The Bodhi Retreat

The Bodhi Retreat is held in commemoration of the Enlightenment of Shakyamuni and the founding of the Buddhist tradition. Always the most important and exuberant event in the Amida annual calendar, the Bodhi Retreat has grown in significance as the Amida-shu and the Amida Order have developed. Four years ago we inaugurated the practice of 24 hours of continuous chanting at th beginning of the retreat. This year we plan to extend this to three days of continuous chanting. This practice provides the opportunity for a complete immersion in the nembutsu. One can spend every waking hour in nembutsu practice. In order to make this possible we have scheduled all admission and renewal ceremonies for 9th December, the day after enlightenment day, to symbolise their forward orientation. Once the Buddha is enlightened, admission to his community becomes possible. If you are a present or intending member of Amida-shu, do make every effort to attend. If you are contemplating an advance in your commitment, please arrange to discuss this ahead of the retreat with one of the teachers of the Order.

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Comment by Rachel mcHugh on November 24, 2009 at 2:20pm

Hi Susthama sorry my message was not very clear I am unable to come but will chant at home on Friday, I know it is not the same but I will a t least feel I am participating a little

Take care

Namo Amida Bu

Comment by Susthama on November 24, 2009 at 12:50pm

Hi Rachel and Alison - thanks for letting us know that you'll be joining us for part of the chanting session. Looking forward to seeing you then.

See you soon.

Namo Amida bu

Comment by Rachel mcHugh on November 23, 2009 at 1:30pm

sorry I would have liked to have attended but my parents are away, but I am putting time aside on Friday 4th to chant
Namo Amida Bu

Comment by Alison Squires on November 23, 2009 at 9:35am

I'll be there for part of the Saturday if that's okay.

Comment by HENRY HUMBO on November 21, 2009 at 9:46am

I am very happy to learn online courses of Buddhism..I wish if people on my institution could be members of amida society. I will try my level best to convince them to be part of Amida society and go through the courses.
Namo Amida

Comment by Katrien Sercu on October 19, 2009 at 9:31pm

I'm so excited when i look to the people that comes to the Bodhiretreat! And i hope more people join too. From Belgium, Ksaf and i come. Sus can not come, what we find regrettable.
Still 43 nights sleep and it's 2 december!!

Comment by Katrien Sercu on September 13, 2009 at 8:48pm

Dear all of the Buddhist House,
Sus and i from the belgian Amida group come from 3 to 6 december. On 3 dec. we're in London at 9h., in time at Narborough for the beginning of 72 hours nembutsu. We're looking for this opportunity and for seeing and feeling you all and much more.
Namo Amida Bu and thank you.

Comment by Susthama on August 29, 2009 at 12:23pm

I thought I'd include the provisional timetable here:

PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE

Wednesday 2 December
10.00 am Brunch
11.15 am Briefing for Bell Team
2.00 pm onward: Arrival and registration
6.00 pm Evening Meal
8.00 pm Evening Service

Thursday 3 December
10.00 am Brunch
11.15 am Briefing for Participants
12.00 noon Start of 72 hour nembutsu chanting

Friday 4 December
Continuation of 72 hour nembutsu chanting

Saturday 5 December
Continuation of 72 hour nembutsu chanting

Sunday 6 December
Continuation of 72 hour nembutsu chanting
12.oo noon: End of chanting
12.30 Meal
2.00 pm Informal

Monday 7 December
10.00 am Brunch
11.00 am Gathering
2.00 pm Dharma Talk
3.30 pm Seminar
6.00 pm Supper
7.45 pm Service

Tuesday 8 December: Enlightenment Day
Programme to be announced

Wednesday 9 December
7.00 am Bell
7.20 am Chanting Larger Pureland Sutra
8.00 am Nien Fo Service
9.00 am Admission & Renewal Ceremonies to Amida-shu and the Amida Order
10.30 am Brunch
11.30 am Meetings:
2.00 pm Lotus Ceremony
3.00pm Gathering
4.30pm Closing Ceremony
6.00 pm Supper

Comment by Katrien Sercu on June 17, 2009 at 7:33pm

Fine Susthama!! I tell this to the others and then you hear the right information about the belgian delegation for the 3 days chanting from 3 - 6 decembre. I'm really happy with that. Thank you all!! Namo Amida Bu.

Comment by Susthama on June 7, 2009 at 10:35pm

Hi Katrien,

That's great to hear! It'll be great to have a Belgium contingent to boost the chanting! And yes, that's correct. The first 3 days will, that is from the 3-6 Dec will be continuous Nembutsu. The retreat will go on after the chanting finishes (with ceremonies and other things) but if you can come for the chanting that is excellent!!!

NAmo Amida Bu.
S

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