A Calling From the Realm of Symbol: The Empty Seat

Early Buddhist Art depicted the Buddha as an empty space. This festival is an invitation to the whole community to come together and celebrate this mysterious absence, calling out of us such longing, inspiration and maybe even challenging our habits of Buddhist practice.

Everyone welcome for all or part of the day for shrine building, chanting, reflection, walking meditation, bodywork, conversations, talks, tea and ritual. Please ensure your children coming along are with you at all times.

With Bhadra, Singhamanas and Team

Please bring vegetarian food to share.

Programme:
10.00 Doors open
10.15 Welcome
10.25 Walking and chanting as the shrine is created.
11.00 Dedication ceremony and short meditation
11.25 Tea Break
12.00 Talk with Bhadra: The empty seat and a piece of cloth.
12.30 Shared Lunch
2.00 Bodywork and walking meditation
2.45 Community conversation
3.30 Tea
4.00 Talk with Singhamanas: Called into the realm of symbol
5.00 Walking and chanting
5.30 Meditation
6.00 Shared Dinner
7.30 Buddha Puja
8.45 Finish

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