Exciting news from Guhyaloka: we introduce to you the very latest in a succession of new Order Members to the Ipswich Sangha. Ivan Osborne from Ipswich, England becomes Harṣamitra(dot under the s)A Sanskrit name meaning ‘He who is a friend of joy (in the spiritual life)’Registered spelling: HarshamitraPrivate preceptor Bodhivamsa … Read More »More Joy and Celebration for the Ipswich Sangha
It is with a joyful heart we introduce three brand-new, bright and beautiful Dharmacharinis to the Ipswich Buddhist Centre. These well-known friends are now fully ordained Order Members who will join us once they return from their three-month retreat. Below are the details of their new Pali and Sanskrit names… Read More »Three New Dharmacharinis Join the Ipswich Sangha
The Great Gathering 2026: FEAR to FEARLESSNESS To be held on the 14th to 17th May 2026 at Taraloka. For Dharmacharinis & Going for Refuge Mitras. Led By: Maitridevi, Maitrisiddhi and Members of the Tiratanaloka Team. ‘Let me tell you now of the kind of dismay and terror that I have felt. Seeing people… Read More »The Great Gathering 2026
Following a discussion around Dana and charging for events, the Trustees decided that we will now fund and run the women’s and men’s events on a Dana basis. So on most occasions there will be no need to book a ticket for these events. Just turn up for the event… Read More »Tickets for Events Update
The Centre has some delightful news to share of another Kalyana Mitrata Ceremony. This is a ceremony to mark another step on the journey to ordination. Abs Lee ritually connected with Jnanamitra and Maitrinita (from the London Sangha). The ceremony took place in Highgate Woods, North London, which is just a… Read More »Kalyana Mitrata Ceremony for Abs
Celebrating Sangharakshita’s Centenary Year As a way of highlighting Bhante’s (Sangharakshita) centenary year and enriching people’s lives with his teachings Jnanadhara, who is the International Movement Coordinator, has undertaken to send all of the various Centres around the UK a quote from Bhante’s writings each week. We are very fortunate… Read More »Sangharakshita 100
With a brand new year comes brand new dates for your diary. Below are some of the key festival dates to look forward to at the Ipswich Buddhist Centre. The first is Parinirvana Day, the day the Buddha died, and left his earthly body behind for the last time. This… Read More »Festival Dates for the New Year
With a brand new year comes brand new dates for your diary. Below are some of the key festival dates and the sangha retreat to look forward to at the Ipswich Buddhist Centre. The first is Parinirvana Day, the day the Buddha died. This year it will be held on… Read More »Dates for your Diary 2024
The Ipswich Buddhist Centre is again hosting Meditation in the Park during the summer months. This year there are two dates to look forward to. Sunday June 25th, and Sunday August 6th. Both days have two meditations, one begins at 10.30am and the other begins at 11.30am. Each meditation will… Read More »Meditation in the Park 2023
Changes to the way we pay for events at the Ipswich Buddhist Centre We are all aware of the recent sharp increase in the costs of living and sky-rocketing bills and energy prices that are affecting us all, and this includes the Centre, which is having to change the way… Read More »The Way Forward
