Winter Dharma Reflection Group: Wabi Sabi
For women only: must be Mitras or have at least 2 years experience of practising regularly with Triratna; gender diverse friendly
Led by Darsavini (Women’s Mitra Convenor) and a team of women Order Members including Bodhamayi, Maitrisambhava, Shraddhasara and Visuddhimati
January 1st to March 31st
**** NOW FULLY BOOKED - NO EXTRA PLACES***
The Winter Dharma Reflection Group will run over 3 months, taking us through the winter and into the spring. You will be encouraged to reflect as deeply as you can using Vajradarshini’s wide-ranging and creative Dharma Bundle as our source material. This is a wonderfully creative monthly package of resources that you can unpack and explore yourself. Typical content includes videos, audio walking meditations, assignments, thought provoking quotes and interesting links. You will be supported in developing your reflection practice with a mixture of monthly workshops on Zoom, one-to-one practice reviews, and Dharma check-ins with one another. We will round off with a special guest workshop offered by Vajradarshini herself in the spring. Click here to check out her website.
The theme for the group will be Wabi Sabi, an ancient Japanese aesthetic. Vajradarshini says: “Wabi sabi, for me, is shorthand for finding beauty and wonder in the everyday. For practising in the here and now messiness of our lives. It’s not solely about introspection but about taking our reflections out into the world. Wabi sabi dharma is a ‘soulful’ dharma. It’s welcoming of all experience. It’s not trying to get some particular result, but more bringing the attitude of curiosity to everything that happens.”
We will also draw on Ratnaguna’s excellent book ‘The Art of Reflection’ for a range of methods for reflecting on the Dharma.
Structure & practicalities
(1) In order to receive the resources on which the group is based you will need to subscribe to Vajradarshini’s Dharma Bundle ASAP. This is £12 for 4 months resources (£4 per month plus December free). When you book your place you will be sent details of how to subscribe. (You may also wish to buy ‘The Art of Reflection’ by Ratnaguna but that is not essential).
(2) You should try to ensure you are able to attend Zoom Workshops from 14:00-16:00 on Sundays 17 Jan, 21 Feb & 21 Mar.
(3) You will also be offered a one-to-one practice review with an Order Member from the team each month, and the chance to buddy-up with another person on the course to share your reflections. We will round off the course with a workshop in the spring offered by Vajradarshini, date to be confirmed.
(4) This group is an exciting new initiative! It offers a substantial opportunity and will be running for 3 months with quite extensive input from Order Members who are giving their time freely to offer workshops and practice reviews. We would therefore be very grateful if you are able to match their spirit of generosity by donating a suitable amount towards the NLBC as we try to stay afloat in these difficult times. Suggested amount: £30 (very low income); £60 (low waged); £100+ (for those able to be more generous in supporting the centre). Please donate HERE.
***Please note, the group is open to women ONLY (gender diverse friendly) who must be Mitras or have been practising regularly with Triratna for at least 2 years***