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Diamond Sutra and tree planting

Photo of Tree-planting

Nine WCF members met up on Saturday 18th August to look at and discuss the Diamond Sutra at Jane and Martin Spray’s house in the Forest of Dean. We also looked at some of the commentaries on it that have been translated into English. The discussion was led by Jake Lyne, and continued outside in the garden after a break for lunch.

Later in the afternoon a short ceremony was held at the Pludds…

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Buddhists and Quakers on litter picking stroll

Litter pickers group photo

Three local spiritual groups met up on Sunday 1 July for a stroll in the countryside collecting litter. Eleven adults, one child and a puppy from two local Buddhist groups – Newbury Chan Group and the Fifth Precept Group and Newbury Quakers met up for an afternoon walk around Speen Moor with litter pickers and sacks.

Walk organiser and leader of Newbury Chan Group Susan Millington said: "As part…

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WCF member Marian Partington’s new book is Book of the Week in the 'Mail on Sunday'

Book cover, "If You Sit Very Still"

Marian Partington spent 18 years writing her book, If You Sit Very Still. Drawing heavily on Buddhist practice, and particularly on her experiences during retreats at the Maenllwyd, Marian engages with the traumatic loss of her sister, Lucy, at the hands of Fred and Rosemary West. In the pages of the book, Marian charts her narrative of healing, and finds an authentic and compassionate response.…

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New Teacher of the Western Chan Fellowship

Simon Child speaking at WCF AGM 2012

On 28th January, Dr Simon Child Chuan-fa Jing-hong, Chan Master Sheng Yen's third Dharma Heir, was confirmed as the new Teacher of the Western Chan Fellowship. His appointment was unanimously approved by members of the Western Chan Fellowship at an Annual General Meeting. It was a poignant occasion since this was also the Western Chan Fellowship's third annual Memorial Day for Chan Master Sheng…

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Conference Recordings now online

David Loy with Mike Masheder

The recordings of the conference Western Buddhism: Engaged Buddhism? are now online for you to download if you wish.

Visit the audio page.

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Ashes Ceremony for Chan Master John Crook

Processing to the hilltop

The photographs of the ashes ceremony for Chan Master John Crook are now available for viewing.

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