Bright Clarity
“Clarity is more basic than intelligence... Everyone has it equally, so it is up to each of us to awaken to it.” Lama Shenpen Hookham
Clarity or awarenesss is our power to know, perceive and understand the true nature of reality, ultimately with great vividness, brightness and wakefulness. As we seek to clarify our understanding, we must open to and ponder the vision of reality presented in the Buddhist teachings. At the same time we need to become willing to pay close attention to our experience and to notice just how strange and unsettling our actual experience is. Gradually our habit of relying so heavily on thinking mind might give way to another way of knowing—intuitive awareness.
During the weekend we will explore a variety of ways of seeing through habits of solidification and assumptions about how things are. And we will open ourselves to the possibility of letting go into a brighter vision which is fresh, joyful and alive.
Outline Programme
When we are in session the activities will include
Talks by Katie and Pema, reflective exercises, group discussion, sitting and walking meditation.
We will have the use of the delightful and spacious garden at CC. Hot drinks are provided for all breaks.
Cost
Place on the course
£80 + £15 if you are opting for the Friday evening meal at CC
Option of a Saturday evening meal in a local Indian restaurant around £12 for a main dish and a drink (pay on the night)
Teaching
You are also invited at the weekend to make an offering, Dana, for Katie and Pema, who will receive no other payment. An envelope will be provided and you can pay cash or cheque, Suggested amount: £30-£100.
Friday 10th July
Arrivals from 4pm
From 6pm setting up our space, creating a shrine area
7pm Optional Evening Meal at The Cherwell Centre
Saturday 11th July
10am to 1pm In session with suitable breaks
1pm Lunch provided
2.30pm to 6pm in session with suitable breaks
7pm Optional evening meal at local Indian restaurant (an evening meal at The Cherwell Centre is not available)
Sunday 12th July
9am to 1pm in session with suitable breaks
1pm Lunch provided
2pm to 4pm in session with suitable breaks
4pm Departures
All food that is provided will be vegetarian
The Cherwell Centre