Meeting Of The Lay Buddhist Association Committee 05 October 2008 Minutes

The Temple was not represented at the meeting.

Members present:- Andy Brown, Lynn Parry, , Peter Edwards, Trevor Flaxman,

Apologies for Absence: Nathalie Deacon, Alan Townsend

1) Matters arising from the Minutes: Celebration for Edna. This could be held next year on her birthday in February 2009.

2) Summer Retreat 14 – 20 Sept: Ten people took part and the retreat went well. As the retreat account currently has a credit balance purchasing some more meditation cushions was discussed It was though that the current supply was adequate but we could purchase some in saffron colour for the Monks.

3) Study Day: Saturday 27 September. The weather was good and the Dana was enjoyed by the relatively low number who attended. A cheque for