Experienced teachers and guest speakers present relevant, practical and accessible advice to help us in our everyday lives. No prior knowledge of the Dharma is required.
Discussion Group: "Tools for Happiness"
Based on the 16 Guidelines for a Happy LifeLEVEL Beginner/Intermediate
AVAILABLE ONLINE No
START DATE Saturday, 28th May
END DATE Saturday, 10th September
TIME Saturday mornings, 10:30am
Over 16 weeks, join a discussion group exploring mental tools you can use in everyday life for wellbeing and satisfaction.
Attend all sessions, or drop in when you can.
By donation: $5.
The 16 Guidelines:
01. HUMILITY to be willing and able to learn from others
02. PATIENCE to cultivate a calm and spacious mind
03. CONTENTMENT to enjoy who we are and what we have
04. DELIGHT to rejoice in the good fortune of others
05. KINDNESS to be friendly, caring, and considerate
06. HONESTY to act with transparency and fairness
07. GENEROSITY to give without expecting anything in return
08. RIGHT SPEECH to speak with insight and sensitivity
09. RESPECT to honour people with a deeper understanding and experience of life
10. FORGIVENESS to let go of resentment and anger towards ourselves and others
11. GRATITUDE to acknowledge and repay the kindness of others
12. LOYALTY to be good-hearted and dependable in all our relationships
13. ASPIRATION to seek a fulfilling way of life that avoids causing harm
14. PRINCIPLES to develop sincere and stable inner values, and avoid harmful influences
15. SERVICE to help and benefit others in whatever way we can
16. COURAGE to accept responsibilities and challenges with calm determination and equanimity