Overview of 16 GUIDELINES

DATE & TIME: Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm (online) and Sunday 10:30-11:30(in-person)
LOCATION: Zoom on wednesday and in-person on Sundays
LEVEL: Buddhist Meditation – All Welcome
SUGGESTED DONATION: Generosity model - please donate as you feel affordable and as generous as is manageable

The 16 Guidelines are simple steps for a happier life, inspired His Holiness by the Dalai Lama. They teach us to manage our thoughts, actions, and connections positively. They revolve around four key themes: thinking wisely, acting kindly, building strong relationships, and embracing change for deeper meaning. This approach promises not just personal joy but a better world for all.

The 16 Guidelines are underpinned by four philosophical themes:

Session overview:

Welcome, Introduction and Motivation 5 mins
Settling Meditation 10 mins
Meditation topic introduced then participants briefly share their experience 15 mins
Guided meditation 15 mins
Feedback from participants 10 mins
Closing and Dedication 5 mins

In Person 10:30am-11:30am with 30minutes coffee catch up after

Sunday dates in September with themes:

7th Sep - Honesty

14th Sep - Generosity (in Gompa)

21st Sep - Right Speech

28th Sep - Respect

Online 7:00-8:00pm:

Wednesday Dates in September with themes:

3rd Sep - Kindness

10th Sep - Honesty

17th Sep - Generosity

24th Sep - Right Speech