Past Events (53)

Date range
April 19, 2015
Sunday
  • Practice Intensive and retreat (2)

  • Apr 19, 2015 to May 4, 2015
  • Location: Eleusis
  • Description:

     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

  • Created by: Jnanamati
September 21, 2014
Sunday
  • Practice Intensive and retreat (1)

  • Sep 21, 2014 to Oct 4, 2014
  • Location: Eleusis
  • Description:

     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

  • Created by: Jnanamati
June 30, 2014
Monday
  • Way Faring & Spiritual Training

  • Jun 30, 2014 at 15:00 to Jul 10, 2014 at 15:00
  • Location: Eleusis
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Dharmavidya
June 23, 2014
Monday
  • Amida Order Retreat, Gathering & Conclave

  • Jun 23, 2014 at 20:00 to Jun 29, 2014 at 15:00
  • Location: Eleusis
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Dharmavidya
June 18, 2014
Wednesday
  • Myriad Buddhas Sesshin, led by Dharmavidya

  • Jun 18, 2014 at 11:00 to Jun 22, 2014 at 18:00
  • Location: Eleusis
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Dharmavidya
January 1, 2014
Wednesday
  • David Brazier forward schedule 2014

  • Jan 1, 2014 at 19:00 to Dec 31, 2014 at 20:00
  • Location: all over
  • Description:
    2014
    January, in retreat at Eleusis
    Jan 24-Feb 3 Spain
    Feb 4-10 France
    early March: Belgium & Netherlands events
    March 21 - April 8 Italy
    April 24-may 6 Spain
    May 12-26 Argentina
    May 27-June 10 Peru
    June 11 onward France
    August Korea, possibly Japan
  • Created by: Dharmavidya
August 5, 2013
Monday
  • Art and Contemplative Practice

  • Aug 5, 2013 to Aug 11, 2013
  • Location: Eleusis
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Jnanamati
July 5, 2013
Friday
July 3, 2013
Wednesday
  • Intensive Buddhist Practice Week

  • Jul 3, 2013 to Jul 8, 2013
  • Location: Eleusis
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Jnanamati
June 18, 2013
Tuesday
  • Teacher Training

  • Jun 18, 2013 to Jun 22, 2013
  • Location: Eleusis
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Dharmavidya
June 13, 2013
Thursday
  • Zen Therapy, with David Brazier

  • Jun 13, 2013 to Jun 17, 2013
  • Location: El;eusis
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Dharmavidya
March 16, 2013
Saturday
  • Persephone: The arrival of spring

  • Mar 16, 2013 at 19:00 to Mar 17, 2013 at 20:00
  • Location: Eleusis
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Dharmavidya