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Announcing the launch of Lotus Volunteer Group
This month sees the launch of the Lotus Volunteer Group (LVG). Founded and managed by a group of lay supporters, the LVG aims to facilitate volunteer support to the community of monks and nuns living at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. Willing lay friends are invited to visit the LVG website - at www.lotusvolunteergroup.org - where you will find information about opportunities to volunteer your time, energy and skills in support of the monastery.
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Winter Retreat
From the evening of 3 January the resident community at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery will be in retreat until 1 April. During this time overnight accommodation will not be available for guests. Visitors can still come during the day to meditate or to help with mealtime offerings. If you would like to offer dana, it is helpful to let the kitchen manager know beforehand by phoning the monastery office on 01442 842 455.
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Amaravati kitchen closed 3 January to mid-February
Please note that the main kitchen here at the monastery will be closed for major refurbishments from 3 January 2012 until at least the middle of February. All meal preparations and offering of food will take place at the Retreat Centre kitchen. The Retreat Centre aims to provide adequate space to accommodate this temporary shift.
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