Richard Ollier's Page

About Me:

Hi , I'm already in Friends of Amida, but, as I didn't have an e-mail address, I joined using my wife's e-mail address. As I now have my own e-mail address, here I am again! I'm a semi-retired teacher who has recently started the Vow 22 programme, and I'm enjoying every minute of it. I'm fifty-eight
(how old?!?) and have two grown-up sons. I love Shakespeare, poetry and the natural world - hope this doesn't sound too highbrow or make me sound too serious!
Lots of loving kindness to all! By the way, I've been involved with Buddhism for over twenty years, but joining Vow 22 seems like coming home.

Amida Membership

Other

Faith Background & Affiliation

I was associated with a Theravada monastery for nearly twenty years as a lay member but currently have no affiliation

Occupation or Primary Activity

Semi-retired teacher

Involvement in Spirituality/Religion

Please see above- I have a long interest in Buddhism - since my teens, and have been particularly pleased to discover the more faith-based emphasis in Amida.

What is your interest in Amida Trust

I have very kindly been accepted onto the Vow 22 programme.

How did you find this web site?

I went to the Buddhist House

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.

Solihull B93

Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation

not at the moment

Have you visited

The Buddhist House

What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.

The Arts, reading, music ,(play basic guitar, trying to teach myself mandolin!), history, the countrside. I want to be
helpful , but not sure what real expertise I have to offer!
I have plenty of good will !