http://www.amaravati.org/index.php/News/colindex/ en webmaster@amaravati.org Copyright 2012 2012-02-17T08:10:58+00:00 http://www.amaravati.org/index.php/News/colindex/22_february_amaravati_kitchen_to_re-open/ The recent refurbishment work to the kitchen at Amaravati has been completed to schedule and all meals and meal preparation are once again taking place in the main monastery kitchen and Sala. Please note that in order to reduce congestion we would ask that anyone bringing food offerings come in through the Sala and not use the back entrances to the kitchen. Visitor entrances will be clearly signposted. Thank you for your cooperation. Announcements 2012-02-17T08:10:58+00:00 http://www.amaravati.org/index.php/News/colindex/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. Announcements 2012-01-14T06:37:49+00:00 http://www.amaravati.org/index.php/News/colindex/winter_retreat1/ 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. Announcements 2011-12-20T16:27:32+00:00 http://www.amaravati.org/index.php/News/colindex/looking_ahead_winter_2012_issue_news_from_amaravati/ Looking Ahead is a quarterly bulletin of news and upcoming events at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. This is the eighth issue, covering events relevant to this winter and beyond, including the recently published listings for retreats in 2012. Announcements 2011-12-09T17:30:11+00:00 http://www.amaravati.org/index.php/News/colindex/meditation_workshop/ 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. These workshops are offered freely and everyone is welcome – there is no need to book. Please note that an experienced lay-teacher will lead the workshops in the Retreat Centre shrine room (instead of the Temple) during the monastery's winter retreat. Announcements 2010-11-29T00:28:44+00:00