Saturday, 7th November at 8pm AEDST 
Saturday Whole Group Sharing

In Buddhism a teaching is considered authentic if it has come from the Buddha. In Verse 10 from the Sutra on The Insight That Brings Us to the Other Shore we read that we ‘are all capable of attaining Authentic and Perfect Enlightenment’.

Authentic practice and living, according to Thay, does not require withdrawing from everyday existence. Instead, it invites us to stay right where we are and experience life with new eyes and full awareness. When we can see and listen deeply, transformation and healing take place. The fruits of our practice are understanding, acceptance, the desire to relieve suffering, and to bring joy and love.

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Please join Jenny, Ana Maria, and Adam  for a whole Sangha sharing to discuss our understanding and experience of living ‘authentic’ lives.

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Our questions to ask ourselves are:

When I contemplate my own ‘authentic self’ what does ‘authentic’ mean to me? What conditions support me to nourish or touch my authentic self?

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We hope you can join us

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Our theme for November 2026 is:

The Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore
Verse 10:
All Buddhas in the past, present and future by practicing
The Insight That Brings Us to the Other Shore
Are all capable of attaining
Authentic and Perfect Enlightenment.

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Verse 11: The Mantra
Therefore Sariputra
It should be known that
The Insight That Brings Us to the Other Shore
Is a great Mantra
The most illuminating mantra,
A mantra beyond compare
The True Wisdom that has the power
To put an end to all kinds of suffering.
Therefore let us proclaim
A mantra to praise
The Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore.

Gate, Gate, Paragate, Parasamgate, Bodhi Svaha!
Gate, Gate, Paragate, Parasamgate, Bodhi Svaha!
Gate, Gate, Paragate, Parasamgate, Bodhi Svaha!

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