Amida Buddhism Newcastle

Amida Newcastle newsletter May 30 2012

 

Please note - some of the dates below have changed since the April newsletter:

Amida Newcastle Meetings
June and July 2012

All meetings include Pureland Buddhist practice

and social time

June 5:   No meeting

June 12:  Closed

June 19:  Informal sangha evening

June 26:  Informal sangha evening

July 3:     Dharma Talk

July 10:   Closed

July 17:   Pureland Buddhist Service and Larger Pureland Sutra Recitation

July 24:   Dharma Talk

July 31:   Informal sangha evening

   Time: All meetings are from 7 - 9 pm

   Venue:  Amida Sanctuary, Beacon House
   49 Linden Road, Gosforth
   Newcastle upon Tyne
   NE3 4HA

'How to find us' - please note the details regarding parking!

Travel well, Priscilla!
Priscilla is leaving Newcastle today to return to Malaysia and onward to continue her studies.
We will miss you!
If you'd like to stay in touch you can find Pris Hong on Facebook.

Amida Newcastle sangha, linked together by Amida's Golden Chain

The following verse is taught to children in the Pureland tradition:

"I am a link in Amida Buddha's Golden Chain of Love
that stretches round the world.
Let me keep my link bright and strong.
Namo Amida Bu."

This verse teaches us that we do not practice just for ourselves. We are part of a chain of love. We trust that whatever good we do in life contributes to something bigger than ourselves.
*****
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Namo Amida Bu

 

Amida Newcastle Meetings: April - July 2012

All meetings include Pureland Buddhist practice

and social time

April 10: Closed

April 17: Pureland Buddhist Service and Larger Pureland Sutra Recitation

April 24: Dharma Talk

May 1:    Looking for illumination

May 8:    Closed

May 15:   Dharma Talk

May 22:   Pureland Buddhist Service and Larger Pureland Sutra Recitation

May 29:   Dharma Talk

June 5:   No meeting

June 12:  Closed

June 19:  Informal sangha evening

June 26:  Informal sangha evening

July 3:     Dharma Talk

July 10:   Closed

July 17:   Pureland Buddhist Service and Larger Pureland Sutra Recitation

July 24:   Dharma Talk

July 31:   Informal sangha evening

   Time: All meetings are from 7 - 9 pm

   Venue:  Amida Sanctuary, Beacon House
   49 Linden Road, Gosforth
   Newcastle upon Tyne
   NE3 4HA

'How to find us' - please note the details regarding parking!

 

Updated May 30

Tuesday April 3, 2012

Amida Newcastle - no meeting this week

Amida Newcastle Meetings: January - March 2012

Amida Newcastle: Pureland Buddhism

Buddhism for householders

   Tuesday Evening Sangha Meetings

    January 10: Ceremony - Admission to the Amida School (Amida-shu)

   January 17: Pureland Service

   January 24: Book Study - Buddha of Infinite Light (D.T. Suzuki)

   January 31:  Larger Pureland Sutra Recitation

   February 7:  Book Study - Zen Therapy* (David Brazier)

   February 14:  Pureland Service

   February 21: Book Study - Buddha of Infinite Light

   February 28:  Larger Pureland Sutra Recitation

   March 6:  Book Study - Zen Therapy

   March 13:  Pureland Service

   March 20:  Book Study - Buddha of Infinite Light  NB No meeting on March 20

   March 27: Larger Pureland Sutra Recitation

   *Buy Zen Therapy here


   Time: All meetings are from 7 - 9 pm

   Venue:  Amida Sanctuary, Beacon House
   49 Linden Road, Gosforth
   Newcastle upon Tyne
   NE3 4HA

'How to find us' - please note the details regarding parking!

Updated 29 February 2012  

Like a Circle in a Spiral....an Introduction to the Labyrinth

Date: March 11, 2012

Time: from 3pm to 6:30pm

Location: Amida Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne

Come and join us for an afternoon where you will be introduced to the spiritual journey of walking, or dancing, the labyrinth. The afternoon will be led by Jackie, who has trained as a facilitator with Veriditas and is a tribal dancer, and Sujatin, who has had a short training in using the labyrinth for therapeutic purposes.

We will combine this introduction with nembutsu odori - dancing the nembutsu - a traditional Pureland practice of Pureland masters such as Kuya and Ippen.

We will use a variety of drums and other musical instruments - bring your own if you have them. This will be the first of a number of labyrinth and dancing events.

 Cost: by donation. Suggested amount - £10 waged, £4 unwaged

:: register here if you would like to attend

Come along and find out what we do

Join our practice in the Amida Pureland style. You are welcome whatever your tradition and whether you are experienced or a newcomer.

Our meetings include formal and informal elements -

we chant, meditate, hold services, offer talks, study books and Sutras and give Introduction to Buddhism lessons.

We offer spiritual friendship and guidance in a warm and friendly setting.

Amida Newcastle on 3 January 2012

Come and join the Amida Newcastle sangha as we start the year with an evening of reflection, sharing, prayers for the future and Pureland (nembutsu) chanting. We'll be looking forward to 2012 and hearing even more news of the developments of new Amida Trust activities. Oh, and, of course, tea, biscuits and warm company all guaranteed!

Exciting times ahead, sharing the Dharma and living the Pureland life in interesting ways!

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Venue: Amida Newcastle, Amida Sanctuary, 49 Linden Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA

Find us here

Amida Newcastle - next meeting 3 January 2012

We had a warm and happy meeting yesterday evening.....the last of 2011.

Next meeting: 3 January 2012

Enjoy the holidays!

Amida Newcastle Sangha evening on Tuesday 13 December 2011

Join us for an evening of Pureland Buddhism. This is our last meeting of 2011. (We start our meetings again on January 3 2012). Look back at the year and forward to 2012 and hear all the latest news of Amida Trust, the move to Sukhavati and further developments. Exciting times ahead, spreading the Dharma in interesting ways!

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Venue: Amida Newcastle, Amida Sanctuary, 49 Linden Road,

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA

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Amida Newcastle - no Sangha Meeting on December 6th 2011

Note - there will not be a meeting on December 6th

- we'll be at the Bodhi Retreat in Narborough

Amida Newcastle Sangha Meeting 29 November 2011

Join us for an evening of Pureland Buddhism.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Venue: Amida Newcastle, Amida Sanctuary, 49 Linden Road,

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA

Find us here

Amida Newcastle Sangha Meeting 22 November 2011

Brrr - it's getting colder and it's getting darker. Come and spend an evening with our warm and friendly sangha  this Tuesday. The evening will include

• Time to share with each other our own personal 'Sources of Light
• Pureland Chanting
•  Meditation
• More of the Larger Pureland Sutra
• And, of course, tea, biscuits and social time!

Join us for an evening of Pureland Buddhism.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Venue: Amida Newcastle, Amida Sanctuary, 49 Linden Road,

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA

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Amida Newcastle Sangha Meeting 15 November 2011

Our focus at our sangha meeting this Tuesday will be on loss and separation. We will have time for sharing and for supporting each other - taking refuge in our warm and caring sangha. We will have an opportunity to appreciate what we have been given, to give thanks and to express sorrow. The evening will also include

• Quan Yin practice
• Pureland Chanting
•  Meditation
• and, of course, tea, biscuits and social time.

Join us for an evening of Pureland Buddhism.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Venue: Amida Newcastle, Amida Sanctuary, 49 Linden Road,

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA

Find us here

Amida Newcastle Sangha Meeting 8 November 2011

Our sangha meeting this Tuesday will include

• Pureland Chanting
•  Meditation
• Summary of Faith and Practice
• The Life of No Regret
• More of the Larger Pureland Sutra
• and, of course, tea, biscuits and social time!

Bring your friends for an evening of Pureland Buddhism.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Venue: Amida Newcastle, Amida Sanctuary, 49 Linden Road,

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA

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Amida Newcastle on 1 November 2011

Please note that there will not be a meeting on 1st November, due to Sujatin conducting a funeral in London on 2nd

Amida Newcastle: October 25 2011

Amida Newcastle: October 25 2011

At our sangha meeting this Tuesday  we will continue reading Dharmavidya's "Zen Therapy". The evening will also include news from Kuvalaya, Pureland Chanting, Meditation, Summary of Faith and Practice, The Life of No Regret and, of course, tea, biscuits and social time!

Come along and join us for an evening of Pureland Buddhism!

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Venue: Amida Newcastle, Amida Sanctuary, 49 Linden Road,

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA

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Note: No meeting on 1 November

Amida Newcastle Sangha: 18 October 2011

Our sangha meeting this Tuesday evening will include Pureland Chanting, Meditation, 'The Summary of Faith and Practice' and 'The Life of No Regret'. We'll  continue reading the 'Larger Pureland Sutra' and, of course,  we'll share tea, biscuits and social time!

All welcome - bring your friends for an evening of Pureland Buddhism.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Place: Amida Newcastle, Amida Sanctuary, 49 Linden Road,

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA

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Amida Newcastle: October 11 2011

At our sangha meeting this Tuesday  we will start studying Dharmavidya's "Zen Therapy". The evening will also include Pureland Chanting, Meditation, Summary of Faith and Practice, The Life of No Regret and, of course, tea, biscuits and social time!

Bring your friends for an evening of Pureland Buddhism.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Venue: Amida Newcastle, Amida Sanctuary, 49 Linden Road,

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA

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Amida Newcastle on 4 October 2011

Our sangha meeting this Tuesday will include Pureland Chanting, Meditation, Summary of Faith and Practice, The Life of No regret and more of the Larger Pureland Sutra and, of course, tea, biscuits and social time!

Bring your friends for an evening of Pureland Buddhism.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Venue: Amida Newcastle, Amida Sanctuary, 49 Linden Road,

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA

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Amida Newcastle Sangha Meeting 27 September 2011

Our sangha meeting this Tuesday will include a recorded Dharma Talk, Pureland Chanting, Meditation, a time for sharing and, of course, tea, biscuits and social time! It will be facilitated by Colin McDougall. (Sujatin will be attending the Amida Order Conclave at The Buddhist House, Narborough).

Bring your friends for a taste of Pureland Buddhism.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Venue: Amida Newcastle, Amida Sanctuary, 49 Linden Road,

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA

Find us here