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the vitarka project
the vitarka project
'Vitarka' means 'applied thought and discussion' in the Buddhist Tradition.
'Vitarka' means 'applied thought and discussion' in the Buddhist Tradition.
For over a decade, the Bristol Buddhist Centre has been hosting educational visits to and from schools, colleges and the wider community throughout Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Dorset.
To enquire, email vitarkabristol@gmail.com
what we provide for students
what we provide for students
Primarily, we offer opportunities to stimulate discussion and reflection.
By introducing Buddhist history, principles and practices in simple and engaging ways, we help extend pupils' understanding and experience of Buddhism, while keeping in line with and enriching your school's curriculum.
every visit is tailored to you
every visit is tailored to you
We tailor each visit to the learning needs and interests of your school or group - just let us know about any particular requirements or ideas you might have. Otherwise, you can leave it to us!
Practicalities & costs
Practicalities & costs
You can come to us, or we can come to you!
You can come to us, or we can come to you!
Visits to the Bristol Buddhist Centre
£5 per student (no fee for teachers or accompanying adults)
Visits to your school
1 hour - £90
1.5 hours - £130
2 hours - £150
4 hours - £210
One day - £300
All visits to a school will incur travel costs of 45p per mile from the Bristol Buddhist Centre, plus £12 per hour travel time.
borrow our shrine box
borrow our shrine box
Build your own shrine!
Build your own shrine!
Buddhist shrines create a focal point for discussion and ritual, and encourage engagement with the principles and ideals they represent, through symbolism.
The box contains everything needed to build a shrine (except for fresh flowers). Guidelines on how to build the shrine, an explanation of the symbolism, why Buddhists build shrines and some simple exercises that you might want to use are also included.
Just get in touch and we will organise for you to collect it. We ask for a donation to the Bristol Buddhist Centre - the suggested amount is £15.
To enquire about any of the above, email vitarkabristol@gmail.com
one last thing...
one last thing...
You can find more information and resources for Buddhism in schools on this site:
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