Amida News

Planting Leeks for Winter

At Amida France we are in the midst of our Summer Programme with Dharma Teachings and outdoor life. Generally the centre has only been open in summer months but this coming year we intend to make a further attempt to keep the centre open through the winter. Last time we tried to do this it stretched our resources too far, but now things have grown a little it is time to try again. Certainly being here through the winter months can be a great experience and little by little we improve the living conditions though they remain rustic. So this summer we are stock-piling wood for the winter months and planting some crops that may continue into the colder months.

Dharmavidya, Prasada & Kaspalita to France

Dharmavidya, Prasada and Kaspalita will travel to France on Thursday 3rd July to join other members of the Amida community there. Teachings will commence on 10th July.

Sahishnu Returns from India

Rev. Sahishnu, Amida chaplain and project leader at Amida Delhi, has returned to UK after a very successful five month tour of duty in India.

Prasada's Next Book

Prasada Caroline Brazier returned to The Buddhist House after a week long writing retreat in Yorkshire during which she completed the draft of a new book on the subject of Guilt.

More News from California

Dharmavidya and Prasada are currently in Redding, north California, offering workshops for psychotherapists and members of the local Buddhist sangha. A small team of good friends are hosting them in a warm and hospitable manner and the work is well received. Today there was a workshop for therapist's on the opening phase of the therapeutic encounter and yesterday a gathering for experienced therapists to work on personal issues together.

Dharmavidya & Prasada in San Francisco

Dharmavidya and Prasada are currently visiting Zen Center, San Francisco, before travelling to north California.

Dharmavidya on Retreat

Rev. Dharmavidya, the Head of the Order, today begins a ten day retreat in a remote location.

Prasada and Kaspalita to India

Rev. Prasada will fly to India tomorrow to visit our community in Delhi who are all excitedly awaiting her. She will be assisted by Rev. Kaspalita on what will be his first Amida mission overseas.

Ambedkar Conference

Sr Modgala is attending the conference in London on the work of Dr. Ambedkar and the Buddhist "revolution" in India.

Departures

Today the following departed from The Buddhist House:
Clyde Whitworth of the Jodo-shu Research Institute who has completed a very nice month long visit.
Sr. Modgala who is going to a conference in London and to visit members of the Amida sangha there.
Mike Talbott, Vow 22 student and old friend who has been visiting from Vancouver.

Team Returns from Amida France

Sr Modgala and the volunteer team arrived back at The Buddhist House from Amida France in the early hours of this morning.

Latest from Yaya in Sudan

Yaya de Andrade is an associate of the Amida Research Institute currently working in Sudan...

Prasada India Visit Plan Finalised

Rev. Prasada Caroline Brazier, deputy head of the Amida Order, will be traveling to India on 10th December for a one week visit to conduct refuge ceremonies. She will be accompanied by Gareth Thompson as jisha. This visit will support the Amida Delhi Project and help establish the Amida-shu sangha in India.

Comings & Goings at TBH

Susthama's reflections on comings and goings and upon the resilience of a sangha.

Dramatic send off for Saille

Today Saille left to return to Canada. She has gone back to be with her sister who is sick. Her departure was somewhat dramatic.

Team Departs for France

Sr Modgala and Sudana set out this morning with volunteers Phil an Peter heading for Amida France where they will spend some time harvesting and doing running repairs around the property. They are due to be joined by two further volunteers when they get there.

Arrival

Ven. Miao-san from South Africa arrived at The Buddhist House for a period of study.

Sahishnu to India

Rev. Sahishnu Marston set off this morning from Heathrow airport for Delhi to take up the post of leader of the Amida Trust India Project 2007-8. The project will continue the work of previous years offering assistance to young people from deprived backgrounds, especially through education in English language. Joining Sahishnu will be volunteers trained through the Amida Volunteer Scheme.