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 ALBA Buddhist Retreats and Day Events




 

2009  ALBA  Lay Activities at Amaravati

 

These events provide an opportunity to meet together and explore themes relevant to practice and lay life. They include silent and guided meditation, sutta study groups, yoga, discussion groups and other workshops. The events are organised and led by experienced lay-Buddhist teachers, although we occasionally enjoy the presence and teaching from a member of the monastic community. All are welcome to join us.

 All are welcome to attend.

 Days of Practice (DoP) – no need to book, open to all           
9.45am for 10am-5pm

 (please bring a packed lunch requiring no preparation or cooking)

 Retreats – advance booking essential  via our website*     
5.30pm Fri. – 4.00pm on last day

2009 Programme

January        17           Winter DoP    Nick Carroll
February      14           Winter DoP    Alison Moore
March          14           Winter DoP     Martin Evans

April       24-26          Weekend retreat*  (booking form)
                                   ‘Point of Practice’—Nick Carroll

May            9              DoP    ‘A Perfect Relationship’—Chris Ward
June            6              DoP     Ajahn Candasiri

July        10-14          5 day retreat* (booking form)
                                  ‘Embracing Life’—Chris Ward

 August       15            DoP - 'Extending your Horizons' - Martin Evans  
September 19            DoP 

October    2-4          Weekend retreat* (booking form)
                                 'Overcoming difficulties in your practice' —  Martin Evans

October       31           DoP 
December   12            DoP  
 

RE Day!
Please note that on Friday 15th May we have a one day event for Primary Teachers. An overview of Buddhism will be provided together with ideas for lesson plans and activities. Details of the day can be found here.


As well as the above events, please note that the Bodhinyana Group meet on most Wednesday evenings at Amaravati. This is a group run by lay-people and the programme may be found here.

email:  info @ buddhacommunity.org with any queries
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Please download a booking form from above, or write to AUA  for booking form with SAE  (see address below):
Amaravati Monastery, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 3BZ

Organised by the Amaravati Lay Buddhist Association (ALBA)