| 6th Feb 2010 |
Official launch of the Kalyana Mitra project
by the Buddhist Chalaincy Support Group
Sponsored by the Buddhist Society
Where : London Buddhist Vihara , Dharmapala Building, The Avenue, Chiswick, London W4 1UD
When : February the 6th, 2010, at 13:00 pm (for 13:30) - 16:00 pm
Tel: 0208 995 9493; Email:
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Location : http://www.londonbuddhistvihara.org/contactus.htm
Newsletter : http://www.dharmapeople.com/ftp/BCSG/news_letter_bcsg_pdf.pdf
The event will celebrate the launch of the Buddhist Chaplaincy Support Group, led by Dr Sunil Kariyakarawana and Frederick Hyde-Chambers OBE, with the aim of creating an enabling environment for Buddhist of all traditions, working and learning together in a multifaith context.
All Buddhists and anyone interested in the Dharma/Dhamma are invited to participate.
Ordained members of the (Mahayana) Sangha are encouraged to wear their robes.
Refreshement will be provided.
Please let us know if you intend to come along :
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How to get there :
Underground Train:
The Vihara is located about 100 metres from the underground station Turnham Green on District Line.
Coming out of the station, turn right and pass the two mini roundabouts.
The Vihara is on the left on The Avenue a short distance away.
Bus
The bus E3 from Chiswick to Greenford goes along The Avenue.
The bus stop is very close to the Vihara.
The following buses run on Chiswick High Road:190, 237,267,272,391
Car Parking
Parking restrictions are in force on The Avenue between 8 am and 6.30 pm, Monday to Saturday.
Pay and Display parking is available on the side streets: eg Bedford Road
Parking charges apply between 9.00 am and 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
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18/12/2009
Kalyana Mitra needs your help
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Have you got any spare time for the Kalyana Mitra Project ? We need Buddhist volunteers for a variety of tasks :
- Speakers for schools and other bodies or organization , who might request an overview of Buddhism or a talk on some specific topics
- Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) Buddhist reps, for your local Authority advising them on Religious issue in the Education environment. You can find out more here : www.nasacre.org.uk
- Help designing and setting up the web site : www.buddhistchaplains.com
- Help gathering and formatting data for bulk uploads
- Interested in Chaplaincy work (NHS, Prisons, Universities and HE, Immigration Detention Centres, Olympic Games, etc) ? Register with us, let us know how you can help, what skills you can put to good use.
- Help with admin tasks as well as more practical ones, e.g. organizing events, contacting people, etc
Please contact mmarcigaglia(at)yahoo.co.uk or
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| Dec 2009 |
Buddhist Chaplaincy in the Immigration Detention Centres in the South East
Currently the following Immigration Detention Centres are being visited regularly by the following member of the Buddhist Chaplaincy Support Group :
(Helen) She Chain Leo Ni, from the London Fo Guang Shan Temple
Helen has been working in Detention Centres since 2005, is interested in Interfaith
and can speak Mandarin, English and Cantonese
She is based in Hoddesdon and can be contacted as follows :
hscni(at)yahoo.co.uk, TEL: 020 76368394 (Temple) ; 01992 445068 (H)
Ven. Akurala Samitha Thero
Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya International Buddhist Centre, for Buddhist Meditation, Psychotherapy & Counselling
69 Pix Road, Letchworth, Herts, SG6 1PZ, Phone: 01462 641688
email: info(at)letchworthbuddhism.com or dhammanikethanaya(at)gmail.com
Immigration Detention Centres
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/managingborders/immigrationremovalcentres/brookhouse
Brook HouseImmigration removal centre, Perimeter Road South, London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick RH6 0PQ, Tel: 01293 566500
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/managingborders/immigrationremovalcentres/harmondsworth
Harmondsworth immigration removal centre, Colnbrook by pass, Harrmondsworth, West Drayton, UB7 0HB, tel. 020 8283 3850
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/managingborders/immigrationremovalcentres/tinsleyhouse
Tinsley House Immigration removal centre, Perimeter Road South, Gatwick Airport, Gatwick, West Sussex, RH6 0PJ, Tel. 01293 434800
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/managingborders/immigrationremovalcentres/yarlswood
Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre, Twinwoods Road, Clapham, Bedfordshire, MK41 6HL, Tel 01234 821000.
In the meantime, we might want to have a look at the following Immigration Detention Centres links:
UK Border Agency - Immigration Detention Centres
UK Border Agency - Operating Standards
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| 2009 |
Chaplaincy Courses in the South East
St. Mary's University College, Twickenham : Foundation Degree in Healthcare Chaplaincy
What: 2 year minimum day/block release course run by St Mary's University College (Twickenham) in Richmond Upon Thames.
Who: St Mary's University College (Twickenham)
Where: St Mary'S University College, Richmond Upon Thames, TW1 4SX
The University Of East London is offering a Certificate in Spiritual, Religious and Cultural Care
One year, part-time, evening programme with fieldwork placements.
Newham College Of FE : Chaplaincy in Corporate and Community Settings BA Hons
What: 3 year full time course run by Newham College Of Further Education in Newham.
Who: Newham College Of Further Education (Read More)
Where: University Centre Stratford, Newham, E15 4HT
Cardiff University, School of Religious and Theological Studies
Liverpool hope University : Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy in Education
European Network of Health Care Chaplaincy
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