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Space and Bliss
 

Space and Bliss is the title of a three-day course organised by the Diamond Way Buddhist Centre in Liverpool in cooperation with Liverpool Museums and will evolve around the new Buddhist exhibition within their Asia collection, which is going to open a few days before the event.

The course aims at people curious about the new exhibition. Relating to various museum exhibits, it will introduce the basic ideas and ideals of Buddhism, its symbolism, and meditation practices.

Visitors are free to attend the whole course or single talks. On the weekend between the sessions guided tours through the exhibition will provide further information.

The highlight of the course will be the visit and public talk by the highly renowned Danish Lama Ole Nydahl on Monday evening.
Lama Ole Nydahl
 
Programme
Sat 7th May 11am: Matt Huddleston (Exeter): Introduction to Buddhism
Sat 7th May 4pm: Peter Malinowski (Liverpool): About Buddhist Meditation
Sun 8th May 11am: Gabi Volenko, Emma Martin (Museum Curator), Matt Huddleston: Buddhist Symbolism and the World Museum Liverpool
Sun 8th May 4pm: Gabi Volenko: (Wuppertal, Germany): Love and Compassion
Mon 9th May 7.30pm: Lama Ole Nydahl: Space and Bliss
 
Venues

On Saturday and Sunday talks will take place in the Rex Makin theatre in the County Sessions House next to the Walker Art Gallery on William Brown Street, just a one-minute walk from the World Museum Liverpool. [ Map ]

On Monday Lama Ole's talk will take place at the lecture theatre in the Maritime Museum situated in the Albert Dock Complex. [ Map ]

Map of Liverpool with venues (opens a new window)
 
Costs

The price on Saturday and Sunday will be £5 (£4 reduced rate) per talk.

The charge for Lama Ole Nydahl's talk on Monday will be £6 (£4 reduced rate).

Visits to the Museum are free of charge.
 
Booking

There is no facility for advanced booking.

Tickets for Lama Ole Nydahl's talk on Monday may be purchased in advance on Satuday 7th and Sunday 8th May during the course in the County Sessions House.
 
General Information

For general information please e-mail Pat Davies at liverpool-course@dwbuk.org
 
Travel Information

Liverpool is served by excellent rail and coach links from around the country and has it's own international Airport.

The venue for Sat. and Sun. courses are less than 5 minutes walk from both the main train station (Lime Street Station) and the coach station (Norton Street).

Information about travel is available from the following places:

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Accommodation

It will not be possible to stay overnight in the Buddhist Centre. However there is a full range of accommodation available in Liverpool and the surrounding areas.

If you want to stay in the city centre early booking is advised, as the city is a popular tourist destination at most times of year and it can be difficult to get last minute, inexpensive accommodation.

Accommodation outside the city is usually easily reached by public transport, but it would be best to check that this is the case before booking.

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Here are some other inexpensive addresses worth trying:
 
Tourist Information

Liverpool is a small but vibrant city with much to offer. From its legendary nightlife, musical and sporting heritage, beautiful architecture and many cultural attractions, Liverpool has something for everyone.

www.visitliverpool.com offers information on Liverpool's many attractions.