Amida-shu

Refuge Ceremony

At a refuge ceremony conducted by Rev. Prasada at The Buddhist House this morning

• Tony Stellmacher confirmed his membership of Amida-shu and
• Alena Budkovska took refuge in the Three Jewels, Amida Buddha and the Pure Land thus becoming a lay Buddhist of the Pureland tradition.

There are now 23 confirmed Amida-shu members of whom five are lay Order members and nine are ordained.

22 Aug 2007: Buddhist Theology Programme

Over the summer period here have been some important developments in the training programme for ministry within Amida-shu. The programme has been undergoing steady improvement and expansion and is

Order Meeting

The annual spring meeting of the Amida Order this year took place at Bolsover in Derbyshire at the home of Joy Marston. Twelve of the 14 members were present. It was a happy gathering with discussion ranging over the current and prospective situation of the Amida-shu and its work. No major decisions were taken but there was a general sense of strengthening of relationships and valuable sharing of experience. This meeting is now part of an annual cycle of meetings that review the life of the religious community and its work in many spheres. New order members Mudita and Tony were attending for the first time. Modgala (in France) and Sudana (travelling back from Zambia) were not present this time, but a phone link kept Modgala in the loop for most things.

Accidents

Rev. Sujatin is gradually recovering from her broken foot. Joy, leader of the Amida India project, currently at her home in England, is being treated for a stroke which occurred a week ago. Sr Susthama has gone to Derbyshire to assist her.

26th Oct: Hawaii Earthquake Damage Worse than Thought

Please read the report on the Amida Network site.

16th Oct: Outbreak of Dengue Fever in Delhi

There has been an outbreak of dengue fever in Shanti Nagar, the district of Delhi where Amida volunteers are working. Many people are ill and four have died so far. An appeal has gone out for mosquito netting and screening. Contributions should be sent to Amida Trust, 12 Coventry Road, Narborough LE19 2GR.

16th Oct: Earthquake in Hawaii

There has been an earthquake in Hawaii. The Amida Hawaii centre team were shaken but unhurt but there is quite a bit of clearing up to do. Pele is waking up.

16th Oct: Amida France open for the Winter

Sr Modgala has arrived to take up rsponsibilit for the Amida France Reftreat Centre through the coming winter and spring

28 Sept - 1 Oct 2006: European Buddhist Union & Academic Board

Dharmavidya and Prasada took part in the EBU AGM. An Academic Board was set up for Buddhist Eduction in Europe with Dharmavidya as convenor. Further details of the EBU meeting can be found on Dharmavidya's weblog 28th, 29th and 30th September and 1st October