meditation. It does not assume that you know about meditation or that you are interested in learning more about Buddhism. This course assumes that those who come are interested in learning something about meditation and Buddhist meditation in particular.
Suggested donation £5.50 per evening.
Discovering Buddhism Module
Establishing a Daily Practice
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A public teaching by Venerable Mary Reavey
26th and 27th July 2008
10\:00am to 4\:30pm at JBCL\, Whingate\, Leeds
The teachings and instruction given in this Discovering Buddhism module will create a firm foundation for establishing your own daily meditation practice.
In Establishing a Daily Practice you will come to understand clearly how the Lam-Rim can be a blue print for your personal attainment of enlightenment. Learn not only why and how to set up a daily practice but also how to stay motivated in your spiritual life
Teachings and meditations will be taught and led by Ven Mary Reavey.
YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR THIS COURSE
Please email smile@jamyangleeds.co.uk by 10th July 2008 to ensure that the course will run and you have a place.
Suggested Donation is £45 for the weekend (concessions £35)
or £25 per day (concessions £20 per day)
This course can be certificated.
To complete the certificated course you will be required to complete an essay or lead one meditation session on Establishing a Daily Practice.
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Establishing a Daily Practice
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A public teaching by Venerable Mary Reavey
26th and 27th July 2008
10\:00am to 4\:30pm at JBCL\, Whingate\, Leeds
The teachings and instruction given in this Discovering Buddhism module will create a firm foundation for establishing your own daily meditation practice.
In Establishing a Daily Practice you will come to understand clearly how the Lam-Rim can be a blue print for your personal attainment of enlightenment. Learn not only why and how to set up a daily practice but also how to stay motivated in your spiritual life
Teachings and meditations will be taught and led by Ven Mary Reavey.
YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR THIS COURSE
Please email smile@jamyangleeds.co.uk by 10th July 2008 to ensure that the course will run and you have a place.
Suggested Donation is £45 for the weekend (concessions £35)
or £25 per day (concessions £20 per day)
This course can be certificated.
To complete the certificated course you will be required to complete an essay or lead one meditation session on Establishing a Daily Practice.
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Meditation for Beginners
This drop-in session will enable you to experience and learn basic meditation techniques to help you unwind\, de-stress and calm your mind.
Suggested donation\: £4.00 per evening.
Tuesdays\: 19\:00 to 20\:30
Medicine Buddha Puja
Concentrating on the powerful Medicine Buddha puja these sessions are a community event which is energising and highly beneficial.
At the end of every month we will also do the short Vajrasattva purification practice.
Everyone is welcome.
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Thursdays\: 19\:00 to 20\:30 - until 31st July
Practical Buddhist Meditations - a five week course
with David Midgley or Ven Mary
This introductory course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques follows on from the Monday night 'Meditation for Beginners' sessions. It is a down to earth\, no nonsense guide to Buddhist meditation. It does not assume that you know about meditation or that you are interested in learning more about Buddhism. This course assumes that those who come are interested in learning something about meditation and Buddhist meditation in particular.
Suggested donation £5.50 per evening.
Mondays\: 19\:00 to 20\:00
Meditation for Beginners
This drop-in session will enable you to experience and learn basic meditation techniques to help you unwind\, de-stress and calm your mind.
Suggested donation\: £4.00 per evening.
Geshe Tashi – Dharma Festival Retreat
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Tuesday 5th August 2008 to Tuesday 12th August 2008
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Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds is delighted to organise a summer residential retreat with Geshe Tashi Tsering. The venue is in a semi rural location on the outskirts of Leeds easily accessible by public transport. Free parking is available. The address is\: Trinity &\; All Saints Residential College\, Brownberrie Lane\, Horsforth\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\,LS18 5HD. Directions to the college are on www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/about/travel.htm
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Arrival and Departure
Arrival\: Tuesday 5th August 2008 AFTER 5pm Reception is open 24hours. There will be no teachings or food available on this day.
Departure\: Tuesday 12th August 2008. Rooms vacated and luggage stored by 11am - retreat finishes at 5pm
This retreat is a closed event. Each teaching will build on the proceeding one and the atmosphere can be disturbed by fluctuating attendance\, so partial attendance of the retreat will not be possible. We request you attend the entire event from beginning to end. If you wish to leave the premises during the retreat\, we request you inform the organisers.
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Meals and accommodation
Vegetarian food will be provided. Special diets may be catered for if you inform us at the time of booking. Precepts will be given on some days of the retreat. Food will be available for those not able to take precepts but it will be the participant's responsibility to organise this around the meditation sessions. You can also bring food and drinks (fruit teas/juice etc) to keep in your room or shared kitchen.
Single room standard\: Single room with sink\, wardrobe and study desk. Shared bathroom and toilets (2 between 6). Shared kitchen with fridge and tea/coffee making facility. Towels and bedding provided.
Single room En-suite\: Single Room with en-suite shower and toilet. Tea and Coffee provided daily in the rooms. Wardrobe and study desk. Shared kitchen with fridge. Towels and bedding provided.
Disabled Access
There is full disabled access. If you have a disability\, please inform us before you book as certain conditions will apply.
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Prices
We have kept prices down to be as inclusive as possible. If you are unable to afford the retreat but would like to attend email smile@jamyangleeds.co.uk specifying your financial circumstances and how much you could offer towards the fees. Prices include food and drink\, accommodation\, towels\, bedding and the teachings by Geshe Tashi.
Standard Single Room\: £270 En-suite Single Room\: £350
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Registration and Booking
Pre- registration is essential. Payment of £150 and completion of the booking information will guarantee a place. Full payment is required by 1st July 2008. Cancellation with full refund is available until 13 July 2008. After this date you are liable for the full amount unless you can find someone to take your place. We will allocate rooms on a first come\, first served basis. Please email smile@jamyangleeds.co.uk with any enquiries or telephone 07866 760460.
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Supporting the Retreat
If you are able to volunteer to help set up the gompa on 5 August\, to help dismantell it on 12 August\, or with light offerings\, water bowl offerings\, flower arranging\, bell ringing or gompa cleaning during the retreat\, please let us know when you book.
If you would like to help sponsor the retreat and are able to give a donation to allow others to attend at a reduced rate please email smile@jamyangleeds.co.uk and we will provide further details.
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To book please\:
1) Send a deposit of £150 by cheque or use the Paypal Donate button on the JBCL website and
2) Send to Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds\, Suite 39\, Sunshine House\, Whingate Business Park\, Whingate\, Leeds\, LS12 3AT
OR Email\: smile@jamyangleeds.co.uk the following information\:
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Name\:
Address\:
Contact Telephone Number\:
Email\:
Accomodation required\: Standard single (£270) or En-Suite Single (£350) (Please note\: camping is not available)
Any special dietary requirements\:
I can volunteer to help with\: