Universal Truths Discussion Series

"Aspects of the human mind"
From the Ayurvedic Clinic, Ayurveda Institute UK and
the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals UK

A series of lectures and discussions with the Venerable Andandasiri Thero and the Venerable Sundanda Thero on the different aspects of the human mind from the perspective of universal truth. Understanding of the human mind and practical advice on how to manage the mind significantly enhances our sense of happiness and freedom in life. This teaching is not religious, but rather relates to universal truth from a particular perspective.
This teaching is invaluable to all, helping us to safeguard our health and well being and release us from our mental and physical suffering. This teaching can also help us to support our families and communities, especially as Ayurvedic Practitioners, giving us the tools to offer some relief from suffering in a truly compassionate way. This is the way we awaken our consciousness. 
 
What participants say:

"Thank you so much for this. Insightful and interesting on a practical level"
 
"Very valuable to our lives. I am blessed to hear this. Thank you"
 
"A magical way to spend time. Thank you"
The Programme
 
The programme unfolds in 3 stages, a total of 9 sessions via Zoom. The sessions will take place on Saturday afternoons 3.30-5.00/5.30pm
 
Stage 1:
  • Session I - 18th July 2020 
  • Session II - 25th July 2020 
  • Session III - 1st August 2020 
 
Stage 2:
  • Session IV - 22nd August 2020 
  • Session V - 29th August 2020 
  • Session VI - 5th September 2020 
 
Stage 3:
  • Session VII - 26th September 2020 
  • Session VIII - 3rd October 2020 
  • Session IX - 10th October 2020 

In each session we will hear teaching for approx. 45 minutes followed by a discussion with all those participating. 
 
Participants can join at any of the 3 stages. It is preferable to start and complete the entire series in order. If you have missed any stage or session, it is recommended that you watch the recordings of the previous sessions prior to starting the next stage. 

We have completed stage 1. To watch the recordings, once you have registered for Stage 2 you can find them in the online events page in Eventbrite.

 

The Syllabus
 
Stage 1
 
  • Session I - Understanding duality in the mind and in the outside world
 
  • Session II - A practical approach to gain freedom from the mind by understanding the nature of duality 
 
  • Session III - The illusion of the mind 
 
 
Stage 2 
 
  • Session IV - The Chemistry of the mind 
 
  • Session V - Data and the human mind: how the mind uses data
 
  • Session VI - The theatre of the world: how we act in the theatre and how to act properly 
 
 
Stage 3 
 
  • Session VII - Mind and mental suffocation: how to overcome anxiety and depression 
 
  • Session VIII - The departure from mother nature: how to restore the nexus with nature
 
  • Session IX - How to safeguard our mental health despite physical suffocation 
 


 
About the teachers
 
The Venerable Anandasiri Thero and the Venerable Sunanda Thero are Buddhist monks and Mindfulness Meditation Instructors, Inner Engineers and Mystics from Sri Lanka. They practice as Instructors at Meth Boo Sewana Vipassana Meditation Center, Ahangama. They offer spiritual teachings on universal truth free of charge to all.
 

Fees
 
The Venerable Anandasiri Thero and the Venerable Sunanda Thero work Sri Lanka in the Namal Gama Development Project. This is a project to restore ancient irrigation tanks to supply drinking water and revitalise agriculture in poverty stricken rural areas for thousands of residents and prevent chronic kidney failure linked to drinking contaminated water. You can watch a short video about the project here
The Venerable Anandasiri Thero and the Venerable Sunanda Thero make this offering of teaching free of charge. The Ayurveda Institute UK, as the host also offers this facility free of charge.

We would like to support the work of the monks in the Namal Gama Development Project. For this, a non-compulsory fee of £30.00 per stage, is charged (£1.00 minimum is charged by Eventbrite to provide online registration only). Payment and registration for each stage must be made separately.

This teaching is invaluable to all, helping us to safeguard our health and well being and release us from our mental and physical suffering. That alone is of such value beyond price. This teaching can also help us to support our families and communities, especially as Ayurvedic Practitioners, offering a relief from suffering in truly compassionate way. 
 
By supporting this project, in addition to all the benefit we gain, we are contributing to a valuable endeavour and helping many people which in turn helps us to awaken our consciousness. 
 
 
Access
 
If you would like to participate in these sessions, please click on the below button. 
Privacy 

Please note that all or part of the sessions may be recorded and published. By agreeing to take part in the discussion you are consenting to the use of the recording. Should you have any concerns please feel free to email us at info@ayurvedainstitute.co.uk for advice on how to participate anonymously or within 48 hours after the conclusion of each session.
 
We stand ready to assist you in any way possible to ensure your privacy.