Over the last weeks, I have met many people in person and on Zoom. Those from the Ipswich Sangha and those from other parts of Triratna, which is quite a large organisation these days. They have all asked me one question;What are you going to do now? They are asking… Read More »Right Question
Chairs Homily – November 2025 This time of year is suffused with a Golden Light. I was struck by how beautiful the quality of the light is now. The leaves have turned to their autumn hues, with browns, reds and gold colours abounding. Yesterday I was stopped in my… Read More »A Golden Light Shines
SundayChairs Homily – October 2025 All Change! In these little pieces of writing I often talk about Change, sometimes directly but often obliquely. Accepting and understanding change is an important part of Buddhism and life. It is a part that we often find difficult or even sometimes impossible to accept.… Read More »Change is inevitable
Chairs Homily – September 2025 When I get up in the morning, like many of you I’m sure, I usually sit in the kitchen with a cup of tea. Over the past few weeks I have not been alone as I muse about the day ahead. There is a buzz… Read More »The demon of the second arrow (sting)
This month is full of celebration. Like last month and the London Buses, we have two Mitra Ceremonies, almost at once. We also have the 100th Birthday celebrations of Sangharakshita the founder of our movement. Becoming a Mitra is a big thing. It is not something to be entered into… Read More »Celebrations
Chairs Homily July 2025 You may not know this about me, but I have an interest in old buses. Especially the iconic red Route-Master London buses that used to be a big part of the London street scene. They were not the most comfortable or reliable form of transport but… Read More »The Journey of Going For Refuge
Chairs Homily – June 2025 This month I’d like to explore the twin topics of Diversity and Harmony and how these two factors can work together, or not. The world in which we live is inherently diverse. Humans are a diverse bunch, we are all different. The evolution of the… Read More »Diversity & Harmony
Chairs Homily – May 2025 During May we have our greatest annual event, Buddha Day. This day is celebrated by all Buddhist organisations around the world. In Asia, Buddha Day is traditionally known as Wesak, a full moon day falling in April or May. In some of those countries, a… Read More »For the attainment of enlightenment
Chairs Homily – April 2025 Looking out of my study window I can see the first buds opening on the red Japanese quince in the garden, with the snow drops and daffodils adding to the scene. These are the first signs of spring, the warmer weather is just about starting… Read More »Spring Awakening
Chairs Homily – March 2025 There is an ancient warning phrase that goes “Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched!” I think that is good advice for us all in Ipswich today. As you may have heard our attempts to purchase 59 Crabbe Street have now failed. The vendors… Read More »A Sad Day for Ipswich Centre!
