Cultivation, Transformation and Letting go: the three Buddhist methods for the heart and mind

Rev. Ryōtoku (Online, Joining from Japan, hailing from the UK)

Mon 9 Feb | 7.00-8.30pm AEDT

Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4;

or Online (Zoom link below)

Cost: Free

The Buddhist path of liberation from suffering is based upon extinguishing the causes and afflictions that keep us bound to samsara (the cycle of existence). Letting go of our attachments may be the goal but it is also grounded on cultivation of positive qualities and the transformation of negative qualities.
Letting go itself can be daunting and frightening, so by approaching practice incrementally in stages we may find a way to make progress day by day.
Once these three methods are understood, we begin to be able to apply the theory we study to bring about change within our own heart and mind as well as in the lives of others.

About the Speaker: Rev. Ryōtoku
After spending time studying Buddhism himself, Ryōtoku's introduction to Buddhist meditation was through a beginners course with the West London Buddhist Centre in 2011.
In 2013, Ryōtoku began studying Rinzai Zen, practicing kōan and zazen meditations where he undertook jukkai (receiving the precepts ceremony) that same year and later began a Zen junior teacher programme, which provided training in mindfulness and meditation.
In 2015, after continuing his studies, Ryōtoku wished to expand and understand more regarding Buddhism and began studying Tendai, where he also received jukkai and subsequently joined a two year lay leader programme.
This inspired him to begin studying at an academic level and in 2020 Ryōtoku began a Master in Buddhist Studies with the University of South Wales.
After graduating in 2023 Ryōtoku traveled to Japan and received tokudo ordination on Mt. Hiei with the Tendai tradition.
Ryōtoku is currently based in Japan to complete his training and at the same time begin PhD research.

Hybrid event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session in person at the Metta Centre or online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09

Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905

Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011

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