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Welcome to the Buddhist Council of Wales site. Here you will find details of events, information and news relating to the organisations which are members of the Council and also to other Buddhist organisations – a resource for all Buddhists in Wales.

Saturday 30 September 2017

Charter for Compassion

Charter for Compassion International provides an umbrella for people to engage in collaborative partnerships worldwide. It's mission is to bring to life the principles articulated in the Charter for Compassion through concrete, practical action in a myriad of sectors.

You can read about the Charter for Compassion by visiting here which also has links to sign the Charter and also to join the movement.

Friday 29 September 2017

‘Global Shanti’ – Amaravati Buddhist Heritage Festival


Namaste,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in ‘Global Shanti’ – Amaravati Buddhist Heritage Festival, an initiative by the Government of Andhra Pradesh being held from November 24 – 26, 2017 in Vijayawada.

The festival is free entry and will feature three days of insightful speakers from across the Buddhist community, entertaining and educational musical and theatrical performances and a special exhibition on the Buddhist heritage sites and art of Andhra Pradesh.

Planned two weeks prior to Bodhi Day, we hope to achieve the largest ever gathering of Buddhist followers and supporters performing together a chant for world peace. Led by esteemed guests of honor from all three rafts, Theravada, Vajrayana and Mahayana, the chant will unite Monks, Bhikkhunis, lay Buddhists and people of all faiths across the globe. For organizations and individuals that are not based in India and unable to travel, we would like you to connect and unite with us on the digital platform at the designated time for the global chant. Our efforts are to achieve a world record to have the largest participation in a chant for the noble cause of attaining world peace.

As part of the festival, curated tours will be run across the state at a nominal fee. Andhra Pradesh has 200+ important Buddhist sites dating back to the 3rdCentury B.C. and is an important center for pilgrimage and study. The state is home to The Great Buddhist Stupa in Amaravati which is the largest in India. Close by is the Nagarjunakonda island, an ancient center of Buddhist learning, which houses 2000-year old Relic Caskets and beautiful sculptural Buddhist Art. There are many other magnificent stupas, vihara complexes and Chaityas Rock-cut caves bursting with fascinating history, all within close reach of the festival.

At present, we are gathering numbers and availability of interested organisations. With further information about the festival being disseminated   in the coming weeks along with a call for volunteers and submissions for short plays, musical performances and talks.

Our company Fountainhead MKTG, part of the Dentsu Aegis Network, has the privilege of being commissioned by the Tourism Authority of the Government of Andhra Pradesh to organize the event. We have been building memorable events since 1995 and are also producing several other events over the coming months celebrating the rich cultural history of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Please register your interest either by replying to this email or filling the online form on the link below. Please state estimated number of participants and if you would be joining in person for the festival, joining the chant online or both.

We look forwards to welcoming you.

Friday 22 September 2017

Chair’s report of events attended April to September

The following events were attended by a Buddhist Council of Wales representative:
  • 3 April Faith Communities Forum meeting, with the First Minister and other AMs 
  • 5 May - teaching at Cardiff and Vale College   
  • 10 May - reporting journalism 
  • 18 May - meeting with BBC  
  • 31 May - Marie Curie Advisory Group meeting  
  • 18 July - Marie Curie Advisory Group meeting  
  • 20 September - Marie Curie Advisory Group meeting

Events to which a representative of the Buddhist Council of Wales were invited, but no representative was available to attend:
  • 27 April - 'Teaching Genocide: Lessons from Srebrenica’ 
  • 24 -28 April - Solutions not Sides -  conflict resolution workshops 
  • 11 May - Dying Matters conference 
  • Several interfaith invitations from Race Equality First 
  • 6 evening events May and June, Muslim Council Wales - Strategy and Leadership Team, Darul Isra Mosque 
  • 'Sharing Ramadan' from Mohammed Alamgir Ahmed, Community Outreach Manager 
  • 12-13 July - Inter-faith symposium. University of Wales: Trinity Saint David.  
  • 13 July - Interfaith Council for Wales meeting  
  • 20 July Peace Mala Inter-faith Liturgy for World Peace at Llandaf Cathedral, Cardiff.  
  • 31 July The Welsh National Service of Remembrance to mark the Centenary of the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) in Langemark, Belgium
 

Buddhist Council of Wales autumn meeting

The Buddhist Council of Wales autumn meeting is tomorrow, 23rd September at 10:30.
It is being hosted by University of Wales Trinity St David's, Lampeter. Meet at Reception.

Please join us if you are interested in the work of the BCW.

Wednesday 20 September 2017

Yungdrung Bon - Lama Khemsar Rinpoche September visit postponed

Lama Khemsar Rinpoche's scheduled teaching visit to Swansea in September has been postponed.

New dates will be announced as soon as possible.

Thursday 7 September 2017

Yungdrung Bon - Lama Khemsar Rinpoche visit 20th - 26th September 2017



TYBSC Wales announces
Evening Talk, One-to-Ones &
Five Day Non-Residential Teaching, Meditation and Practice Retreat


LAMA KHEMSAR RINPOCHE
20th–26th September 2017

Lama Khemsar Rinpoche is one of the few teachers of Yungdrung Bon Buddhism teaching in the West.
He is a non-sectarian liberal teacher who teaches spiritual knowledge rather than dogma.
Yungdrung Bon Buddhism is the original spiritual tradition of Tibet taught by Buddha Tonpa Shenrab.
His teachings are based on Theg-pa chhen-poi Lam (Mahayana) approach of practising
indiscriminate love and compassion towards all sentient beings.

Evening Event
Wednesday 20th September 6.30–9pm Public talk: ‘Transforming ignorant mind into enlightened mind!’
Venue: Tibetan Yungdrung Bon Lakhang, Silver Horse, 105 Sway Road, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6JD
Entry to the evening event is by donation.


One-to-Ones (must be booked in advance)
Thursday 21st  September 10am–5pm One-to-one private consultations with Lama for Spiritual or Health matters (1 hour), or for Loong (transmission) of a teaching (2 hours).
Venue: Tibetan Yung Drung Bon Lakhang, Silver Horse, 105 Sway Road, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6JD
Fee: £55 per hour.



Five Day Non-Residential Retreat (book in advance)
Friday 22nd September to Tuesday 26th 9.30am–4.30pm ‘Zhiney, (calm abiding) for proper meditative base, Nyamzhak (State of equanimity) naked mind of thought free and Lhak Thong (experiencing of awareness) where Neljorwa realises or discovers his/her RIG PA JANG CHUB SEM!’                                                 ’
Venue: Tibetan Yungdrung Bon Lakhang, Silver Horse, 105 Sway Road, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6JD
Fee: £250, or daily rate.



All bookings/enquiries: contact one of the Organisers: Amanda 07966 714977 amanda.treesong@gmail.com; Darren 07581 735064 darrenivey74@gmail.com; Jane 07885 319969 jane.estelle@sky.com

More details at www.yungdrungbon.com

Rissho Kosei-kai Dharma Service in Swansea 09/09/17



Rissho Kosei-kai Dharma Service

Saturday 9th September 2017

13:30 - 17:00

at

2 Humphrey Street, Swansea, SA1 6BG


Join us for our Dharma service which will include chanting from the Lotus Sutra and hoza (Dharma sitting).

For further information please email Rissho Kosei-kai of the UK.

For further information on Rissho Kosei-kai, please visit the Rissho Kosei-kai website or the UK Facebook page