FOREST SANGHA NEWSLETTEROCTOBER 2008
Teaching and Retreats
Introduction to Meditation
Workshops at AMARAVATI

Saturday afternoons 2–4 p.m.

Meditation instruction for beginners, with an opportunity for questions and dialogue
Feel free to come along — no booking is necessary.
Classes are held in the Temple
Sangha Walks
Crete Walking Retreat with Ajahn Karuniko & Nick Scott
26 April – 2 May 2009
Alternating days of silent meditation and all-day walks in beautiful scenery. Morning and evening pujas, group Dhamma discussions and occasional reflections from Ajahn Karuniko. Simple accommodation in wilderness areas.  For experienced meditators only.  For more information and to book contact: Sangha DOT walks AT gmail DOT com
Amaravati Retreats
2008 - Remaining Retreats
R12 24–28 October 5 Days *Ajahn Anandabodhi
R13 7–16 Nov. 10 Days *Ajahn Sucitto
R14 28–30 Nov. Weekend *Ajahn Karuniko
R15 12–14 Dec. Weekend *Ajahn Thitamedha
R16
 27–1
 Dec/Jan.
 6 Days
 *Ajahn Sundara
*Retreat full: waiting list in operation
Retreat Schedule 2009
R1 10-14 April 5 Days Ajahn Thitamedha
R2 17-19 April Weekend Ajahn Gandhasilo
R3 15-24 May 10 Days Ajahn Jayanto
R4 29-31 May Weekend Ajahn Kovida
R5 12-16 June 5 Days Ajahn Anando
R6 19-21 June Thai Weekend #Ajahn Ratanawanno
R7 3-7 July 5 Days Ajahn Thanuttaro
R8 17-19 July Buddhist-Christian Weekend Ven. Aloka & Br. Nicholas
R9 31-9 Jul-Aug 10 Days Ajahn Vajiro
R10 4-15 Sept
 13 Days **Luang Por Sumedho
R11 25-29 Sept 5 Days Ajahn Candasiri
R12 9-18 Oct 10 Days Ajahn Thanasanti
R13 6-8 Nov Weekend Ajahn Santacitta
R14 13-22 Nov 10 Days Ajahn Sundara
R15 4-6 Dec Weekend Ajahn Anandabodhi
R16
 27-1
 Dec-Jan 2010
 6 Days
 Ajahn Nyanarato
** For experienced meditators - must have done at least one 10-day retreat
# Thai speakers only
General Guidelines
All weekend retreats are suitable for beginners. It is advisable to do a weekend retreat before doing a longer retreat. Due to high demand:
  • There will be a limit of three retreats per person per year;
  • Places for Ajahn Sumedho’s retreats will be allocated by lottery at the end of 2008. Priority will be given to people who have not taken part in his retreats during the last two years.
Booking Procedure
Bookings are only accepted on receipt of a completed booking form, which can be obtained by: Please note that bookings cannot be made over the telephone.

Start and Finish Times
Registration is from 16.00 – 19.00 on the first day of the retreat. The orientation talk is at 19.15. Weekend retreats end at 16.00, longer retreats at lunchtime. Attendance is expected for the whole retreat.

Donations
No advance booking fee is required. The Retreat Centre is funded solely through donations. Donations are invited at the end of the retreat.

Contact Information
Retreat Centre, Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 3BZ UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1442 843 239
Email: retreats AT amaravati DOT org
Website (for updated information): www.amaravati.org
Kusala House Retreats
2009 Schedule
Women’s Retreat 2–6 May 2009
Led by Ajahn Anandabodhi & Aj. Santacitta

Mixed Retreat 18–24 October 2009
Led by Ajahn Vimalo

Men’s Retreat 2009 9–15 August
Led by Ajahn Jayanto

Kusala House, Harnham,
Aruna Ratanagiri Monastery.
For information and booking contact
Kath Ann Jones at:
kusalaretreats08 AT gmail DOT com
or by phone at +44 (0120) 728–3361
or see: www.kusalahouse.org
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