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The first of the talks Dharmavidya gave at the Feeling Buddha retreat last weekend:

amida courses, spring 2009

COURSES NEWS
SPRING 2009

With 2009 well under way, we have already had some excellent educational events at Amida Trust. This newsletter is partly an update and also an opportunity to find out about forthcoming events. To check in more regularly, do take the opportunity to sign up to the Amida ning site at http://amidatrust.ning.com where you will find plenty of courses news, regular broadcasts of Amida talks, services and seminars and information about all our activities.

NORTH AMERICA
January and early February saw David and Caroline, (Dharmavidya & Prasada) touring a number of sites in North America. This year their tour was longer than in previous years, taking in Texas, North California, Hawaii, Vancouver, Vermont and Ontario. Next year it looks as if they will be returning to most of these venues plus some others, so if you live in North America and wish to be involved in the planning process, please contact us or join the group on ning.

EASTER ARTS
The next course block will be a four day arts special held at The Buddhist House, Narborough 10-13 April http://www.buddhistpsychology.info/easter2009.htm
This block will count as half credit for psychotherapy students (and only costs students two 'days' plus four days accommodation) and will be an opportunity to play with different methods as well as looking at how they might fit into the Buddhist Pschology and an Other-Centred perspective.

PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING
Last month, as anyone who has read the comments on ning will realise, we had an excellent therapy training block. Having run the programme for eighteen years now, I have to say, the student group is currently buzzing! It was an exciting time of sharing, theoretical discussion and a lot of personal learning.  The mid-week five day section on culture in particular proved both challenging and provocative, but ultimately very satisfying as students shared their sense of difference and commonality and explored expectations, prejudices and assumptions. Our next nine day course block will be May 2-10.
http://www.buddhistpsychology.info/calmay09psy.htm.
There are opportunities to enrol on the programme at any point during the year. The Distance Learning Programme which forms part of the Adanced Certificate programme, but may be taken on its own, starts each October.

NEW BOOKS
Last year was a prolific year! This year sees the publication of four new Brazier books. Caroline's new book, Guilt: an exploration has just come out last week. Her next book, Listening to the Other comes out in May. David's Love and its Disappointment comes out in August and Caroline's Other-Centred Therapy will be out in October. All four books are published by O-Books. You can find details on the O-Books web site and will be able to buy all of them from Amazon. There is a group on ning at http://amidatrust.ning.com/group/membersbooks which features all four. Note: If you are a volunteer listener, O-Books are offering Listening to the Other at a 40% discount to unpaid listeners: SPECIAL OFFER:buy your copy at 40% discount by emailing
orders@orcabookservices.co.uk
or phoning 01202 665432 quoting JH37

If you are interested in hosting David or Caroline for a book-related talk or workshop, do let us know. Caroline will be running a day workshop on Guilt in London on March 22nd which will be followed by a seminar for therapists who have attended the day
http://amidatrust.ning.com/events/beyond-guilt-a-day-workshop. There will be a talk in London on the evenng of 20th March and in Sheffield on 30th March details of book related events:
http://amidatrust.ning.com/profiles/blog/list?user=1dx3jbxr6csqs

[note: Caroline will be giving a talk on 'Guilt' in Newcastle in May]

BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY SUMMER SCHOOL, FRANCE
Check our all our summer programmes in France this summer. In particular, though, you may be interested to join us for the first five day summer school in France. Time to gain insight into the principles of the approach taught on the Amida training programme and to learn how Other-Centred methods work, this programme will include seminars, experiential exercises, group time, case discussion and plenty of time for questions. We will also be able to enjoy time at the lake or in the forest or just relaxing at the Amida centre. This programme will take place at our retreat centre in France. Book early to reserve a room or bring your tent and enjoy our wonderful fresh air. More details of this and our other summer programme of retreats and activities can be found at: http://amidatrust.typepad.com/france/

VOLUNTEERING
Don't forget we have opportunities for volunteers in UK France and India. Contact us on courses@amidatrust.com telling us a bit about your availability and interest and we'll pass you on to the right person.

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the remainder of dharmavidya and prasadas' trip to north america

Jan 26 - Feb 2	VANCOUVER
	Schedule of Events
	Jan 30: Buddhist Approaches to Counselling Workshop
	E-mail yaya@amidatrust.com
Feb 2 - Feb 6	VERMONT: 'Todo Institute'
Feb 6 - Feb 9	ONTARIO: 'Blue Heron Zen Center'

For further information e-mail caroline@amidatrust.com

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