What is Nirvana?
Thursday, 16 September (6pm) to Sunday, 19 September (after lunch)
With Nagapriya
SORRY, THIS RETREAT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
For all serious Dharma practitioners with a regular practice of meditation.
Nirvana is the goal of all Buddhists, but what exactly is it? Some understand it as some kind of ‘self-annihilation’, others as ultimate human perfection, while for others it is a never-ending process of spiritual evolution.
This seminar explores a range of understandings of the ultimate aim of Buddhism drawn from Buddhist scriptures. It will include close textual reading, meditative reflection, and vigorous discussion as means to illuminate this fundamental theme.
A key assumption is that entering into personal dialogue with concepts, metaphors, and visions of Nirvana is integral to any vital spiritual practice.
Suggested donation: £ Accommodation: £15/10 per night.
Please book early. Our teachers put a lot of preparation into the seminars — sometimes several weeks of work. We would find it irresponsible to let them do all that and then cancel the even at short notice due to lack of participants.
If you consider attending, but aren’t as yet certain, please let us know. By booking early, you can help us prevent disappointment on all sides.
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2010 programme texts