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Ven. Kovido Bhikku, Cambridge Buddha Metta Monastery
Sunday 24 January 2016, 17:10-18:30
A Lay Person's Path Towards Awakening
- 👤 Speaker: Ven. Kovido Bhikku, Cambridge Buddha Metta Monastery
- 📅 Date & Time: Sunday 24 January 2016, 17:10 - 18:30
- 📍 Venue: Oldham Hall Teaching Rooms, Lucy Cavendish College
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Himantha Cooray
Abstract
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.
Series This talk is part of the Buddhist Society Talks series.
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