Events at Amitabha Centre, UK
Including Courses with Gen Chonden, Special
courses, Meaningful mornings, Meaningful afternoons, Day Courses
and, Retreats
Refreshments of tea, coffee, biscuits etc. are always included and provided at these courses
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Day courses
(These are full day courses, 10.30am-5pm )
Facility fee is £20 (£14 conc.) which includes a delicious vegetarian lunch and refreshments during breaks.
Sun 5 July Advice from Atisha's Heart
with Kelsang Shinaye
Atisha (982-1054 AD) was a great Indian Buddhist Master largely responsible for the reintroduction of Buddhism into Tibet.
By taking his wise advice into our heart we can increase our experience of peace and make all our relationships more positive. We'll find it easy to make swift progress in our spiritual practice.
This course will consist of some commentary to, and meditation on, the short text "Advice from Atisha's Heart" (which can be found in the back of many of Geshe Kelsang's book in the Kadampa way of Life).
Sun 6 Sept Transforming adverse conditions into the spiritual path
with Gen Kelsang Chonden
When things go wrong for us or we are harmed our mind often becomes negative and unhappy. Since this occurs frequently we might as well learn how to regard the difficult situation as an opportunity for spiritual growth through developing and enhancing good qualities within our mind.
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Meaningful mornings
(These are half day courses, 11am-1.30pm )
Facility fee is £7
Sun 12 July Equanimity: a warm attitude to all beings
with David Towner-Jones
Developing equanimity towards all beings is a good move for you, and for
them. It improves all our relationships, removes many problems and
creates a strong foundation from which to build our practice.
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Meaningful afternoons
(These are half day courses, 2pm-5pm )
Facility fee is £8
Sun 12 July Love, desire and attachment
with Becky Maybury
Most relationships between people are based on a mixture of love and attachment. This is not pure love, because it is based on a desire for our own happiness - we value the other person because they make us feel good. Pure love is unmixed with attachment and stems entirely from a concern for others' happiness. On this course, we will learn to distinguish between these two opposing minds thus improving our happiness and the quality of all our relationships.
Sun 19 July Basics of Buddhism and meditation
with Dave Towner-Jones
We all want to be happy and avoid suffering all the time, but very few people understand the real causes of happiness and suffering. On this course we'll look at some of the basic views that Buddha taught and how by meditating on them we can develop and maintain a more happy and meaningful life.
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Special events in Bristol
Sat 18 July Open afternoon
Free entry
A variety of stalls selling all sorts of home produce, bric-a brac, and crafts as well a children's clothes, plants and more. Also, there will be a BBQ and the World Peace Cafe serving delightful organic drinks and snacks.
It is also widely rumoured that Theeeko the clown will up to his antics of mirth and merriment.
Sat 22 and Sun 23 August Art course 10am -5pm 
with Andy Kemp and Kelsang Lamchen
Learn traditional methods of painting either Thangkas or statues (maybe even pick up a bit of both).
Andy and Lamchen are both very skilled and have produced excellent work. They are also very kind and patient and whether you are a beginner or already have some experience they will do their best to help you to improve by sharing the techniques and skills they have learned.
 Bring your own materials, e.g. paints and brushes. If you want to learn statue painting you will need a statue to paint. There may well be one available here to buy or borrow. The statue painting course can start on Friday evening at 7pm if you want (allowing overnight to dry a base coat...)
For more details contact k.lamchen(AT)tiscaliDOTcoDOTuk
Facility fee: includes refreshments and lunch £25 per day or £45 for the two days.
Accommodation may be available. Enquire if you are interested. 
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Special Courses worth travelling to...
10-13 Sept UK Dharma Celebration in Derbyshire
with Kadam Bridget Heyes click UKDC for more details
Festivals with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab |
Courses with Gen Kelsang Chonden at Amitabha Centre
Sun 6 Sept Transforming adverse conditions into the spiritual path
with Gen Kelsang Chonden
When things go wrong for us or we are harmed our mind often becomes negative and unhappy. Since this occurs frequently we might as well learn how to regard the difficult situation as an opportunity for spiritual growth through developing and enhancing good qualities within our mind. |
Aug 24 - 30 Lamrim
Oct 19 - 25 Guru Yoga & Mandala offerings
Nov 23 - 29 Vajrasattva
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