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Dependent Origination

Program Type:Workshops
Teacher:Leigh Brasington
Time:9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Date:Saturday - June 15, 2019
Sessions:1
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“He who sees dependent origination sees the Dhamma; he who sees the Dhamma sees dependent origination.” Majjhima Nikaya 28.

At the heart of the Buddha’s wisdom teachings are those on the interdependence of all phenomena, often called “Dependent Origination”. Nothing exists on its own; everything is dependent on earlier circumstances. Dependent Origination is described as a chain with twelve links the first of which is ignorance, the inability to perceive things clearly.

Over the course of our day together, we will investigate and clarify each link, and ultimately comprehend the causes of suffering. We will begin by looking at simpler and earlier lists that clearly show what the Buddha is trying to teach us. From this foundation, the twelve links become more accessible. Dependent Origination also has deep implications for how we understand the universe of our human perception and cognition. We will explore these aspects as well.

This program is appropriate for both new and experienced meditators. Our time together will include formal meditation and discussion of sutta passages as well as time for questions and discussion.

Leigh Brasington has been practicing meditation since 1985 and is the senior American student of the late Ven. Ayya Khema. Leigh began assisting Ven. Ayya Khema in 1994 and began teaching retreats on his own in 1997. He teaches in Europe and North America and is the author of the book “Right Concentration: A Practical Guide to the Jhanas” (Shambhala Publications, 2015). Visit Leigh’s web site at http://leighb.com

There are no prerequisites for this program. Everyone is welcome.

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  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in and to find a comfortable place in the meditation hall.
  • Parking at CIMC is limited; we suggest taking public transportation to the Center whenever possible.
  • Lunch will not be provided. Participants are invited to bring their own vegetarian meal to the Center or may buy lunch in the neighborhood. A list of local restaurants and food stores will be available.
  • Food and beverages, including water, are not allowed in the meditation halls.
  • We strongly recommend you dress in layers since the temperature in the meditation hall will vary throughout the day. The hall thermostat is set to a comfortable temperature; however, please give yourself a range of clothing options, as individual preferences for warmth or coolness differ widely and cannot be accommodated.
  • Please be sure to leave shoes on the shoe shelves on the first floor, and to keep your valuables with you at all times.
  • CIMC provides zafus (round cushions), zabutons (large mats), meditation benches, blankets and chairs for your use. At the end of the program, we request that participants brush off their zabuton and plump up their zafu. All other items should be returned neatly to where they were found.
  • While at the Center all phones, pagers, beeping watches and other electronic devices must remain completely turned off at all times.
  • Some people who practice at the Center have chemical sensitivities or environmental illnesses and experience adverse reactions when exposed to scented products. CIMC is a refuge. Out of compassion for those with chemical sensitivities, please avoid using scented products—lotions, deodorant, after-shave, hair products, perfume, clothes laundered with scented detergent or dryer sheets—before you come to the Center.

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