WHAT IS BUDDHISM?

R750 - R900
The Buddhist teachings begin with a down-to-earth look at the human condition: how we create confusion and unhappiness in our lives—and explore a way of life that helps us to understand and free ourselves from this confusion. Buddhism teaches us to rely on our own personal experience in putting the teachings into practice, and invites robust questioning and dialogue as a means to gain a better understanding of the teachings. The practice of meditation is an essential part of the way, gradually helping us to gain a better understanding of our minds, and to be more gentle, peaceful and accepting of ourselves and others.
MERVYN CROFT has been engaged in Buddhism for over 30 years, including a period of 13 years as a member of the resident community at the Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo. He has participated in retreats in the Theravada, Zen and Tibetan traditions and for many years was a student of Godwin Samararatne from Sri Lanka. In 2000 he co-founded the Emoyeni Retreat Centre where he lives and teaches.