period of retreat and intensive practice following the Amida Pureland way. The retreat is offered to Amida shu and Order members as well as new people wishing to find out about the practices of the Amida School. We particularly welcome people who ar
period of retreat and intensive practice following the Amida Pureland way. The retreat is offered to Amida shu and Order members as well as new people wishing to find out about the practices of the Amida School. We particularly welcome people who ar
This is a training period in Zen-Amidist style for those interested in Dharma ministry, intensifying practice, clarifying vocation, contributing to the life of the Amida community and the wider sangha at Eleusis, back in one's own location and/or int
This retreat is an annual event of the Amida Order. The main event is only open to Order members. Depending upon demand there will be parallel events for non-order members attending Eleusis during this period. This provides an opportunity for persons
This retreat is one of a set of five sesshin that are basic to the practice of Amida-shu Dharma. This particular sesshin is focussed on developing a devotional attitude, that is on prayer, worship, homage, refuge and basic spirituality. This will be
An open six day event providing the opportunity to explore the relationship between contemplative practice and artistic expression. There will be periods of 'zazen' - sitting meditation practice - and kinhin - walking meditation - each day. This will
A retreat aimed at younger people interested in finding out more about Buddhism, Buddhist meditation and Pure Land practice. The retreat will include introductory talks about Buddhist traditions and discussions in which there will be the opportunity
This retreat will include a range of Buddhist practice from silent contemplation, extended periods of chanting, recitation of sutra's and walking meditation. There will also be daily work periods, Dharma discussion and group sharing. The basis of all
At Eleusis we are concerned with a generic approach to spiritual development. It is a wonderful aspect of the modern world that we have available the wisdom of all the great religious and spiritual traditions. All these traditions are transmitted fro
This course carries credit for ITZI professional Certificate & Diploma Programmes
Zen Therapy is an approach to personal growth and change rooted in Buddhist psychology. Personal life is a spiritual quest and each such quest involves overcoming obsta
A Weekend gathering, though you can stay longer if you want to. Persephone is the ancient Greek Goddess of Spring. The Romans also had a goddess of Spring called Flora and most Spring myths have to do with flowers. Persephone was carried into the und
