The Journey and The Guide
A Practical Course in Enlightenment
Eight weeks | Starts Wed 1 Oct | 7:15 pm - 9:45 pm | In person and Online
Led by Maitreyabandhu, Bodhimati and Vimoksamati
People often say that if they were religious, they’d be a Buddhist. Maitreyabandhu’s book and course The Journey and the Guide challenges you to find out.
What we need is an opportunity to test-drive Buddhism and meditation – this course is that test-drive. Over eight weeks, we’ll take up Buddhism in principle and in practice, and by the end, you’ll know what Buddhism is – and if you’re a Buddhist or not.
Course Description
Here’s what you’ll explore:
– A transcendental vision of reality that goes beyond the secular and the divine
– A practical path of development that can change your life
– A new vision of community that goes beyond group identity and individualism
What this will look like:
– An eight-week course combining the philosophy of Buddhism with its practical application
– A path that leads from integration and emotional strength, to insight into the nature of reality
– Specific guidance on how to practise Buddhism in real life ways
– A weekly chance to monitor your progress and set goals in small groups
– A copy of The Journey and the Guide, which you can read between sessions to deepen your understanding and guide your practice
Structure of the Course
Week 1–2
Integrating our energy behind growth
Week 3–4
Cultivating emotional strength
Week 5–6
Letting go of a fixed sense of self
Week 7–8
Opening up to radical change
Is this course for me?
The course is ideal for those who are new to the LBC, or have been coming along for some time and would like to understand the complete system that underpins our practice at the LBC. Many people do the course more than once, learning something new and deepening their understanding each time.
So, this course is for anyone interested in taking up the quest for growth and meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get the most from the course?
Here are some top tips for taking part:
Come every week – whether you feel like it or not. If you look for motivation before you do something, you reverse your motivation; mostly you only want to do something when you’re actually doing it.
Come early – so you can lie down in the shrine room and have a nap, you probably need it and you’ll get more from the class if you do.
Do your ‘home practice’ every day – then each week you’ll be in a small group to check in about how that went.
What if I can’t make every session?
Do sign-up even if you know you can’t make every session, as you will be able to catch-up from the weekly emails.
If you are going to miss a class – email the home group leader so we know and can let others know. And do come back the following week. Don’t feel guilty for not having attended, just come back and start again.
How to take part if I bought the online element?
You will receive a welcome email with a zoom link and all the details. Part of the evening will include break-out groups – you will be with the same group of people each week.
