Amaravati Buddhist Monastery Copyright © 2002- But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Every Saturday afternoon, from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m., Amaravati Buddhist Monastery offers meditation instruction for beginners with an opportunity to ask questions.
A group of adult helpers and parents will provide support over the weekend allowing teenagers time for quiet study and group work. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. All are welcome. There is no charge for attending Family Events at Amaravati retreat centre, however everyone is invited to make a donation towards running costs. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Payment can be made by cheque, cash or credit card towards the end of the retreat. A child protection policy is in operation and all helpers are police checked or sign a personal disclosure form. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. These figures have been calculated according to average running costs of the retreat centre. This Sunday Talk was given on 12 July 1998. In order to avoid cancellation please ensure that you are clear about your dates before you book. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. http://www.amaravati.org/about/contact-us. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The nearest towns are Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted. This Dhamma talk was given by Ajahn Bodhipala on 3 January 2020, 1st quarter moon day, at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. We are still planning to hold the Royal Kathina ceremony on Sunday 25 October, however due to the rapidly increasing cases of Coronavirus we have had to make a difficult decision to close the monastery to the general public for the time being. General Information and timetables for Amaravati Family Events – Rainbows Weekend, June Weekend, Family Camp, Young Person's Retreat and Creative Retreat. Schedule and titles of Summer 2019 Dhamma Talks at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery Dhamma Reflection from Luang Por Sumedho – Just watching the mind Narindo 19th August 2020 News , … We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Amaravati Family Events reserves the right to cancel any bookings that are deemed unsuitable or inappropriate. The whole of the Monastery is run on donations. It is an opportunity for teenagers to sample a more formal retreat setting with an invitation to silence, guided mediation, walking meditation, reflection and discussions. Cancellations can be made by telephone or email to the Bookings Coordinator. Part of the requirement of staying in a Buddhist setting is to take responsibility for keeping the five precepts during the weekend. Accommodation is provided in the retreat centre. The guidelines for family events also apply to this retreat. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. It recognises its responsibility to take all reasonable steps to promote safe practice and to protect children from harm, abuse and exploitation. It is near the Hertfordshire village of Great Gaddesden. You can come for all or part of the session. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.
The theme for the year is looked at in greater depth over the 9 days through morning and evening Pujas, as well as through art, drama, music, writing, photography and film. This means that we lose income, but importantly, that sometimes families who would have liked to participate cannot be given a place. The setting within a monastery is also an opportunity to get a taste of life in a contemplative community. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Amaravati Buddhist Monastery is situated at the eastern end of the Chiltern Hills in south-east England. Any special foods and supplements you need which cannot be provided by the kitchen (e.g. Description of the Retreat. These cookies do not store any personal information.