Forest Sangha Newsletter July 1994
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Editorial:
 Is Buddhism A Religion?; Ajahn Sumedho
Images of Sri Lanka; Sister Siripanya
The Dhamma School: The Wheel Comes Full Circle
Tudong Letter From Macedonia; Venerable Sobhano
Obituary: Greg Klein (Ajahn Anando)
More an agreement than an Order; Ajahn Sucitto
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Sunday Afternoon Talks - Amaravati
Ajahn Sumedho - July to October (all at 2pm)
  • 31 July - Refuge; Safety Amidst the Unsafe
  • 7 August - Love and Beauty
  • 14 August - Silence as Prayer
  • 21 August - The Unity of all Religions
  • 28 August - The Contemplative Experience
  • 4 September - The Universality of Monasticism
  • 11 September - Buddhist Psychology (Ajahn Amaro)
  • 18 September - Buddhism, Metaphysics & Eschatology (Ajahn Amaro)
  • 25 September - Self and Self-Naughting
  • 2 October - Gratitude to Parents
  • 9 October - Die Before You Die!

    • Tea and discussion will follow each talk. All are welcome.

    Children's Dhamma Classes
    These will begin: Sunday the 31st of July at 12:30 (after dana). This first class will decide many things, including frquency and duration. Please write to Ven. Kusalo at Amaravati indicating...

  • children's name and age
  • your skills and ability to assist
  • contact address-phone

    • Family Camp - Amaravati
    This will be on 21-28 August but regretably there are no vacancies this year. Bookings reopen in January 1995.
    Kitchen Help
    Cooks and general helpers will still be needed during the week of the camp. Older children or parents with older children on the camp may also be suitable. Please contact: Sally Ash, Woodthorpe, Manor Crescent, Seer Green, Beaconsfield, Bucks. HP9 2QX, Tel: 0494-671043

    Rainbows
    An assistant editor is needed for Rainbows (the children's magazine). A position is open for an individual or a group; it could be an adult, a family or two teenagers over 15 years old who are willing to make the following commitment per year, ideally for two years.

  • 2-3 organisational meetings
  • Attend the 'Rainbow's Workshop' weekend
  • Spend 10 days at Amaravati for final production
    If you are interested, send a letter to Sister Thanasanti, Chithurst Monastery, Petersfield, Hants. GU31 5EU
    There is no application deadline. If at any point there is interest kindly get in touch.

    • Would you grow in the Amaravati Gardens?
    There is an opportunity to live and work at Amaravati as the Head Gardener. The position requires previous gardening experience, including knowledge of plants and some understanding of design principles; also reasonable physical stamina and the ability to supervise and work co-operatively with other people.
    Amaravati offers: The nourishment and challenge of spiritual community; opportunity for retreat; own room; a modest stipend.
    Amaravati asks: Adherence to the five or eight precepts; to meditation practice; cultivation of the spirit of service; a one year commitment if possible.
    Interested? Please contact Sr. Siripanya at Amaravati.

    Long-term Site Manager
    To co-ordinate on-going maintenance and renovation of buildings at Amaravati. A knowledge of the building industry is essential; involves researching options, writing work specifications, tenders, and seeing jobs through to completion. A retired architect or engineer would be ideal. For details contact the Amaravati Secretary.

    Lay men's Dormitory Project
    Renovation of the lay men's dormitory has begun, in order to provide more suitable accommodation for long term guests and residents at Amaravati. Help is needed for periods, long or short, from anyone with general building skills or experience, especially in carpentry. Please contact Lee Woods at Amaravati.