‘Paradoxically, inspiration and spontaneity are the product of discipline and regular practice. There is a gradual build-up of energy which gains momentum until finally we break free of all habits whatsoever, whether negative and unconscious, or positive and disciplined.’ Know Your Mind
Over time, Sangharakshita developed a systemisation of the path of the Dharma life based on an early Buddhist model of ‘The Five Paths’, providing ‘an illuminating breakdown of what Buddhists are trying to do with their lives’. The five paths can be understood as stages on a journey, or aspects of a life lived in the light of the Three Jewels: integration, positive emotion, receptivity, spiritual death and spiritual rebirth. On this retreat, we will see how the five paths can make sense of our lives and help us to take the next step into the great mystery: no path, no journey, no one to make it.
This retreat will be bilingual in English and Spanish and will have a Spanish speaking group. Please do contact Paramachitta re booking on this retreat for the Spanish speaking group, here is her email: paramachitta@gmail.com.