Some Buddhist Techniques on How to Live Life Better

In this four-part course, Theresa will share, from her direct experience, the Buddhist ways that she has alleviated some of the suffering from her own life.

These include:

• Mindfulness: The state of awareness that prevents you forgetting yourself.
• Gratitude: The Buddha taught it is one of five rare treasures.
• Parable of the Arrows: We can avoid the second arrow of our mental suffering caused by the self-inflicted reaction to the first arrow.
• Parable of the Acrobats: We are interconnected, when looking after oneself one looks after others.
• Morality: Practicing morality is a protective shield against suffering.
• Kalyana Mitta: Having wise and virtuous friends is essential as they provide support, guidance and inspiration.

A big component of the course will also be an opportunity to learn and practice insight meditation, both sitting and walking.

There will also be time for Q&A and may be some feedback on an individual’s meditation practice. Both beginners and experienced participants are welcome. Participants are encouraged to attend all four weeks as each week builds on the last.

The Details:
Date: Tuesday 11 & 25 Nov, 2 & 9 Dec
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Buddhist Library

Register at: https://buddhistlibrary.org.au/events/some-buddhist-techniques-on-how-to-live-life-better/

Teacher profile:

Theresa Baw

Theresa Baw has been a Buddhist practitioner of meditation since 2001. She has benefited from the teachings and practices of the Theravada traditions including: Mahasi Sayadaw; the Thai Forest tradition; and meditation on the Brahama Viharas. She has led regular group meditation sessions for the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre and volunteered on their working committee. Theresa works as a barrister and has taught meditation to her work colleagues for a number of years. She has volunteered at primary schools as a Special Religious Education teacher in Buddhism.

Theresa also volunteered in the palliative care unit at a hospital. In between raising a child, she regularly attends silent vipassana meditation retreats. Painting is one of her hobbies and Theresa has donated many of her paintings at auctions and exhibits to raise funds for Buddhist charities and causes.

Dana

This event is offered by Donation to the Buddhist Library.

All Sessions are by Donation (Dana) to the Buddhist Library. All donations to the Buddhist Library of $2 and over are tax deductible.

Dana is the traditional practice of generosity, the extending of one’s goodwill, which is fundamental to Buddhism and other spiritual traditions. The instructions and guidance for this course are offered without requesting a fee and it is up to individuals to determine the amount of dana they would like to offer.