Join us for a free, informal evening talk on Wednesday 9th August and learn about the fastest growing socially-engaged Buddhist movement in Europe.

Whether you are seeking a joyful philosophy to live by or are just curious about the basics of Buddhism, the talk will give you great food for thought.

Please feel free to enjoy a walk or picnic in the lovely gardens before the event.

Ikeda New Century Hall, Taplow Court, Cliveden Road, Taplow SL6 0ER.

Doors open 6pm (tea and coffee available). Talk begins 7pm. Further refreshments 830pm.

Admission is free. Ample parking. Wheelchair access.

Please reserve your place at taplowintrotalks.eventbrite.co.uk

Any queries please contact Paul Samuels on 07923 494744

Monday 24^th  July 2017

7.30pm – 9.00pm

 Cookham Rise Methodist Church

Lower Road, Cookham Rise, SL6 9HJ

Ladies of all faiths or none are welcome

to share refreshments and hear a speaker from the Citizens Advice Bureau:

Taking the service out: reaching isolated people

Any queries or for more details please contact:

Revd.  Sally Lynch  01628 783033

Sally514@btinternet.com

SWAMI17 is a wonderful new initiative launching this Summer. Its purpose is to bring together the diverse communities within Windsor, Maidenhead and Slough to strengthen friendships and encourage closer cooperation across the three towns.

It is being driven by the Slough Faith Partnership, WAMCF and the Windsor Humanists.

The first SWAMI17 events will be Community Street Showcases held this July in each of the towns.

WINDSOR (Peascod Street) Saturday 8th July

SLOUGH TOWN SQUARE, HIGH STREET  Saturday 15th July

MAIDENHEAD, MAIDENHEAD FESTIVAL, COMMUNITY TENT  Sunday 23rd July

SWAMI WEB SITE: http://www.swami17.com/ http://www.swami17.com/

On Monday 22nd May the WAMCF Women’s Group is meeting

at Maidenhead Synagogue, Ray Park Avenue, SL6 8QX.

The meeting will run from 730pm to 9pm. Women of all faiths

and none welcome to refreshments and talk about wedding customs.

Do bring your wedding photos with you.

A dramatic musical narrative that tells the extraordinary story of the

Kindertransport. Music by Carl Davis CBE and words by Hiawyn Oram.

With the women’s choir and children of Maidenhead Synagogue. Accompanied

by the composer.

17 & 18 May 2017 at 1930

20 May 2017 at 1600 and 1900

Duration 45 minutes

Grenfell Lodge, Ray Park Road, Maidenhead SL6 8QX

Admission by ticket only. Contact Barbara Grossman: 01628 541017, 07855 801937 or email projects.maidenheadsynagogue@gmail.com

Click Here to Download the “Last Train to Tomorrow” flyer

Is there a God? Does life have a purpose?

These are big questions – and if we’re prepared to tackle them, we’ll

be less likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, and be better able

to cope with our emotions. People who avoid the issues raised by religion

and philosophy are likely to suffer from worse depression and anxiety, say

researchers from the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

They surveyed 307 people about their recent life experiences and found that

those who wouldn’t engage in the big questions of life suffered “more intense”

bouts of depression and anxiety.

“People seem to be more emotionally healthy if they’re able to accept troubling

insights. Looking at spiritual doubts in an objective way seems to help. You may

or may not work through them, but you can at least tolerate having them”, said

lead researcher Julie Exline. Also, ignoring the big questions could be symptomatic

of a more general problem of avoidance and escapism, which can be harmful or

self-defeating when trying to achieve personal goals.

From ‘What Doctors Don’t Tell You’  March 2017   page 14

Since its establishment in 1983, Maidenhead mosque has gone through numerous phases of development and progress. The building itself has become a landmark in Maidenhead and is well-known to all muslim and non muslims, with a colourful history behind the structure. Serving the Muslim community, the mosque has developed over the years catering for all people by providing vital services and assistance.

The UK Centre for the Soka Gakkai International Buddhists is based at Taplow Court, near Maidenhead.  SGI-UK is one of the many organisations in 192 countries and territories throughout the world which together make up the SGI. Soka means the ‘creation of value’ and Gakkai means ‘society’. SGI is a  movement based on Nichiren Buddhism. It is a broad humanistic movement for the benefit of humanity, engaging with other institutions, associations, groups and individuals who wish actively to create a better world.

In 1961 Soka Gakkai President Daisaku Ikeda, visiting Europe for the first time, laid the foundations of the UK movement for peace, culture and education, encouraging the handful of people who were practising here at that time. SGI-UK has grown steadily and there are now over 600 local groups throughout the UK. Local groups hold discussion meetings each month to which everyone is invited. If you want to find out about the nearest group to you ring 01628-773163.

The final Interfaith Dialogue in the current programme is on Tuesday 14th

March at the Maidenhead Mosque.

The topic is, ‘What makes life meaningful?’ The dialogue starts at 7pm prompt

until 830pm followed by refreshments.

The address of Maidenhead Mosque is Holmanleaze, Maidenhead SL6 8AW.