Deeper into Buddhism, In Beautiful Cotswold Countryside

Saturday 25 AUGUST – Saturday 1 SEPTEMBER 2012

Held at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester

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 single rooms or shared with one other person. A supplement is charged for single rooms. All rooms have a wash basin and tea and coffee facilities. Showers are adjacent to the rooms.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
  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.

  COST - Please refer to 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 concessionary places at £290 per person which will be offered to those who are unable to meet the full cost because of circumstances. If you wish to apply, please write giving details of your circumstances.

Bursaries: The Hokun Trust sponsors 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,
Application form (pdf)

The accommodation for all assisted places will be in shared rooms without en suite facility.

 

Booking for Summer School 2012

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 30 June 2012. 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 1 July 2012.

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.’

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

The teachers at the Summer School gave so willingly and clearly from experience. Attending and participating one could not help being pervaded by the strength and joy at the heart of Buddhism .In hindsight it seems so fundamentally important to have this experience to rely on. It was a week truly enjoyed and well spent.’

‘. . . 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.’