Phra Maha Udom Mongkhon Nanthaburi Sri Nan, 1999

Wat Phra Thart Khao Noi, Thailand

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The historical Buddha probably lived somewhere in northern India in the sixth century BC. Although there are relatively few Buddhists in India today, the religion he inspired has since spread throughout Asia. We, in turn, are inspired, to make an amazing journey.

Travelling with the first monks who took Buddhist scripts to China, we shall go on to explore the Buddhist world of Asia. Geographically speaking, it is immense. Artistically speaking, it is breathtaking. Each week, we will visit a manifestation of this endlessly changing religion in a new destination: all the way from Tibet to Thailand, and from Java to Japan.

At the heart, of course, will be the sublime (and sometimes even rather crazy!) art and architecture of Buddhism. It’s going to be an unforgettable journey.

7 weeks, Friday 16 October - Friday 4 December (incl., with a belated “half-term” break on 6 November).

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Registration: £90 per person

NB As there are additional costs entailed in running this course, please complete your registration with payment within 14 days of booking. Payment is via BACS or cheque (details for which will be sent when we receive your booking).

Should the course not attract sufficient interest to run, we’ll contact all who have registered, and full refunds will be issued.

If you have not registered beforehand and want to turn up and pay on the first session, please be aware that the course will not run if there are not enough registrations to render it feasible. You are, of course, very welcome to decide at the last minute, but do please be sure to contact us before making any plans or journeys, to check that it is indeed taking place.