For discussion and promotion of the arts within the Amida community

This is a group where the electronic editions of Running Tide - the Amida Trust Journal will be available to read and comment upon.

Welcome to our new programme of events, training and personal development in spiritual journeying (shamanism). This will include a workshop/pilgrimage series and spiritual accompaniment.The shaman has to go out of him or her self in order to encounter the spirit world. Shamanism is encounter in which a person learns humility, acquires an openness to other powers and comes to appreciate the world of nature. The term shaman derives from the Buddhist term sramana which means a person who has given…See More

This intensive five day retreat is focussed upon the, nature, application and meaning of Buddhist ethics. In this approach to Buddhism ethical guidelines are considered as expressions of and supports to faith and the mind of awakening; as such they are "koans" or "hwadu" - foci for spiritual practice to be worked with on-goingly through life. Each ethical precept is a facet of nembutsu, an aspect of the relationship between the foolish limited being and intuited, unimpeded light of awakening.…See More

Sample descriptions of training events. These workshops and training events can be customised to meet the needs of various groups, Buddhist, professional or general interest. They are run by different members of the Amida community

Discussion group

The most recent audio talks given at the Buddhist House.