[Mara Roast] Mara Roast Europe!
Thu, Oct 22
|Physical and online
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Time & Location
Oct 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – Oct 26, 2026, 8:30 PM
Physical and online
About the event
22 Oct - 17:30
1. Refuge: Meaning and Importance
Meaning and Importance
In Buddhist philosophy, taking Refuge (traditionally encapsulated in the Three Jewels: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha) is not a retreat from reality or an act of blind faith; rather, it is an active, conscious turning toward what is genuine and liberating.
The importance of refuge lies in psychological and spiritual grounding. In a world full of impermanence, anxiety, and confusion, taking refuge provides an inner anchor. It shifts our primary identity from a bundle of reactive habits and worldly anxieties to a seeker aligned with wisdom and compassion.
23 Oct - 17:30