How to Meditate
with Margo van Greta
As our lives get more complicated, it seems we need more and more things to make us happy, but somehow we never really succeed. The simple truth eludes us, that happiness is a state of mind, not dependent on external objects. True, deep happiness lies within us and we can tap this great source through meditation.
In this course we will explore various methods of meditation used in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. We will discuss and practice mindfulness meditations, where we learn to be aware of a single object, thus calming and focusing our mind, and analytical meditations, where we investigate a subject like compassion or how to deal with negative emotions like anger. We will also look at visualisation meditations, where we visualise strongly positive images, like the Buddha, to help actualise the positive potential of our mind.
We will use DVDs that feature His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Richard Gere, Keanu Reeves, and various Buddhist teachers from the East and West. We will also use audio recordings of teachings on the various topics. It includes meditations, discussion, and retreat days to deepen our practice. There is an option to participate in assessments to check our understanding with a senior teacher. The 1st session on Wed. 2 October can be taken as an introduction, in case you would like to check it out! I will be facilitating the group.
Margo van Greta is studying and practicing Buddhism since 1987 guided by her main teacher Lama Zopa Rinpoche, His Holiness the Dalai Lama plus many others. She completed FPMT courses Discovering Buddhism and the Foundation of Buddhist Thought. She does a month long retreat every year, and enjoys sharing the Dharma with those who are interested.
Venue: Tushita, Field of Dreams, The Park 442
Dates: October 2 (Introduction session), 9,16,23,30, November 6,13. 7.30-9.15pm
Suggested donation: £70-£45, Including reading material
Please book in advance by Sept. 29 togmesangpo37@gmail.com
Retreat day: Sunday 3 November, 10-30-3.30pm, suggested donation £20-£10
More information on Discovering Buddhism
with Margo van Greta
As our lives get more complicated, it seems we need more and more things to make us happy, but somehow we never really succeed. The simple truth eludes us, that happiness is a state of mind, not dependent on external objects. True, deep happiness lies within us and we can tap this great source through meditation.
In this course we will explore various methods of meditation used in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. We will discuss and practice mindfulness meditations, where we learn to be aware of a single object, thus calming and focusing our mind, and analytical meditations, where we investigate a subject like compassion or how to deal with negative emotions like anger. We will also look at visualisation meditations, where we visualise strongly positive images, like the Buddha, to help actualise the positive potential of our mind.
We will use DVDs that feature His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Richard Gere, Keanu Reeves, and various Buddhist teachers from the East and West. We will also use audio recordings of teachings on the various topics. It includes meditations, discussion, and retreat days to deepen our practice. There is an option to participate in assessments to check our understanding with a senior teacher. The 1st session on Wed. 2 October can be taken as an introduction, in case you would like to check it out! I will be facilitating the group.
Margo van Greta is studying and practicing Buddhism since 1987 guided by her main teacher Lama Zopa Rinpoche, His Holiness the Dalai Lama plus many others. She completed FPMT courses Discovering Buddhism and the Foundation of Buddhist Thought. She does a month long retreat every year, and enjoys sharing the Dharma with those who are interested.
Venue: Tushita, Field of Dreams, The Park 442
Dates: October 2 (Introduction session), 9,16,23,30, November 6,13. 7.30-9.15pm
Suggested donation: £70-£45, Including reading material
Please book in advance by Sept. 29 togmesangpo37@gmail.com
Retreat day: Sunday 3 November, 10-30-3.30pm, suggested donation £20-£10
More information on Discovering Buddhism
