Lay Buddhist Association

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Every member undertakes the following duties: To guide their lives according to the Three Refuges and Five Precepts. To study the Teaching of the Buddha and to practise Insight Meditation whenever possible. To help maintain the Bhikkhus (Venerable Monks) and to assist in spreading the Dhamma in at least one of the following ways: By giving Dana to the Monks of food or suitable clothing from time to time. By donations to the Temple funds to aid in the costs of public lectures and printing. ... more We will be holding an informal meeting at the Temple on Sunday 7th Jan. 2007 from approximately 2.00 pm. In order to invite discussion as to the way forward for the Lay Buddhist Association, to enlist new support and include members in the running of its affairs. All current and prospective members are cordially invited to attend. I am not sure which space will be available on the day but I will ask for firstly the Temple basement and secondly the Library. If you are unable to attend we ... more Na mo tassa bhagavato alahato samma sambuddhassa May all be well and happy. Thank you for giving a chance to talk dhamma to you today. I am happy to have a chance to gain merit from teaching Dhamma: Dhamma-desanamaya, and you gain merit from listening: Dhamma-savanamaya. The title of the talk today is Abidhamma in Daily Life, but I want to talk about something that is more basic and more important: about what is kusala, what is akusala and what is abayakata. There are ... more Time flies when you’re having fun! LBA Membership Secretary Direct Debit Renewal of Lay Buddhist Association membership will soon be upon us – 1st July in fact! Each year, unlike clockwork, renewal/reminder forms are mailed out to our friends and supporters. If you would like to arrange a direct debit or standing order for your future contributions to membership payments and/or donations to the Lay Buddhist Association then please contact the LBA Membership Secretary at the temple address or ... more

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