A Lay Person's Path Towards Awakening

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• Ven. Kovido Bhikku, Cambridge Buddha Metta Monastery
• Sunday 24 January 2016, 17:10-18:30
• Oldham Hall Teaching Rooms, Lucy Cavendish College.

If you have a question about this talk, please contact Himantha Cooray.

The talk will be on how can a lay person keep the balance between the practice of Buddhism and living in the world. The following questions will be addressed:

• How diligently should one keep the five precepts?
• Is it possible to have a meaningful relationship with a partner, considering that we are supposed to abandon attachment?
• What is the view of love according to the Buddha’s teachings?
• How should a lay person practice in order to reach Awakening?

The talk is part of a special “Buddhist Talk and Meditation” session beginning at 17:00. The talk will be followed by a discussion and a guided meditation. You are welcome to take part in the whole event or just come for the talk. The full event programme is as follows:

• 17:00 Welcome and short chanting
• 17:10 Talk by Ven. Kovido on “A Lay Person’s Path Towards Awakening”
• 18:00 Questions and discussion
• 18:30 Guided meditation
• 18:50 Short chanting
• 19:00 Refreshments

This event is free and open to all.

This talk is part of the Buddhist Society Talks series.

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• Buddhist Society Talks
• Oldham Hall Teaching Rooms, Lucy Cavendish College

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