'Beauty, the Buddhas and Beyond'
Approaching 'Soulmaking Dharma' with Catherine McGee
Date and time
Location
Community Base, Queens Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK
113 Queens Road Conference Room 5th Floor Brighton and Hove BN1 3XG United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 7 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
What do Dharma teachings say about beauty? And what is your relationship with this idea? How might an inquiry into beauty serve your practice and help you to navigate wise action?
In this day long of practice we will reflect on beauty, its relevance to the path in general and its place in approaching Soulmaking Dharma
Opening our imaginations, hearts, minds and bodies to whatever is our unique relationship with beauty, we will inquire into what might hinder and what might support a fertile and onward leading relationship with this idea and experience.
The day will include formal mediation practice, reflection and inquiry, starting with samatha practices and opening more to Soulmaking teachings and practices as the day unfolds.
As well as the inquiry into Beauty and the path, this day may serve as a glimpse into Soulmaking Dharma for those who are interested, as well as a support for those already familiar with these teachings.
This day long retreat is suitable for anyone who has had an ongoing mediation practice within a Buddhist context for at least three years. No previous experience with Soulmaking Dharma practice is needed nor with Rob Burbea’s approaches to the Dharma, however an affinity and previous experience with Rob’s 'ways of looking' approaches will be a support.
Catherine McGee has been teaching Insight Meditation retreats internationally since 1999.
She is a member of the Gaia House teacher council, teaches yearly at IMS and BCBS and is a guiding teacher for One Earth Sangha - an online sangha exploring Buddhist responses to the climate and ecological crises.
Between 2014 and 2020, she collaborated closely with Rob Burbea in shaping and teaching A Soulmaking Dharma.
Some of Catherine's Dhama talks are available HERE
Frequently asked questions
All restrictions have been lifted, but please do not attend if you have been in contact with anyone with Covid or you feel ill on the day. There is plenty of space to spread out.
Thank you if you gave Dana to the Bodhi Tree when you booked. But in accordance with Buddhist traditions all Dharma teachers invited by us do not charge for their retreats. You will have an opportunity to offer 'Dana', should you choose, on the day by card or cash.
Please bring a packed lunch, alternately there are also lots of places to buy food in the immediate area.
You can park for free at Withdean Sports Complex car park (Withdean Sports Complex, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JD), needing only to catch a 27 bus from there to directly outside the venue.
The cheapest car park is at the station. There are other car parks in Churchill Square.
Most buses stop at Churchill Square. The venue is about 150 metres towards the station from the clock tower on the right.
If you wish to sit on the floor please could you bring a cushion or stool and mat or blanket. There are some cushions, mats and blankets available. There will also be chairs available at the venue.
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The South wing entrance is separate from the Community Base main entrance and is clearly marked with a large sign above the door, There will be a poster on the door. If there is a dedicated bell to the right of the door. The Conference Room is situated on the 5th floor.
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