Events List

Event: Tour of the Buddha's Relics to Scotland.

Venue: The University of Edinburgh Chaplaincy Centre, 1 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL.
(Next to Potterow Students Centre. General enquiries: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 0131 650 2595).
Dates/Times: Opening Ceremony: Friday 14 September 2012, 7pm-9pm.
General Public Viewing: Saturday 15 September 2012, 10am-6pm. Sunday 16 September 2012, 10am-5pm.
Event Description: A precious collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and many other Buddhist masters is currently touring the world. The Tour offers a rare opportunity to view these relics, which were found among the cremation ashes of Buddhist masters. The relics resemble pearl-like crystals. Buddhists believe relics embody the master's spiritual qualities of compassion and wisdom and are deliberately produced by the master at the time of death.

Visitors to the event often report experiences of inspiration and healing when in the presence of the relics. While some are inspired to pray for world peace and develop inner wisdom, others are overcome with emotion as the powerful effects of the relics open their hearts to compassion and loving-kindness.

The relics are clearly visible inside display cases that encircle a life-size, golden statue of the Maitreya Buddha. Visitors may participate in a Blessing Ceremony where the relics of the Buddha are gently placed on the crown of the visitor's head as a personal blessing.

According to the Buddhist scriptures, Maitreya will be the next Buddha to bring teachings of loving-kindness to the world. Eventually, the relics will be enshrined in a 500-ft/152-m bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha that will be built in Kushinagar, northern India. For more information see: www.maitreyaproject.org

Cost: Admission Free. Everyone Welcome.
Donations welcome towards the Maitreya Buddha statues in India, and towards local costs. If you would like to discuss possible sponsorship of this event, or volunteering at this event, or accommodation hosting of two visiting guests with the Tour, or any other enquiry:
Contact: Neill Walker, Event Co-ordinator, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 0131 331 4469.


Event: Mindful Peace Walk.

Date: Saturday 15 September 2012.
Time: 10am-11am, meet at 9.30am at the Edinburgh Labyrinth, George Square Gardens, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ.
Event Description: This silent walking meditation is an open event. It will be led by the lay members of the Edinburgh Sangha of the Community of Interbeing, who follow the practice and teachings of Zen Buddhist Master, Thich Nhat Hanh. The walk begins at the Labyrinth in George Square, and ends at the University of Edinburgh Chaplaincy Centre. Before the walk begins there will be a brief introduction to mindful walking as meditation practice. This is not a protest or a campaigning event, so please do not use any banners. Children are welcome when accompanied by adults. Please remember to wrap up warmly. ‘We walk just for walking. We walk with freedom and solidity, no longer in a hurry. Let us enjoy every step we make.’ Thich Nhat Hanh.

Cost: Admission Free. Just come along on the day. For further information:
Contact: Neill Walker, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 0131 331 4469.