Simply Being with Nothing to Be
Nowhere to go, nothing to do
No reputation to build, none to defend
No possessions to amass, none to protect
This is fearlessness born of Apranihita
Simply here, simply now
Simply birth, simply death
Simply content, simply aware
Simply abiding, simply being
No time, no space
So no here, no now.
No self, no other
So no attachment, no aversion.
Letting go with nothing to let go of
Practice with no path to walk
Simply being with nothing to be
This is the all pervading wisdom of Dharmadhatu
By Ven. Edo Shonin
& Ven. William Van Gordon
"Rare it is to meet with the Dharma, ultimate and profound. Now is the time to perceive, understand and awaken. Noble sangha, in relaxed concentration, sit at the centre of all universes, a rainbow body. Dwell in emptyness, and bask in the light of your unborn awareness". Ven Edo Shonin (Co-founder & Abbot)
"Take time to stop. Take time to breathe. Take time to relax and enjoy. Constantly ask yourself where is my mind? Am i aware of it? Am i awake? Gently bring the mind back to the present moment. Be gentle with yourself. Be patient".
Ven. Edo Shonin & Ven. William Van Gordon
Taking Some Time!
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Welcome to the Bodhayati Vihara School of Buddhism. The Bodhayati School of Buddhism was founded by Ven. Edo Shonin and Ven. William Van Gordon and is made up of practitioners from most of the major Buddhist traditions as well as from many non-Buddhist religions. We operate on an entirely all welcome basis and provide a regular timetable of classes, courses, Dharma talks, Sangha days and festivals at different venues throughout the city.
Listen to Ven. Edo Shonin and Ven. William Van Gordon on BBC radio Nottingham with Sarah Julian: Includes a discussion with Ven. Edo Shonin about various temple practices and items, discussion with Ven. William Van Gordon about why he became a Buddhist monk, and a further discussion with Ven. Edo Shonin about some defamatory internet material: Click Here
8-Week Course in Meditation & Mindfulness
We are now accepting reservations for our next 8-week course in Meditation Based Awareness Training beginning 19th January 2012 in Beeston. Includes two 1-to-1 sessions, guided meditation CD and certificate upon completion. Please click here for further information.
Ashala Puja & Vassa Celebration - Sunday 17th July in Beeston
Approximately 80 people attended our celebration of Ashala Puja and Vassa (pali) or Wan Kau Phansa (Thai) – the beginning of the Rainy Season Retreat. Thank you for your support!