It pays to cross-check details in both Grapevine and
Notices of the current issue. Also, check the Amaravati website: 
Amaravati
Retreats: 2003
All remaining 2003 retreats are now fully booked, please contact the Retreat Centre if you would like to be placed on the waiting lists.
Oct. 17-19; Weekend, Sister Anandabodhi
Oct. 31 - Nov 2; Weekend, Ajahn Natthiko
Nov. 14-23; **10 day, Ajahn Sucitto ***
Dec. 12-14; Weekend, Ajahn Sundara
2004
April 2-4; Weekend, Ajahn Natthiko
April 16-18; Weekend, Sisters Anandabodhi, Santacitta
April 30-May 9; 10 day, Ajahn Amaro
May 21-23; Weekend
June 5-12; 8 day, Ajahns Jitindriya, Thaniya §
July 2-11; 10 day, Ajahn Vimalo
July 23-25; Weekend
Aug. 6-15; 10 day, Ajahn Vajiro
Sept. 3-12; 10 day, Ajahn Sumedho #
Sept. 24-26; Weekend, Sister Metta
Oct. 15-17; Weekend, Ajahn Vimalo
Oct. 29-2 Nov. 5 Day, Ajahn Natthiko
Nov. 19-21; Weekend, Ajahn Thaniya
Nov. 26-30; 5 day
Dec. 10-12; Weekend
Dec. 27-1 Jan. 2005; 6 day, Ajahn Khantiko
§ Begins and ends on a Saturday. Registration on first day 2 pm - 5 pm.
# For experienced meditators: must have done at least one 10 day retreat.
Retreats in 2004 will operate on a donation basis.
No Booking fees are required.
Bookings are only accepted on receipt of a completed booking form. Note that bookings cannot be made by telephone or by e-mail messages. Booking forms are available from the ABM website [www.amaravati.org], by e-mailing [retreats@amaravati.org] or writing to the Retreat Centre.
Unless specified otherwise, retreats begin on the evening of the first day. Registration on first day 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Orientation talk is at 7.15 p.m. Weekend retreats end at 4pm. Other retreats end at lunchtime.
All weekend retreats are suitable for beginners. Generally it is advisable to do a weekend retreat before doing any of the longer retreats.
Applicants requiring confirmation - either that they have a place on the retreat or that they are on the waiting list - are asked to supply a stamped addressed envelope or an e-mail address.
Retreat Center: Ph: 01442 843-239 - e-mail: retreats@amaravati.org
Retreat Centre; Work Weekends
2003
Aug 29 - 31
Oct 10 - 12
Introductory Meditation - Amaravati
Saturday Afternoon Classes; 2.00 -- 4.00
Meditation instruction for beginners with an opportunity for questions
to be answered.
Classes are in the Bodhinyana Hall. Feel free to come along -- no booking
is necessary.
The Bodhinyana Group - Amaravati
We meet each Wednesday during school term times in the Bodhinyana Hall at
Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Great Gaddesden starting at 7.30. The purpose
of the meetings is to provide support for all levels of lay-Buddhist
practice - to cover basic Buddhist concepts and teachings and to relate
these to our lives in the world with partners, families and
work. We encourage a close relationship with the monastic Sangha at
Amaravati and occasionally we are fortunate to have a member of the ordained
monastic Sangha to lead the meeting. The approach we adopt is open and
participative.
Family Events
Amaravati - 2003
Rainbow Weekend 2nd - 5th May
Family Weekend 13th - 15th June
Summer Camp 16th - 24th August
Young People's Retreat 28th - 30th Nov.
For Young People's Retreat please contact: Ray Glover, 36 Ottersfield Greet, Gloucestershire GL54 5PN Tel: 01242 604129
All other enquiries please contact: Emily Tomalin, 147 Whyteladyes Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9LF, Tel: 01628 810083, E-mail: emilytomalin@ukonline.co.uk
The camps can be oversubscribed, so to be considered for a place on the waiting list, please send me your details as last minute cancellations do occur, and I can keep your details for next year.
Retreats Outside the UK
Retreat at Dhammapala led by Ajahn Khemasiri.
26th of December - 3rd of January 2004.
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