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Deeper into Buddhism, In Beautiful Cotswold Countryside


THE 59th BUDDHIST SOCIETY SUMMER SCHOOL

Saturday 28 AUGUST – Saturday 4 SEPTEMBER 2010

The 59th Buddhist Society Summer School
is to be held at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.

 

Royal Agricultural College

The annual Summer School, consisting of one residential week, will expound all the major aspects of the Buddha’s teachings and their practice. The organic relatedness of all the teachings will be explored, with special emphasis on their practice and application in our time. It presents a unique opportunity to get the authentic flavour of the Buddha’s ancient path and guidance in how to walk it. The Summer School is designed so that practitioners of all schools as well as newcomers should benefit from it.

Everyone is welcome, and the friendly atmosphere of ‘all on the same path’ makes this week a valuable experience.


LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATION

The Royal Agricultural College is located in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold countryside on the outskirts of Cirencester. The attractive college campus occupies 35 acres with extensive grounds and gardens. There will be plenty of free time during the week to explore the countryside.

  • The accommodation is in shared rooms with one other person or in single rooms. A supplement is charged for single rooms. All rooms have a wash basin and tea and coffee facilities.

  • A limited number of shared and single bedrooms are available with ensuite facilities at an extra charge.

  • All meals (with a choice of vegetarian or meat) as well as tea and coffee during breaks are provided.

  • Timetable (pdf file)


Cost

Please see the details on the booking form.

 

Assisted Places

For those unable to meet the full cost, we offer a number of places at a concessionary rate and bursaries.

Concessionary places

We have a limited number of places at £275 per person. This covers residential fees.

Bursaries

The Hokun Trust is sponsoring a limited number of places where all residential fees will be covered. The payment of travel costs will be considered in exceptional circumstances. Priority will be given to those under the age of 25 or those already engaged in a religious practice.

The accommodation for all assisted places will be in shared rooms without en suite facility. - Application form (pdf)

 

Transport

Cirencester is served by public coach and rail services.
Full travel details, including a map and directions for drivers, will be sent on receipt of full payment.

 

Booking for Summer School 2010

Please complete the booking form.

If you have any special requirement (for example if you cannot climb stairs and require a room on the ground floor), please indicate this on the form. A non-returnable deposit of £50 per person must accompany the form. The deposit will reserve a room until 26 June 2010. If payment is not made in full by this date the booking will be deemed to have been cancelled. No refunds can be made for bookings cancelled after 10 July 2010.

Cheques should be made payable to The Buddhist Society.

 

  • Booking form - please print out and return with remittance to The Buddhist Society - (pdf file)

 

 


Some comments received

‘The directness and clarity with which the essential truths were presented was most welcome.

‘. . . I enjoyed every minute of the time.’

‘It was as though a room in my spiritual ‘house’ that has been only partially appreciated and used was seen now as inviting . . .’

‘. . . so much was given in joyful service and equally received and savoured. It was a week of purity, serenity and unity.’

‘. . . left traces so deeply . . . it echoes over and over again accompanying me through my daily practice and life.’

‘. . . warm, friendly, supportive and inspirational.’