Spring Retreat 2021 Schedule
Spring Retreat 2021 Schedule
Meeting ID: 321 456 1925 Passcode: DBC
Please note that some of Saturday’s events are at different times and link locations. This is because we are joining up with the wider Triratna Community on this day to participate in A Wave of Blessings Triratna Day celebrations.
Thursday 1st April 2021
7.30pm
Introduction – Vajrashura
Followed by reporting in groups
Introduction – Vajrashura
Followed by reporting in groups
Dedication Ceremony – Pavara
Friday 2nd April 2021
7am
Meditation Session
Meditation Session
11am
Dharma Talk – Going for Refuge as the Central Act of a Buddhist Life – Jnanadhara
Followed by discussion groups
Dharma Talk – Going for Refuge as the Central Act of a Buddhist Life – Jnanadhara
Followed by discussion groups
4pm
Meditation Session – Jyotika
‘The Diviner’ by Seamus Heaney which was read by Jyotika in this session.
Meditation Session – Jyotika
‘The Diviner’ by Seamus Heaney which was read by Jyotika in this session.
7.30pm
Why I am A Buddhist
Short Talks from Dolores Power and Kevin Mullaney
Why I am A Buddhist
Short Talks from Dolores Power and Kevin Mullaney
Followed by Meditation and Puja
Saturday 3rd April 2021
7am
Meditation Session
Meditation Session
9.30am
Triratna Day – Triratna: A Living Tradition
Followed by discussion groups
Triratna Day – Triratna: A Living Tradition
Followed by discussion groups
11.50am
Meditation Session
Meditation Session
3.00pm
Triratna Day – Ritual and Devotion: Words of Our Teacher
Triratna Day – Ritual and Devotion: Words of Our Teacher
On this event there will be a chance to make an offering of a favourite Dharma teaching by Sangharakshita. You can choose from a selection of his writings if you don’t have any text to hand (PDF).
7.30pm
Meditation and Practice Evening – Vajrashura
Meditation and Practice Evening – Vajrashura
Sunday 4th April 2021
7am
Meditation Session
Meditation Session
11am
Dharma Talk – Why I Firmly Believe that the Dharma Leads to Freedom – Atulyamitra
Followed by discussion groups
Dharma Talk – Why I Firmly Believe that the Dharma Leads to Freedom – Atulyamitra
Followed by discussion groups
Reference from talk:
The Taste of Freedom by Sangharakshita
The Taste of Freedom by Sangharakshita
4pm
Meditation Session – Jyotika
‘Snowdrops’ by Louise Gluck which was read by Jyotika in this session.
Meditation Session – Jyotika
‘Snowdrops’ by Louise Gluck which was read by Jyotika in this session.
7.30pm
Why I am A Buddhist
Short Talks from Prajnamayi and Dayasagara
Why I am A Buddhist
Short Talks from Prajnamayi and Dayasagara
Followed by Meditation and Puja
Monday 5th April 2021
7am
Meditation Session
Meditation Session
11am
Short Dharma Talk – Going for Refuge in Daily Life – Pavara
Followed by reporting out groups
Closing Ritual – Finished by 12.45pm
Short Dharma Talk – Going for Refuge in Daily Life – Pavara
Followed by reporting out groups
Closing Ritual – Finished by 12.45pm
Donations for the Retreat
This retreat is being run on a donation basis, and you can give as much or as little as you like. We are suggesting a €150 donation if you can.
Meeting ID: 321 456 1925 Passcode: DBC