Compassionate Ocean Sangha
Sangha Meetings and Classes
Thursday, 23rd April, 8pm AEST
Thursday Sangha Group Sharings
Dear family,
Please join Faye, Tim and Sarah as we continue to explore the third verse of sutra The Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore.
Typically, our Thursday Sangha sessions involve sharin or reflections from the facilitators, and usually a question for the Sangha breakout groups to explore between themselves. This is usually followed by a guided meditation to finish.
Our theme for April is continuing; "The Insight That Brings Us To The Other Shore"
Understanding the Sutra: verse 3 (part 1)
Listen Shariputra
All phenomena bear the mark of Emptiness
Their true nature is the nature of
no Birth, no Death
no Being, no Nonbeing
We are posed the question:
How long has my hand been here?
When we explore this question we see that many generations of ancestors are in our hand. Our ancestors are still alive in this present moment. We are their continuation.
I am more than this physical body, I am my thought, my speech, my actions. Look for me in yourself (Thich Nhat Hanh).
Friday, 24th April, 8pm AEDT
Sitting and Walking Meditation
Dear Friends.
You are warmly welcomed to join Jan, Ik Lin and Eva-Maria for another lovely Friday evening/day/morning depending upon where you are sitting
We will all participate in a silent sitting meditation , followed by walking meditation and then conclude with a reading.
We hope you can join us
Our continuing theme for April is:
"The Insight That Brings Us To The Other Shore"
Understanding the Sutra: verse 3 (part 1)
Listen Shariputra
All phenomena bear the mark of Emptiness
Their true nature is the nature of
no Birth, no Death
no Being, no Nonbeing
Nothing is created and nothing is destroyed (Antoine Lavoisier, French scientist).
If we think that we have been born on a particular day then it implies that there is also death. If we believe that we were born and we did not exist before our birth then it also implies that from nothing we become something. The notions of birth and death are created by our minds. It is impossible for something to become nothing. Likewise a cloud, when it disappears, takes on another form – ice, rain, fog.
Saturday, 25th April, 8pm AEDT
Dharma Talk
Dear COS Family.
You are warmly invited to join Tony and Adam for another beautiful Dharma Talk or Video,to nourish and inspire us.
More information about this evenings session will be forthcoming.
Our continuing theme for April is "The Insight That Brings Us To The Other Shore"
Understanding the Sutra: verse 3 (part 1)
Listen Shariputra
All phenomena bear the mark of Emptiness
Their true nature is the nature of
no Birth, no Death
no Being, no Nonbeing
We are posed the question:
How long has my hand been here?
When we explore this question we see that many generations of ancestors are in our hand. Our ancestors are still alive in this present moment. We are their continuation.
I am more than this physical body, I am my thought, my speech, my actions. Look for me in yourself (Thich Nhat Hanh).
Sunday, 26th April, 8pm AEST
Deep Relaxation
Dear COS Family
Please feel wlecome to join us for another special COS meeting with Daya, who will be kindly leading us through a specially prepared 'Total Relaxation' session. and Debbie offering the Technical Support.
Deep Relaxation Guided practices are designed to help us to rest, breathe, and move attention through the body, release tension and foster peace and gratitude.