Overview of Programme
DATES: Weekly sessions commencing Monday 20th April and concuding 11th May
TIME: Mondays weekly 6:30 pm to 8 pm
LOCATION: Online
LEVEL: Some experience of Buddhist teachings on emptiness and Vipassana Meditation
Practical Application of Wisdom Through Vipassana :
Join our friends at the Centre of Compassion study group Liverpool online for this next series of teachings with Venerable Mary Reavey.
Monday evenings from 20th April to 11th May.
Continuing the theme of practical wisdom we will explore practical application of vipassana in our everyday lived experience.
ABOUT YOUR Teacher: Venerable Mary Reavey
Born in Dundee, Scotland, Ven Mary was a staff nurse when she first encountered Buddhism at the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition’s mother monastery – Kopan – in Nepal in 1978. It was her love of adventure and trekking that led her to Kopan. Ven Mary attended a month-long course taught by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa who emphasised the importance of meditation and taking complete responsibility for your own actions and their effects.
In 2001 Ven Mary took ordination as a nun with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, then until 2012 taught meditation and Buddhist philosophy at Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds, Buddhist centres in Preston, Liverpool and at Armley Prison, Dumfries Prison, Wakefield & Full Sutton, Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ Hospital and Wheatfields Hospice where she held regular meditation sessions. Ven Mary went on to take full Bikshuni ordination in 2015.
Over years Ven Mary has undertaken and led many meditation retreats. She completed a one year solitary retreat in 2014 and completes a three month personal retreat each year. She continues to regularly teach at Land of Joy, Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds, Jamyang Liverpool and in York
Venerable Mary's interactive teaching style truly shines with good attendance - the Q&A discussions are always enriching - so do try to join live when you can.
Donations:
Please note these teachings are hosted by Centre of Compassion study group. They are not part of the Jamyang Leeds Membership Programme.
Donations are welcomed by the Centre of Compassion but never required, especially in these challenging times.
Suggested level is £10 per week, which helps the study group make an offering to Venerable Mary.
UK donations:
Bank transfer to: Jamyang Liverpool
Co-operative Bank
Sort Code: 08-92-99
Account number: 65684322
International donations:
PayPal: paypal.me/CentreofCompassion
Registration Essential:
Registration with Centre of Compassion is essential to get the zoom links plus YouTube recording links for any sessions you might miss.
Please email centreofcompassion@gmail.com to register