A most special evening when, having waited so long, three of our long-standing friends become Mitra's. Tonight Dan Borrett, Wendie Alexander and Amy Austin. Expect much rejoicing and celebration as they take this important step. 7:15pm Arrival / log on7:30pm Welcome and introductions9:30pm Evening ends There is another Mitra Ceremony on 9th Sept How to… Read More »Mitra Ceremony @Friends Night
A most special evening when, having waited so long, four more of our long-standing friends become Mitra’s. Tonight: Tony Richards, Paul Salmon, Rachel Hawkes, Mike Tatt Expect much rejoicing and celebration as they take this important step. The 9th September will be Swadipa’s final ceremony as Mitra Convenor after ten years and there will be… Read More »Mitra ceremony @Friends Night
Padmasambhava forms the focus of our sangha retreat How to Start a Revolution and coincides with Padmasambhava Day so will be marked by the Sangha on retreat at Vajrasana. What a good reason to join the retreat. Booking is open now but places are limited. How to Start a Revolution
"Anything you are attached to, let it go"Women’s Mornings - will continue on Zoom for the time being. This text is deep and meaningful for us all so worth giving time to. Do join us on to delve deeper. Confess your hidden faults.Approach what you find repulsive.Help those you think you cannot help.Anything you are… Read More »Women’s Sangha Gathering
This month's meeting is at The Centre as a hybrid event with Ariyanivata, a local order member, who is going to study and explore the Avijja Sutta ( ref AN10.61 ).This starts at 10am with a meditation followed by the study until 1pm. How to join Turn up at The Centre or join on Zoom… Read More »Men’s Sangha Gathering
Starting on Wednesday, 6th October there will be a series of evenings devoted to exploring the "Bodhicaryavatara - the Path of the Bodhisattva”, by Shantideva, supported by Carumani and Swadipa. Initially, this is planned for six weeks, but in light of the subject it may well run on longer than that. This course is currently… Read More »The Path of the Bodhisattva
"Anything you are attached to, let it go"Women’s Mornings - will continue on Zoom for the time being. This text is deep and meaningful for us all so worth giving time to. Do join us on to delve deeper. Confess your hidden faults.Approach what you find repulsive.Help those you think you cannot help.Anything you are… Read More »Women’s Sangha Gathering
6 session online course Learn to chant the Heart Sutra in Sanskrit with Shubha in 6 one hour online sessions on Friday evenings (about 2 per month). The session will include translation, chanting and discussion. For more info or to book a place email Shubha shubhadh@gmail.com How to join Send an email to Shubha before the… Read More »Learn to Chant the Heart Sutra in Sanskrit
Men's Sangha Swap A monthly gathering for spiritual friendship and study. If you identify as a man and you sometimes or often attend the Centre, please do come along. Another chance to meet up with the men’s sangha. To connect with others by sharing a walk or chatting on a bench or a bit of… Read More »Men’s Sangha Gathering
“Walking is medicine – it cures anxiety, sparks inspiration and brings us back to ourselves”. Join our next guided walk based on the Japanese Practice of Forest Bathing. Experience how this simple practice can have a transformative effect on our bodies and minds. This time we will be Forest Bathing in Newbourne, near Woodbridge. Caroline… Read More »Sub30s: Natural Mindfulness and Nature Connection Walk
