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DTSTART:20261119T191500Z
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URL:https://birminghambuddhistcentre.org.uk/events/zen3/
SUMMARY:Dharma Night
DESCRIPTION:Dharma Night: The Buddha's teachings for everyone\n\nThe Way of
  Zen\nwith Abhayadhara\n\n'A special transmission outside the scriptures\n
 No dependence on words and letters\nDirect pointing to the mind\nSeeing in
 to one's true nature and attaining Buddhahood’\n\nSuch is the nature of 
 Zen\, according to the Zen master Bodhidharma. In Sangharakshita’s view\
 , Zen represents (along with the Mahamudra and Dzogchen teachings) ‘the 
 peak of Buddhist spirituality.’\n\nAnd yet it is often misunderstood.\n\
 nIn this Dharma night series we will explore the liberating power of this 
 beautiful and enigmatic tradition. We will reflect on scriptures central t
 o the Zen tradition\, such as the Heart Sutra\, on classic Zen stories and
  poems\; and practice ‘just sitting.’\n\n______________\n\nEvery 7 wee
 ks there will be a new theme\, along with pujas and guest speakers. Each s
 ession is stand alone\, so you don't have to come to every one in the seri
 es.\nDharma Night is the main evening of the week where people with variou
 s levels of practice come together. It's suitable to anyone who is familia
 r with the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana meditations.\n\nNo n
 eed to book. No charge – please make a donation.\n\nDharma night runs f
 rom 7:15 - 9:15pm every Thursday evening. Doors open at 7pm for a chance t
 o chat and have tea before hand.
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CATEGORIES:For Regulars
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