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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The Meditation For Relaxation sessions this week (3rd and 4th June 2008) are the last of this academic year. They will resume at the beginning of the Autumn term - watch this site for dates.
You will find the details here
(Updated February 1st 2008)
Mark Vasey-Saunders, the Anglican chaplain writes:
As you may have discovered already, the Chaplaincy has moved. We had to leave the old building due to the work that was beginning there this term. We have been moved about 10 minutes up the road to the second floor of 3/4 Claremont Terrace.
::link to map - top left
Update (click on the photos to enlarge them)
Press Bell No 3 to be let in - and sign in and out on the visitors sheet - you only need to put your initials as they only need to know the number of people in the building (in case of fire).
Our new (and hopefully temporary) home is at the far end of campus, past the medical school. It's the next block along from the North Terrace pub, if you know where that is. We are sharing the building with the staff from the Hancock museum and some of their exhibits. This means that access is rather more restricted than it has been before. We are not able to use a keypad lock, so essentially the Chaplains and some other regular users will have keys. Everyone else will have to be let in by someone already there. I realise this makes it hard to just pop in, especially as you may have to walk quite a way out to get to us in the first place. I'd suggest phoning ahead to make sure someone's there. The phone number remains the same: 0191 2226341.
On the plus side, the building is a lot quieter and HAS HEATING!
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
For all students at Newcastle University:
Mia Fox, one of the Catholic Chaplains, and I (Sujatin, the Buddhist Chaplain) will be holding regular Drop In sessions. We will have a table in Castle Leazes entrance hall and also a room for private conversations.
Come by and say hello - and take the opportunity to discuss Buddhist practice or to have a chat, especially if there is any support you'd like.
Dates and times this term:
Tuesday 13th May, 2 - 4 pm
Monday 2nd June, 12 - 2 pm
For the staff and students at Newcastle University:
Guided Meditation session on Tuesdays 12:30 - 1:30 pm
on these dates:
May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
June 3rd (note - no meeting on June 10th)
at Newcastle Chaplaincy -
this is the ::new location for the Chaplaincy
Ring the bell to the left of the door so I can let you in.
Once inside please sign in and out on the Volunteers sheet to the right of the door (In case of fire).
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
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
