The Buddhavihara Temple

Courses, Classes & Retreats at
The Buddhavihara Temple

2007/8

Meditation	Monday	7.30 ~ 9.30 pm
	Thursday	7.30 ~ 9.30 pm
	The classes start straight after Evening Chanting, which begins at 7.00 pm. You are most welcome to come and join in, or just listen to Evening Chanting before the class. Listening to the monks chanting is an excellent preparation for the meditation class.

Buddhist Studies	Saturday	2.00 ~ 4.00 pm	Starting 1st September for 10 weeks
	There will be an examination at the end of the course for a Certificate awarded by the Thai Sangha Authority. Those not wishing to sit the exam will receive a Course Certificate from the Buddhavihara Temple

Thai Language	Tuesday	7.30 ~ 9.30 pm	starting 17th July 2007

Your Opportunity to Ordain as a Buddhist Novice for Ten Days If you are non- religious or have been interested in Buddhism for some time and would like to know more about the monastic life; If you are over 18 years old and want to learn about Buddhism (if you are Thai your mother or father will need to talk directly to the temple) You can join us for a Ten-Day Retreat as a novice monk at the Buddhavihara Temple, Kings Bromley, from 1st to10th August 2008. This the second year we have offered short-term ordination to Westerners You will have to wake up at 5.00 am and have two meals a day, finishing your last meal at midday, but you will learn more about Buddhism, Meditation and Chanting. The Retreat at the Buddhavihara Temple is open to all British men who want to ordain for a short time as a novice monk. Apply now to the Temple. The Temple runs mainly on the basis of donations and only the cost of your robe and food are required. You will need: two sets of robes: £99 and meals: £10 pounds a day.

Nuns’ Retreat for Women Conducted by a Nun from Thailand Nun Tossporn is one of the most revered nuns in Thailand today. Her teaching style is directed towards helping individuals to overcome personal problem and things which happened in the past. As Buddhists we believe in our own Kamma (Karma), and if we can put everything right in our lives there is no problem we cannot solve. The Meditation Retreat with Sister Tossporn will run from 21st - 27th July 2008. You are requested to bring a tent for this retreat. Men are also welcome to join in practicing the Eight Precepts.