25 Apr – 2 MAY | Led by Parami + team
The Buddha’s lone voice of sanity once prevented war, but modern warfare is on a far larger scale. In 1984, facing a choice between peace and disaster, Sangharakshita offered realistic courses of action. As a young Order member who cared deeply about the world, Parami attended his talk and it had a profound effect. In the 21st century, the world needs a voice of sanity more than ever. We will discuss, meditate and explore a dharmic response to contemporary issues.
Meet parami
Ordained into the Order when the women’s wing was still very small, Parami has been a prominent part of the women’s wing ever since. A public preceptors for many years, she is now enjoying living in Glasgow and engaging with the local centre and politics there.
Seminar Retreats offer an intimate setting to look in-depth at Bhante’s exposition of key texts, bring us closer to the mind behind the teaching, and understand their relevance to our lives and practice. Places are very limited so book early.
Reception is from 4pm on the day of arrival, with the retreat beginning with supper at 6pm.
While you’re here you will be participating in communal life. This includes meditating with everyone on site in the main shrine room in the morning, taking part in daily tasks and at the end of your retreat you will help us to prepare the retreat centre for the next group to join us.
With this in mind, the retreat will finish after the clear-up, so if traveling on public transport, please book a train after 11am.
For: Order Members
Start date: 25th Apr 2025
End date: 2nd May 2025
Event Type: Residential
Price: Standard £330 | Concession £265 | Financial Assistance £210
Please note that the payment includes a non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit of £70.
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