Date/Time
Saturday 18th April 10am – 1pm
Venue
Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre, 24 Rugby St, Merivale, Christchurch
There is plenty of parking on the street but please do not park on the neighbours driveways.
About the Half Day Course
Join us for an introduction to the practice of mantra. We’ll teach the simple practice of reciting mantras which leads to deep levels of inner peace and spiritual realisations. Mantra is something we can practice at any time, which brings us many powerful short and long-term benefits. It connects us with the good qualities of the enlightened mind and helps us to realize our highest potential.
You will also learn the traditional Buddhist method of making and using a mala. A mala is a string of beads used to count prayers or mantra recitations. For Buddhist practitioners, their mala is a very precious and meaningful object. During this course, you’ll have a chance to create your very own personal mala.
Suitable for beginners. Everyone welcome!
Cost
$65 – includes morning tea and your own mala.
Please note that Centre Members will need to pay $35 for a mala if they wish to make one.
Booking is essential, so please book online now, or contact the Centre to book your place.
Timetable
9.50 – 10.00am Registration
10.00 – 11.00am Introduction to mantras and how to use a mala
11.00 – 11.30am Morning tea
11.30 – 1.00pm Guided workshop to make your own mala
Booking & Cancellations
Booking is essential, so please book online now, or contact the Centre to book your place.
Cancellations: if you cancel your booking more than 24 hours prior to the start of the course or event, we offer a refund (the 25% deposit is non-refundable). If you cancel less than 24 hours before the event begins we regret that we cannot issue refunds. However you can transfer your booking to a future course.
What to expect at a class
These classes are based on Buddha’s teachings on the mind, but you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, or to benefit from them.
There is no physical exercise involved and you can choose to sit either in a chair or on a cushion.
These classes are suitable for all levels of experience.