The Dharma of Pleasure

Price Options: 

Standard Rate: £109

Supporter Rate: £119

Theme: 

What would happen if we were to turn one of Buddhism's premises on its head, and instead recognise how much we cling to pain as well as pleasure - if not more?
Sometimes it can seem that we are much better at suffering than at enjoying and being at ease. Far from being against pleasure, early Buddhism is a form of refined hedonism. It builds on our natural tendency to seek what feels good, enabling us to train and refine it, so that instead of being tied down in unhealthy patterns, we can use this natural tendency to help us work towards liberation.
This perspective, which many have lost sight of, can balance approaches to dharma practice that are excessively ‘rationalist’ or that double down on our tendency to focus on suffering and the negative.
During four online sessions, we will see how exploring the pleasant can enhance our lives, nourish altruism, deepen our meditation practice, and be a fertile ground for insights.

Schedule: 

Four consecutive Sunday afternoons from 4-6pm UK time on May 18, 25, and June 1 and 8.

Recordings:

We strongly encourage live attendance as a buddy system will be implemented on this course.

If you are unable to attend the live session, the recordings will be shared following each session.

Suitability:

Open to all - new and experienced practitioners alike.

 Cost:

• The price includes a fee for the teachers, no additional dana will be requested. 
• Possibility to pay a supporter rate by selecting the option available on the registration form. (If you would like to pay this rate, please tick the 'yes' box under the supporter rate heading on the first page of the registration form.)
• If you are unable to afford the our standard course rate, please contact us here. We will make sure that no one is turned away because of lack of funds

Teachers:

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