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Isabel Sousa Povoas posted a status"' Help me see the path, where flowers blossom and people smile, and there is love, respect and compassion.'"
Isabel Sousa Povoas left a comment for Sujatin"Thank you, I really enjoyed it, looking foward to next wednesday already. It was very nice to meet you as well! Isabel"
Sujatin left a comment for Isabel Sousa Povoas"Dear Isabel - I was glad that you were able to come along to Northumbria University Chaplaincy this lunchtime. I'll send you the details of the meeting at Newcastle University on Wednesday of next week."
Sujatin left a comment for Isabel Sousa Povoas"Dear Isabel - there'll be Guided Meditation For Relaxation, followed by Introduction to Buddhism this coming Wednesday lunchtime, March 2nd.
Details here:…"
Isabel Sousa Povoas left a comment for Sujatin"Yes I have been trying to attend the introduction to budhism at Northumbria, but the sessions were not running at the time. Ill try again in May the 2 nd there is ine I think. Can you give more information or provide me with a link for sessions at…"
Sujatin left a comment for Isabel Sousa Povoas"I hope that you'll be able to come along to Northumbria or Newcastle University Buddhist sessions and have added you to my Northumbria contacts list."
Isabel Sousa Povoas might attend caroline brazier's event
Women Together / Familieweek met apart programma voor kinderen.(language: Dutch/English) at Amida France
July 25, 2011 to July 29, 2011
families welcome with separate activities for children led by Annetta de Quaasteniet & Caroline BrazierWomen coming together share a special connection. Life stories, different family roles, the challenge of balancing different aspects of complex lives, creativity and nurturing, dreams and ideas; these all provide meeting points even when personal experiences may vary and we may be at different life stages and on different paths. This five day group will provide a separate space for women…See More
Kuvalaya left a comment for Isabel Sousa Povoas"Hi Isabel, shame that Gosforth is too far for you right now. Do keep in touch, there may be other events that you´ll be able to attend in the future.
Best wishes"
"Hi Isabel. Good to be in touch - and glad to see you aere linking up with our Newcastle folks"
Profile Information
- About Me:
- IM a psychology student, mother of a 6 year old little man. Fiercily independent and always open to new experiences, faithful to my friends and like to help and support people who need help.
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Student at Northumbria University
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- I have been considering Buddhism for the past 10 years, and I am now at the stage of my life where I am determined to dedicate myself to its teaching and principles in hope to achive peace of mind.
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- The community feeling, being part of group of people who have the same interest as myself, and learn from their dedication.
- How did you find this web site?
- Through Northumbria Buddhist Group.
- What country are you living in?
- UK
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- NE15
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- Would like a group in my area
- Have you visited
- None of these
- What can you offer to other members of this network?
- A place to stay
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- Reading, Cinema, cycling, gaming and technology.
- Website:
- http://twitter.com/#!/Labesilol
- Skype/Aim/Msn details
- isabelpovoas@sapo.pt
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 18:40 on May 4, 2011, Sujatin said…
- Dear Isabel - I was glad that you were able to come along to Northumbria University Chaplaincy this lunchtime. I'll send you the details of the meeting at Newcastle University on Wednesday of next week.
- At 21:09 on February 26, 2011, Sujatin said…
Dear Isabel - there'll be Guided Meditation For Relaxation, followed by Introduction to Buddhism this coming Wednesday lunchtime, March 2nd.
- At 17:22 on February 26, 2011, Sujatin said…
- I hope that you'll be able to come along to Northumbria or Newcastle University Buddhist sessions and have added you to my Northumbria contacts list.
- At 9:26 on January 20, 2011, Kuvalaya said…
Hi Isabel, shame that Gosforth is too far for you right now. Do keep in touch, there may be other events that you´ll be able to attend in the future.
Best wishes
- At 11:24 on January 12, 2011,
caroline brazier said…
- Hi Isabel. Good to be in touch - and glad to see you aere linking up with our Newcastle folks
- At 22:14 on January 9, 2011, Kuvalaya said…
Welcome Isabel! I see that you're based in Newcastle, we do have a group that meets in Gosforth on Tuesday evenings, if you're interested in joining us. http://lotusinthemud.typepad.com/amida_newcastle/
(although there will be no meeting next week, so you are aware)
Namo Amida Bu!
Kuvalaya
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