The Buddha's Antidote for War

Speaker: Sister Paññasiri (Online, joining from Sri Lanka)

Mon 18 August | 7.00-8.30pm AEST

Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 or Online (Zoom link below)

Cost: Free

Whether we find ourselves heading towards the next world war, or getting into physical fights, or an online battle infused with hate speech, or even verbal sparring with colleagues, friends or family, or simply the war that goes on in our mind, the Buddha has the antidote for all wars. In this session, we will look at what war means in the context of the Buddha's teachings, the challenges of getting pulled into different kinds of wars (in body, speech and mind), and explore the Buddha's antidote for all wars, which starts with the supramundane practice of loving kindness based on the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8).

About the Presenter: Sister Paññasiri is from the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel. @suttameditationseries   

The Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel gives information on how to study the Buddha’s Teachings (Dhamma-Vinaya) and meditate on the Buddha’s insight (knowledge) pathways contained in the Theravada suttas. Particular emphasis is given to lay practice towards developing the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path, attaining path and fruit, and culminating in the realisation of full liberation (nibbāna). They are a group of kalyāṇamitta who develop and practice in accordance with the Dhamma-Vinaya. Their Sangha is globally situated, with strong grassroots in Sri Lanka.

Hybrid event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session in person at the Metta Centre or online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09 Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011 | Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905

If you are feeling unwell, please consider staying at home and joining online instead.