Whether you are new to Buddhism or have an established practice, you are assured of a welcome at BBG meetings.
Meetings are held on Thursday nights in the Scout Headquarters at 7 Grove Street (see map below). Arrive after 7.30pm for 8.00pm start.
Please scroll down for current PROGRAMME.
Please see recommended sites at foot of this page.
Jizo, bodhisattva and guardian of children and travellers. Nikko, Japan
Hands of the Buddha at kamakura, Japan. Cast in 1252
SUMMER TERM 9th September to 16th December
THEME: Nature and Buddha Nature. Seeking insights into Buddha Nature through an examination of the natural world.
The developing programme....
9th September: Matthew introduces the term's theme and leads meditation.
16th September: Ajahn Jutindharo, abbot of Hartridge monastery in Devon, will lead meditation and give a talk.
23rd September:
30th September: Kulamitra (Friends of the Western Buddhist Order) will lead meditation and give a talk.
7th October:
14th October:
21st october:Jenny Wilks (Gaia House) discusses the Buddha's teaching on the traditional elements (earth, water, fire, wind, & space - sometimes consciousness is added) as a way of connecting practice with the natural world.
28th October:
4th November:
11th November:
18th November:
25th November:
2nd December: Nigel Wellings speaks on the different understandings of Buddha Nature in Tibetan Buddhism
9th December: John Harvey will lead meditation, offer some thoughts on the term's theme, and encourage discussion.
16th December:
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The Bath Buddhist Group seeks to have all main schools of Buddhism represented in talks by visiting speakers, and the content of the library from which members may borrow books and recordings without charge.
We should be pleased to supply detailed programme updates If you send your email address to j.frank484@btinternet.com
Membership: £10 p.a. £15 (couples) £3 (unwaged). Whilst non-members are equally welcome, only members are able to borrow books and recordings from the group's extensive library.
Members and non-members who join the free Yahoo site (email for no obligation invitation) receive weekly emails about the group's programme.
Enquiries: j.frank484@btinternet.com
The Bath Buddhist Group was founded in 1977 by Heather & John Harvey at the suggestion of the late Christmas Humphreys, founder and president of the Buddhist Society. The group's objectives are to "promote an interest in Buddhism and encourage its study and application".
We are inspired by, amongst others, the teachings of Ajahn Sumedho, abbot of Amaravati monastery near Hemel Hempstead. More information about the Amaravati Monastery may be found at www.amaravati.org
Recommended Reading: The Four Noble Truths by Ajahn Sumedho - free if available from Amaravati monastery, or access via the link above. What the Buddha Taught by Rahula Walpola - contains translations of the Sutras and is organised in a way that is easy to understand. The Zen Way : Myokyo-ni (available from Amazon ) Food for The Heart:The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah Author Jack Kornfield, Foreword by Ajahn Amaro. Ajahn Chah was a highly respected teacher in the Thai Theravada Forest Tradition. Ajahn Chah was Luang Por Sumedho's teacher. The Art of Happiness (A Handbook for Living) : H.H.Dali Lama & Howard C. Cutler. An easy conversational interview with the Dalai Lama. Hooked! Buddhist Writings on Greed, Desire, and the Urge to Consume, edited by Stepanie Kaza (Shambala) Meditation - A Way of Awakening by Ajahn Sucitto (part 1 available as a free download from http://www.cittaviveka.org/talks.htm )
Possible sources of books: www.wisdom-books.com www.buddhistpublishing.com
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RECOMMENDED SITES
Ajahn Chah tradition
www.forestsangha.org umbrella site for this and other western branch monasteries in the lineage of Venerable Ajahn Chah. Contains links as well as transcribed Dhamma Talks.
www.dhammatalks.org contains an audio library of MP3 Dhamma talks by various teachers in the Theravadin Forest SanghaTradition. www.dhammathreads.org distributes
MP3-CDs with talks by various monks and nuns from this and related monasteries.
Buddhism and emotional management www.buji.co.uk
The Buddhist Society www.thebuddhistsociety.org
Amaravati Monastery www.amaravati.org
Chithurst Forest Monastery www.cittaviveka.org
Forest Sangha (Theravadin) www.forestsangha.org
Bath Friends of the Western Buddist Order www.bathwesternbuddhist.com
The international association of centres of the Sakya and Karma Kagyu traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Dechen was founded by Lama Jampa Thaye under the spiritual authority of Karma Thinley Rinpoche. www.dechen.org
The International Zen Association. www.izauk.org
The Museum of East Asian Art at 12, Bennett Street, Bath is hosting a number of very interesting Buddhist events. See their programme at www.meaa.org.uk
