Amida Newcastle - 30th June, 7th July 2009
There will be no meetings on these Tuesdays: 30th June, 14th and 21st July 2009.
There will be a meeting on 7th July.
Updated on July 5th
There will be no meetings on these Tuesdays: 30th June, 14th and 21st July 2009.
There will be a meeting on 7th July.
Updated on July 5th
We will meet at Amida Sanctuary on the following Tuesdays from 7 - 9 pm:
August 5th and 19th
(cancelled on 12th),
Note: There will be no meetings on August 12th, 26th and September 2nd.
Meetings will resume on September 9th and will continue throughout September on Tuesdays at the time above
Updated 5th August
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
Newcastle University:
Guided Meditation session on Tuesday 12:30 - 1:30 pm. More details here
Northumbria University:
Guided Meditation For Relaxation on Wednesday, 12:15 - 1:10 pm. More details here
Tuesday 20th May, 7 - 9 pm
::find us here
Meditation For Relaxation at Newcastle University
For the staff and students at Newcastle University:
Guided Meditation session on Tuesday 20th May, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
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 sign in and out on the Volunteers sheet to the right of the door (In case of fire).
Buddhist Prayers for all affected by the Earthquake in China
at Northumbria University
For the staff and students at Northumbria University:
Wednesday 21st May, 12:15 - 1:15 pm at Northumbria Chaplaincy
::follow this link for details of where to find the Chaplaincy
Tuesdays 6th and 13th May, 7 - 9 pm
::find us here
Meditation For Relaxation at Newcastle University
For the staff and students at Newcastle University:
Guided Meditation session on Tuesdays 6th and 13th May, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
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 sign in and out on the Volunteers sheet to the right of the door (In case of fire).
Introduction to Buddhism at Northumbria University
For the staff and students at Northumbria University:
The first of a series of lessons introducing you to Buddhism on
Wednesday 7th May, 12:15 - 1:15 pm at Northumbria Chaplaincy
Guided Meditation For Relaxation at Northumbria University
For the staff and students at Northumbria University:
Wednesday 14th May, 12:15 - 1:15 pm at Northumbria Chaplaincy
::follow this link for details of where to find the Chaplaincy
All welcome
Pureland Buddhism: Amida Newcastle at Amida Sanctuary
Tuesday 29th April, 7 - 9 pm
::find us here
Meditation For Relaxation at Newcastle University
For the staff and students at Newcastle University:
Guided Meditation session on Tuesday 29th April, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
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 sign in and out on the Volunteers sheet to the right of the door (In case of fire).
Meditation For Relaxation at Northumbria University
For the staff and students at Northumbria University:
Guided Meditation session on Wednesday 30th April, 12:15 - 1:15 pm
at Northumbria Chaplaincy -
::follow this link for details of where to find the Chaplaincy
Pureland Buddhism: Amida Newcastle at Amida Sanctuary
Tuesday 22nd April, 7 - 9 pm ::find us here
Meditation For Relaxation at Newcastle University
For the staff and students at Newcastle University:
Guided Meditation session on Tuesday 22nd April, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
at Newcastle Chaplaincy - this is the ::new location for the Chaplaincy
Meditation For Relaxation at Northumbria University
For the staff and students at Northumbria University:
Guided Meditation session on Wednesday 23rd April, 12:15 - 1:15 pm
at Northumbria Chaplaincy - ::follow this link for details of where to find the Chaplaincy
Amida Newcastle, Buddhism at Amida Sanctuary
Tuesday 22nd 7:30 -9:30 pm
Newcastle University
Guided Meditation For Relaxation - Tuesday 22nd, 12:30 - 1:30 pm at Newcastle University Chaplaincy
The new location of the Newcastle University Chaplaincy is the second floor of 3/4 Claremont Terrace - here (top left). I will wait by the open door from 12:25 - 12:30
Buddhism at Castle Leazes - Wednesday 23rd, 7 - 9 pm, Havelock TV Room
Northumbria University
Guided Meditation For Relaxation - Wednesday 23rd, 12:15 - 1:10 pm (updated) at Northumbria University Chaplaincy ::link
Updated January 7th
Meditation For Relaxation at Newcastle University
November 27th and December 11th: 12.30 - 1.30 pm - Ford Room, King's Road Centre ::link
Note: No meeting on December 4th. Meetings start again on January 22nd, venue to be announced. No meeting on January 8th or 15th
Buddhism at Amida Sanctuary
November 27th, December 11th and 18th: 7.30 - 9.30 pm
Note: No meeting on December 4th, December 25th or January 1st. Meetings start again on January 8th. No meeting on January 15th
Buddhism at Castle Leazes
November 28th, December 12th: 7 - 9 pm
Note: No meeting on December 5th. Meetings start again on January 9th. Venue: Havelock TV Room, Castle Leazes . No meeting on January 16th
updated 22nd August
Pureland Buddhism at Amida Sanctuary:
All welcome
Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:15 pm
We will resume full meetings regularly from September 18th onwards. Amida Sanctuary will be available, at the usual times (see above) for informal Buddhist meditation on these dates:
August 28th, September 4th and 11th
There is a CD of guided 'Meditation For Relaxation' available to use on these dates. Rachel Abel will facilitate the informal meetings.
Meditation For Relaxation at Newcastle University:
Tuesday 12 June, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Ford Room, Kings Road Centre
(Note - no meeting next week, Meditation For Relaxation starts again on September 25th
::link to details
Buddhism at Castle Leazes:
Wednesday 13 June 7 - 9 pm, Castle Leazes, EPTH (Eustace Percy Hall TV Room)
(Note - this is the last meeting for this term. Meetings will start again on September 19th in Havelock TV Room) ::link to details
And last, but certainly not least:
Welcome back, Rachel!
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
(*****)
David Brazier: Zen Therapy
(*****)
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
(*****)
Ayya Khema: Come and See for Yourself: The Buddhist Path to Happiness
(****)
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
(*****)
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)
(*****)