The post Spring Festival retreat at ABC is cancelled, so we can spend a day or two at Tara Centre after the Spring Festival to help with the physical development of the new school. Contact us for transport options if you would like to help out.
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Welcome to Amitabha Centre in Bristol, an active and flourishing Buddhist community.
Everyone is welcome to drop-in to the centre and enjoy the peaceful and friendly atmosphere.
There is a variety of meditation classes on offer from beginners lunchtime relaxation sessions to in-depth study programmes. The classes cover all aspects of Buddhist thought and meditation and are held in Bristol and throughout the Southwest region. Whether you're new to meditation and Buddhism or an experienced Buddhist meditator you are welcome to learn more.
Meditation is of value to everyone because it helps us find inner peace, real happiness and contentment and the ability to share it with others; cope with the pressures and stresses of work and modern life; develop mental clarity, concentration and focus; and relate to others in a calm, caring, and constructive manner.
The centre is also home to the World Peace Cafe, relaxing gardens and a small shop.
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Vajrapani Empowerment
On Saturday April 21 there is the opportunity to receive the blessing empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani, visit here for details and booking.
Spring Festival
Booking for the NKT international Spring Festival is open, click on the image below for more details.
New Evening Classes
Dave Towner-Jones will be giving teachings at the Centre on Tuesday nights from April 24.
Start time is 7.30pm. Your first class is free. Come and hear what he has to say about how we can Warm up our heart.
In these classes we shall look at how we can greatly improve our quality of life and sense of joy by developing a warmer heart and reducing any negative feelings we may have towards others.
These methods were taught by Buddha, are easy to understand and, if applied with energy, can completely transform our life.
To see our extra news letter this month, follow this link.
Tharpa Publications have released the latest edition of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s ‘Eight Steps to Happiness’ as an ebook, click on the image below to go to the website.
As a gift to this world Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has made his latest book ‘Modern Buddhism’ a free ebook. Click on the image below for details:
Photos from 2001~2006
