Course: Starting on the Buddhist Path [ENG]

About the activity

Are you seeking a path to greater wellbeing, meaning, and connection? Our “Starting on the Buddhist Path” course invites you to explore the timeless wisdom of Buddhism in a practical and accessible way.

Through guided meditation, insightful discussions, and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom in your daily life. You will be introduced to fundamental principles and practices of Buddhism, demystifying complex concepts and making them applicable to our modern lives. 

No prior experience is necessary. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey together.

About the program

The course is inspired by the book, “Starting on the Buddhist Path”, by Sagaraghosa Rosemary Tennison. Over six weeks, we will delve into the core principles of Buddhism through group discussions, guided meditations, and practical exercises. 

Each session will focus on a specific theme from the book, providing a structured approach to understanding and applying Buddhist teachings to your life. To deepen your learning, you will be encouraged to read relevant chapters following each session.

The cost of the book is included in the course fee.

Date and time:

6 Thursday evenings:

• 24, 31 October
• 7, 14, 21 and 28 November
• Optional: 12 December (Going Deeper)
  
  From 7:00 pm tot 9:15 pm
  Doors open from 6:45 pm

For whom:

Whether you’re new to meditation and Buddhism or looking to deepen your practice, this course is for you. No prior experience is necessary

Language:

English

Signing up:  

Please register via info@bcatriratna.nl 

We have a maximum 14 spaces.

Information/questions: 

info@bcatriratna.nl

Location:

Buddhist Center Amsterdam
WG terrein, Marius van Bouwdijk Bastiaansestraat 56, 1054 SP Amsterdam

Eten en drinken:

Coffee and tea included.

Costs:

• Concession rate: 110 Euros (including the book) 

• Full rate: 140 Euros (including the book) 

If this amount is too high for your financial capacity, then you can pay in monthly instalments. Please mention this when you register for the course.

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Who leeds the course:

The course is led by experienced practitioners of the Triratna Buddhist Movement:

Parina entered the Buddhist Centre 25 years ago and found what she was looking for: a way of living a life that has meaning, joy and makes the world a better place. She has been practising for 25 years. As chair of the Buddhist Centre, lots of her practice is working with all the lovely people who volunteer, teaching and leading meditation sessions.

Max is a seasoned meditator with nearly eight years of practice. He shares his passion for meditation and Buddhism by leading regular sessions at the centre and enjoys exploring the Dharma with others. Max actively applies Buddhist teachings of compassion and interconnectedness to his professional life as a diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner.