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SUMMARY:Coming Home in Daily Life - online Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation: Coming Home in Daily Life \nOnline Sunday Morning Meditation\nSundays at 10am (unless when there is a Zen Sunday which is usually the last Sunday of the month in term time) \n10am on Zoom for 50 minutes \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/86293056161 \nMeeting ID: 862 9305 6161 \nDial by your location\n0203 901 7895 United Kingdom \nIntroduction to the principles of meditation both in sitting practice and daily life. The session will consist of a 15 minute talk on a relevant aspect of Buddhist practice and 30 minutes of sitting meditation with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. \nLed by Debbie Sherlock\, a Zen practitioner who has experience in both the monastic setting and lay life.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/sunday-meditation-class/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2-2/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Introducing Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Free 7 week course starting Monday 19th January 2026 at 6.30pm    \nHeld at The Buddhist Society in person only \nNext term’s Introducing Buddhism Course will be led by Roy Sutherwood and will be held in person only \nMonday 19th January to 2nd March \nMonday Evenings at 6.30pm\nEach class runs for around 1 hour \nThis Course is Open to the Public\, Free of Charge and there is No Need to Book\nYou can register to gain access to any extra course notes or ‘homework’ while the course is running \nA Seven Week Course – IN PERSON ONLY \nThis course would be appropriate for anyone new to Buddhist meditation\, or interested in giving a bit more context to their practise\, or to anyone keen to refamiliarise themselves with the basic principles and practices of Buddhism. \nThe Buddhist Society’s ‘Introducing Buddhism’ course consists of seven consecutive talks designed to acquaint the newcomer with the basic fundamentals of Buddhism. Each talk is designed to give an introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhist teachings and how they relate to our everyday life and problems\, in the modern world. Many experienced Buddhists have found these classes valuable in refreshing their understanding of the Dharma. \nThe Buddhist Society considers the Introducing Buddhism course to be of special importance as it forms the foundation for its structured programme. In this context\, those who have attended this course are encouraged to continue their studies by attending the First Turning of the Wheel Course\, The Great Way Course and the Gateway to the Vajrayana Course. \nThose wishing to attend are asked to do so from the opening talk. \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome. \nSubjects include:\nLesson 1. What is Buddhism? The Buddha’s life story         – 19th January\nLesson 2. Three Signs of Being\, Three Fires                        – 26th January\nLesson 3. Four Noble Truths                                                 – 2nd February\nLesson 4. Noble Eightfold Path                                             – 9th February\nLesson 5. Wheel of Life\, Karma & Re-birth                           – 16th February\nLesson 6. The Paramitas                                                      – 23rd February\nLesson 7. Meditation\, Where to from here?                          – 2nd March \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School. \nFrequently asked questions about Buddhism
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introducing-buddhism/2025-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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SUMMARY:Coming Home in Daily Life - online Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation: Coming Home in Daily Life \nOnline Sunday Morning Meditation\nSundays at 10am (unless when there is a Zen Sunday which is usually the last Sunday of the month in term time) \n10am on Zoom for 50 minutes \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/86293056161 \nMeeting ID: 862 9305 6161 \nDial by your location\n0203 901 7895 United Kingdom \nIntroduction to the principles of meditation both in sitting practice and daily life. The session will consist of a 15 minute talk on a relevant aspect of Buddhist practice and 30 minutes of sitting meditation with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. \nLed by Debbie Sherlock\, a Zen practitioner who has experience in both the monastic setting and lay life.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/sunday-meditation-class/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T200000
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2-2/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T200000
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T183000
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SUMMARY:Introducing Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Free 7 week course starting Monday 19th January 2026 at 6.30pm    \nHeld at The Buddhist Society in person only \nNext term’s Introducing Buddhism Course will be led by Roy Sutherwood and will be held in person only \nMonday 19th January to 2nd March \nMonday Evenings at 6.30pm\nEach class runs for around 1 hour \nThis Course is Open to the Public\, Free of Charge and there is No Need to Book\nYou can register to gain access to any extra course notes or ‘homework’ while the course is running \nA Seven Week Course – IN PERSON ONLY \nThis course would be appropriate for anyone new to Buddhist meditation\, or interested in giving a bit more context to their practise\, or to anyone keen to refamiliarise themselves with the basic principles and practices of Buddhism. \nThe Buddhist Society’s ‘Introducing Buddhism’ course consists of seven consecutive talks designed to acquaint the newcomer with the basic fundamentals of Buddhism. Each talk is designed to give an introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhist teachings and how they relate to our everyday life and problems\, in the modern world. Many experienced Buddhists have found these classes valuable in refreshing their understanding of the Dharma. \nThe Buddhist Society considers the Introducing Buddhism course to be of special importance as it forms the foundation for its structured programme. In this context\, those who have attended this course are encouraged to continue their studies by attending the First Turning of the Wheel Course\, The Great Way Course and the Gateway to the Vajrayana Course. \nThose wishing to attend are asked to do so from the opening talk. \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome. \nSubjects include:\nLesson 1. What is Buddhism? The Buddha’s life story         – 19th January\nLesson 2. Three Signs of Being\, Three Fires                        – 26th January\nLesson 3. Four Noble Truths                                                 – 2nd February\nLesson 4. Noble Eightfold Path                                             – 9th February\nLesson 5. Wheel of Life\, Karma & Re-birth                           – 16th February\nLesson 6. The Paramitas                                                      – 23rd February\nLesson 7. Meditation\, Where to from here?                          – 2nd March \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School. \nFrequently asked questions about Buddhism
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introducing-buddhism/2025-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T113000
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SUMMARY:Coming Home in Daily Life - online Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation: Coming Home in Daily Life \nOnline Sunday Morning Meditation\nSundays at 10am (unless when there is a Zen Sunday which is usually the last Sunday of the month in term time) \n10am on Zoom for 50 minutes \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/86293056161 \nMeeting ID: 862 9305 6161 \nDial by your location\n0203 901 7895 United Kingdom \nIntroduction to the principles of meditation both in sitting practice and daily life. The session will consist of a 15 minute talk on a relevant aspect of Buddhist practice and 30 minutes of sitting meditation with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. \nLed by Debbie Sherlock\, a Zen practitioner who has experience in both the monastic setting and lay life.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/sunday-meditation-class/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T183000
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250901T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250901T183000
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SUMMARY:Introducing Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Free 7 week course starting Monday 19th January 2026 at 6.30pm    \nHeld at The Buddhist Society in person only \nNext term’s Introducing Buddhism Course will be led by Roy Sutherwood and will be held in person only \nMonday 19th January to 2nd March \nMonday Evenings at 6.30pm\nEach class runs for around 1 hour \nThis Course is Open to the Public\, Free of Charge and there is No Need to Book\nYou can register to gain access to any extra course notes or ‘homework’ while the course is running \nA Seven Week Course – IN PERSON ONLY \nThis course would be appropriate for anyone new to Buddhist meditation\, or interested in giving a bit more context to their practise\, or to anyone keen to refamiliarise themselves with the basic principles and practices of Buddhism. \nThe Buddhist Society’s ‘Introducing Buddhism’ course consists of seven consecutive talks designed to acquaint the newcomer with the basic fundamentals of Buddhism. Each talk is designed to give an introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhist teachings and how they relate to our everyday life and problems\, in the modern world. Many experienced Buddhists have found these classes valuable in refreshing their understanding of the Dharma. \nThe Buddhist Society considers the Introducing Buddhism course to be of special importance as it forms the foundation for its structured programme. In this context\, those who have attended this course are encouraged to continue their studies by attending the First Turning of the Wheel Course\, The Great Way Course and the Gateway to the Vajrayana Course. \nThose wishing to attend are asked to do so from the opening talk. \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome. \nSubjects include:\nLesson 1. What is Buddhism? The Buddha’s life story         – 19th January\nLesson 2. Three Signs of Being\, Three Fires                        – 26th January\nLesson 3. Four Noble Truths                                                 – 2nd February\nLesson 4. Noble Eightfold Path                                             – 9th February\nLesson 5. Wheel of Life\, Karma & Re-birth                           – 16th February\nLesson 6. The Paramitas                                                      – 23rd February\nLesson 7. Meditation\, Where to from here?                          – 2nd March \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School. \nFrequently asked questions about Buddhism
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introducing-buddhism/2025-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T170435Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250825T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250825T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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SUMMARY:Introducing Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Free 7 week course starting Monday 19th January 2026 at 6.30pm    \nHeld at The Buddhist Society in person only \nNext term’s Introducing Buddhism Course will be led by Roy Sutherwood and will be held in person only \nMonday 19th January to 2nd March \nMonday Evenings at 6.30pm\nEach class runs for around 1 hour \nThis Course is Open to the Public\, Free of Charge and there is No Need to Book\nYou can register to gain access to any extra course notes or ‘homework’ while the course is running \nA Seven Week Course – IN PERSON ONLY \nThis course would be appropriate for anyone new to Buddhist meditation\, or interested in giving a bit more context to their practise\, or to anyone keen to refamiliarise themselves with the basic principles and practices of Buddhism. \nThe Buddhist Society’s ‘Introducing Buddhism’ course consists of seven consecutive talks designed to acquaint the newcomer with the basic fundamentals of Buddhism. Each talk is designed to give an introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhist teachings and how they relate to our everyday life and problems\, in the modern world. Many experienced Buddhists have found these classes valuable in refreshing their understanding of the Dharma. \nThe Buddhist Society considers the Introducing Buddhism course to be of special importance as it forms the foundation for its structured programme. In this context\, those who have attended this course are encouraged to continue their studies by attending the First Turning of the Wheel Course\, The Great Way Course and the Gateway to the Vajrayana Course. \nThose wishing to attend are asked to do so from the opening talk. \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome. \nSubjects include:\nLesson 1. What is Buddhism? The Buddha’s life story         – 19th January\nLesson 2. Three Signs of Being\, Three Fires                        – 26th January\nLesson 3. Four Noble Truths                                                 – 2nd February\nLesson 4. Noble Eightfold Path                                             – 9th February\nLesson 5. Wheel of Life\, Karma & Re-birth                           – 16th February\nLesson 6. The Paramitas                                                      – 23rd February\nLesson 7. Meditation\, Where to from here?                          – 2nd March \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School. \nFrequently asked questions about Buddhism
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introducing-buddhism/2025-08-25/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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SUMMARY:Coming Home in Daily Life - online Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation: Coming Home in Daily Life \nOnline Sunday Morning Meditation\nSundays at 10am (unless when there is a Zen Sunday which is usually the last Sunday of the month in term time) \n10am on Zoom for 50 minutes \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/86293056161 \nMeeting ID: 862 9305 6161 \nDial by your location\n0203 901 7895 United Kingdom \nIntroduction to the principles of meditation both in sitting practice and daily life. The session will consist of a 15 minute talk on a relevant aspect of Buddhist practice and 30 minutes of sitting meditation with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. \nLed by Debbie Sherlock\, a Zen practitioner who has experience in both the monastic setting and lay life.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/sunday-meditation-class/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
CREATED:20250409T113930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T170435Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250818T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250818T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
CREATED:20260130T160854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T134051Z
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SUMMARY:Introducing Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Free 7 week course starting Monday 19th January 2026 at 6.30pm    \nHeld at The Buddhist Society in person only \nNext term’s Introducing Buddhism Course will be led by Roy Sutherwood and will be held in person only \nMonday 19th January to 2nd March \nMonday Evenings at 6.30pm\nEach class runs for around 1 hour \nThis Course is Open to the Public\, Free of Charge and there is No Need to Book\nYou can register to gain access to any extra course notes or ‘homework’ while the course is running \nA Seven Week Course – IN PERSON ONLY \nThis course would be appropriate for anyone new to Buddhist meditation\, or interested in giving a bit more context to their practise\, or to anyone keen to refamiliarise themselves with the basic principles and practices of Buddhism. \nThe Buddhist Society’s ‘Introducing Buddhism’ course consists of seven consecutive talks designed to acquaint the newcomer with the basic fundamentals of Buddhism. Each talk is designed to give an introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhist teachings and how they relate to our everyday life and problems\, in the modern world. Many experienced Buddhists have found these classes valuable in refreshing their understanding of the Dharma. \nThe Buddhist Society considers the Introducing Buddhism course to be of special importance as it forms the foundation for its structured programme. In this context\, those who have attended this course are encouraged to continue their studies by attending the First Turning of the Wheel Course\, The Great Way Course and the Gateway to the Vajrayana Course. \nThose wishing to attend are asked to do so from the opening talk. \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome. \nSubjects include:\nLesson 1. What is Buddhism? The Buddha’s life story         – 19th January\nLesson 2. Three Signs of Being\, Three Fires                        – 26th January\nLesson 3. Four Noble Truths                                                 – 2nd February\nLesson 4. Noble Eightfold Path                                             – 9th February\nLesson 5. Wheel of Life\, Karma & Re-birth                           – 16th February\nLesson 6. The Paramitas                                                      – 23rd February\nLesson 7. Meditation\, Where to from here?                          – 2nd March \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School. \nFrequently asked questions about Buddhism
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introducing-buddhism/2025-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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SUMMARY:Coming Home in Daily Life - online Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation: Coming Home in Daily Life \nOnline Sunday Morning Meditation\nSundays at 10am (unless when there is a Zen Sunday which is usually the last Sunday of the month in term time) \n10am on Zoom for 50 minutes \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/86293056161 \nMeeting ID: 862 9305 6161 \nDial by your location\n0203 901 7895 United Kingdom \nIntroduction to the principles of meditation both in sitting practice and daily life. The session will consist of a 15 minute talk on a relevant aspect of Buddhist practice and 30 minutes of sitting meditation with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. \nLed by Debbie Sherlock\, a Zen practitioner who has experience in both the monastic setting and lay life.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/sunday-meditation-class/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250814T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T170435Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250811T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250811T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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SUMMARY:Introducing Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Free 7 week course starting Monday 19th January 2026 at 6.30pm    \nHeld at The Buddhist Society in person only \nNext term’s Introducing Buddhism Course will be led by Roy Sutherwood and will be held in person only \nMonday 19th January to 2nd March \nMonday Evenings at 6.30pm\nEach class runs for around 1 hour \nThis Course is Open to the Public\, Free of Charge and there is No Need to Book\nYou can register to gain access to any extra course notes or ‘homework’ while the course is running \nA Seven Week Course – IN PERSON ONLY \nThis course would be appropriate for anyone new to Buddhist meditation\, or interested in giving a bit more context to their practise\, or to anyone keen to refamiliarise themselves with the basic principles and practices of Buddhism. \nThe Buddhist Society’s ‘Introducing Buddhism’ course consists of seven consecutive talks designed to acquaint the newcomer with the basic fundamentals of Buddhism. Each talk is designed to give an introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhist teachings and how they relate to our everyday life and problems\, in the modern world. Many experienced Buddhists have found these classes valuable in refreshing their understanding of the Dharma. \nThe Buddhist Society considers the Introducing Buddhism course to be of special importance as it forms the foundation for its structured programme. In this context\, those who have attended this course are encouraged to continue their studies by attending the First Turning of the Wheel Course\, The Great Way Course and the Gateway to the Vajrayana Course. \nThose wishing to attend are asked to do so from the opening talk. \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome. \nSubjects include:\nLesson 1. What is Buddhism? The Buddha’s life story         – 19th January\nLesson 2. Three Signs of Being\, Three Fires                        – 26th January\nLesson 3. Four Noble Truths                                                 – 2nd February\nLesson 4. Noble Eightfold Path                                             – 9th February\nLesson 5. Wheel of Life\, Karma & Re-birth                           – 16th February\nLesson 6. The Paramitas                                                      – 23rd February\nLesson 7. Meditation\, Where to from here?                          – 2nd March \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School. \nFrequently asked questions about Buddhism
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introducing-buddhism/2025-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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SUMMARY:Coming Home in Daily Life - online Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation: Coming Home in Daily Life \nOnline Sunday Morning Meditation\nSundays at 10am (unless when there is a Zen Sunday which is usually the last Sunday of the month in term time) \n10am on Zoom for 50 minutes \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/86293056161 \nMeeting ID: 862 9305 6161 \nDial by your location\n0203 901 7895 United Kingdom \nIntroduction to the principles of meditation both in sitting practice and daily life. The session will consist of a 15 minute talk on a relevant aspect of Buddhist practice and 30 minutes of sitting meditation with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. \nLed by Debbie Sherlock\, a Zen practitioner who has experience in both the monastic setting and lay life.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/sunday-meditation-class/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250807T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
CREATED:20250409T113930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T170435Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250804T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250804T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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SUMMARY:Introducing Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Free 7 week course starting Monday 19th January 2026 at 6.30pm    \nHeld at The Buddhist Society in person only \nNext term’s Introducing Buddhism Course will be led by Roy Sutherwood and will be held in person only \nMonday 19th January to 2nd March \nMonday Evenings at 6.30pm\nEach class runs for around 1 hour \nThis Course is Open to the Public\, Free of Charge and there is No Need to Book\nYou can register to gain access to any extra course notes or ‘homework’ while the course is running \nA Seven Week Course – IN PERSON ONLY \nThis course would be appropriate for anyone new to Buddhist meditation\, or interested in giving a bit more context to their practise\, or to anyone keen to refamiliarise themselves with the basic principles and practices of Buddhism. \nThe Buddhist Society’s ‘Introducing Buddhism’ course consists of seven consecutive talks designed to acquaint the newcomer with the basic fundamentals of Buddhism. Each talk is designed to give an introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhist teachings and how they relate to our everyday life and problems\, in the modern world. Many experienced Buddhists have found these classes valuable in refreshing their understanding of the Dharma. \nThe Buddhist Society considers the Introducing Buddhism course to be of special importance as it forms the foundation for its structured programme. In this context\, those who have attended this course are encouraged to continue their studies by attending the First Turning of the Wheel Course\, The Great Way Course and the Gateway to the Vajrayana Course. \nThose wishing to attend are asked to do so from the opening talk. \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome. \nSubjects include:\nLesson 1. What is Buddhism? The Buddha’s life story         – 19th January\nLesson 2. Three Signs of Being\, Three Fires                        – 26th January\nLesson 3. Four Noble Truths                                                 – 2nd February\nLesson 4. Noble Eightfold Path                                             – 9th February\nLesson 5. Wheel of Life\, Karma & Re-birth                           – 16th February\nLesson 6. The Paramitas                                                      – 23rd February\nLesson 7. Meditation\, Where to from here?                          – 2nd March \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School. \nFrequently asked questions about Buddhism
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introducing-buddhism/2025-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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SUMMARY:Coming Home in Daily Life - online Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation: Coming Home in Daily Life \nOnline Sunday Morning Meditation\nSundays at 10am (unless when there is a Zen Sunday which is usually the last Sunday of the month in term time) \n10am on Zoom for 50 minutes \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/86293056161 \nMeeting ID: 862 9305 6161 \nDial by your location\n0203 901 7895 United Kingdom \nIntroduction to the principles of meditation both in sitting practice and daily life. The session will consist of a 15 minute talk on a relevant aspect of Buddhist practice and 30 minutes of sitting meditation with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. \nLed by Debbie Sherlock\, a Zen practitioner who has experience in both the monastic setting and lay life.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/sunday-meditation-class/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
CREATED:20250409T113930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T170435Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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SUMMARY:Introducing Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Free 7 week course starting Monday 19th January 2026 at 6.30pm    \nHeld at The Buddhist Society in person only \nNext term’s Introducing Buddhism Course will be led by Roy Sutherwood and will be held in person only \nMonday 19th January to 2nd March \nMonday Evenings at 6.30pm\nEach class runs for around 1 hour \nThis Course is Open to the Public\, Free of Charge and there is No Need to Book\nYou can register to gain access to any extra course notes or ‘homework’ while the course is running \nA Seven Week Course – IN PERSON ONLY \nThis course would be appropriate for anyone new to Buddhist meditation\, or interested in giving a bit more context to their practise\, or to anyone keen to refamiliarise themselves with the basic principles and practices of Buddhism. \nThe Buddhist Society’s ‘Introducing Buddhism’ course consists of seven consecutive talks designed to acquaint the newcomer with the basic fundamentals of Buddhism. Each talk is designed to give an introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhist teachings and how they relate to our everyday life and problems\, in the modern world. Many experienced Buddhists have found these classes valuable in refreshing their understanding of the Dharma. \nThe Buddhist Society considers the Introducing Buddhism course to be of special importance as it forms the foundation for its structured programme. In this context\, those who have attended this course are encouraged to continue their studies by attending the First Turning of the Wheel Course\, The Great Way Course and the Gateway to the Vajrayana Course. \nThose wishing to attend are asked to do so from the opening talk. \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome. \nSubjects include:\nLesson 1. What is Buddhism? The Buddha’s life story         – 19th January\nLesson 2. Three Signs of Being\, Three Fires                        – 26th January\nLesson 3. Four Noble Truths                                                 – 2nd February\nLesson 4. Noble Eightfold Path                                             – 9th February\nLesson 5. Wheel of Life\, Karma & Re-birth                           – 16th February\nLesson 6. The Paramitas                                                      – 23rd February\nLesson 7. Meditation\, Where to from here?                          – 2nd March \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School. \nFrequently asked questions about Buddhism
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introducing-buddhism/2025-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250724T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
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SUMMARY:Introducing Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Free 7 week course starting Monday 19th January 2026 at 6.30pm    \nHeld at The Buddhist Society in person only \nNext term’s Introducing Buddhism Course will be led by Roy Sutherwood and will be held in person only \nMonday 19th January to 2nd March \nMonday Evenings at 6.30pm\nEach class runs for around 1 hour \nThis Course is Open to the Public\, Free of Charge and there is No Need to Book\nYou can register to gain access to any extra course notes or ‘homework’ while the course is running \nA Seven Week Course – IN PERSON ONLY \nThis course would be appropriate for anyone new to Buddhist meditation\, or interested in giving a bit more context to their practise\, or to anyone keen to refamiliarise themselves with the basic principles and practices of Buddhism. \nThe Buddhist Society’s ‘Introducing Buddhism’ course consists of seven consecutive talks designed to acquaint the newcomer with the basic fundamentals of Buddhism. Each talk is designed to give an introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhist teachings and how they relate to our everyday life and problems\, in the modern world. Many experienced Buddhists have found these classes valuable in refreshing their understanding of the Dharma. \nThe Buddhist Society considers the Introducing Buddhism course to be of special importance as it forms the foundation for its structured programme. In this context\, those who have attended this course are encouraged to continue their studies by attending the First Turning of the Wheel Course\, The Great Way Course and the Gateway to the Vajrayana Course. \nThose wishing to attend are asked to do so from the opening talk. \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome. \nSubjects include:\nLesson 1. What is Buddhism? The Buddha’s life story         – 19th January\nLesson 2. Three Signs of Being\, Three Fires                        – 26th January\nLesson 3. Four Noble Truths                                                 – 2nd February\nLesson 4. Noble Eightfold Path                                             – 9th February\nLesson 5. Wheel of Life\, Karma & Re-birth                           – 16th February\nLesson 6. The Paramitas                                                      – 23rd February\nLesson 7. Meditation\, Where to from here?                          – 2nd March \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School. \nFrequently asked questions about Buddhism
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introducing-buddhism/2025-07-21/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
CREATED:20250408T133638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T151701Z
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SUMMARY:Coming Home in Daily Life - online Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation: Coming Home in Daily Life \nOnline Sunday Morning Meditation\nSundays at 10am (unless when there is a Zen Sunday which is usually the last Sunday of the month in term time) \n10am on Zoom for 50 minutes \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/86293056161 \nMeeting ID: 862 9305 6161 \nDial by your location\n0203 901 7895 United Kingdom \nIntroduction to the principles of meditation both in sitting practice and daily life. The session will consist of a 15 minute talk on a relevant aspect of Buddhist practice and 30 minutes of sitting meditation with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. \nLed by Debbie Sherlock\, a Zen practitioner who has experience in both the monastic setting and lay life.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/sunday-meditation-class/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T120442
CREATED:20250409T113930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T170435Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-2/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:The exegesis of Dasheng qixinlun (Awakening of Faith in Mahayana) and apparented texts in China\, (Korea) and Japan byPreofessor Frédéric Girard
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URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/the-exegesis-of-dasheng-qixinlun-awakening-of-faith-in-mahayana-and-apparented-texts-in-china-korea-and-japan-bypreofessor-frederic-girard/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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