Visiting Tibetan Monk: Wednesday 27 April, 4.30pm in the Oriel JCR Annex

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Tuesday 27th April 2010 @ 10:51am

A Tibetan monk named Choedak will be visiting Oxford this Wednesday and has agreed to meet with members of the Buddhist Society. He'll give a brief talk about his experiences growing up in Tibet and his escape into exile in India, as well as his current work teaching and researching for a book on the history of the Dalai Lamas. After that, he'll be happy to take questions. It should be a pretty informal event, and so a good opportunity to get to know a monk and learn about his way of life. That's this Wednesday at 4.30pm in the Oriel JCR Annex.

Meditation classes return for Trinity Term

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Tuesday 27th April 2010 @ 10:48am

As usual, we have our regular meditation classes this term at 8pm in the JCR Annex of Oriel College. Beginners can join in at any time, and you don't have to be affiliated with the university to join us. Bring a cushion to sit on, comfortable clothes to sit in, and a mug for tea. If you'd like to be added to our mailing list, drop us a line at buddhist.society@studentclubs.ox.ac.uk. There's a good chance we'll have to change location in 4th and 8th weeks, so watch for e-mail updates.

Sarah Shaw talk Thursday 26 November

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Friday 20th November 2009 @ 12:10pm

We're very pleased to have Sarah Shaw coming in to give a talk called "Finding the balance of calm and insight: the Breathing Mindfulness sutta." Sarah is a member of the Samatha Trust and both a teacher and scholar of Buddhism. Her translation work includes the Penguin Classics edition of the Jatakas as well as "Buddhist Meditation: An Anthology of Texts From the Pali Canon" published by Routledge. In addition, Routledge recently published her book "An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation." Sarah teaches at Oxford's Department for Continuing Education.

The talk will be at 8pm on Thursday 26 November in the Miles Room of St. Peter's College (NB same college as Ven. Dhammasami's talk last week, but a different room).

Buddhist Meditation classes, MT09

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Wednesday 14th October 2009 @ 6:24pm

Welcome back, or welcome for the first time, to Oxford! As usual, we'll be holding meditation classes every Tuesday evening of term (Oct. 13 - Dec. 1) at 8pm in the JCR Annexe at Oriel College. All are welcome (you don't need to be affiliated with the university to join), and you can join at any time.

The classes offer a graduated introduction to a Thai Theravada form of Buddhist meditation that brings calm and mindfulness. After meditation practice, we normally have a brief discussion of some aspect of Buddhist teaching and then enjoy one another's company over tea and biscuits, during which time people can meet one-on-one with our teacher, Jas'.

Participants range in experience from none whatsoever to people who have many years of exerience with meditation. No need to "be a Buddhist" in order to join: many people find they benefit simply from the calm and focus the meditation brings them, regardless of their spiritual affiliations, or lack thereof.

Remember to bring comfortable clothing, a cushion to sit on (your bum will be thankful!), and a mug if you want tea.

Samatha Vipassana Meditation Classes

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Monday 2nd March 2009 @ 3:12pm

Instruction, group practice and discussion will be followed by tea and biscuits and the chance to speak to our teacher privately. Classes last approximately 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes.

Beginners may start at anytime, all are welcome regardless of previous experience.

Please bring a cushion.

No need to book in advance.

The classes are free, but voluntary donations are appreciated for the provision of our typically sumptuous tea and biscuits :)

Samatha Vipassana Meditation Classes

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Monday 2nd March 2009 @ 3:07pm

Instruction, group practice and discussion will be followed by tea and biscuits and the chance to speak to our teacher privately. Classes last approximately 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes.

Beginners may start at anytime, all are welcome regardless of previous experience.

The classes are free, but voluntary donations are appreciated for the provision of our typically sumptuous tea and biscuits :)

TERMLY SOCIAL - DINNER

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Wednesday 26th November 2008 @ 2:59pm

we will meet beneath the carfax tower at 8pm and make our way to Chutney's on St Michael Street,

Chutney's is a restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine, and is particularly well-known for it's vegetarian dishes.

THE STORY OF THE WEEPING CAMEL - film

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Wednesday 26th November 2008 @ 2:48pm

mockumentary about a mongolian village, where camels play a central role in everyday life.

there will be tea and nibbles available

The Ten Perfections, talk by Ven. Dhammasami

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Friday 14th November 2008 @ 12:10pm

Venerable Dhammasami, both founder and the head of the Oxford Buddha Vihara, is coming to speak on the Ten Perfections.



The first of the ten perfections, dana, or generosity:

'Just as a pot full of water when turned upside down lets all the liquid run out and takes none of it back, so the perfection of generosity consists of not having the slightest thought of remorse over what has been given away, even if one sacrifices absolutely everything'


 

Weekly Meditation Classes

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Sunday 12th October 2008 @ 12:14pm

Weekly meditation classes will start this tuesday at 8pm in the JCR annex at Oriel college. Instruction and group practice will be followed by friendly discussion and tea and biscuits. There is also opportunity to take report with our practice leader, Jas.

 

Padma

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Saturday 11th October 2008 @ 6:12pm

Benefit gig for So-Wide.

Padma headlines (www.padmamusic.com)

The Keyboard Choir, electronica act, supports with a special ambient set (www.myspace.com/thekeyboardchoir)

Entry £6, concessions £4

Speaker event: Terry Ernest-Jones

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Monday 28th May 2007 @ 11:55pm

We'll be having our second speaker event of term on Wednesday, 30 May, at 8pm. Terry Ernest-Jones, who runs the Oxford community Samatha group, will be giving a talk entitled, "Meditation - Why Just Sit There?"

A brief Q&A session will follow. Anyone is welcome to attend, and the event is free!

Speaker event: Terry Ernest-Jones

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Saturday 26th May 2007 @ 9:33am

We'll be having our second speaker event of term on Wednesday, 30 May, at 8pm. Terry Ernest-Jones, who runs the Oxford community Samatha group, will be giving a talk aimed at those just beginning meditation and those interested in trying it. A brief Q&A session will follow. Anyone is welcome to attend, and the event is free!

Social dinner

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Friday 11th May 2007 @ 11:38pm

Our termly social dinner. E-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk to RSVP.

Social dinner

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Friday 11th May 2007 @ 11:37pm

Our termly social dinner. Venue TBC. E-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk for more details.

Speaker event: Prof. Richard Gombrich

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Saturday 28th April 2007 @ 8:11pm

Our first speaker event of term will be Prof. Richard Gombrich, formerly the Boden Professor of Sanskrit at Balliol College. Prof. Gombrich is an expert on early Buddhism and will give a talk on karma. A question and answer session will follow.

The event will be in the Dahrendorf Room, St Antony's College, 8pm, on Wednesday, 2 May. Please e-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk for more details. Free.

Speaker event: Prof. Richard Gombrich

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Thursday 26th April 2007 @ 12:28am

Our first speaker event of term will be Prof. Richard Gombrich, formerly the Boden Professor of Sanskrit at Balliol College. Prof. Gombrich is an expert on early Buddhism and will give a talk for anyone generally interested in Buddhism. A question and answer session will follow.

The event will be in St Antony's College, 8pm, on Wednesday, 2 May. Please e-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk for more details. Free.

Social dinner

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Thursday 26th April 2007 @ 12:24am

Our termly social dinner. Venue TBC. E-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk for more details.

Weekly meditation class

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Monday 23rd April 2007 @ 12:56am

We'll be starting our weekly meditation classes again for Trinity Term. These are on Tuesdays at 8pm in the Carr Room of St Antony's College. Beginners are always welcome. Please bring a cushion. The class is free, and there will be tea and biscuits afterwards. E-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk for any questions!

Weekly meditation class

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Monday 23rd April 2007 @ 12:54am

We'll be starting our weekly meditation classes again for Trinity Term. These are on Tuesdays at 8pm in the Carr Room of St Antony's College. Beginners are always welcome. Please bring a cushion. The class is free, and there will be tea and biscuits afterwards. E-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk for any questions!

Speaker event: Dr. Clive Sherlock, Zen Buddhism

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Friday 16th February 2007 @ 8:56am

Clive Sherlock, psychiatrist and Zen practitioner, will give a talk on Zen Buddhism. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. E-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk for any questions.

Speaker event: Dr. Ulrike Roesler, Tibetan Buddhism

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Friday 9th February 2007 @ 8:23am

Dr. Ulrike Roesler, Numata Lecturer of Buddhist Studies in the Oriental Institute, will be giving a talk entitled, "Buddhism in Tibet: Change and continuity". Anyone interested is welcome to attend. More details will follow, please check this website again or e-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk.

Speaker event: Dr. Ulrike Roesler, Tibetan Buddhism

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Tuesday 23rd January 2007 @ 10:49am

Dr. Ulrike Roesler, Numata Lecturer of Buddhist Studies in the Oriental Institute, will be giving a talk on Tibetan Buddhism (exact title TBC). Anyone interested is welcome to attend. More details will follow, please check this website again or e-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk.

Speaker event: Talk by Ven. Dhammasami

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Friday 19th January 2007 @ 8:20pm

Venerable Khammai Dhammasami, DPhil: A Buddhist monk of over twenty years standing and author of Mindfulness Meditation Made Easy (see link) will speak on “How an Eight-minute Sitting Meditation Can Work Wonder in Reducing Stress!” Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Venue: Deakin Room, St Antony's College. The talk will be followed by a brief question and answer session.

Social Dinner

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Thursday 18th January 2007 @ 2:44pm

We'll be having our first social dinner of the term on Thursday of 3rd week! We're still deciding on a venue. Please e-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk if you're interested in coming along.

Speaker event: Dr. Clive Sherlock, Zen Buddhism

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Thursday 18th January 2007 @ 2:42pm

Clive Sherlock, psychiatrist and Zen practitioner, will give a talk on Zen Buddhism. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Exact room location TBC, please check back for updates, or e-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk.

Speaker event: Dr. Ulrike Roesler, Tibetan Buddhism

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Thursday 18th January 2007 @ 2:42pm

Dr. Ulrike Roesler, Numata Lecturer of Buddhist Studies in the Oriental Institute, will be giving a talk on Tibetan Buddhism (exact title TBC). Anyone interested is welcome to attend. More details will follow, please check this website again or e-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk.

Speaker event: Dr. Clive Sherlock

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Thursday 18th January 2007 @ 2:41pm

Clive Sherlock, psychiatrist and Zen practitioner, will give a talk on Zen Buddhism. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Exact room location TBC, please check back for updates, or e-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk.

Speaker event: Dr. Ulrike Roesler

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Thursday 18th January 2007 @ 2:33pm

Dr. Ulrike Roesler, Numata Lecturer of Buddhist Studies in the Oriental Institute, will be giving a talk on Tibetan Buddhism (exact title TBC). Anyone interested is welcome to attend. More details will follow, please check this website again or e-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk.

Speaker event: Talk by Ven. Dhammasami

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Saturday 13th January 2007 @ 4:27pm

The Venerable Dhammasami, abbot of the Buddha Vihara of Oxford, will be giving a talk on "Why a short meditation is good for you!" Anyone interested is welcome. More details will follow, please check this website again or e-mail budsoc@herald.ox.ac.uk.

Weekly Meditation Class

Posted by Buddhist Society Secretary, Saturday 13th January 2007 @ 4:24pm

We'll be holding our weekly meditation class at 8pm on Tuesdays in the Carr Room of St Antony's College. Please bring a cushion. Tea and biscuits will be provided afterwards. The class is free.