Peace Talk: "The Journey of Life - A Buddhist Garden"
Embark on an enlightening adventure through "The Journey of Life" a serene & award-winning Buddhist garden design shown at RHS Hampton Court
Date and time
Location
Dhammakaya Buddhist Temple
2 Brushfield Way Knaphill Woking GU21 2TG United KingdomAgenda
6:50 PM - 7:10 PM
Refreshments
7:10 PM - 8:00 PM
Meditation
Buddhist Monk
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM
"The Journey of Life - A Buddhist Garden" exhibited at RHS Hampton Court
Edward Mairis
About this event
- 1 hour 55 minutes
Peace Talk: "The Journey of Life - A Buddhist Garden" exhibited at RHS Hampton Court
NOTE: Please bring suitable attire, this event will be held OUTSIDE in our peace garden. Bring your own blanket if necessary but if you forget, we have temple blankets that you can use during the session.
A conceptually themed show garden incorporating ideas from the Buddhist philosophy, reflecting the path of life, with a balanced emphasis on past, present and future (RHS Hampton Court)
This inspiring talk will be given by Edward Mairis, an award-winning landscape designer with two decades of experience. It forms part of the Third Thursday Talks at Woking's Dhammakaya Buddhist Temple to encourage daily inner peace practice.
Join us for an enchanting experience as Edward talks us through "The Journey of Life - A Buddhist Garden", a garden he designed that was previously exhibited at the prestigious RHS Hampton Court in 2017, even winning a Bronze Medal.
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of this unique garden, meticulously designed to allow nature and spirituality to coexist and to reflect the profound teachings of Buddhism.
Discover tranquility strolling through the garden's winding paths, adorned with exquisite flowers and lush greenery. Take a moment to meditate in the peaceful atmosphere, allowing your mind to find balance and harmony. Marvel at the symbolism embedded in every element of the garden, from the carefully-placed stones representing obstacles we encounter in life, to the flowing water symbolising the ever-changing nature of existence.
Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a meaningful journey through the essence of life itself. Join us FREE for this month's Peace Talk on "The Journey of Life - A Buddhist Garden" and discover a path towards inner peace and enlightenment.
Frequently asked questions
Go to: https://www.watphradhammakayalondon.co.uk/find-us/
Refer to the aerial photos where you will see plenty of free parking inside the temple boundary.
Once you arrive, please remove your shoes and place them in the lockers provided. Proceed to the main hall. Out of respect, ladies are provided with a napkin to lay across their laps during meditation. Both normal chairs and floor chairs are provided for your comfort.