Nagarjuna’s Letter to a King
7.30pm Tuesdays
Starts on 23 February 2016
This text by the great scholar and yogi, Nagarjuna, is as relevant today as when it was sent to a king 2,000 years ago. The King was healthy, wealthy, wise, very busy yet profoundly dissatisfied. The Letter sets out the reasons for this unhappiness and how to conquer it.
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Wheelchair access is available but we ask you to contact us in advance (9367 4817 Mon to Sat 10am-2pm) so we can ensure our access ramp is ready.
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