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Puja, Body work and Meditation
Puja is a devotional meditation practice, body work is a great way to lead into meditation and meditation to connect Body, Speech and Mind. This will be led by Satyadevi, an experienced Alexander Technique teacher inspired by the body awareness approach to meditation. She has taught Alexander Technique for 18 years and led meditation courses in England, Australia and New Zealand.

6 sessions every Saturday morning between 19th April - 24th May. Entry by koha/dana

8:30 am Puja
9:15 am Relaxation Body work

Body of Enlightenment
We will be running a series of practice day workshops and week-end retreats on what the Buddha taught on mindfulness, based in the body.  This will be led by Satyadevi, an experienced Alexander Technique teacher inspired by the body awareness approach to meditation. She has taught Alexander Technique for 18 years and led meditation courses in England, Australia and New Zealand.

Please bring a small pile of thin books, eg Reader's Digests and food for a shared lunch. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing.

Places are limited to 15 participants. Book now. Cost: $60 per session. Cost for retreats to be announced.

One day workshops on:
27 April 10am - 5pm
8 June 10am - 5pm
6 July 10am - 5pm
Retreats on:
3-5 Oct
21-23 Nov 

Retreats
Retreats are an excellent opportunity to deepen your meditation practice and enjoy the company of other people who are exploring the Buddha's teachings. The structure of retreats gives ample time for meditation, reflection and relaxation. Our weekend retreats usually begin at around 6pm on the Friday evening and finish midday on the Sunday. Booking is essential. Please print a booking form and return it to us with your deposit no later than one week prior to the start of the retreat. Cost for weekend retreats: $240/190/120 - you choose what you can afford to pay.

Men's Retreats
All 2008 men's retreats will be held at Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre near Thames:
18-20 April
11-18 June - Meditation Intensive open to Mitra and Order Members only
17-19 October

Women's Retreats for 2008
Queen's Birthday weekend retreat. Theme to be announced
30 May - 2 June. Cost $285/235/165.

Monthly Urban Juice-ups
A new style of non-residential city-based 'retreat' at the Auckland Buddhist Centre, to suit those who find it hard to get away for a weekend. These 'retreats' aim to build confidence and regularity in your meditation practice as well as emphasizing taking practice into everyday life. Cost $50. These events run for six days as follows:
Sunday 1pm-4pm: teaching, discussion and meditation practice
Monday-Friday 6.30am: meditation followed by breakfast at 7.30am
Saturday 10am: review of the week followed by optional meditation.
Starting on Sundays:
20 April
*17 May
15 June
*19 July
17 Aug
*Starting on Saturday -  same time, same format at the Sundays.

2008 Festivals

FWBO Evening
celebrates the founding of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order, 41 years old in 2008.
Monday 7 April, 7pm

Buddha Day
celebrates the Enlightenment of the Buddha.
Sunday 18 May

Dharma Day
celebrates the wealth of the Buddha's teachings.
Sunday 20 July

The 108-Year Puja
celebrates the birthday of Sangharakshita, the founder of the FWBO.
Monday 25 August

Sangha Day
celebrates the spiritual community and friendships of the followers of the Buddha.
Sunday 16 November

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