3 Meetup Groups match “Buddhism” near Amsterdam, Netherlands
Kadampa Meditation Centre Nederland is a Buddhist Meditation and Study Centre and a member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). The NKT-IKBU is a Mahayana Buddhist tradition, founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, that tries to help people of all backgrounds find peace and happiness by studying and practising Buddha's teachings. KMC Nederland organizes regularly Buddhist meditation & study classes in Amsterdam. The meditation classes which are held on Thursda …
The aim is to have a regular group focused on meditation in “the Buddhist tradition”, without the traditional bowing to statues or chanting. Just sitting, for the most part. The group is suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditators. Emphasis will be on the development of mindfulness and wisdom (30 minutes), as well as lovingkindness (30 minutes). Chairs and meditation cushions are available. Guidance in these methods is provided, both in English and in Dutch, if required. There's tea …
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What is Theravada Buddhism? Theravada, the "Doctrine of the Elders," is the school of Buddhism that draws its scriptural inspiration from the Tipitaka, or Pali canon, which scholars generally agree contains the earliest surviving record of the Buddha's teachings. For many centuries, Theravada has been the predominant religion of continental Southeast Asia (Thailand, Myanmar/Burma, Cambodia, and Laos) and Sri Lanka. Today Theravada Buddhists number well over 100 million worldwide. In recent decad …
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