Becoming your own Therapist with Ven Robina Courtin

Mind, or consciousness, is at the very heart of Buddhist practice. And
knowing and transforming it – the whole spectrum of our thoughts, feelings
and emotions – is work we all need to do. As Lama Yeshe says, we need to
become our own therapists – really deeply knowing our own minds and how
to change them. When we understand our minds, we can begin to develop
our marvellous potential for clarity, contentment, love and the other qualities
that Lord Buddha says are innate within us.

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The Skill of Paying Attention

The process of giving mindful attention to our body and mind can have a deep
transformative effects on us. In this course we will tap into our natural ability
to pay attention and learn to attend to our body, our feelings, our thoughts
and emotions in a way that would transform our relationship with them.

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Essential Buddhism

The Heart Sutra

Among the Buddha’s teachings, the Perfection of Wisdom discourses occupied a special place. It is through perfecting our wisdom understanding of reality that we can gain freedom from suffering and achieve the state of perfect enlightenment. The very essence of these discourses on wisdom is captured in one of the most famous and popular sutras of all times, the Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom sutra or simply the Heart Sutra.

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Lam Rim

Join Vajrayana Institute’s Lam Rim Course to rediscover the splendour of the
Dharma. The Lam Rim presents the Buddha’s teachings in the framework of
a comprehensive overview of the entire path to enlightenment. Meditation
on the Lam Rim–the steps on the path–has been a core practice of Tibetan
Buddhists for centuries.

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Meditation - drop in classes by donation

Meditation is a very practical and simple way to train our minds to become familiar with positive states that are beneficial for ourselves and others. Drop in classes on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings.

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A Taste of Buddhism

In this three week introductory course students have the opportunity to
explore Buddhist philosophy and principles. Topics covered are the life of
Shakyamuni Buddha and the Buddhist approach to suffering and its causes
are presented in the Four Noble Truths.

Suitable for beginners

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Buddhist Meditation for Parents & Babies in Arms

Spend an hour in the company of other new parents in the relaxed
and peaceful setting of a Buddhist centre. Share your experiences
of parenthood in a nurturing environment. Discover the benefits of
Buddhist meditation and learn techniques to help relieve exhaustion and
promote a calm mind.

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