David Brazier: The Feeling Buddha
My first Buddhist book, written by my teacher. A book that changed my life in so many ways. New 'Feeling Buddha' weblog - link at top of sidebar (*****)
Pema Chodron: When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
Bought on a night when I really need her common sense and honesty (*****)
Pema Chodron: The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness
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David Brazier: Zen Therapy
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Sharon Salzberg: Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience
Beautiful....uplifting (*****)
Dharmavidya (David Brazier): Who Loves Dies Well: On the Brink of Buddha's Pure Land
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Ayya Khema: Come and See for Yourself: The Buddhist Path to Happiness
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Gregg Krech: Naikan: Gratitude, Grace and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection
Cheri Huber: Making a Change for Good: A Guide to Compassionate Self-discipline
Thich Nhat Hanh: The Energy of Prayer: How to Deepen Our Spiritual Practice
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Caroline Brazier: The Other Buddhism: Amida Comes West
An excellent introduction to Pureland Buddhism - poetically written (*****)
Dharmavidya (David Brazier): Who Loves Dies Well: On the Brink of Buddha's Pure Land
Very moving (*****)
Alfred Bloom: Living in Amida's Universal Vow: Essays on Shin Buddhism (Perennial Philosophy)
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On the evening of 1st July 2008 Rachel Abel became a member of the Amida School, Amida-shu at a ceremony held at Amida Sanctuary. She also took the Five Precepts in the Amida-shu form of the Five Prayers of Upasikas.
The celebrant was Rev Sujatin, Bellmaster Sophie Williams and the congregation included Rachel's mother, husband and a friend, regular sangha member Jackie and long-term friend of Amida, David.
Amida Newcastle is located at
Amida Sanctuary, Beacon House,
49 Linden Road, Gosforth,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HA
A map of where to find us - here
Update
Tuesday evening at Amida Sanctuary:
7 - 9:15 pm we will be watching the film 'Kundun' about the early years of the Dalai Lama's life
You will find the details here
You will find details and locations ::here
Details of meetings at Amida Newcastle, Newcastle University and Northumbria University during the week beginning May 5th and links to locations ::here
You'll find details of the meetings at Amida Sanctuary, Newcastle University and Northumbria University and links to where to find us ::here
Details of meetings at Amida Sanctuary, Newcastle University and Northumbria University ::here
A blogging friend has just - with great generosity - sent me a substantial parcel of Buddhist magazines - Tricycle and Buddhadharma - for Amida Sanctuary. Do feel free to borrow them or arrange with me to come here to lounge and read.
Pureland Buddhism at Amida Sanctuary
Tuesday 15th April, 7 - 9 pm - ::find us here
Meditation For Relaxation
For the staff and students at both Northumbria and Newcastle Universities:
Guided Meditation session on Tuesday 15th April, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
at Newcastle Chaplaincy - this is the ::new location for the Chaplaincy
