Buddhist Ritual - Engaging Our Emotions

For ages 18-30.

Ritual & Devotion: Engaging our emotions in our spiritual life

If we want to make progress in anything in life, we need to value it and have an emotional connection with it, whether it's playing a sport, learning a musical instrument, writing a book, or studying for a qualification.

So it is with the spiritual life. In Buddhism the way we develop our sense of value for and emotional connection with our spiritual life is through ritual. Puja (Sanskrit for ritual) is a devotional practice that engages our emotions through chanting, beauty, and devotional verses.

Wellington Young Buddhists are a group of young people (18-30) that meet on a Wednesday evening to explore a topic on ‘Buddhism and everyday life’. Our group is aimed at young people and our unique experiences; be that dealing with difficult emotions, social media, new relationships, or addictive behaviours. We strive to hold a space for openness and manaaki.

Our discussions are self-directed, but guided by experienced Buddhist practitioners, who provide food for thought such as specific teachings or practices to take home.

We end with a short, guided meditation which connects to the topic discussed.

Folks of all backgrounds, cultures, and traditions are welcome.
Suggested koha/dana $5/$10/$15.

The Wellington Buddhist Centre gives people the tools to work with their minds. Now more than ever, we all need resilience, awareness and positivity. Teachers give their time freely and many volunteers help keep the Centre running.

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