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DTSTART:20261126T191500Z
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URL:https://birminghambuddhistcentre.org.uk/events/zen4/
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\n\nSuch is the nature o
 f Zen\, according to the Zen master Bodhidharma. In Sangharakshita’s vie
 w\, Zen represents (along with the Mahamudra and Dzogchen teachings) ‘th
 e peak of Buddhist spirituality.’\n\nAnd yet it is often misunderstood.\
 n\nIn this Dharma night series we will explore the liberating power of thi
 s beautiful and enigmatic tradition. We will reflect on scriptures central
  to the Zen tradition\, such as the Heart Sutra\, on classic Zen stories a
 nd poems\; and practice ‘just sitting.’\n\n______________\n\nEvery 7 w
 eeks there will be a new theme\, along with pujas and guest speakers. Each
  session is stand alone\, so you don't have to come to every one in the se
 ries.\nDharma Night is the main evening of the week where people with vari
 ous levels of practice come together. It's suitable to anyone who is famil
 iar with the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana meditations.\n\nNo
  need to book. No charge – please make a donation.\n\nDharma night runs
  from 7:15 - 9:15pm every Thursday evening. Doors open at 7pm for a chance
  to chat and have tea before hand.
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CATEGORIES:For Regulars
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