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SUMMARY:Activity: Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the activity\n\n\n\nIn a world facing uncertainty\, division\, and growing pressure on our mental wellbeing\, Buddhism offers a simple but powerful invitation: to become part of the solution rather than the problem. \n\n\n\nIt suggests that real change begins within — by understanding our minds\, cultivating awareness\, and learning to respond to life with greater clarity and compassion. \n\n\n\nThis half-day introduction offers a practical and inspiring taste of the Buddha’s teaching and meditation. Through his life story and core ideas such as the Three Lakṣaṇas\, the Four Noble Truths\, and karma\, we’ll explore how ancient wisdom can help us navigate the challenges of modern life. \n\n\n\nNo prior experience needed — just curiosity and an openness to explore. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the program\n\n\n\nThe session is 3 hours long and includes a short break\, with a balance of meditation\, input\, reflection and discussion.It’s suitable for complete beginners and for those of you who meditate with us on the Tuesday evenings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical information\n\n\n\n\n\nDay and time\n\n\n\nSaturday 25 April \n\n\n\nFrom 10:00 – 13:00 door is open from 9:30 \n\n\n\nFor whom\n\n\n\nThis session welcomes everyone\, including those completely new to meditation or Buddhism\, and offers an accessible and approachable introduction for all. \n\n\n\nLanguage\n\n\n\nEnglish \n\n\n\nFood & drinks\n\n\n\nTea\, coffee and biscuits provided \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\nYes\, via email info@bcatriratna.nl  \n\n\n\nInformation/questions\n\n\n\ninfo@bcatriratna.nl \n\n\n\n\n\nWho leads the activity/course\n\n\n\n\n\nParina\n\n\n\n\n\nMax\n\n\n\n\n\nSinan\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nBoeddhistisch Centrum Amsterdam WG terrein\, Marius van Bouwdijk Bastiaansestraat 56\, 1054 SP Amsterdam \n\n\n\nContribution\n\n\n\nBased on generosity (dana). Our suggestion is €20. Thanks to your contribution\, the BCA can continue to offer activities. \n\n\n\nRead more on how to donate to the Buddhist Center Amsterdam \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.bcatriratna.nl/activiteit/introduction-to-buddhism-and-meditation-3/2026-04-25/
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