Dharma refers to any teachings and practices that contribute to waking us up.
In March in our Dharma Facilitators Programme in Germany, we discussed a discourse of the Buddha. The Buddha gave a discourse on the 11 Ways for a fulfilled life. The Buddha offered a wide vision through practical considerations towards a genuine awakening and liberation. I thought I would share with Facebook friends.
In the Greater Discourse on the Cowherd, the Buddha listed the 11 ways as:1. Knowing of form and body as nature, as elements,
2. Understands his or her actions
3. Lets go of what needs to be let go of
4. Exercises restraint when necessary
5. Offers Dharma to others
6. Meet seniors in the Dharma to inquire into the Dharma
7. Cultivates inspiration and gladness in the Dharma
8. Knows the way
9. Understand the four applications of mindfulness, namely body, feelings, states of mind and Dharma.
10. Practices moderation in terms of food, clothing, accommodation and medicine.
11. Develops love (metta) through acts of body, speech and mind both openly and privately.
You might wish to consider joining our DFP programme. We have about 30 – 35 in each programme – in Germany, Israel, Australia and New Zealand.
GERMANY.
Near Bonn/Cologne at Zentrum for Buddhismus
Wednesday evening October 12, 2011 to Sunday Oct 16, 2011
Dharma Facilitators Programme (DFP).
christopher@insightmeditation.org
Anyone with Dharma/inner work experience can join the DFP at any time. We meet twice a year.
There are places for 35 people to look into and share the depths of the Dharma. Please register with Waldaus.
Do pass the word onto others who might be interested to attend the residential DFP in Germany, Australia, Israel and New Zealand. For DFP in Germany, contact myself christopher@insightmeditation.org
See also website DFP website. www.dharmafacilitators.org
GERMANY
Sunday evening October 16 2011 to Friday lunchtime October 21, 2011.
A SILENT RETREAT at Zentrum for Buddhismus
with Christopher
This classical Vipassana retreat will include comprehensive meditation instructions in Vipassana (Insight) meditation, a daily talk and regular one to one meetings with Christopher. The retreat offers the opportunity to go deeply into ourselves in a supportive and caring atmosphere. The retreat points to inner renewal, a deep sense of presence and the emptying of the mind for fresh perceptions and insights. Suitable for new and experienced meditators. No groups. Suitable for new and experienced meditators.
Zentrum for Buddhismus Waldhaus am Lachersee (one hour from Bonn/Cologne)
D 56643, Nickenich, Germany
0049 2636 3344
budwest@t-online.de
www.buddhismus-im-western.de
MAY ALL BEINGS LIVE A TRULY CONSCIOUS LIFE