MODULE 4
Not about being good
A practical exploration of how we live and what we do.
We often prefer not to be told how to behave — we tend to believe we already know what is best for ourselves and others. Yet our lived experience does not always confirm this assumption.
A central Buddhist insight is that consciousness is not fixed: it is continuously shaped by our actions of body, speech, and mind. This means we are actively participating in the creation of our future at every moment.
Rather than moralising or prescribing rules, this module explores ethics as a path of freedom. Buddhist practice understands ethics not as judgment, but as awareness in action — the way we shape ourselves and the world moment by moment.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Dates: Feb-Mar 2027
Schedule: Mondays, 19-21h
Duration: 6 consecutive sessions
Location: Lisbon Buddhist Center, Dojo Room @ Agora Lisboa – Rua Rafael de Andrade, 23 - 2E
WHO IS IT FOR?
Suitable for all levels:
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Beginners benefit from a clear and accessible introduction to Buddhist ethics
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Experienced practitioners can deepen their understanding of ethics as a path of freedom rather than rules
The course emphasizes ethical awareness in everyday life — in how we act, speak, and think.
After the course, participants may join regular guided meditation sessions or the Buddhist study group at Agora.
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
Practical and Theoretical Study
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Understanding mental reactivity and how the mind shapes experience
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Why ethical precepts matter in Buddhist practice
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Working with ethics beyond guilt and moral judgment
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The ethical dimension of body, speech, and mind
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Precepts of bodily action
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Precepts of speech
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Precepts of mind
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Beyond ethics: cultivating awareness and freedom
PRICE
Full Course:
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Members: €120
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Non-members: €130
Subsidised pricing available upon request.
If you miss one session, you can replace it by attending a regular guided meditation session before the end of the course period.
BOOKING
📩 info@agora-lisboa.com
📌 Spots limited to 12 participants
Meditation, Mindfulness & Buddhism Study Program
We offer a progressive, practical, and non-dogmatic exploration of meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhist philosophy. Open to all, regardless of background, beliefs, or prior experience.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our study program is structured into six modules, each focusing on different aspects of practice. Each courses can be taken independently, though we recommend pairing them with one or more weekly guided meditation sessions to deepen learning and integration. Our intention is to help develop an integrated, progressive mental training at every level of experience, using tools from Mindfulness and Buddhism that can be incorporated into everyday life.
