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More Courses and Events
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for up-to-date information on upcoming events in Swindon, or check out the events page for the Centre in Bristol. There is always something on!
Coming up in Swindon
2nd July - 16th July (3 weeks) - Overcoming selfishness
Learn how to control our self-interest and increase our love for others. As a result of this, we shall naturally become more tolerant and understanding of others and treat them with greater respect and consideration. Our relationships will improve and we shall have a happier and healthier life.
20th August - 17th September (4 weeks) - Developing A Compassionate Heart
During this course we will learn exactly what compassion is, how we can increase the compassion already within us and how this beautiful, powerful mind can transform our life for the better.
'Of all virtuous minds, compassion is supreme.'
- Transform your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
24th September- 15th October (5 weeks) - A Friend Of The World
These classes will focus on how we can put our compassionate intention into practice in our daily lives and thus bring great benefit to the world.
We will also cover methods for transforming our daily problems into opportunities for spiritual growth.
Why not check out one of the Half-Day Courses coming up in Bristol?
Sat 5 July 10am-1pm - Guarding the mind. with Kelsang Dreemay at Amitabha Centre in Bristol.
'Therefore, I will guard my mind well
And protect it from what is inappropriate.
Without the discipline of guarding the mind,
What is the use of many other disciplines?'
- Shantideva
The heart of Buddha's teachings is the ability to understand and control our mind. On this morning course, we will look at specific techniques to guard our mind from distractions that cause delusions and negative behaviour to arise. Our mind can then remain peaceful and subdued at all times, and our formal meditation becomes more focused and productive.
This course is aimed primarily at those with some experience of Buddhist teachings and meditation.
Sun 20 July 2pm-5pm - Forget stress - find tranquility with Becky Gilbank at Amitabha Centre in Bristol.
In our busy modern world it seems that stress comes naturally whilst peace and tranquility elude us. By learning to meditate we can reverse this situation and create an inner calm.
'So much of the stress and tension we normally experience comes from our mind....Just by doing breathing meditation for ten or fifteen minutes a day we shall be able to reduce this stress....and many of our usual problems will fall away.'
- Transform your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Please always check the events page for the Centre in Bristol before travelling down there to check availability and stay up to date on any last minute changes. Or you can call on 0117 9745160.