About this Event
Amid the chaos of the world, it can be difficult to find peace and tranquility. However, it is precisely in these moments that Metta, or loving-kindness, can be most beneficial. As we delve into the concept of chaos, we recognize that the external world is ever-changing and unpredictable. By cultivating loving-kindness towards ourselves and others, we can learn to navigate the chaos with greater ease and grace.
we will explore the impermanence of life and the nature of suffering, gaining insights that empower us to respond to chaos with compassion and clarity. The practice of Metta becomes a guiding force, transforming the way we relate to ourselves and others. This practice invites us to embrace the chaos of life as a catalyst for spiritual growth, discovering the boundless power of Metta to bring harmony and well-being to our hearts and the world around us.
Bhante Sujato (Anthony Best) is an Australian Buddhist Monk. He was a member of the Australian rock band, Martha's Vineyard (est. 1986) and in 1994 he left his music career to take higher ordination in Thailand in the forest lineage of Ajahn Chah.
He combines his love of meditation with study of the Buddha's Teachings, and in 2001 published his first book, "A Swift Pair of Messengers," on the theme of tranquillity and insight. He studies and teaches Buddhist texts from comparative and historical perspectives.
In 2005, Bhante Sujato co-founded SuttaCentral, an online digital library of early Buddhist texts that includes translations from the Pali, Chinese and Tibetan languages. Since 2012, he has focused on translation of the Pali suttas into English which are freely available at .
Bhante Sujato currently resides at: . The vihara is located on the lands of the traditional owners, the Burramattagal people of the Darug nation, in Harris Park, Sydney.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Community Base, Queens Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 44.04
