Opportunity at EcoDharma in Spain

Maitrisara writes with news of an opportunity for anyone over50 looking for a stay in the Pyrenees this autumn. She says -

“Grant funding enables us to offer 6 expenses paid places on a volunteering project at the EcoDharma centre between 1 and 2 months in September and October 2010. (www.ecodharma.com)

"EcoDharma is a Buddhist based community living in a remote valley in the Catalan Pyrenees. The wild beauty is incredible as are the ideas talked about over supper! The influences on the centre’s philosophy include radical ecology, The Work that Reconnects, engaged Buddhism, systems theory and holistic experiential learning.

“You need to be over 50 (yes we know that’s a bit strange but that is what the funding is for!) and reasonably fit. Living as part of the community, you will be involved in the garden and building projects. If you know a bit about permaculture, building or capentry, food preserving - this might particularly suit you. Get in touch with Maitrisara - maitrisara@tiscali.co.uk if you want to know more about it and are interested.

“Please pass on to anyone you think would be interested (in the right age bracket!!)

With warm wishes
Maitrisara

The retreat centre is just visible as the tiny white dot on the plateau in the centre-left of the photograph.

Priyadaka says:

I'm leaving Friends Organic after a year as manager, and joining Shakyajata with her teaching project in India. This will be for 4 months and encompass work in Nagpur, Orissa, Hyderabad and Trivandrum.

My room in East London will be free for this time [November 2009 - March 2010] and I need to rent it out, it's in a great mens community; the rent is amazing for London and the conditions are negotiable.

Please contact me on priyadaka@googlemail.com.

Thanks.

Opportunity to live in Sukhavati men's community, London

Sukhavati Men's Community is happy to ask if you would like to join us.

We are 9 Buddhist men who enjoy living and practicing as a community, following the teachings and principles of the Buddha's Dharma, as taught by Urgyen Sangharakshita, the founder of the FWBO and WBO.

We are all committed in a variety of ways, but we all enjoy the benefits of a harmonious collaboration, that supports our wish to practice Buddhism with creative enquiry, breadth and depth.

If you would like to be part of a lovely living and practicing situation, at the very heart of the London Buddhist Centre mandala, then please get in contact with us at sukhavatijc@yahoo.co.uk

London women's community seeks new member

Lilamani, Santavajri, Nagarakshita, Akasaka, Helen, Sarah, Subhadramati, Jo and Muditasri are looking for a new member for the FWBO's Samayakula womens’ community. in London.

This community, which is based near the East London Buddhist Centre has been going for nearly 30 years – come and join us and be part of its future!

Our newest member, Muditasri, says ‘We are relaxed, friendly dharma practioners’

For details on how to apply please contact Helen.

Would you like to live in a men's Buddhist community in London?

Sukhavati currently has 2 spaces.

Based above the London Buddhist Centre (LBC), Sukhavati is a community of 9 practicing Buddhists. We are a friendly group of men who enjoy living together and aim to support each other in our practice and to overcome differences through communication. The community has a long and distinguished history going back 30 years. It is being refurbished at the moment and should be shiny and new by this August. We're looking for people who would enjoy living with others and who are willing to engage in communal life.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to experience the richness of the LBC mandala. The LBC is at the heart of a thriving local sangha and close by is the lovely Victoria park. We are very close to a tube station with good connections to central London.

Interested?

Contact us to find out more or come and visit us!

Sukhavati
51 Roman Road
Bethnal Green
London
E2 0HU
Tel. +44 (0)208 980 5972