Amida Buddhism Newcastle

Meditation For Relaxation at Newcastle University - new time from January 2012

The time for these sessions for staff and students has changed (by popular request) -

please look here for details

Newcastle University

You will find all news of Meditation For Relaxation and Buddhism at Newcastle University on the website ::here

Memorial Service for all affected by the Japanese earthquake

We will be holding a Buddhist Memorial Service on behalf of all who have died in Japan due to the earthquake and tsunami, including prayers for the bereaved and all who have been affected by those events and the ongoing effects caused by the problems at the nuclear power stations.

Time: 5 - 5:45 pm

Date: Monday 28th March 2011

Venue: Newcastle University Chaplaincy, 19/20 Windsor Terrace  

(behind the Robinson Library)

No 39 at the right hand side of the campus map

All students and staff at Newcastle and Northumbria Universities and all members of the Amida Newcastle sangha are welcome.

The service will be led by Reverend Sujatin Johnson

Buddhist Chaplain to Newcastle University

Pureland Buddhist priest

Further details - contact Reverend Sujatin

Meditation For Relaxation and Introduction to Buddhism at Newcastle and Northumbria Universities, January 2011

Meetings are suspended at the two Universities from the beginning of January 2011 due to personal circumstances. This website will be updated when they resume.

No meeting on January 11th 2011

Please note that there will be no Amida Newcastle meeting on the evening of January 11th, as Sujatin is away and Kuvalaya is conducting a funeral.

There will be no meetings at Newcastle and Northumbria Universities during the week beginning January 10th.

We will advise you as to meetings during the week commencing January 17th nearer the time.

Introduction to Pureland Buddhism course starts on 12 October 2010

This course on the following Tuesdays is a 'stand alone' course and is also part of our regular Tuesday evening Amida Newcastle sangha meeting programme (note the different time and venue).

INTRODUCTION TO PURELAND BUDDHISM
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Dates: 12 October, 9 November 2010

Venue: Newcastle University Chaplaincy, 19/20 Windsor Terrace  

behind the Robinson Library

No 39 at the right hand side of the campus map

Please ring the Chaplaincy bell. It won't be possible to let you in after 6:15pm.

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and then

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Dates: 11 January, 8 February, 8 March
10 May, 14 June 2011

Venue: Amida Newcastle at Amida Sanctuary

All welcome. No experience necessary.

No cost. You may make a small donation towards our projects.

Updated 9 November 2010

Amida Newcastle meetings, September 21 - November 16, 2010

September 21: ‘The Feeling Buddha’ study

September 28: Looking at the Contemplation Sutra

October 5: ‘The Feeling Buddha’ study

October 12: ‘Introduction to Buddhism’ at Newcastle University Chaplaincy* 6 - 8 pm

October 19: ‘The Feeling Buddha’ study

October 26: Looking at the Contemplation Sutra

November 2: ‘The Feeling Buddha’ study

November 9:  ‘Introduction to Buddism’ at Newcastle University Chaplaincy* 6 - 8 pm

November 16: ‘The Feeling Buddha’ study

Note: Apart from October 12 and November 9, all meetings will be held at Amida Sanctuary, from 7 - 9 pm. Find us ::here

*Newcastle University Chaplaincy is at 19/20 Windsor Terrace, behind the Robinson Library. The Chaplaincy is No 39 on the right hand side of the campus map

Amida Newcastle - meetings start on Tuesday 7th September 2010

Tuesday evening meetings start again after the summer break at Amida Sanctuary on 7th September.

Time: 7 - 9 pm.

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Note: on the following evenings the meetings will be held at Newcastle University Chaplaincy and the times for these evenings will be 6 - 8 pm.

INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Dates - 12 October, 9 November
11 January, 8 February, 8 March
10 May, 14 June

Venue: Newcastle University Chaplaincy, 19/20 Windsor Terrace        

(behind the Robinson Library)

All welcome. No experience necessary. 

Dates for Meditation For Relaxation and Introduction to Buddhism at Newcastle and Northumbria Universities 2010/11

Dates for Meditation For Relaxation and Introduction to Buddhism

are here (Newcastle University)

and here (Northumbria University)

All meetings are open to all students and staff at either university.

No experience necessary. No cost.

Simon, a member of our Amida Newcastle sangha, graduates

On Tuesday of this week, Simon Stephenson graduated from Newcastle University, receiving a Bachelor of Music with Honours in Folk and Traditional music...we have a fine traditional folk tradition here in the NE of England. As Buddhist Chaplain to the university, Acharya Sujatin was in the academic procession, wearing her Buddhist robes at the head of the line of those in what are essentially Christian ecclesiastical robes.

Simon started to come to Sujatin's Buddhist classes at Castle Leazes Halls of residence when he first arrived at Newcastle University and eventually began coming along to Amida Newcastle (when the evening fitted in with his gigs!), and Took Refuge with us in October 2007 ::blog post here

Meetings May - July 2010: Amida Newcastle and Newcastle and Northumbria Universities

Amida Newcastle

Meetings on Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm

Amida Sanctuary ::where to find us

May 4 - Pureland Service & Sutra Study
May 11 - Pureland service & lesson from the Introduction to Pureland Buddhism series

May 18- Pureland Service & Sutra study
May 25 - An evening of Dance and Chanting
June 1 - Pureland service & lesson from the Introduction to Pureland Buddhism series
June 8 - Pureland Service & Sutra Study

June 15 - Pureland service & lesson from the Introduction to Pureland Buddhism series
June 22 - Dance/Pureland service
June 29 (No meeting)
July 6 - Pureland Service followed by Gathering

After the Summer Break
Meetings recommence on Tuesday September 7th

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Meetings at Newcastle University

::link

Guided Meditation For Relaxation on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:15 pm

Research Beehive: Room 2.20

May 4, 11, 18, 25

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Meetings at Northumbria University

::link

Guided Meditation For Relaxation on Wednesdays from 12 - 12:45 pm

University Chaplaincy, 4th Floor of Wynne Jones

May 5, 12

New Time - from 12:15 - 1:00 pm

May 19, 26
On June 2 feel free to use the CD

Buddhism at Newcastle University

Details of all events can be found by exploring the following site:

Buddhism at Newcastle University

December 2009: Amida Newcastle, Newcastle University, Northumbria University

During December 2009 there will be no meetings at Amida Newcastle, Newcastle University and Northumbria University

We will be in Narborough, at the Bodhi Retreat. During this time Rachel Abel will be ordained as a Buddhist priest in the Amida Order - a Ganko-sha. Please keep her in your thoughts, particularly on December 9th between 7:30 and 9 am.

Amida Newcastle meetings resume on the evening of January 5th 2010.

Meditation For Relaxation resumes at Newcastle University on January 5th 2010

Meditation For Relaxation resumes at Northumbria University on January 13th 2010 (note new time), as does Lunch and Buddhism

Buddhism at Newcastle University

There's a website for Buddhism at Newcastle University

Here are the dates, times and venue for Meditation For Relaxation

These are the dates, time and places for our Drop-In sessions

During the Autumn Term I'm trying out Lunch and Buddhism at Castle Leazes to see how it goes

Lunch and Buddhism at Newcastle University: Academic Year 2009/10

Fortnightly Wednesday lunchtime Introduction to Buddhism sessions

LUNCH AND BUDDHISM
Time: Wednesdays 1:45 - 2:30 pm

Bring your own sandwiches and learn the basics of Buddhism and Buddhist practice!

Autumn Term 2009

October 14, 28
November 11, 25

The meetings above will be held in the Havelock TV Room, Castle Leazes

Meditation For Relaxation at Newcastle University: Academic Year 2009/10

We will, with one exception, be holding these sessions in the Research Beehive -

::dates, time and details here

Beyond Guilt - an evening with Caroline Brazier, 19th May 2009

Spend an evening with psychotherapy trainer and author, Caroline Brazier, on her return visit to the N.E., where she lived for over 20 years. Her talk will be based on the subject matter of her latest book ‘Guilt, an Exploration’: ‘a journey into areas of life which both fascinate and repel us. Weaving together an account of a group of young people, fine grained analysis of the emotional and ethical basis of guilt, and illustrations draw from a variety of life circumstances, she examines the complexity of a subject which troubles many people in the modern world. She deals sensitively with some of the most challenging areas of human experience, while retaining a joy in life. At times both humorous and emotive, her book reveals the beauty of the everyday and the pathos of the ordinary.’

Date: Tuesday 19th May 2009

Time: 7 - 9 pm

Venue: Northumbria University Chaplaincy

Room 116, Wynne Jones Building (1st floor - there is disabled access)

Northumbria University

Ellison Place

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 8ST

no 17 on the Campus map

Donations welcome: Suggested amount £5/£3 students, unwaged, retired

Contact: Reverend Sujatin Johnson, Buddhist Chaplain - sujatin[at]gmail[dot]com

Hosted by the Buddhist Chaplaincy at Newcastle and Northumbria Universities

All Welcome!

No meetings week beginning May 11th 2009

Apologies: Meetings at Amida Sanctuary, Newcastle University and Northumbria University are canceled during the week beginning May 11th 2009 due to Sujatin having a flu virus

Guided Meditation For Relaxation at Newcastle University, Summer Term from 21st April 2009

Guided Meditation session on Tuesdays 12:30 - 1:30 pm

are held during term, Summer Term: beginning 21st April until 2nd June, 2009

Venue:  Newcastle University Chaplaincy -
 ::location of the Chaplaincy

Second floor of 3/4 Claremont Terrace.

::link to map - top left)

Ring the bell to the left of the door so I can let you in.

NOTE: Please arrive on time or a little early - if you ring the bell after the session has started I can't leave the group to let you in.

Once inside please sign in and out on the Volunteers sheet to the right of the door (This is for your own safety - in case of fire).

For the staff and students at Newcastle University.

Staff and students from Northumbria University are also welcome to join us

All welcome. No experience necessary. No cost

Diversity Week at Newcastle University 2nd to 6th March 2009

Newcastle University is a 'community of communities': national, ethnic, cultural, linguistic, religious and many more.

2nd to 6th March 2009

See our brochure for an overview of Equality and Diversity at Newcastle University.

The University is unequivocally committed to the goal of fostering mutual respect and understanding between individuals and its constituent communities and to promoting equality of opportunity among staff and students alike. It encourages all staff and students to enjoy and celebrate its diverse culture.

You'll find the programme of events here

and further information, including the events each day, here

Newcastle University is a 'community of communities': national, ethnic, cultural, linguistic, religious and many more.

2nd to 6th March 2009

See our brochure for an overview of Equality and Diversity at Newcastle University.

The University is unequivocally committed to the goal of fostering mutual respect and understanding between individuals and its constituent communities and to promoting equality of opportunity among staff and students alike. It encourages all staff and students to enjoy and celebrate its diverse culture.

You'll find the programme of events here

and further information, including the events each day, here