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February 2012

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GP - Hexham
12:00 pm-1:00 pm-

Date: February 1, 2012	GP - Hexham Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Hexham (The Bodywork Centre) The Bodywork Centre. Cornmill Coffee Shop, 19 St Marys Chare Hexham NE46 1NQ Map to Hexham (The Bodywork Centre)
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 1, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 1, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 1, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. Our Wednesday night classes offer a more systematic approach to studying a specific text, currently we are studying Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, available on free download from:
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Whitley Bay
10:00 am-11:30 am-

Date: February 2, 2012	GP - Whitley Bay Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. We are currently studying The New Meditation Handbook at Thursday's class. These classes are suitable for beginners and for people who already have some understanding of Meditation in the Buddhist tradition
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Lead by: NA
Location: Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms) The Trojan Rooms at The Avalon Hotel, 26-32 South Parade Whitley Bay NE26 2RG Map to Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms)
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 2, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 2, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 2, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. We are currently studying The New Meditation Handbook at Thursday's class.
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Kuba Soha
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Morpeth
12:00 pm-1:00 pm-

Date: February 3, 2012	GP - Morpeth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Morpeth (RAFA Club) RAFA Club, Elm House, Wellway Morpeth NE61 1BJ Map to Morpeth (RAFA Club)
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FP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 3, 2012	FP - South Gosforth Intended for those who have already been studying on the General Programme for some time, the Foundation Programme is a unique study programme designed by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Foundation Programme (FP) comprises of teachings, meditation and discussions aimed at deepening our understanding and experience of the spiritual path. In order to provide a stable environment for all involved in this study programme it is a requirement that you are able to attend all of the classes and it is also a commitment to attend at least one of Compassion Centre’s Pujas (chanted prayer sessions) every week. Understanding the Mind is a comprehensive explanation of the mind based on the experiences of accomplished mediators. “It is very important to have a correct understanding of the nature and function of the mind because this special knowledge will open the door to liberation for us.” If you would like to find out more, or enrol for a month’s trial of FP, please contact Richard at the centre or email: fpnewcastle@yahoo.co.uk
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Confession Buddhas
8:30 am-8:45 am-

Date: February 4, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 8:30 am - 8:45 am
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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FP - South Gosforth
9:00 am-11:00 am-

Date: February 4, 2012	FP - South Gosforth Intended for those who have already been studying on the General Programme for some time, the Foundation Programme is a unique study programme designed by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Foundation Programme (FP) comprises of teachings, meditation and discussions aimed at deepening our understanding and experience of the spiritual path. In order to provide a stable environment for all involved in this study programme it is a requirement that you are able to attend all of the classes and it is also a commitment to attend at least one of Compassion Centre’s Pujas (chanted prayer sessions) every week. Understanding the Mind is a comprehensive explanation of the mind based on the experiences of accomplished mediators. “It is very important to have a correct understanding of the nature and function of the mind because this special knowledge will open the door to liberation for us.” If you would like to find out more, or enrol for a month’s trial of FP, please contact Richard at the centre or email: fpnewcastle@yahoo.co.uk
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Wishfulfilling Jewel
11:30 am-12:30 pm-

Date: February 4, 2012	Wishfulfilling Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Amitayus Retreat
9:00 am-10:00 am-

Date: February 5, 2012 – February 5, 2012	Amitayus Retreat "There is nothing more precious to us than our life. Because we have a precious human life, we have the opportunity to experience both temporary and ultimate happiness. We usually regard material possessions as very important and put much effort into acquiring them, but in reality our human life is our most important possession. We all need a long life. If we lose this life, we shall lose our opportunity to enjoy a human life, to practise Dharma, and to attain liberation and enlightenment. This is why Je Tsongkhapa said that for those who wish to experience pure happiness, the greatest obstacles to the fulfilment of their wishes are death and ignorance. Death destroys our opportunity to take the essence of our precious human life, and ignorance destroys our opportunity to develop a pure experience of Dharma. To overcome these obstacles, we need to increase our lifespan and our wisdom, and the principal method for doing this is the yoga of Buddha Amitayus. This yoga is also a special method for increasing our merit." ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Amitayus Retreat
10:30 am-11:30 am-

Date: February 5, 2012 – February 5, 2012	Amitayus Retreat "There is nothing more precious to us than our life. Because we have a precious human life, we have the opportunity to experience both temporary and ultimate happiness. We usually regard material possessions as very important and put much effort into acquiring them, but in reality our human life is our most important possession. We all need a long life. If we lose this life, we shall lose our opportunity to enjoy a human life, to practise Dharma, and to attain liberation and enlightenment. This is why Je Tsongkhapa said that for those who wish to experience pure happiness, the greatest obstacles to the fulfilment of their wishes are death and ignorance. Death destroys our opportunity to take the essence of our precious human life, and ignorance destroys our opportunity to develop a pure experience of Dharma. To overcome these obstacles, we need to increase our lifespan and our wisdom, and the principal method for doing this is the yoga of Buddha Amitayus. This yoga is also a special method for increasing our merit." ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Amitayus Retreat
12:00 pm-1:00 pm-

Date: February 5, 2012 – February 5, 2012	Amitayus Retreat "There is nothing more precious to us than our life. Because we have a precious human life, we have the opportunity to experience both temporary and ultimate happiness. We usually regard material possessions as very important and put much effort into acquiring them, but in reality our human life is our most important possession. We all need a long life. If we lose this life, we shall lose our opportunity to enjoy a human life, to practise Dharma, and to attain liberation and enlightenment. This is why Je Tsongkhapa said that for those who wish to experience pure happiness, the greatest obstacles to the fulfilment of their wishes are death and ignorance. Death destroys our opportunity to take the essence of our precious human life, and ignorance destroys our opportunity to develop a pure experience of Dharma. To overcome these obstacles, we need to increase our lifespan and our wisdom, and the principal method for doing this is the yoga of Buddha Amitayus. This yoga is also a special method for increasing our merit." ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library
12:00 pm-12:45 pm-

Date: February 6, 2012	Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library Simple meditations, guided by experienced teachers, designed to improve your well-being. Free of charge
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Newcastle City Library 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX Map to Newcastle City Library
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Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library
1:00 pm-1:45 pm-

Date: February 6, 2012	Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library Simple meditations, guided by experienced teachers, designed to improve your well-being. Free of charge
Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Newcastle City Library 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX Map to Newcastle City Library
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 6, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 6, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 6, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. At Monday class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Whitley Bay
10:00 am-11:30 am-

Date: February 7, 2012	GP - Whitley Bay Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Lead by: Katy Collinson
Location: Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms) The Trojan Rooms at The Avalon Hotel, 26-32 South Parade Whitley Bay NE26 2RG Map to Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms)
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GP - South Gosforth
10:30 am-11:30 am-

Date: February 7, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 7, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 7, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Learn To Meditate - Ponteland
7:00 pm-8:30 pm-

Date: February 7, 2012	Learn To Meditate - Ponteland A 3-week course of introductory classes. These classes, designed to introduce you to meditation, will comprise short meditations, talks and discussions about Buddhist philosophy and practice. Meditation is a method to improve one's inner qualities and to learn to relate to whatever life brings us in a calm and happy way. Classes include guided meditation and a teaching on how to apply the Buddhist wisdom of loving kindness to our busy modern-day lives.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: Ponteland Memorial Hall Darras Road, Ponteland NE20 9NX Map to Ponteland Memorial Hall
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 7, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. We are currently studying The New Meditation Handbook at Thursday's class.
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Hexham
12:00 pm-1:00 pm-

Date: February 8, 2012	GP - Hexham Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Hexham (The Bodywork Centre) The Bodywork Centre. Cornmill Coffee Shop, 19 St Marys Chare Hexham NE46 1NQ Map to Hexham (The Bodywork Centre)
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 8, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 8, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 8, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. Our Wednesday night classes offer a more systematic approach to studying a specific text, currently we are studying Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, available on free download from:
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Whitley Bay
10:00 am-11:30 am-

Date: February 9, 2012	GP - Whitley Bay Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. We are currently studying The New Meditation Handbook at Thursday's class. These classes are suitable for beginners and for people who already have some understanding of Meditation in the Buddhist tradition
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Lead by: NA
Location: Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms) The Trojan Rooms at The Avalon Hotel, 26-32 South Parade Whitley Bay NE26 2RG Map to Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms)
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 9, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 9, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 9, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. We are currently studying The New Meditation Handbook at Thursday's class.
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Kuba Soha
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Morpeth
12:00 pm-1:00 pm-

Date: February 10, 2012	GP - Morpeth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Morpeth (RAFA Club) RAFA Club, Elm House, Wellway Morpeth NE61 1BJ Map to Morpeth (RAFA Club)
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Offering to the Spiritual Guide
5:30 pm-7:00 am-

Date: February 10, 2012	Offering to the Spiritual Guide Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra. The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 am
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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FP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 10, 2012	FP - South Gosforth Intended for those who have already been studying on the General Programme for some time, the Foundation Programme is a unique study programme designed by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Foundation Programme (FP) comprises of teachings, meditation and discussions aimed at deepening our understanding and experience of the spiritual path. In order to provide a stable environment for all involved in this study programme it is a requirement that you are able to attend all of the classes and it is also a commitment to attend at least one of Compassion Centre’s Pujas (chanted prayer sessions) every week. Understanding the Mind is a comprehensive explanation of the mind based on the experiences of accomplished mediators. “It is very important to have a correct understanding of the nature and function of the mind because this special knowledge will open the door to liberation for us.” If you would like to find out more, or enrol for a month’s trial of FP, please contact Richard at the centre or email: fpnewcastle@yahoo.co.uk
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Confession Buddhas
8:30 am-8:45 am-

Date: February 11, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 8:30 am - 8:45 am
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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FP - South Gosforth
9:00 am-11:00 am-

Date: February 11, 2012	FP - South Gosforth Intended for those who have already been studying on the General Programme for some time, the Foundation Programme is a unique study programme designed by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Foundation Programme (FP) comprises of teachings, meditation and discussions aimed at deepening our understanding and experience of the spiritual path. In order to provide a stable environment for all involved in this study programme it is a requirement that you are able to attend all of the classes and it is also a commitment to attend at least one of Compassion Centre’s Pujas (chanted prayer sessions) every week. Understanding the Mind is a comprehensive explanation of the mind based on the experiences of accomplished mediators. “It is very important to have a correct understanding of the nature and function of the mind because this special knowledge will open the door to liberation for us.” If you would like to find out more, or enrol for a month’s trial of FP, please contact Richard at the centre or email: fpnewcastle@yahoo.co.uk
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Wishfulfilling Jewel
11:30 am-12:30 pm-

Date: February 11, 2012	Wishfulfilling Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Term Break
All day-11:59 pm-

Date: February 13, 2012	Term Break
Time: All day - 11:59 pm
Lead by: NA
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Term Break
All day-11:59 pm-

Date: February 14, 2012	Term Break
Time: All day - 11:59 pm
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Location: ,
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Term Break
All day-11:59 pm-

Date: February 15, 2012	Term Break
Time: All day - 11:59 pm
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Location: ,
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Term Break
All day-11:59 pm-

Date: February 16, 2012	Term Break
Time: All day - 11:59 pm
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Location: ,
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Term Break
All day-11:59 pm-

Date: February 17, 2012	Term Break
Time: All day - 11:59 pm
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Location: ,
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Term Break
All day-11:59 pm-

Date: February 18, 2012	Term Break
Time: All day - 11:59 pm
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Location: ,
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Term Break
All day-11:59 pm-

Date: February 19, 2012	Term Break
Time: All day - 11:59 pm
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Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library
12:00 pm-12:45 pm-

Date: February 20, 2012	Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library Simple meditations, guided by experienced teachers, designed to improve your well-being. Free of charge
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Newcastle City Library 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX Map to Newcastle City Library
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Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library
1:00 pm-1:45 pm-

Date: February 20, 2012	Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library Simple meditations, guided by experienced teachers, designed to improve your well-being. Free of charge
Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Newcastle City Library 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX Map to Newcastle City Library
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 20, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 20, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 20, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. At Monday class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Whitley Bay
10:00 am-11:30 am-

Date: February 21, 2012	GP - Whitley Bay Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Lead by: Katy Collinson
Location: Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms) The Trojan Rooms at The Avalon Hotel, 26-32 South Parade Whitley Bay NE26 2RG Map to Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms)
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GP - South Gosforth
10:30 am-11:30 am-

Date: February 21, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 21, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 21, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Learn to Meditate - Prudhoe
7:00 pm-8:30 pm-

Date: February 21, 2012	Learn to Meditate - Prudhoe A 3-week course of introductory classes. These classes, designed to introduce you to meditation, will comprise short meditations, talks and discussions about Buddhist philosophy and practice. Meditation is a method to improve one's inner qualities and to learn to relate to whatever life brings us in a calm and happy way. Classes include guided meditation and a teaching on how to apply the Buddhist wisdom of loving kindness to our busy modern-day lives.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: Prudhoe (Prudhoe Community High School) 6th Form Study Area, Moor Road Prudhoe NE42 5LJ Map to Prudhoe (Prudhoe Community High School)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 21, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. We are currently studying The New Meditation Handbook at Thursday's class.
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Hexham
12:00 pm-1:00 pm-

Date: February 22, 2012	GP - Hexham Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Hexham (The Bodywork Centre) The Bodywork Centre. Cornmill Coffee Shop, 19 St Marys Chare Hexham NE46 1NQ Map to Hexham (The Bodywork Centre)
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 22, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 22, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 22, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. Our Wednesday night classes offer a more systematic approach to studying a specific text, currently we are studying Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, available on free download from:
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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No Classes during Empowerment
All day-11:59 pm-

Date: February 23, 2012	No Classes during Empowerment
Time: All day - 11:59 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: ,
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Vajrasattva Practice - Introduction
7:15 pm-9:15 am-

Date: February 23, 2012	Vajrasattva Practice - Introduction INTRODUCTION TO VAJRASATTVA PRACTICE - DAY 1 In our previous lives, while under the influence of deluded minds, we accumulated a lot of negative karma, and we also transgressed our vows and commitments and incurred root and secondary downfalls. As a result, we now experience difficulties in developing faith and conviction in Dharma, and in making progress on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Moreover, if we do not purify all this negativity while we have the chance, we will have to experience great suffering in the future. Any living being, even a worm or an insect, can commit negative actions; but only humans have the fortune to be able to purify them. We have been accumulating non-virtuous actions and experiencing their suffering results since beginningless time; but now we have an opportunity to purify them completely. We should make use of this precious opportunity to purify our negative karma, not to create more! Since purification is the root of future happiness and spiritual realizations, we should strive to cleanse our mind of delusions and negative karma by practising the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva. This is a very powerful method of purification.
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 am
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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No Classes during Empowerment
All day-11:59 pm-

Date: February 24, 2012	No Classes during Empowerment
Time: All day - 11:59 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: ,
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Vajrasattva Practice - Introduction
7:15 pm-9:15 am-

Date: February 24, 2012	Vajrasattva Practice - Introduction INTRODUCTION TO VAJRASATTVA PRACTICE - DAY 2 In our previous lives, while under the influence of deluded minds, we accumulated a lot of negative karma, and we also transgressed our vows and commitments and incurred root and secondary downfalls. As a result, we now experience difficulties in developing faith and conviction in Dharma, and in making progress on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Moreover, if we do not purify all this negativity while we have the chance, we will have to experience great suffering in the future. Any living being, even a worm or an insect, can commit negative actions; but only humans have the fortune to be able to purify them. We have been accumulating non-virtuous actions and experiencing their suffering results since beginningless time; but now we have an opportunity to purify them completely. We should make use of this precious opportunity to purify our negative karma, not to create more! Since purification is the root of future happiness and spiritual realizations, we should strive to cleanse our mind of delusions and negative karma by practising the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva. This is a very powerful method of purification.
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 am
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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No Classes during Empowerment
All day-11:59 pm-

Date: February 25, 2012	No Classes during Empowerment
Time: All day - 11:59 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: ,
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Vajrasattva Empowerment
11:00 am-1:00 pm-

Date: February 25, 2012	Vajrasattva Empowerment VAJRASATTVA EMPOWERMENT We will receive the empowerment of Vajrasattva, Buddha of purification. We will learn how to remove the causes of future suffering, and obstacles to our spiritual path by engaging in this practice. Through purifying our negativity, all of our mental and physical problems will reduce. Our good qualities will reduce and we will gradually become happier and happier.
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Vajrasattva Practice - Commentary
2:30 pm-4:00 pm-

Date: February 25, 2012	Vajrasattva Practice - Commentary VAJRASATTVA PRACTICE - COMMENTARY In our previous lives, while under the influence of deluded minds, we accumulated a lot of negative karma, and we also transgressed our vows and commitments and incurred root and secondary downfalls. As a result, we now experience difficulties in developing faith and conviction in Dharma, and in making progress on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Moreover, if we do not purify all this negativity while we have the chance, we will have to experience great suffering in the future. Any living being, even a worm or an insect, can commit negative actions; but only humans have the fortune to be able to purify them. We have been accumulating non-virtuous actions and experiencing their suffering results since beginningless time; but now we have an opportunity to purify them completely. We should make use of this precious opportunity to purify our negative karma, not to create more! Since purification is the root of future happiness and spiritual realizations, we should strive to cleanse our mind of delusions and negative karma by practising the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva. This is a very powerful method of purification.
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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No Classes during Empowerment
All day-11:59 pm-

Date: February 26, 2012	No Classes during Empowerment
Time: All day - 11:59 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: ,
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Vajrasattva Practice - Retreat
9:00 am-10:00 am-

Date: February 26, 2012	Vajrasattva Practice - Retreat VAJRASSATVA PRACTICE - RETREAT In our previous lives, while under the influence of deluded minds, we accumulated a lot of negative karma, and we also transgressed our vows and commitments and incurred root and secondary downfalls. As a result, we now experience difficulties in developing faith and conviction in Dharma, and in making progress on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Moreover, if we do not purify all this negativity while we have the chance, we will have to experience great suffering in the future. Any living being, even a worm or an insect, can commit negative actions; but only humans have the fortune to be able to purify them. We have been accumulating non-virtuous actions and experiencing their suffering results since beginningless time; but now we have an opportunity to purify them completely. We should make use of this precious opportunity to purify our negative karma, not to create more! Since purification is the root of future happiness and spiritual realizations, we should strive to cleanse our mind of delusions and negative karma by practising the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva. This is a very powerful method of purification.
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Vajrasattva Practice - Retreat
10:30 am-11:30 am-

Date: February 26, 2012	Vajrasattva Practice - Retreat VAJRASSATVA PRACTICE - RETREAT In our previous lives, while under the influence of deluded minds, we accumulated a lot of negative karma, and we also transgressed our vows and commitments and incurred root and secondary downfalls. As a result, we now experience difficulties in developing faith and conviction in Dharma, and in making progress on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Moreover, if we do not purify all this negativity while we have the chance, we will have to experience great suffering in the future. Any living being, even a worm or an insect, can commit negative actions; but only humans have the fortune to be able to purify them. We have been accumulating non-virtuous actions and experiencing their suffering results since beginningless time; but now we have an opportunity to purify them completely. We should make use of this precious opportunity to purify our negative karma, not to create more! Since purification is the root of future happiness and spiritual realizations, we should strive to cleanse our mind of delusions and negative karma by practising the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva. This is a very powerful method of purification.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Vajrasattva Practice - Retreat
12:00 pm-1:00 pm-

Date: February 26, 2012	Vajrasattva Practice - Retreat VAJRASSATVA PRACTICE - RETREAT In our previous lives, while under the influence of deluded minds, we accumulated a lot of negative karma, and we also transgressed our vows and commitments and incurred root and secondary downfalls. As a result, we now experience difficulties in developing faith and conviction in Dharma, and in making progress on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Moreover, if we do not purify all this negativity while we have the chance, we will have to experience great suffering in the future. Any living being, even a worm or an insect, can commit negative actions; but only humans have the fortune to be able to purify them. We have been accumulating non-virtuous actions and experiencing their suffering results since beginningless time; but now we have an opportunity to purify them completely. We should make use of this precious opportunity to purify our negative karma, not to create more! Since purification is the root of future happiness and spiritual realizations, we should strive to cleanse our mind of delusions and negative karma by practising the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva. This is a very powerful method of purification.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library
12:00 pm-12:45 pm-

Date: February 27, 2012	Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library Simple meditations, guided by experienced teachers, designed to improve your well-being. Free of charge
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Newcastle City Library 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX Map to Newcastle City Library
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Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library
1:00 pm-1:45 pm-

Date: February 27, 2012	Absolute beginners - Newcastle City Library Simple meditations, guided by experienced teachers, designed to improve your well-being. Free of charge
Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Newcastle City Library 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX Map to Newcastle City Library
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 27, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 27, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 27, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. At Monday class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Whitley Bay
10:00 am-11:30 am-

Date: February 28, 2012	GP - Whitley Bay Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Lead by: Katy Collinson
Location: Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms) The Trojan Rooms at The Avalon Hotel, 26-32 South Parade Whitley Bay NE26 2RG Map to Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms)
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GP - South Gosforth
10:30 am-11:30 am-

Date: February 28, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 28, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 28, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Learn to Meditate - Prudhoe
7:00 pm-8:30 pm-

Date: February 28, 2012	Learn to Meditate - Prudhoe A 3-week course of introductory classes. These classes, designed to introduce you to meditation, will comprise short meditations, talks and discussions about Buddhist philosophy and practice. Meditation is a method to improve one's inner qualities and to learn to relate to whatever life brings us in a calm and happy way. Classes include guided meditation and a teaching on how to apply the Buddhist wisdom of loving kindness to our busy modern-day lives.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: Prudhoe (Prudhoe Community High School) 6th Form Study Area, Moor Road Prudhoe NE42 5LJ Map to Prudhoe (Prudhoe Community High School)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 28, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. We are currently studying The New Meditation Handbook at Thursday's class.
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Hexham
12:00 pm-1:00 pm-

Date: February 29, 2012	GP - Hexham Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Hexham (The Bodywork Centre) The Bodywork Centre. Cornmill Coffee Shop, 19 St Marys Chare Hexham NE46 1NQ Map to Hexham (The Bodywork Centre)
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: February 29, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: February 29, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: February 29, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. Our Wednesday night classes offer a more systematic approach to studying a specific text, currently we are studying Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, available on free download from:
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Whitley Bay
10:00 am-11:30 am-

Date: March 1, 2012	GP - Whitley Bay Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. We are currently studying The New Meditation Handbook at Thursday's class. These classes are suitable for beginners and for people who already have some understanding of Meditation in the Buddhist tradition
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Lead by: NA
Location: Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms) The Trojan Rooms at The Avalon Hotel, 26-32 South Parade Whitley Bay NE26 2RG Map to Whitley Bay (Trojan Rooms)
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Confession Buddhas
5:30 pm-5:45 pm-

Date: March 1, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Heart Jewel
5:45 pm-6:45 pm-

Date: March 1, 2012	Heart Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a condensed practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Included is 20 minutes of silence, so that you may engage in your own private meditation practice. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: March 1, 2012	GP - South Gosforth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. We are currently studying The New Meditation Handbook at Thursday's class.
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Kuba Soha
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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GP - Morpeth
12:00 pm-1:00 pm-

Date: March 2, 2012	GP - Morpeth Classes include guided meditations, teachings and discussions, designed to help you benefit from Buddhist concepts in your daily life. No need to book, simply turn up for the class and enjoy some meaningful time. The classes last around two hours (shorter classes at some venues), there will be opportunity to chat with other students informally at the end of the class over some refreshments. In order to cover the costs for running these classes we must charge £5 full price or £4.00 concessionary. On this class, we are studying Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: Morpeth (RAFA Club) RAFA Club, Elm House, Wellway Morpeth NE61 1BJ Map to Morpeth (RAFA Club)
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FP - South Gosforth
7:15 pm-9:15 pm-

Date: March 2, 2012	FP - South Gosforth Intended for those who have already been studying on the General Programme for some time, the Foundation Programme is a unique study programme designed by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Foundation Programme (FP) comprises of teachings, meditation and discussions aimed at deepening our understanding and experience of the spiritual path. In order to provide a stable environment for all involved in this study programme it is a requirement that you are able to attend all of the classes and it is also a commitment to attend at least one of Compassion Centre’s Pujas (chanted prayer sessions) every week. Understanding the Mind is a comprehensive explanation of the mind based on the experiences of accomplished mediators. “It is very important to have a correct understanding of the nature and function of the mind because this special knowledge will open the door to liberation for us.” If you would like to find out more, or enrol for a month’s trial of FP, please contact Richard at the centre or email: fpnewcastle@yahoo.co.uk
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Confession Buddhas
8:30 am-8:45 am-

Date: March 3, 2012	Confession Buddhas Throughout our many lives, we have committed many negative actions, all of which we shall experience the consequences of. If we purify these negative actions, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing these consequences. The practice explained in The Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, or Prostration practice, provides just such an opportunity to purify our negativities. A more detailed explanation of this practice can be found in the book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
Time: 8:30 am - 8:45 am
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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FP - South Gosforth
9:00 am-11:00 am-

Date: March 3, 2012	FP - South Gosforth Intended for those who have already been studying on the General Programme for some time, the Foundation Programme is a unique study programme designed by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Foundation Programme (FP) comprises of teachings, meditation and discussions aimed at deepening our understanding and experience of the spiritual path. In order to provide a stable environment for all involved in this study programme it is a requirement that you are able to attend all of the classes and it is also a commitment to attend at least one of Compassion Centre’s Pujas (chanted prayer sessions) every week. Understanding the Mind is a comprehensive explanation of the mind based on the experiences of accomplished mediators. “It is very important to have a correct understanding of the nature and function of the mind because this special knowledge will open the door to liberation for us.” If you would like to find out more, or enrol for a month’s trial of FP, please contact Richard at the centre or email: fpnewcastle@yahoo.co.uk
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Lead by: Gen Kelsang Sherab
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Wishfulfilling Jewel
11:30 am-12:30 pm-

Date: March 3, 2012	Wishfulfilling Jewel This is the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa, combined with a practice of his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lead by: NA
Location: South Gosforth (Compassion KBC) Compassion KBC, 2 Station Road South Gosforth NE3 1QD Map to South Gosforth (Compassion KBC)
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Introduction to Meditation
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What's On Hexham
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