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.
Here's a post about the Buddhafield festival this summer, with links to news coverage. Amida will have a presence there for the third time this year, led by Sr Modgala, with Rachel and Sally, who are presently and previously part of our Amida Newcastle sangha:
The Buddhafield Festival has for some years been the FWBO’s largest event outside India. It’s been held every year since 1996 and has gone from strength to strength, quietly building a loyal following almost entirely by word of mouth. This year they plan to move to a new site – the third since the Festival began – and increase the size slightly, to 3,000.
Details of events and booking information, what to bring with you etc to our wonderful retreat centre in the middle of France.
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 events and booking information, what to bring with you etc to our wonderful retreat centre in the middle of France.
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).
