Stupa at O Sel Ling retreat centre in Spain. Symbol of the mind of enlightenment.
Establishing a Daily Practice
Margo van Greta
Starts 9 May 2023, Hybrid: In Person and Online
Discovering Buddhism module 8
The main point of meditation is to take care of the mind, or consciousness. By gaining control over the mind/consciousness the root of all suffering can be severed completely, and one can gain the ability to liberate others by first obtaining omniscience oneself. To do this we need a good understanding of the role of meditation, how to ascertain the purpose and object of each meditation, and its relation to other topics of meditation on the spiritual path.
This course will include altar set up, posture, and the preliminary prayers to either establish or strengthen one's daily meditation practice based on Lama Zopa Rinpoche's text "A Daily Meditation Practice".
Assemble the tools you need to develop a successful daily practice and find out the elements necessary to generate realizations. Get some tips for making every action meaningful.
It includes the following topics, all based on the advise of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
You will also get access to online material: a 26 minute video, audio teachings, meditations, and reading material for home study. There is an option to take part in a quiz to check our understanding.
This module is part of the Discovering Buddhism course, and can be taken by itself, or you can do the full course.
Margo van Greta
Margo van Greta is a pioneer of holistic spirituality, who brings in-depth Buddhist practices into our western culture.
Involved with the Dharma since 1987, Margo has studied and practised both in the East and the West. She received teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Khadrola, Venerable Robina Courtin. She is an FPMT registered teacher for Discovering Buddhism, teaches evening classes and holds retreats. She spends several weeks a year in retreat.
She is the founder of Togme Sangpo Buddhist Group, which she started in 2012 with the blessing of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
When: Tuesday. May 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13, 20, 2023 (6 sessions)
Time: 7.30-9pm BST (UK)
Online on Zoom, and In Person in Findhorn
Suggested donation: £100/£85/£70
What is affordable for some can be a financial stretch for others. We offer a tiered pricing structure. When you book, please select the price that feels appropriate for you.
£100 Pay it Forward Price covers the cost of your course, and helps us to sustain our Buddhist group organising the next event.
£85 Sustainable Price covers the cost of your course.
£70 Supported Price reflects a partial bursary toward the cost of your course and is intended for those with minor financial need.
Sign up:
This course will include altar set up, posture, and the preliminary prayers to either establish or strengthen one's daily meditation practice based on Lama Zopa Rinpoche's text "A Daily Meditation Practice".
Assemble the tools you need to develop a successful daily practice and find out the elements necessary to generate realizations. Get some tips for making every action meaningful.
It includes the following topics, all based on the advise of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
- Setting up an effective meditation session
- What meditations to do in what order
- What to do in between sessions
- Dealing with obstacles to success in our practice
You will also get access to online material: a 26 minute video, audio teachings, meditations, and reading material for home study. There is an option to take part in a quiz to check our understanding.
This module is part of the Discovering Buddhism course, and can be taken by itself, or you can do the full course.
Margo van Greta
Margo van Greta is a pioneer of holistic spirituality, who brings in-depth Buddhist practices into our western culture.
Involved with the Dharma since 1987, Margo has studied and practised both in the East and the West. She received teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Khadrola, Venerable Robina Courtin. She is an FPMT registered teacher for Discovering Buddhism, teaches evening classes and holds retreats. She spends several weeks a year in retreat.
She is the founder of Togme Sangpo Buddhist Group, which she started in 2012 with the blessing of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
When: Tuesday. May 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13, 20, 2023 (6 sessions)
Time: 7.30-9pm BST (UK)
Online on Zoom, and In Person in Findhorn
Suggested donation: £100/£85/£70
What is affordable for some can be a financial stretch for others. We offer a tiered pricing structure. When you book, please select the price that feels appropriate for you.
£100 Pay it Forward Price covers the cost of your course, and helps us to sustain our Buddhist group organising the next event.
£85 Sustainable Price covers the cost of your course.
£70 Supported Price reflects a partial bursary toward the cost of your course and is intended for those with minor financial need.
Sign up:
- Step 1: email [email protected]
- Step 2: Send your donation to paypal.me/MargovanGreta
Discovering Buddhism
Over 2500 years ago, Shakyamuni Buddha gained direct insight into the nature of reality, perfected the qualities of wisdom, compassion, and power, and revealed the path to his disciples. In the 11th Century, Atisha brought these teachings to Tibet in the form of the lam-rim – the stages on the path to enlightenment. The lam-rim tradition found its pinnacle in the teachings of the great Tibetan saint Lama Tsongkhapa in the 14th Century, and these teachings continued to pass from teacher to student up to this present day.
When Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche transmitted these teachings to their disciples, they imparted a deeply experiential tradition of study and practice, leading thousands of seekers to discover the truth of what the Buddha taught. This tradition is the core of Discovering Buddhism.
All of the FPMT study programs and especially Discovering Buddhism are presented within a context that reflects FPMT “Wisdom Culture.“
Discovering Buddhism is a two-year, fourteen-module series that gives the student a solid foundation in the teachings and practice of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism.
Over 2500 years ago, Shakyamuni Buddha gained direct insight into the nature of reality, perfected the qualities of wisdom, compassion, and power, and revealed the path to his disciples. In the 11th Century, Atisha brought these teachings to Tibet in the form of the lam-rim – the stages on the path to enlightenment. The lam-rim tradition found its pinnacle in the teachings of the great Tibetan saint Lama Tsongkhapa in the 14th Century, and these teachings continued to pass from teacher to student up to this present day.
When Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche transmitted these teachings to their disciples, they imparted a deeply experiential tradition of study and practice, leading thousands of seekers to discover the truth of what the Buddha taught. This tradition is the core of Discovering Buddhism.
All of the FPMT study programs and especially Discovering Buddhism are presented within a context that reflects FPMT “Wisdom Culture.“
Discovering Buddhism is a two-year, fourteen-module series that gives the student a solid foundation in the teachings and practice of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism.
