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SUMMARY:Buddhism and Meditation Starter Kit
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DESCRIPTION:Buddhism and Meditation Starter Kit — Tools for Ki
 nder\, Simpler Living\n \n March 6\, 10-4\n \n \n 
 \n This workshop is ideal for beginners\, or those
  looking to refresh their practice. \n \n \n \n Wh
 at does Buddhist teaching have to offer us in 2027
 ? After 2600 years\, the Buddha’s vision of human 
 spiritual life is still relevant\, radical\, pract
 ical and fresh. \n \n \n \n This day workshop will
  give participants an introduction to the life and
  core teachings of the Buddha\, and all they need 
 to begin their own practice! \n \n \n \n Basic med
 itation instruction will be given as well as an in
 troduction to Buddhist ethics and wisdom teachings
 . \n \n \n \n Whether you're looking for peace and
  stillness\, to find skills for kinder\, simpler l
 iving\, or to directly explore the nature of consc
 iousness\, this class is a great way to begin! \n 
 \n \n \n The day includes a vegetarian lunch. Tea 
 and water are available. You might consider bringi
 ng a water bottle\, notebook and pen\, and either 
 heavy socks or indoor slippers/shoes. Click here f
 or more info about attending events at Aryaloka.\n
  \n \n \n Led By — Dh Suddhayu and Team has been a
  practicing Buddhist since 1992. He is an ordained
  member of the Triratna Buddhist Order\, and has b
 een teaching workshops and leading retreats since 
 1998. He currently works full time for Dharma init
 iatives as Chair/manager of Aryaloka Buddhist Retr
 eat Center and Chair of Portsmouth Buddhist Center
 .\n \n  \n \n \n \n This workshop includes a veget
 arian lunch. You can access helpful information ab
 out attending workshops at Aryaloka here.\n \n \n 
 \n At Aryaloka\, we strive to make our programs av
 ailable to everyone regardless of their financial 
 circumstances. Our fee structure allows you to pay
  according to your means. \n \n \n \n The Event Ra
 te is our actual fee for the event. It is for peop
 le able to pay for their living expenses\, and who
  can afford occasional or regular leisure expenses
  such as dining out. Any payment above the adverti
 sed fee is a tax-deductible donation. \n \n \n \n 
 The Mid-Level Reduced Rate is for those who are ab
 le to pay for their living expenses\, though exper
 ience a consistent tightness in budget that makes 
 extras like leisure activities or unexpected expen
 ses difficult or impossible. \n \n \n \n The Base-
 Level Reduced Rate is for those without an income 
 or with an income low enough that making ends meet
  is a challenge. \n \n \n \n Those whose circumsta
 nces are not included above can email the office t
 o make other arrangements including reduced rates\
 , payment schedules\, volunteer opportunities and 
 scholarships. info@aryaloka.org \n \n 
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T160000
LOCATION:Aryaloka\n 14 Heartwood Circle\n Newmarket\, NH 03
 857\n United States\n 
URL:https://aryaloka.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=366
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