In-person: More than Meditation: Ritual, Cosmology and Alchemy at the Heart of Buddha Dharma with Martin Aylward

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Meditation has become increasingly popular and accessible, partly through isolating it from its traditional Buddhist context, where meditation is inseparably embedded in a body of teachings, beliefs, rituals and other practices.

In the popularisation and secularisation of meditation, has something essential been lost along the way? What might your practice be missing that meditation alone cannot provide? Might some traditional complements to meditation such as an altar, devotional gestures, chanting and making offerings be in some way vital, and how might you engage with them without the traditional cultural context?

This day of practice and teachings will explore meditation in relation to and with the engagement of these adjunct practices, as we inquire together to distinguish the merely superstitious from the vital and transformative. Oh, and we’ll also meditate together.

TEACHER SUPPORT AND EVENT PRICES

Events at London Insight are offered in a spirit of generosity. The price you pay goes towards the running of the event but does not include any payment to the teachers for their teaching. Instead our teachers rely on the generosity of participants for their livelihood. Click here for more information on the system of Dana.

ACCESSIBILITY

Please note that Colet House where the event is held, has a staircase leading up to the studio space used. There is a stair lift available, but no regular lift. There are also a few steps to access the building, but a ramp can be put out if required. If you have any concerns around walking steps/a staircase, please contact us before booking so that we are aware of any accessibility needs you may have and can ensure we are able to meet them. Thank you for your understanding.

BOOKING FEE

Sponsor:  £50  – A voluntary higher rate enabling us to offer supported rate places.
Standard:  £35
Supported: £15  – For those unable to afford the standard rate.

Please pay the sponsor rate if you can. If you are unable to afford the supported rate please let us know. We try to ensure that no one is turned away because of lack of funds, providing places are available.