23 December 2024 – November 24, 2025
Dhamma study group
'Dhamma in Daily Life'
Helena Pauptit & Bianca Vermeij
In season 10 of the Dhamma study group we will practice with the Dhamma in our daily lives. We explore what sīla actually means and how important it actually is: in early Buddhist sermons it is called a foundation for our path. How can we purify our actions and conduct? And what influence does this have on others and on ourselves? From a wholesome wish to be able to contribute to more peace and harmony within ourselves, but also to peace and harmony outside ourselves, we let ourselves be supported in this by inspiring texts, lectures and each other!
Not to do any evil;
to embrace the good;
to purify one's mind:
this is the instruction of the Buddhas.
(Dhammapada 183, translation Bhikkhu Sujato)
This online study group is for anyone who meditates, who is looking for deepening and who wants to spend a few hours a month on study and exercises to support meditation and daily life.
Every month you will have access to a new theme page with study material. At the end of the month we will have a (online) live session via Zoom to discuss the theme.
Study material
You will always have access to the study material one month before the next live session. This consists of texts to read, dhamma talks to listen to, exercises and guided meditations that you can work with individually. You can study and practice on your own time. We estimate that you need about 4 hours per month for the study material. Much of the study material is in English (with the exception of the exercises).
Live session
Every month we meet via Zoom for an introduction to the theme of that month, to exchange our experiences and ask questions.
Looking back
The introduction to the monthly live online session will be recorded via Zoom and can be viewed afterwards.
Comments
You can respond and ask questions about that month's theme through all pages of this Dhamma study group.
Home
On January 27, 2025, 19.30:21.00 PM – XNUMX:XNUMX PM, the first (online) live session will be related to the first theme.
From December 23, 2024, you will have access to the first monthly page with study material to practice and prepare for the live session.
This is what you can expect
Live sessions
The session will be facilitated by Helena Pauptit and Bianca Vermeij.
The first part of the live sessions consists of an introduction. Every evening there is a different presenter. The second part of the session is for exchange and asking questions, live or via chat.
Dates: January 27; March 3; March 31; April 28; May 26; June 23; September 29; October 27; November 24.
Times: 19.30:21.00pm to XNUMX:XNUMXpm.Pre-recorded lectures
Every month you can listen to a Dhammatalk/lecture that explains the topic of that month.
Exercises and meditations
On each theme page there are exercises for your meditation and daily life, so that the subject comes more to life for you.
Supporting Texts
These are diverse texts from various sources. For example, you can read what the Buddha himself said about this subject in the sermons, but also articles by various Buddhist teachers of today. In this way, the subjects are illuminated in different ways. Over the years, we have noticed that people really like that. Sometimes one angle is illuminating, and sometimes the other. Looking at it in different ways helps us to understand the factors of awakening better and to fathom them more deeply.
Looking back
The introduction to the theme during the live sessions will be recorded and you can watch it back. The questions and answers and exchanges are not included for privacy reasons.
Online Sangha
On the Homepage and Themepages of this Dhamma study group you can exchange and learn with each other. In addition, you can also share your questions with Helena & Bianca. This is an important part of the study group, because in this way we can support and inspire each other.
