Shantigarbha’s The Burning House – A Buddhist response to the climate and ecological emergency. The Burning House, which Shantigarbha describes as ‘A Buddhist view’ not ‘The Buddhist view’ is a really powerful read. In it he describes his experiences, his views and his response to the climate and ecological emergency… Read More »The Burning House by Shantigarbha
Sunday, 26 June 2022 Love, Friendship and Community for Everyone A chance for Men & Women to practice together at the men’s retreat centre near Norwich. This year’s Padmaloka festival will be completely devoted to love, friendship, and community. There is no doubt that everyone needs more love, friendship and… Read More »Padmaloka Open Festival Day | Creating the Lotus World
Prajnakara is supporting Cambridge Order Member Saddharaja, who has taken on the challenge to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats this year to raise money for a Triratna Centre in Kolkata in India. He has already raised well over £14,000 which is incredible. As an experienced cyclist Prajnakara has offered… Read More »Prajnakara supports Saddharaja
As Buddhists we try to live with Dana, in all its aspects, at the forefront of our hearts and minds.The Centre is run on generosity and many in the Sangha donate with monthly standing-orders,or donations in the Dana Bowl on a regular basis. Keeping the Centre open to all. Giving… Read More »Giving Tuesday
The Ipswich Buddhist Centre is pleased to announce the upcoming Sangha retreat on 17th-19th September. Situated at the beautiful Vajrasana Retreat Centre in the stunning Suffolk countryside. Come along and meditate in the awe-inspiring shrine room. Listen to talks from our experienced Buddhist Order Members. Perhaps enjoy a walk in… Read More »Sangha Retreat at Vajrasana
Following a wonderful evening of Rejoicing in Merits for Tim Knights; we can now watch him and his private preceptor Bodhivamsa, this coming Thursday 8th July 2021. Join the proceedings online at Padmaloka Retreat Centre in Norfolk. Watch as Tim is Ordained, and hear his new name announced. Tim will… Read More »Join Tim on his Ordination
Wendie reports on her experience of the Spring Sangha Retreat 2020 This retreat at Vajrasana was my first Buddhist retreat. I was full of anticipation as I didn’t quite know what to expect. What I found was a modern retreat centre set in beautiful open countryside full of spring-time flowers.… Read More »First retreat
