Our Sangha has been invited to volunteer to support local COVID-19 vaccination programme. They are looking for volunteer stewards across Essex and Suffolk to be at the forefront of the local fight against the virus – you could be part of it! As a volunteer steward, you will help the… Read More »Vaccine Volunteers Needed!
In January 2021 Bodhivamsa will be holding a new evening study group for those wanting to take their interest in Buddhism further. The study evenings follow the First Year of the 4 year Mitra study course. The first year is available to those who have completed the Level 1 and/or… Read More »Foundation Dharma Study Night
Winter Meditation Retreat @home 25th, 26th & 27th Dec It’s Christmas! Will your life be filled with excess, complex family dynamics or perhaps you will be on your own? Our Buddhist Centre is able to offer you some respite over the Christmas period. For the first time we will be… Read More »Be different this Christmas
The Community Action Kula is launching a Christmas campaign – collecting donations, from Sangha, their friends & family, for the homeless & The Lighthouse Women’s refuge. For the homeless (supporting the Ipswich Outreach shop) we are putting together ‘Buddha Boxes’ containing clothes for the winter, such as hats, gloves jeans &… Read More »Christmas Collection
It is a delight to all of us in the Ipswich Sangha that two of our longstanding members have been ordained. Our friends previously known as Claire and Sheena were ordained at Adhisthana this week and received the names Akshayadhi and Nagarani. There will be the opportunity to welcome them… Read More »**New Order Members**
Whilst Sangha members have always played their part in living the Dharma through practical action, this has stepped up a level with the introduction of a new Community Action kula (working group) and a new Community Action page on the website. If you are a regular with the Centre and… Read More »Community Action launched
The two six week courses, level 1 and level two ‘Buddhism for Beginners’ provide the perfect introduction to meditation and Buddhist ethics. The courses are presented live online so you can participate from virtually anywhere. The event page has more details
Following the recent success of the first ‘socially distanced’ Meditation in the Christchurch Park, Ipswich a further three dates have been announced. All start at 3pm adjacent to Christchurch Mansion. Sunday 30th August Sunday 27th September Sunday 18th October Full instruction is given so everybody is welcome whether or not… Read More »Announcing 3 more ‘Meditation in the Park’
The Thursday evening Friends Night moves on to consider the second phrase in the motto that Dhardo Rimpoche gave his school in Kalimpong, Northern India. “Cherish the doctrine, live united and radiate love” ‘Live United’ will be the theme of Freinds Night sessions throughout August and September. If the first… Read More »Live United at Friends Night
Subhuti is to be the guest speaker at our Summer Sangha Retreat @home. As most people will know, Subhuti is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Triratna movement. Having been ordained by Bhante Sangharakshita 45 years ago, he has played a significant role in the development of Buddhism… Read More »Special guest speaker for retreat
