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We teach methods for self-awareness and self-realisation
Although our teachers are ordained Buddhists, the teachings are for everyone.
Buddhism is about taking responsibility for yourself, becoming more mindful of your actions, thought and speech and being caring and respectful to all. Forgiving those that may cause us harm or upset, learning what we need to learn from our experiences and situations as to bring us greater understanding, acceptance, tolerance, forgiveness and loving kindness. This in turn brings about emotional maturity, confidence, wisdom and compassion for all beings.
There is no conditioning or indoctrination, just skillful methods to bring about the flowering of individuals.
Ten people can be practicing ten different religions, yet share the same spiritual experiences and understandings. Meditation is not religious.
All denominations regularly attend classes, not only Buddhists, but also Hindus, Catholics and Orthodox Christians. All seeking to unite and build a happier and healthier community.
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Buddha responds to evil with good
Buddha was well known for his ability to respond to evil with good. And there was a man that knew about this reputation and he traveled miles and miles to test Buddha. When he got in Buddha’s presence he verbally abused him, he insulted and offended him. Buddha was unmoved. He simply turned to the man and said: ‘ May I ask you a question?’
The man agreed and said: ‘ Well what?’
Buddha: ‘ When someone offers you a gift and you decline to accept it, to whom then does it belong?’
Man: ‘ Well then it belongs to the person who offered it.’
Buddha smiled: ‘That is correct.’
Buddha: So if I decline to accept your abuse, does it not then still belong to you?
The man was speechless and left.
In a modern world full of materialism, worry, greed, stress, and an array of sufferings, meditation can bring positive relief and purification to all unhealthy matters that a human being may experience.
When we begin to change our inner world, the experiences of the outer world will also change and reflect this.
We cannot take away another persons worry or deep rooted problems. But we do have the tools to give them so they become more self-aware and eventually self-realised. When a person truly begins to understand how they are affecting and creating there own problems, they quickly want to change. If they practice the correct methods of self-awareness then radical progress in a persons emotional, spiritual and physical development can be made in a very short time. The sub-conscious and conscious cycles can gradually be changed, through practice, effort and good conduct, resulting in a healthier, happier and more wholesome life.
Sifu Jane Ward is the founder of the Brentwood Buddhist community. Jane works fulltime as a teacher, running several meditation and healing sessions weekly, plus teaching and promoting the benefits of meditation in local schools, groups and organizations in the community.
We have a wealth of methods to help bring resolve to people’s problems whether physical, emotional or spiritual. We are here to help you.
Please help us help others by donating to the Brentwood Buddhist Community (click below)
The Brentwood Buddhist Community is a registered charity (we are part of the European Buddhist Hanmi Association).