Northumbria Buddhist Group

Meditation for Relaxation and Introduction to Buddhism 2011/12

   MEDITATION FOR RELAXATION

Time - 12:15 - 1:00 pm

*NB note change of time for May meeting - 1:10 - 1:50 pm

Dates -  Wednesdays

2011: October 5, (NB: November 2 cancelled)
2012: February 1, March 7, May 2*

COME AND RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES!

If you arrive late come in quietly and take a seat

- make sure your mobile is switched off first!

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INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM
 

Time - 1:15 - 2 pm
 

Dates - Wednesdays, following the meditation, on
 

2011: October 5, November 2
2012: February 1, March 7

All are welcome to either or both of these. No experience necessary. No cost

  
Venue: The Peace Room,

Northumbria University Chaplaincy,
             4th floor Wynne-Jones Centre, Ellison Place

             (no 37 on the Campus map)

Meetings are led by Rev Sujatin Johnson,

Buddhist Chaplain to the University

Note - you are also welcome to attend any of the Guided Meditation sessions at

Newcastle University Chaplaincy

and you are always welcome to come along to any of the Pureland Buddhist meetings

on Tuesday evenings between 7 and 9 pm at

Amida Newcastle in Gosforth

All visits at other times by appointment only

You can email Rev Sujatin to find out about other Buddhist groups in the Newcastle area

Updated: March 12, 2012

Meditation For Relaxation and Introduction to Buddhism 2010/2011

 MEDITATION FOR RELAXATION

Time - 12:15 - 1:00 pm

Dates -  Wednesdays

2010: Oct 6, Nov 3 

2011: Mar 2, April 6,

May 4, June 8

COME AND RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES!

If you arrive late come in quietly and take a seat

- make sure your mobile is switched off first!

********

INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM
 

Time - 1 - 2 pm
 

Dates - Wednesdays, following the meditation, on

 

Mar 2, April 6,

May 4, June 8

All are welcome to both of these. No experience necessary. No cost

  
Venue: The Peace Room,

Northumbria University Chaplaincy,
             4th floor Wynne-Jones Centre, Ellison Place

             (no 17 on the Campus map)

Meetings are led by Rev Sujatin Johnson, Buddhist Chaplain to the University

Note - you are also welcome to attend any of the Guided Meditation sessions at Newcastle University

- you are also welcome to come along to Pureland Buddhist meetings at Amida Newcastle in Gosforth or to ask Rev Sujatin about other Buddhist groups in the city

(Updated April 1 2011)

 

December 2009 and January 2010, Meditation For Relaxation and Lunch and Buddhism

During December 2009 there will be no meetings at Northumbria University

Meditation For Relaxation resumes at Northumbria University on January 27th 2010 at the new time of 12 - 12:45 pm, as does Lunch and Buddhism

Note - meetings on January 13th cancelled due to illness

Updated January 10th 2010

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

NORTHUMBRIA: LUNCH AND BUDDHISM
at the Chaplaincy (**now on the 4th Floor of Wynne Jones)

Wednesdays 1:15 - 2:00 pm

Bring your own sandwiches!

September 23
October 7, 21
November 4, 18

From January - extended time, with an earlier start:

Wednesdays 12:45 - 2:00 pm

January 27 (Note - meeting on 13th cancelled due to illness)
February 10, 24
March 10, 24

April 28
May 12, 26

Updated January 10, 2010)

Buddhism at Northumbria - Meetings October to December 2008

Updated 13th November 2008

Time: Wednesdays, 12:15 - 1:10 pm

Guided 'Meditation For Relaxation'

October 1, 22

November 12, 19, 26

December 10, 17

Note: No meeting on December 3rd as I am on retreat

I have decided to hold all meetings until the end of the year as guided Meditation For Relaxation sessions

Venue: The sessions are all held in Northumbria University Chaplaincy

::link - how to find us

All staff and students at Northumbria University welcome
    No experience necessary
    No cost

Introduction to Buddhism course

October 15

November 5, 19

December 10 

If you have missed any of the Introduction to Buddhism lessons do email me and I can send you links to them on the interenet

Note - the Chaplaincy will be moving during the next few months. When it does I'll update this website with details

Updated 13th November 2008

Time: Wednesdays, 12:15 - 1:10 pm

Guided 'Meditation For Relaxation'

October 1, 22

November 12, 19, 26

December 10, 17

Note: No meeting on December 3rd as I am on retreat

I have decided to hold all meetings until the end of the year as guided Meditation For Relaxation sessions

Venue: The sessions are all held in Northumbria University Chaplaincy

::link - how to find us

All staff and students at Northumbria University welcome
    No experience necessary
    No cost

Introduction to Buddhism course

October 15

November 5, 19

December 10 

If you have missed any of the Introduction to Buddhism lessons do email me and I can send you links to them on the interenet

Note - the Chaplaincy will be moving during the next few months. When it does I'll update this website with details

Northumbria University - Meditation For Relaxation and Buddhism restart Autumn 2008

The Meditation For Relaxation session this week (4th June 2008) is the last of this academic year. Meditation and Buddhist meetings will resume at the beginning of the Autumn term - watch this site for dates.

Meetings May and June 2008

Wednesdays, 12:15 - 1:10 pm

May 7th Introduction to Buddhism lesson

May 14th Guided 'Meditation For Relaxation'

May 21st Introduction to Buddhism lesson
Updated  May 21st: Buddhist Prayers for all affected by the earthquake in China

May 28th Guided 'Meditation For Relaxation'

June 4th Guided 'Meditation For Relaxation'

    All welcome
    No experience necessary
    No cost

If you have missed any of the Introduction to Buddhism lessons do email me and I can send them to you

The sessions are all held in Northumbria University Chaplaincy
::link - how to find us

Buddhist Meetings: January, February and March 2008

Time: Wednesdays 12:15 - 1:10 PM

Venue: The Chaplaincy

::follow this link for details of where to find the Chaplaincy

Guided 'Meditation For Relaxation' sessions
January 23rd
February 6th, 27th
March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th   

Introduction to Buddhism
will start next term

No experience is necessary for either of these.

Note - no meeting on February 13th or 20th due to illness

(updated 3rd March)

Buddhist sessions - Students' Union Diversity Week

In addition to the regular Wednesday lunchtime meeting (12:15 - 1:10 pm) at the University Chaplaincy, which is a guided 'Meditation For Relaxation' session this week ::link to details there will be two Buddhist sessions held as part of the Students' Union Diversity Week:

Tuesday February 5th
Time 2 - 3 pm
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
Stage 2, the Students' Union - Sujatin Johnson, who is a Buddhist priest, the University's Buddhist Contact Person and part of the University's Multi-faith Chaplaincy team, will give a brief overview of some of the different types of Buddhist meditation and will lead you through a gentle guided meditation in the Buddhist style. This is suitable for anyone of any faith or none and no experience is necessary. Find out ways to help yourself relax and chill out in the midst of a busy life!

All students welcome. If you arrive a little late just slip into the room, take a seat and join in with what we are doing.

(Put your mobile phone on silent and not on vibrate - we don't want you to jump out of your skin while you are in a blissfully peaceful state!)

Friday, February 8th
Time 12:00 - 1:00 pm
What is Buddhism?
Training Room, 1st Floor, Northumbria Students' Union - I will give a brief overview of the origins and basic principles of Buddhism and will answer your questions.