All Order Members and Mitras are warmly encouraged to attend this meeting which is our opportunity to hear about and discuss developments at our Centre. Doors open just before 7:00pm. How to Join This meeting is held at the Centre, please arrive just before 7pm. This event will not be on Zoom (in case you… Read More »OM/Mitra Evening
The life and curious teachings of Eihei Dogen On this men's study day, Swadipa will be exploring the life and curious teachings of Eihei Dogen. Eihei Dogen (1200-1253) was a Japanese Buddhist monk, writer, poet and philosopher who traveled to China to study and returned to found the Soto lineage of Japanese Zen Buddhism There… Read More »Dharma through the looking glass
Walk at Alton Water This month’s men’s gathering is a walk around part of the Alton Water park. A great way of meeting up with the men of the sangha is through exercising in nature. All welcome . Meet at the main car park which is also the cafe and campsite entrance. How to join… Read More »Men’s Sangha Gathering – Alton Water
In the Buddha’s second discourse he asked the five ascetics to explore their experience of the skandhas. As a result they became enlightened. Yet for us the skandhas can be hard to understand. This day will give a chance to explore them in a straightforward and fun way. With understanding comes the opportunity to become… Read More »Women’s Sangha Day – Understanding the Skandas with Sagaraghosa
Mitra Ceremonies are amoung the highlights in our calendar when the Mitras-to-be make a public declaration of their commitment to follow the teachings of The Buddha within the tradition of the Triratna movement. You are invited to join Holly Smith, Rachel Gough, Sue Martin and Sean Howard for their special evening. There will be much… Read More »Mitra Ceremonies
This interfaith event will mark May's full moon, which is celebrated internationally as Wesak/Vesak Day. This is an opportunity for the Sangha to 'build up' to Buddha Day, which we will mark with a full festival on Sunday May 26th. Also, we can welcome people from other Buddhist traditions and other faiths, so on this… Read More »International Wesak Day – interfaith event
The Buddha Festival Day celebrates the day that Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment in India 2500 years ago and became the Buddha whose teaching we follow. This year we explore the life of the Buddha through the important events and significant places in his life in northern India including his birth at Lumbini. His enlightenment at Bodhgaya.… Read More »Buddha Day – in the footsteps of The Buddha
The last Friday evening of the month is Puja Night. This event is for those who are familiar with Buddhist Ritual; but everyone is welcome along to enjoy the special nature of a Puja. If you have not experienced a Triratna Puja before let the leader know this is your first Buddhist Ritual. They will… Read More »Last Friday of the Month Puja
Join us to clear litter along the riverside, starting from Dayasara's home off Bramford Road. This popular event helps the environment, is good exercise and is an opportunity to spend time with friendly Sangha people. It's an ideal start to Buddhist Action Month (BAM), when we strive to express our values in beneficial action. Please… Read More »Buddhist Action Month – Litter Pick
Love in Action in a Time of War In these turbulent times, when the world feels overwhelming and conflict seems relentless, it is easy to feel powerless. Yet, the teachings of the Buddha remind us that purposeful action - rooted in compassion - is possible and can bring about profound change. Join us for a… Read More »Summer Sangha Retreat
