The British Buddhist Landscape – Transplantation and Growth
The Network of Buddhist Organisations (UK) & The Institute of Oriental Philosophy-UK
Invite you to a Conference
At Taplow Court, Taplow, Near Maidenhead, Berkshire
Fri 27 June
3.00pm-9.30pm
Sat 28 June
9.30am-6.00/9.30pm
Sun 29 June 2008
10.00am-2.00pm
Suitable for - Anyone who has an interest (at any level) in Buddhism, or religion, in the UK.
Topics include - The History & Development of Buddhism in the UK,
Asian Buddhist Groups in the UK, Teaching Buddhism in schools, universities
and on the Internet, Buddhism & Psychotherapy, and Engaging with Society.
Speakers include - Urgyen Sangharakshita, Stephen Batchelor, Dr John Peacock,
Dr Helen Waterhouse, Ajahn Laow, Peggy Morgan, Colin Ash, Ven. Sumana, Tony Kemmer, Phil Henry, Keith Munnings, Sharon Smith, Yann Lovelock,
Dr Robert Bluck, Munisha & others to be confirmed.
Artists & performers - Are welcome to exhibit work, or perform, on a voluntary basis during the conference (please contact IOP-UK for further details).
Conference dinner - Optional Saturday evening buffet & performances.
Costs - Whole conference only £65, concessions £45 - includes vegetarian meals and refreshments. NB Conference dinner an extra £15 for all.
Part-conference attendance possible. Limited on-site accommodation.
(See NBO website Conference Info for rates & local B&Bs or campsite).
Venue - Taplow Court is a beautiful Victorian mansion in Taplow village,
set in 85 acres of grounds and overlooking the River Thames,
between Slough and Maidenhead.
Travel - Train to Taplow station on Fri & Sat from Paddington or Reading.
Train to Burnham station on Sunday as Taplow closed. Road M4 or M40.
For a booking form & info see www.nbo.org.uk/conference.html
For further details contact Jamie Cresswell, IOP-UK
Email: jc@iopec.org
Tel: 01628-591213
We look forward to meeting you!
