INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS ON ENGAGING TOPICS
book circles
In our book circles we discuss concepts such as secular ethics and human values to see how we can apply them in our own lives and promote them in society at large.
Dalai Lama, whose books we use, believes very strongly that ethics is not something dependent on religious faith or dogma. Basic human values are universal and perhaps more important in todayâs world than ever before. Â
The concept of secular, or universal, ethics stands for basic human values that all religions, as well as humanism, subscribe to. In todayâs complex and interconnected world there is a need to go beyond the traditional religions and agree and adopt a set of common ethics.
Application of secular ethics addresses many of the challenges that society faces today. It contains valuable and eternal wisdom and guidance that would make our lives better.Â
What will I take away into my daily life?
- Understanding of a set of secular ethics that everybody can adopt.
- How secular ethics can be applied in our own lives and contribute to address problems in todayâs complex society.
- Opportunity to exchange perspectives with other participants of the book circle and learn from each other.
Comments from previous participants
To talk about ethics and global challenges we face and to discuss how to think helps for personal development.
It has been inspiring to explore and understand different points of view from the book in a small group.
Very knowledgeable facilitator and we had great conversations about existential issues.
The course leader is well prepared and knowledgeable, open to everyone’s views.
Very inspiring to discuss the various issues of the book and getting new aspects through the other participantsâ personal experiences.
Upcoming book circles
Course Type All evolang_event_type_270 evolang_event_type_269 evolang_event_type_271 evolang_event_type_221 Course All Book circle evolang_event_type_2_465 evolang_event_type_2_477 evolang_event_type_2_594 evolang_event_type_2_453 evolang_event_type_2_457 evolang_event_type_2_439 evolang_event_type_2_440 evolang_event_type_2_473 evolang_event_type_2_469 evolang_event_type_2_438 evolang_event_type_2_228 evolang_event_type_2_461 event speaker All Camilla Sköld Geshe Namdak Gunilla T Jonsson Jan Willis Ph.D. Jens NÀsström Johan Bergstad Kristina Spegel Maria Ström Martin Ström Pamela Nauska Per Bertilsson Sara Karlgren Stephan Pende Stig Albansson Venerable Michael Yeshe Wendy Ridley Zarina Osmonalieva september (Thursday) 18:00 - 19:30 Yeshin Norbu Roslagsgatan 62 For English please see below
Fokus för âGlĂ€djeâ Ă€r att förstĂ„ lycka och livsglĂ€dje. Det finns en fantastisk konsensus mellan Dalai Lama och Desmund Tutu om perspektiv pĂ„ livet more Fokus för âGlĂ€djeâ Ă€r att förstĂ„ lycka och livsglĂ€dje. Det finns en fantastisk konsensus mellan Dalai Lama och Desmund Tutu om perspektiv pĂ„ livet och hur man kan uppnĂ„ glĂ€dje och lycka. De hĂ„ller med varandra om att mĂ€nniskor Ă€r grundlĂ€ggande goda och att det finns gemensamma vĂ€rderingar som delas av olika religioner. MĂ€nniskors förmĂ„ga att förlĂ„ta och fortsĂ€tta sina liv illustreras av sanning- och försoningskommissionen i Sydafrika. Ett annat viktigt budskap i boken Ă€r att om du Ă€r positiv och varmhjĂ€rtad gentemot andra mĂ€nniskor, kommer de att Ă„tergĂ€lda det. Ett mer överraskande budskap Ă€r att glĂ€dje ofta förverkligas genom att vi gĂ„r igenom svĂ„righeter, lidande och motgĂ„ngar. Uttrycket âatt genomgĂ„ motgĂ„ngarâ Ă€r vĂ€rt att reflektera över. Det betyder att motgĂ„ngen Ă€r en tillfĂ€llig fas och att du kan övervinna den. âGlĂ€djeâ Ă€r en varm och upplyftande bok. Bokcirkeln Ă€r strukturerad i fyra sessioner efter bokens struktur: Session 1: Den sanna glĂ€djens natur. Boken finns tillgĂ€nglig pĂ„ bĂ„de engelska och svenska i Yeshin Norbu’s bokhandel. Kursdatum: 17 sep-8 okt (KurstillfĂ€llen: 17 sep, 24 sep, 1 okt, 8 okt) The focus of The Book of Joy is on understanding happiness and the joy of life. There is an amazing consensus between Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu on perspectives on life and how to achieve joy and happiness. They agree that people are fundamentally good and that there are common values shared by different religions. The ability of people to forgive and carry on their lives is exemplified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission process in South Africa. Another key message in the book is that if you are positive and warm-hearted towards other persons, they will reciprocate. A more surprising message is that joy often is realised by passing through difficulties, suffering and adversity. The expression âpassing through adversityâ is worth reflecting on. It means that adversity is a temporary phase and that one can overcome it. The book of Joy is a warm and uplifting book. The book circle is structured in four sessions following the outline of the book. Session 1: The nature of true Joy. The book is available in both English and Swedish in Yeshin Norbuâs book shop. Read more about our book circles Course dates: 17 Sep-8 Oct (Sessions: 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct) âMinimum donationâ covers the costs of having the centre open and running our program. In addition to the minimum donation, if you wish to support the centre or other participants who cannot afford paying, you can donate a larger amount. It is a great opportunity to practice generosity and benefit others.
We offer a 20 percent discount on the âminimum donationâ to retired, unemployed, and students. To use this discount, please add the course to the cart, click on Checkout, and in the box âCoupon codeâ type in âdiscount20â .
When your order is completed, you will receive a confirmation email. Look in the junk mail folder if you purchased a ticket and havenât received a confirmation email. Consider adding [email protected] to your safe sendersâ list to be able to receive tickets and confirmation in your inbox. Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event! Per has had a long international career working for UN-agencies and other international organizations on developmental issues focusing on environmental and natural resources management and social development. He has lived and worked in many countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America for close to 30 years. In parallel with his professional career, Per has been a student of Buddhism and Buddhist history and art. He has a particular interest in the historical evolution of Buddhism. Per is committed to promoting secular ethics as an essential part of addressing the challenges of todayâs society.
Per leads our book circles and is the chairman of the board of Yeshin Norbu Non-profit organization. october (Tuesday) 14:00 - 15:30 Yeshin Norbu Roslagsgatan 62 For English please see below
Lycka för alla individer oavsett om man har en religion eller inte, Ă€r mĂ„let med de gemensamma vĂ€rderingar - universell etik - som presenteras more Lycka för alla individer oavsett om man har en religion eller inte, Ă€r mĂ„let med de gemensamma vĂ€rderingar – universell etik – som presenteras i boken. För att hantera utmaningarna i dagens och morgondagens komplexa samhĂ€lle och göra vĂ„ra liv bĂ€ttre behöver bĂ„de individer och samhĂ€llet i stort vĂ€rdesĂ€tta och agera utifrĂ„n dessa etiska principer. Grunden för universell etik gĂ„s igenom och en detaljerad genomgĂ„ng av dess komponenterna görs. Boken innehĂ„ller ett kraftfullt recept för individuell lycka och lösningar till de utmaningar mĂ€nskligheten stĂ„r inför. Den hĂ€r boken Ă€r ett mĂ„ste för alla som verkligen bryr sig om andra och planetens framtid. Bokcirkeln följer bokens struktur: Session 1: Grunderna för Etik Boken finns tillgĂ€nglig pĂ„ svenska och engelska i Yeshin Norbu’s bokhandel. Kursdatum: 6 okt-10 nov (KurstillfĂ€llen: 6 okt, 13 okt, 20 okt, 3 nov, 10 nov. Obs! Ej 29 okt (höstlov)) Happiness for every individual irrespective of religious belief and for people without belief is the goal of the set of universal ethics presented in the book. To address the challenges of todayâs and tomorrowâs complex society and make our lives better, individuals and society at large need to value and internalize these ethical principles. We are taken through the underlying rationale and a thorough explanation of the key components of universal ethics. This book contains a powerful recipe for individual happiness and solutions to the challenges facing humankind. This book is a must read for every single one of us if we care deeply about each other and the future of the planet. The Bookcircle follows the structure of the book. Read more about our book circles Course dates: 6 Oct-10 Nov (Sessions: 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov. Note! Not 29 Oct (autumn break) âMinimum donationâ covers the costs of having the centre open and running our program. In addition to the minimum donation, if you wish to support the centre or other participants who cannot afford paying, you can donate a larger amount. It is a great opportunity to practice generosity and benefit others.
We offer a 20 percent discount on the âminimum donationâ to retired, unemployed, and students. To use this discount, please add the course to the cart, click on Checkout, and in the box âCoupon codeâ type in âdiscount20â .
When your order is completed, you will receive a confirmation email. Look in the junk mail folder if you purchased a ticket and havenât received a confirmation email. Consider adding [email protected] to your safe sendersâ list to be able to receive tickets and confirmation in your inbox. **All Fields are required. Per has had a long international career working for UN-agencies and other international organizations on developmental issues focusing on environmental and natural resources management and social development. He has lived and worked in many countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America for close to 30 years. In parallel with his professional career, Per has been a student of Buddhism and Buddhist history and art. He has a particular interest in the historical evolution of Buddhism. Per is committed to promoting secular ethics as an essential part of addressing the challenges of todayâs society.
Per leads our book circles and is the chairman of the board of Yeshin Norbu Non-profit organization. November (Tuesday) 18:00 - 19:30 Yeshin Norbu Roslagsgatan 62 For English please see below
Lycka för alla individer oavsett om man har en religion eller inte, Ă€r mĂ„let med de gemensamma vĂ€rderingar - universell etik - som presenteras more Lycka för alla individer oavsett om man har en religion eller inte, Ă€r mĂ„let med de gemensamma vĂ€rderingar – universell etik – som presenteras i boken. För att hantera utmaningarna i dagens och morgondagens komplexa samhĂ€lle och göra vĂ„ra liv bĂ€ttre behöver bĂ„de individer och samhĂ€llet i stort vĂ€rdesĂ€tta och agera utifrĂ„n dessa etiska principer. Grunden för universell etik gĂ„s igenom och en detaljerad genomgĂ„ng av dess komponenterna görs. Boken innehĂ„ller ett kraftfullt recept för individuell lycka och lösningar till de utmaningar mĂ€nskligheten stĂ„r inför. Den hĂ€r boken Ă€r ett mĂ„ste för alla som verkligen bryr sig om andra och planetens framtid.  Bokcirkeln följer bokens struktur: Session 1: Grunderna för Etik  Boken finns tillgĂ€nglig pĂ„ svenska och engelska i Yeshin Norbu’s bokhandel. Kursdatum: 10 nov-8 dec (KurstillfĂ€llen: 10 nov, 17 nov, 24 nov, 1 dec, 8 dec) Happiness for every individual irrespective of religious belief and for people without belief is the goal of the set of universal ethics presented in the book. To address the challenges of todayâs and tomorrowâs complex society and make our lives better, individuals and society at large need to value and internalize these ethical principles. We are taken through the underlying rationale and a thorough explanation of the key components of universal ethics. This book contains a powerful recipe for individual happiness and solutions to the challenges facing humankind. This book is a must read for every single one of us if we care deeply about each other and the future of the planet. The Bookcircle follows the structure of the book. Read more about our book circles Course dates: 10 Nov-8 Dec (Sessions: 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 dec) âMinimum donationâ covers the costs of having the centre open and running our program. In addition to the minimum donation, if you wish to support the centre or other participants who cannot afford paying, you can donate a larger amount. It is a great opportunity to practice generosity and benefit others.
We offer a 20 percent discount on the âminimum donationâ to retired, unemployed, and students. To use this discount, please add the course to the cart, click on Checkout, and in the box âCoupon codeâ type in âdiscount20â .
When your order is completed, you will receive a confirmation email. Look in the junk mail folder if you purchased a ticket and havenât received a confirmation email. Consider adding [email protected] to your safe sendersâ list to be able to receive tickets and confirmation in your inbox. **All Fields are required. Per has had a long international career working for UN-agencies and other international organizations on developmental issues focusing on environmental and natural resources management and social development. He has lived and worked in many countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America for close to 30 years. In parallel with his professional career, Per has been a student of Buddhism and Buddhist history and art. He has a particular interest in the historical evolution of Buddhism. Per is committed to promoting secular ethics as an essential part of addressing the challenges of todayâs society.
Per leads our book circles and is the chairman of the board of Yeshin Norbu Non-profit organization. december No Events januari No EventsTime
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For English please see below
Session 2: Hinder för glÀdje.
Session 3: GlÀdjens Ätta pelare; fyra egenskaper i sinnet: perspektiv, ödmjukhet, humor och acceptans.
Session 4: GlÀdjens Ätta pelare; fyra egenskaper i hjÀrtat: förlÄtelse, tacksamhet, medkÀnsla och generositet.Praktisk information och hur du registrerar dig
Veckodag: Torsdagar
Tid: 18:00-19:30
SprÄk: Svenska eller engelska beroende pÄ deltagarna
Plats: PÄ centret och online via Zoom. NÀr du köpt biljett fÄr du ett mail med lÀnken till Zoom-mötet.
Biljettpris: Minsta donation 520 kr.
Sista anmÀlningsdag: 14 sep
AnmĂ€lan/köpa biljett: Du registrerar dig pĂ„ kursen genom att köpa en biljett hĂ€r pĂ„ webbsidan, se âTicketsâ nedan. ——————ENGLISH——————
Session 2: The obstacles to Joy.
Session 3: Eight pillars of Joy; four qualities of the mind: perspective, humility, humour and acceptance.
Session 4: Eight pillars of Joy; four qualities of the heart: forgiveness, gratitude, compassion and generosity.Practical information and how to register
Weekday: Thursdays
Time: 18:00-19:30
Language: Swedish or English depending on the participants
Location: At the centre and online via Zoom. When you have purchased a ticket you will receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting.
Ticket price: Minimum donation 520 SEK
Last day of registration: 14 Sep
Registration/Buy ticket: You register for the course by purchasing a ticket here on the website, see âTicketsâ below.Ticket Section Title
Speakers for this event
Per Bertilsson
Per Bertilsson
Time
Location
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Session 2: Etik och Individen, Del I
Session 3: Etik och Individen, Del II
Session 4: Etik och SamhÀllet, Del I
Session 5: Etik och SamhÀllet, Del IIPraktisk information och hur du registrerar dig
Veckodag: Tisdagar
Tid: 14:00-15:30
SprÄk: Svenska eller engelska beroende pÄ deltagarna
Plats: PÄ centret och online via Zoom. NÀr du köpt biljett fÄr du ett mail med lÀnken till Zoom-mötet.
Biljettpris: Minsta donation 650 kr.
Sista anmÀlningsdag: 1 okt
AnmĂ€lan/köpa biljett: Du registrerar dig pĂ„ kursen genom att köpa en biljett hĂ€r pĂ„ webbsidan, se âTicketsâ nedan. ——————ENGLISH——————
Session 1: The Foundation of Ethics
Session 2: Ethics and the Individual, Part I
Session 3: Ethics and the Individual, Part II
Session 4: Ethics and Society, Part I
Session 5: Ethics and Society, Part IIPractical information and how to register
Weekday: Tuesdays
Time: 14:00-15:30
Language: Swedish or English depending on the participants
Location: At the centre and online via Zoom. When you have purchased a ticket you will receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting.
Ticket price: Minimum donation 650 SEK
Last day of registration: 1 okt
Registration/Buy ticket: You register for the course by purchasing a ticket here on the website, see âTicketsâ below.Ticket Section Title
Speakers for this event
Per Bertilsson
Per Bertilsson
Time
Location
Event Details
Event Details
For English please see below
Session 2: Etik och Individen, Del I
Session 3: Etik och Individen, Del II
Session 4: Etik och SamhÀllet, Del I
Session 5: Etik och SamhÀllet, Del IIPraktisk information och hur du registrerar dig
Veckodag: Tisdagar
Tid: 18:00-19:30
SprÄk: Svenska eller engelska beroende pÄ deltagarna
Plats: PÄ centret och online via Zoom. NÀr du köpt biljett fÄr du ett mail med lÀnken till Zoom-mötet.
Biljettpris: Minsta donation 650 kr.
Sista anmÀlningsdag: 5 nov
AnmĂ€lan/köpa biljett: Du registrerar dig genom att köpa en biljett hĂ€r pĂ„ webbsidan, se âTicketsâ nedan. ——————ENGLISH——————
Session 1: The Foundation of Ethics
Session 2: Ethics and the Individual, Part I
Session 3: Ethics and the Individual, Part II
Session 4: Ethics and Society, Part I
Session 5: Ethics and Society, Part IIPractical information and how to register
Weekday: Tuesdays
Time: 18:00-19:30
Language: Swedish or English depending on the participants
Location: At the centre and online via Zoom. When you have purchased a ticket you will receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting.
Ticket price: Minimum donation 650 SEK
Last day of registration: 5 Nov
Registration/Buy ticket: You register for by purchasing a ticket here on the website, see âTicketsâ below.Ticket Section Title
Speakers for this event
Per Bertilsson
Per Bertilsson