WHEN
Wednesday evenings
7.30pm - 8.45pm (followed by optional informal discussion over a cup of tea)
Dates
10, 17, 24 June | 1, 8, 15 July
Where
Friends Meeting House,
6 The Friars,
Canterbury
CT1 2AS
Also available live streamed to members.
Cost
6 week series: £50
(in person and live streamed)
£10/class
Low income: £7/class
Free for Members & Full Time Student Card Holders
ONLINE BOOKING BELOW
THE PERFECT PATH TO FREEDOM
One of the clearest presentations of the path to enlightenment is a short poem called The Three Principal Aspects of the Path, composed over 600 years ago by the extraordinary Spiritual Guide and founder of the New Kadampa lineage, Je Tsongkhapa.
In a mere fifteen verses, Je Tsongkhapa distils the vastness of the Buddhist stages of the path to enlightenment into three essential realisations, or experiential understandings. Gaining experience of these three — Renunciation, Bodhichitta, and the wisdom realising Emptiness — provides us with the methods we need to transform every aspect of our life into opportunities for inner development and spiritual growth. In this way, our daily life itself becomes the path to the freedom of liberation and, ultimately, full enlightenment.
In this series of classes, Senior Buddhist Teacher Chelvi will take us on a spiritual journey, guiding us step-by-step through the development of each of these three profound understandings, making them practical and accessible for modern life. Whether you are new to meditation or already familiar with Buddhist teachings, this is a rare opportunity to connect with a complete path to inner freedom in a way that is both inspiring and practical.
As Je Tsongkhapa himself writes:
“I will explain to the best of my ability
The essential meaning of the teachings of all the Buddhas [renunciation],
The main path of the Bodhisattvas, who have compassion for all living beings [bodhichitta],
And the ultimate path of the fortunate ones who are seeking liberation [the correct view of emptiness].”
— Je Tsongkhapa, Three Principal Aspects of the Path
DATES
Wednesdays | 10, 17, 24 June | 1, 8, 15 July
7:30pm – 8:45pm
Please note: Online Booking & Payment prior the start of the class only.
Class Format
What to Expect
Guided Meditation
Each class begins with guided breathing meditation to help let go of distractions and settle the mind into an experience of inner peace.
Buddhist Teaching
The teacher will then give practical advice, based on the topic of the class, explaining how we can integrate Buddha's timeless wisdom into our busy daily lives.
Discussion
The class will conclude with a second guided meditation to help us take the teaching to heart. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
Teacher
Teacher
FAQs
We are a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, no-one receives a salary. The funds we receive are used to pay for our venues and operating expenses. Although we charge for classes we also offer low-income rates and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.
Our classes are for everyone who is interested in learning how to meditate, regardless of background or belief. They are designed to give a broad introduction to Buddhist meditation, teachings, and practice. Everyone is invited to use whichever aspects of the teachings they find helpful.
No. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits that come from having a peaceful mind.
No. Everyone is welcome, including beginners. All you need is the wish to improve yourself and the quality of your life.
No special clothing is required, come as you are.
No. The classes focus on meditation and teachings alone. You can choose to sit on a chair or meditation cushion.
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