sakyadhita uk: international association of buddhist women - july 4th 2010 at sukhavati, amida london

'Calling a Council of Buddhist Women'

Sunday 4th July 10 - 4pm

Acharya Modgala of the Amida Trust and Ani Jinpa Khandro (Beatrice Jutta Gassner), one of the Founder Members of Sakyadhita UK, would like to introduce Sakyadhita and invite you to a 'Council of Buddhist Women' with the aim to explore ways of mutual benefit in working together on an international and national level. Non-buddhist women who are sympathetic friends are also welcome.

'Good Companionship is the Whole of the Spiritual Life' (Buddha)
How does spiritual friendship differ from other forms of relationships – what does it mean, and how can it encourage and support us as daughters of the buddha?

'Sitting in Council' involves sitting in a circle exploring issues that are meaningful and relevant to us. A 'talking object' is passed around, giving each person the opportunity to listen and speak from the heart. In this way we can not only hear the spoken words but that which emerges in the spaces between them, as well as the quiet voice within the stillness of our own hearts. Following from that we can look at ways of working together and supporting each other. There is the aspect of being nourished, but also to gently go beyond our comfort zone in an environment that is safe enough. From sharing our stories we will follow the threads that are emerging – weaving them together creatively. There will also be time for reflection, meditation and chanting. Prior to the AGM

The weekend will be led by Acharya Modgala who has been a Pureland Buddhist teacher for over ten years, is trained in Applied Buddhist Psychology, and worked as a nun in Zambia, Bosnia, India, France and the UK; and Ani Jinpa Khandro, a nun of the Tibetan Drikung Kagyü Tradition, who also draws from years of experience in the Soto Zen Tradition, as well as a psychotherapist and group facilitator.

Please let us know if you are intending to come, and bring some vegetarian food for a shared lunch. We do not charge for this event, but please consider making a donation according to your means to help the work of Sakyadhita and the Amida Trust to continue. Thank you!

Information and booking:

Telephone 0207 263 2183 or email modgala2004@lycos.com or sakyadhita-uk@gmx.net www.amidalondon.org.uk

Venue: London, 21 Sussex Way, Holloway N7 6RT - nearest tube Finsbury
Park.

Take 7 sisters Road exit, turn right, walk 10 mins and Sussex Way is on
the right.

Namo Amida Bu

Reverend Modgala Duguid
Amida London Buddhist Centre
Sukhavati, 21 Sussex Way, Finsbury Park, London N7 6RT
0207 2632183
www.amidalondon.org.uk www.amidatrust.com
http://amidatrust.ning.com/