Event Dates: Saturday, July 11, 2015
The Jakata Tales are some of the oldest texts describing the Buddha’s remembrances of his past lives. Resembling folk tales and fables, the stories in this collection contain lessons expressing Buddhist values, such as kindness, generosity, truthfulness. Because they are engaging and simply written, they appeal to a variety of people and are often used to teach children. The characters in these lively stories include humans along with an assortment of animals. We will explore the history of this area of the Pali cannon, look at how the tales were used to grow Buddhism in South East Asia, and how they can be of significant use to us today as a tool to measure our own ethical behavior. The morning will include interactive discussion along with time for reflection. This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience as well as older children (12 and up). Copies of stories will be provided.
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Led by: | Khemavassika |
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Times: | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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Venue: | Aryaloka |
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Fee: | Sliding Scale $55/45/35 |
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Level: | Open to All |
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Directions: | Directions Page |
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* Retreat participants are asked to work together to prepare and clean up after meals and to help with general cleanup at the end of the retreat.