From where does the Dakini come?Is she outside us or inside us? We can say that she erupts from another realm.It can happen anywhere, at any time, but she reveals herself most truly when she dances free in the Sky of Emptiness. On this day we will evoke the Dakini, particularly Vajrayogini, with ritual, meditation,… Read More »Freedom and the Dakini – A Women’s Day with Padmajata
Jamie will be leading a puja to Green Tara, Please arrive at 7:00pm for a 7:20pm start. It is near Sudborne. There will be a gentle 10 minute walk. Try to fill a car so we don't take too many cars in to the wild. Bring warm clothes, something to sit on, a hot drink… Read More »Puja in the Dark Forest with Green Tara
At Christchurch Park The men of the sangha join together for spiritual friendship, discussion and study. If you identify as a man and you sometimes or often attend The Centre, please do come along. This month we will be meeting up for a walk in Christchurch Park. Starting at 10am, Meet at the front of… Read More »Mens Sangha Gathering
Bridge Wood This is the first part of a mindful ritual in two parts. We meet in the dark at 7.30 pm on Saturday 23rd, and in the light at 11.30 am on the 25th. The ritual involves a walk i silence along a path in the wood to a big oak tree, where we… Read More »Dark & Light outdoor ritual – Dark
Bridge Wood This is the second part of a mindful ritual in two parts. We meet in the light at 11.30 am on the 25th. The ritual involves a walk in silence along a path in the wood to a big oak tree, where we meditate and chant and then walk on down to the… Read More »Dark & Light outdoor ritual – Light
See the New Year in with others in an atmosphere of reflection, contemplation, sharing stories and kindly awareness. There is a choice of arrival times: 7pm, 8.30pm and 10pm. Please bring snacks and nibbles to share but note that this is an alcohol-free event. 19.00-1930 Arrive: Doors open19.30 - 20.30 Meditation20.30 –21.00 Teabreak or arrive21.00-21.50… Read More »New Year’s Eve – Meditate to Midnight
Join the Ipswich and Colchester Buddhist Centres for a quarterly online Dharma Reading Café. This is an online café, and all members of the Sangha are welcome. Please be sure to have read the book in order to gain the most from the evening. There will be discussion, and a space to share responses toBuddhist-related… Read More »Quarterly Online Dharma Reading Café
The four defilements about self (the atma kleshas) These four defilements are innate, we are born with them. When I first learnt about the atma kleshas I realised I had been giving myself a hard time. I thought I was being unethical when in fact they are just the result of being human and having… Read More »Transcending Ignorance – day retreat
A lovely opportunity to spend the day together resting and relaxing at Aqua Springs in Colchester. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/EVIcd_AyOxo to see the lovely surroundings and the amazing features - more here: https://www.aqua-springs.co.uk/spa-features/. Last year we had a really lovely day! There are a range of options for lunch in the cafe, jacket… Read More »Women’s Sangha Gathering at Aqua Springs
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. Zoom link to join the meeting below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81971473754?pwd=K2htRkh3bVo5UVIvZWc5dmtqUWlGQT09
