The Myth of the Return Journey
A four-week course
Starts 17 Nov | 7.15pm – 9.45pm | In person
Led by Suryagupta
A Practical Course in Mindfulness
Led by Maitreyabandhu, Amalashri and Jayada
Eight weeks | Starts Wed 4 Feb | 7.15–9.45pm | In person or online
A four-week journey of story, symbol, music and mantra, supporting you to connect with your true self.
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Course Description
The spiritual path has great treasures for you to find and key thresholds to navigate. This course will help you to recognise pivotal points on the spiritual journey and reveal powerful tools that will support you to sustain initial enthusiasm, and to develop the strength and awareness needed to navigate challenges effectively and discover the treasures that lie within.
Over four weeks, you will be immersed in the Buddha's archetypal story of the return journey, which shows us the stages involved in our life's most important journey: the return to our true self.
Each week, the story will unfold with key teachings explored using the powerful tools of music, mantra and symbol.
Structure of the Course
Week 1
Reconnection
Week 2
Lighten the Load
Week 3
Integration and Manifestation
Week 4
Realisation and the Return
Is this course for me?
The course is presented in a way that is accessible to all – no prior experience of meditation or Buddhism is necessary. It would also be ideal for those who have some familiarity with Buddhist practice, have been coming along to the LBC for some time and would like to gain a deeper perspective on working with the mind.
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.
What if I can’t afford it?
If money is a barrier to you booking on a course, we would be happy to discuss other ways to help you book on. You can use the Low Income Rate or contact the bookings office:
bookings@lbc.org.uk02087099978(10am-5pm weekdays)
You can read more information about payments and cancellations on our Bookings Policy page here.
