Q10 Retreats
January 19, 2012
November 30, 2011
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
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October 13, 2011
Amida - retreats and chanting during November and December 2011 at The Buddhist House
We are now moving towards the most important retreat in the Amida
calendar, the Bodhi Retreat. This is a time of reflection and
celebration as well as a time in the year when people receive
ordination, become Amida shu members and take refuge. It is also an
opportunity for the Sangha to come together to engage in an extended
period of devotion and nembutsu practice.
This year, to build on the success of the 72 hour nembutsu intensives
over the last two years, we will be chanting continuously for a period
of ten days between November 22nd through to December 2nd. This
chanting intensive precedes the Bodhi Retreat and follows the Reihai
Sesshin. All three periods can be considered as a whole, connected by
the spirit of devotion to Amida and an expression of gratitude for his
grace.
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March 21, 2011
Amida France - courses, Spring and Summer 2011
SPRING AND SUMMER 2011
Amida France will be open most of the time from late March 2011 and throughout the summer. When there are no programmes, visitors are welcome through much of the spring as working volunteers or for individual retreats or eco-therapy intensives. Contact us on courses@amidatrust.com for details.
The following programme shows events throughout the spring and summer. If you would like to know more about any of these, do email us on courses@amidatrust.com. You may also contact us on this email address to book. At times when the centre is open you can phone us on +33 (0)2 48 60 70 19. It is advisable to book in advance though we can usually fit in latecomers. Hope to see you this summer!
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December 06, 2010
Continuous Nembutsu Chant - Video
Here's just over an hour of the 72 hour continuous nembutsu chant from the 2010 Bodhi Retreat at The Buddhist House. Do join in -
Namo Amida Bu!
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November 19, 2010
The Bodhi Retreat, December 2010
Every year during the Bodhi Retreat (the most important event in the Amida year), which is held at Amida's Buddhist House, Narborough, we chant the Nembutsu continuously for a period of time. We will be chanting the Nembutsu for 72 hours and would like to invite you to come and participate/experience some or all of it. The aim will be to keep it going for 72 hours between all of us therefore we do not expect anyone to chant continuously without taking any breaks. The practise will be shared and so people are welcome to dip in and out according to their needs for rest and food.
It would be lovely if you could join us. Along with the three days of chanting there will be special ceremonies on the 9th.
Timetable:
Noon 1st to noon 4th December
72 hour continuous nembutsu chanting
Sunday 5th December
Refuge and Admission Ceremonies for people becoming or confirming their Buddhist commitment or entering or confirming membership of the Amida-shu.
Evening session of Other Power Life Dance
Monday 6th December
Day of Silent Contemplation (Quan)
Tuesday 7th December
Meetings for Practice, Devotion, Sharing and Instruction
8th December - Bodhi Day
Ceremonies for Ordination, Admission to the Amida Order, or Admission to Aspirancy or Postulancy.
The retreat is a wonderful occasion for entering into the heart of the sangha, its community and its practice.
Please pay for your accommodation and give a suitable donation toward the work of the Trust and the Order. Thank you.
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