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Watch Kadam Morten, the Resident Teacher of Chakrasambara Buddhist Centre in New York City as he gives a wonderful 5 minute, life changing solution to a common workplace problem.
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|  | Hello and welcome. Love is in the air this Feb. See this months great course entitled 'Love without Pain', presenting simple and logical solutions to make our love pure, healthy and long lasting. A very helpful course for everyone. Also in this newsletter - - taking the next step, a great opportunity to study the Buddhist way of loving kindness
- weekly meditation classes, strengthening our best ally, and protector from anger - patient acceptance
- save the dates, valuable events with Gen Kelsang Sangdak, the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism in SA
www.meditateinhillcrest.org
Love without Pain
REMOVING THE PAIN FROM OUR RELATIONSHIPS
a helpful course with Kelsang Phuntsog
at Maitreya Centre in Assagay
Sunday 26 February 2012, 10h30 - 15h30
Why is our experience of love mixed with hurtful feelings - how does the joy of love change into pains of mistrust and complications, where did we go wrong? Learn simple but powerful methods that bring stability, peace and joy to your relationships and your life.Everyone is Welcome! Cost R200 incl delicious lunch and refreshments
click here for easy online booking formfor bookings or further info please contact us Tel. 031 765 1073 or email us
Taking the Next Step - do you wish to deepen your practical experience of meditation and Buddha's Teachings Study '8 Steps to Happiness' the Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness
Enrol on the Foundation Programme and experience all the practical benefits of engaging in a structured study programme.
Monday nights 7pm - 9pm at Maitreya Centre in Assagay. ( beginning the book this Mon 13th Feb )Wednesday evenings 5.30pm - 7.30pm at Yellowwood Cafe in HowickEveryone is Welcome.For more info. Tel : 031 765 1073 or email usIn this inspiring book, Eight Steps to Happiness, The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso reveals profound yet totally practical methods to enable a powerful opening of the heart, the source of all true happiness. This inspiring book explains how to meditate on eight beautiful verses showing how we can transform all life's difficulties into valuable spiritual insights. Geshe Kelsang now shares this ancient wisdom with all those seeking meaning and lasting happiness in their modern lives.  for more info regarding the Foundation Study Programme |  |  | Wisdom Course in Howick
Sat 3rd March, 12.30pm - 5pm
at Yellowwood Cafe
with Gen Kelsang Sangdak, the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism in SA.
Not to be missed, this a wonderful opportunity. Our minds are powerful and create our personal reality. Join us for an inspirational introductory course to understand the meaning of this truth, and the profoundly liberating effect it has upon our life.  FOR MORE INFOEveryone is Welcome
South African Dharma Celebration 2012
 be introduced to an
Ultimate Friend & reliable Protector
23 - 25 March at the Kloof Country Club
Kloof, Durban, KZN
Gen Kelsang Sangdak, SA National Spiritual Director, will be granting the blessing empowerment of the Wisdom Buddha Dorje Shugden, and give commentary to the powerful spiritual practice of 'Heart Jewel'. Meet the spiritual community coming together from all over the country for this wonderful event.  for more info
Stay on top of what's happening at the Centre -'Like' our Facebook page, and receive  updates and inspiring quotes to fuel your practice.
Click on this image to connect with us. | Refuge Vow CeremonySat 18th Feb at Yellowwood Cafe in Howick 
Refuge Vows give us the opportunity to directly protect ourself from suffering. Even though we try continuously to avoid and overcome problems, our difficulties either just remain, or come back sooner or later in a different form.
By relying on Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, we can build within our mind the spiritual realizations that are our ultimate refuge from suffering. This special event with Kelsang Phuntsog will include advice on how to develop this inner protection and an opportunity to take Refuge Vows.  for more info
Weekly Meditation ClassesCooling the Fire of Anger Our negative states of mind such as uncontrolled irritation and anger create endless problems and suffering for ourselves and others, preventing us from fulfilling our deepest wish for true happiness and harmony.  Learn to overcome the enemy of anger.These classes are suitable for everyoneincl. complete beginnersand very beneficial, all welcome!
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| REMOVING THE PAIN FROM OUR RELATIONSHIPS
a helpful course with Kelsang Phuntsog at Maitreya Centre in Assagay Sunday 26 February 2012 , 10h30 - 15h30
Why
is our experience of love mixed with hurtful feelings - how does the
joy of love change into pains of mistrust and complications, where did
we go wrong?
The meditation practice and teachings presented on
this course will help you to look within and open your heart to a more
healthy and balanced approach to your relationships. Learn simple but
powerful methods that bring stability, peace and joy to your
relationships and your life.
Everyone is welcome!
Cost R200 incl delicious lunch and refreshments
for bookings or further info please contact us Tel. 031 765 1073 or email us |
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Read our latest newsletter :)
meditation happenings in January
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Sun 22nd Jan, 10.30am - 3.30pm @ Maitreya Buddhist Centre in Assagay (only 35 min from PMB)  For more info... |  |
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Our best wishes to you for 2012
may you and your family enjoy good health, peace and happiness!
Living Life Pure & Simple Sat 28th Jan @ Yellowwood Cafe in Howick
This day retreat will present simple and profound methods to develop our own true and reliable scource of happiness. Helping us to look within and understand what is really getting in the way, we can change our perspective on life, and think in ways that work to bring freedom and joy, enabling us to tap into the vast, pure, positive potential of our mind. 
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Everyone is Welcome!
 Stages of the Path Retreat (Lamrim)4th - 7th February @ Maitreya Buddhist Centre in Assagay
The entire Buddhist path includes many different meditations leading to an experience of loving-kindness, awareness of impermanence, perfect wisdom and full enlightenment. All of these can be condensed into 21 simple meditations, as presented in 'The New Meditation Handbook'. During this retreat we will have the opportunity to practice and gain personal experience of these valuable meditations. Guided by Kelsang Phuntsog  FOR MORE INFO
Interesting Links and Upcoming Events
 Buddhist Refuge Vow CeremonySat 18th Feb at Yellowwood Cafe in Howick Everyone Welcome  Take Some Time Out. The Maitreya Buddhist Centre has a basic but very comfortable and peaceful loft room available for those who wish to take some time out for a few days. For more info. Tel: 031 765 1073 or email us Taking the Next Step. Do you wish to increse your practical understanding of meditation and Buddhas Teachings. Look into the Foundation Study Programme in Assagay and Howick.  The Maitreya Buddhist Centre has its own FB page. Like us and keep in touch with daily Centre happenings, great photos, community spirit and meditation events and happenings around KZN. Thanks for helping to spread the goodness. |
| The Maitreya Buddhist Centre is only 35mins from Pietermaritzburg and 7mins from Central Hillcrest. Making inner peace an essential part of daily life and accessible for all.
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"When the turbulence of our mental busyness subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arise from within." Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Sunday NightsFood for Thought Bring a sense of inner peace and purpose to the week ahead.Put the stresses and tensions of daily life behind you and enjoy an evening of relaxation.Afterwards enjoy tasty homemade vegetarian food and refreshments.
@ Maitreya Buddhist Centre
Sundays 6pm - 7.30pm
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Weekly Meditation Classes resumeat various venues
Kloof : New VenueTue nights @ Collingswood Guest House Assagay : Fri Mornings & Sunday evenings @ Maitreya Buddhist Centre Howick : Thur evenings @ Yellowwood Cafe  FOR INFO
View beautiful online pics of  Green Tara Empowerment, Zululand, SA Green Tara empowerment in Eshowe. 250 people attending, young and old, with Liberation from Sorrow Prayers translated into isiZulu, so beautifully sung. Our Temple in Zululand has been built by the local people, a ruined garage, transformed into a holy place. People enjoy Geshe-la's Kadam Dharma presentation and blessings, and receive so much benefit from it.  for great photos
 The Garden Cottage Project see some great pics |
|  With love from the Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre Tel: 031 765 1073 Fax: 086 592 1270 email: meditateinhillcrest@gmail.com web: www.meditateinhillcrest.org a Gov.Reg.Nonprofit Org 014-445NPO |
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Dear
South African NKT Dharma Centres communities, wishing
you all a wonderful Festive Season, good health as well as a prosperous and
spiritually successful New Year!
Thank
you all for you kind dedication in cherishing your Dharma Centre and community,
and fulfilling Venerable Geshe-la' wishes.
May
everything be auspicious in 2012 and may Kadam Dharma flourish far and wide and
bring lasting benefit to all 
with
much love and prayers,
Gen
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meditation happenings in December
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Give yourself the Gift of Inner Peace
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 enjoy an afternoon of retreat and meditationon Sat 17th Dec, 3pm - 6pm at Maitreya Buddhist Centre
14B Cadmoor Rd Assagay
On this meaningful afternoon retreat you will learn easy guided meditations and
gain confidence in your abilities to still and focus your mind in positive ways.
A perfect opportunity to prepare your mind for the year ahead and
establish internal goals that will aid and support you through lifes
unexpected challenges. Everyone is Welcome! FOR MORE INFO
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Maitreya Centre Garden Cottage Project
please help if
you can, to renovate and refurbish an existing servants quarters into a
comfortable garden cottage for the development of the Maitreya Buddhist
Centre. It is a great way to give your good heart to a community project.  If
you would like to help in any way with this project, there is loads to
do and lots of fun to be had. Jobs include building work, plumbing,
electrical, painting, decorating, tiling, fundraising and so on...
Please do not hesitate to give us a call. We can also accomodate you for
1 or 2 nights, come and enjoy a working holiday in the beautiful and
peaceful surroundings of the Centre.
The Maitreya Kadampa
Buddhist Centre is a Gov. Reg. Nonprofit Org. and is dedicated to
helping people through growing their inner peace, wisdom and compassion.
By contributing to the Centre you are contributing to the inner peace
of mind of innumerable people, and thereby directly helping to bring
about peace in this world.
 TO SEE THE COTTAGE WISH LIST
thank you for your kindness <3 . Tel: 031 765 1073 or email us
Advice from the Heart- a meaningful course - on Monday 26th Dec 10.30am-3.30pm
at Maitreya Buddhist Centre
14B Cadmoor Rd, Assagay
Everyone
can keep their holiday season meaningful, peaceful and joyful. Enjoy
this very special advice from the ancient Buddhist Master Atisha, and
take time out in the beautiful surroundings of the Maitreya Centre. The
course will open your heart and prepare you for a year full of hope and
wisdom, learning to make a beautiful future for yourselves and others.
Everyone is Welcome!
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  The Maitreya Buddhist Centre now has its own FB page, click on the link to like us and keep in touch.  If
you enjoy this newsletter please like, tweet and share on your social
networks to help spread the goodness, see the buttons at the top. Thank
you.
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The Maitreya Buddhist Centre is only 35mins from Pietermaritzburg and 7mins from Central Hillcrest. Making inner peace an essentail part of daily life and accessible for all.
map and directions
photo gallery
"When
the turbulence of our mental busyness subsides and our mind becomes
still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arise from within." Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Sunday NightsFood for Thought Bring a sense of inner peace and purpose to the week ahead.Put the stresses and tensions of daily life behind you and enjoy an evening of relaxation.Afterwards enjoy tasty homemade vegetarian food and refreshments.
@ Maitreya Buddhist Centre
Sundays 6pm - 7.30pm
Sun 11th Dec - Italian
Sun 18th Dec - Mexican
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New Years Eve Dinner Party & Prayers for
World Peacethis popular annual Fundraising event on New Year's Eve31st December '11
8.30pm - after midnight at: Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre, 2 Hollings Rd in Malvern, Durban A very tasty & sumptuous vegetarian buffet for everyone's culinary delight.  This
delightful Candlelit New Year's Eve Dinner will be preceded by a short
talk and guided meditation, and then followed by 'Prayers for World
Peace' just before Midnight. it is advisable to book early for this special event!to reserve your seat Tel: 031 4640984 or email us
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Maitreya Buddhist Centre has a basic but very comfortable and peaceful
loft room available for those who wish to take some time out for a few
days. Enjoy being away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, relax
and enjoy nature from our stunning verandah, walk in the beautiful
indigenous garden, enjoy healthy food and meaningful company and engage
in some meditation practice to soothe and heal your body and mind. 
With love from the Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre