Men’s Day on the Tiratana Vandana

This photo shows Dayasara at Mill Farm Cottage, the location of the 1978 seminar with Sangharakshita.

Chanting the ‘Tiratana Vandana’ (Salutation to the Three Jewels) is an excellent way to start any day. Nearly 50 years ago Bhante (Sangharakshita) led a weekend seminar to explore its meaning and discuss “some of the important spiritual issues it raises”. It happens that the venue was in Hintlesham, Suffolk, and with him were 4 men he had ordained exactly a year before. Our Men’s Day gives an opportunity to look again at some key points (the seminar transcript is in the Complete Works Volume 15 and via the Free Buddhist Audio link below). We can familiarise ourselves further with these uplifting verses, and echo Bhante’s emphasis on connection with the Three Jewels as the central act of the Buddhist life.

How to join

This event is suitable for all men who have a regular meditation practice, and are open to Buddhist Ritual (puja).

No need to book, just turn up. Doors open at 10am.

Please bring vegan food to share at lunchtime.

A word about Dana

This event is offered without charge so it is completely free to attend. However, please remember that our Centre is powered entirely by generosity. Dana Page.

As a guide, for a full-day event, you might consider gifting £15 to £25. You could give more, less or nothing at all today.

Thank you for your generosity.

Is this session suitable for me?

All men who have a regular meditation practice and are open to Buddhist Ritual (puja) are welcome to attend.

Do I need to attend the whole session?

It is best if you can but if you need to leave early, please mention this to the organiser at the start of the session.

Do I need to book?

No. You can just turn up.