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Library

We have an increasing range of books available both for study on the premises and to be taken out on loan.

Until recently these were not formally catalogued but we are currently in the process of setting up a database to simplify research by subject.

A complete set of Theravada Buddhist texts in English is also available. These are not to be taken out of the library but you are welcome to come in and study them at the Vihara.

Also available on loan are a number of scholastic and meditation books suitable to both practitioners and students.

We would welcome the donation of books in good condition on subjects such as all schools of Buddhism, other world religions, philosophy, psychology and health.

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FULL MOON DAYS OF 2020

Chanting in the Pagoda at 7:30pm except on festival days.

  • 9th Jan,

  • 8th Feb,

  • 8th March,

  • 7th April,

  • 6th May,

  • 5th June,

  • 4th July,

  • 3rd Aug,

  • 2nd Sep,

  • 1st Oct,

  • 31st Oct,

  • 29th Nov,

  • 29th Dec

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SUMMER COURSE FOR CHILDREN

5th Aug 2020 to 9th Aug 2020

Please bring your children to the Vihara to stay here and learn about Buddhism. This five day course will include a Buddhist film as well as enjoyable teachings. Accommodation will be available in our Vihara and we look forward to our children’s course. If you want to train your children with novice ordination, you are welcome to book with us during these children days.

For details please contact Dr Nagasana: uk.suriya@gmail.com

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10-DAY INSIGHT RETREATE (experienced)

21st Aug – 30th Aug

Led by Dr Ottara Nyana

Designed to enable meditators to experience the
characteristic of impermanence and nature of
non-selfhood as part of the process of insight
meditation.

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Diploma in Buddhist Studies (2020-21)

Birmingham Buddhist Academy

 

Overview

This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Theravada Buddhism.

 

Application Form & Educational Requirements

See details at http://www.birminghambuddhistvihara.org under Birmingham Buddhist Academy section

 

Application Submission date and contact

10th September 2020

Please send completed application and documents required to venuttaranyana@gmail.com  & Theingi.Thant@nhs.net

 

Entrance examination

Friday 11th September 2020 UK time 7pm – 9pm

Online exam.  Completed exam paper must be sent back to venuttaranyana@gmail.com

Please complete your full name when sending back the answer sheet.

 

Interview

Friday 4th September 2020

 

Confirmation of the acceptance to the course

Monday 14th September 2020

 

Duration of the course?

One year (full time)

 

Course Start Date and Time

Friday 18th September UK time 7pm to 9pm

 

Course running time

Every week (Friday & Saturday from 7pm to 9pm)

 

Course method

Online and occasional face to face attendance at Birmingham Buddhist Academy at 29-31 Osler Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 9EU

Tel: 0121- 4546591

 

Diploma Course Modules

Abhidhamma, Meditation, Pali Grammar, Basic Buddhism

 

  

Fees

£500 for four modules (full Diploma Course) as donation payable to Birmingham Buddhist Vihara by cheque. (Please write Birmingham Buddhist Academy at the back of the cheque).  For online bank transfer, please ask Dr Ottaranyana for details.

 

Note: Students may also take individual modules for the fees of £150 per module.

 

All course fees must be paid within one month from course start date.  Thank you.

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BUDDHIST STUDIES ONLINE COURSE

  • Second year MA course second semester will start from 8/02/2020 – 24/05/2020.
  • New Diploma course will start from 12th Sep 2020.
  • Students will study Abhidhamma, Pali Grammar and Meditation taught by Dr Ottara Nyana and Dr Nagasena.

For further details please contact:
Dr. Ottara Nyana
email: venuttaranyana@gmail.com

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CHILDREN’S SUNDAY CLASSES

From 1pm – 3pm

Every Sunday except when it falls on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Suitable for 5 + years, but all welcome with or without children.

For further details please contact Ellen on her mobile: 07814 972 460 or email her at: ellen06_121@yahoo.co.uk