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Amida Newcastle is the local group of the Amida Trust.  

We meet regularly in Gosforth (map), about two miles north of Newcastle city centre, at Amida Sanctuary, which is a few minutes walk from Gosforth High Street. The group is led by Rev Sujatin Johnson, a minister with the *Amida Order.

Our events are open to all who would like to learn about this school of Buddhism and to practice with us, whether they are from our own or other Buddhist traditions, other religions or none. We offer meditation and Pureland Buddhist practice, services and lessons.

Cost: voluntary. We would be happy to accept donations to cover Amida Newcastle costs and to support our projects. Suggested amount: £1:00 - £3:00 per session

Sujatin is the Buddhist Chaplain at Newcastle University, where she runs weekly guided 'Meditation For Relaxation'  sessions for students and staff in The Kings Road Centre and 'Introduction to Buddhism' classes at Castle Leazes - both these sessions run during term time.

She is also, as Buddhist Contact Person, a member of the Chaplaincy team at Northumbria University and will be expanding the number of meetings held there - for details contact Rev Sujatin.

She is happy to meet with people individually for spiritual friendship, guidance in their Buddhist practice and for pastoral care.

To find the information you are seeking on this site choose the category from the list at the top of the left hand column.

To contact Rev Sujatin personally send an email - her address is at the top of the right hand column - insert @ and . in the appropriate places.

* Amida Trust  sponsors our school - Amida-shu, the Buddhist sangha led by the Amida Order. We are guided by the head of our Order Rev Dharmavidya David Brazier. Our practice is one of authentic Pureland Buddhism from India, China, Vietnam and Japan: spiritually profound, socially engaged and psychologically informed.'

Follow the link for details of Amida-kai, an association for spirituality and its applications.

New: Do check out and join the Friends of Amida social network, with its various interest groups