What is mantra?How can it become a part of our daily practice? A chance to hear some Buddhist mantras you may not have heard before as well as some familiar favourites and maybe even start a mantra yourself! A space where we can relax, let go a little and practice in harmony with other members… Read More »Mantra Circle
Tools for Living Your Life Our new season is ‘Tools for living your life’. We will base each morning on a theme from the eponymous book by Vajragupta. These Saturday morning sessions will be suitable for anyone seeking a meaningful spiritual path while living everyday lives full of family, work and friends. Clear explanations of… Read More »Saturday Intro Session
We so often find that our minds control our actions, which are not always helpful when we reach for things to change the way we feel. Our Eight Step Recovery meetings are open to anyone who feels they need help with an addiction. We welcome people in recovery from emotional trauma as well. We look at… Read More »Eight Step Recovery – Online Meeting
We so often find that our minds control our actions, which are not always helpful when we reach for things to change the way we feel. Our Eight Step Recovery meetings are open to anyone who feels they need help with an addiction. We welcome people in recovery from emotional trauma as well. We look at… Read More »Eight Step Recovery Meeting in-person
Relax and refresh your mind every Tuesday lunchtime with the Ipswich Buddhist Centre. Every week we introduce one of the two meditation practices which are part of our vision of a complete system of practice. There is no need to book. Just drop in and discover what meditation can do for you! The sessions start… Read More »Lunchtime Meditation Class
What better way to start the day than with a meditation? This is a simple un-led meditation session in which you can engage in the practise of your choice in the supportive company of others. You'll need to have some experience of meditation and to be able to sit for 40 minutes. How to join… Read More »Morning Meditation – now online
Friends Night. An Evening for Newcomers and Friends. Come and find out about Meditation & Buddhism. Each weekly event has three aspects. Firstly Meditation, which will be introduced, explained and then practiced. This is followed by a tea-break which gives an opportunity for sharing experiences with friends new and old. Finally there is an introduction… Read More »Friends and Newcomers Night
An evening of celebrating the life and work of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. Dr Ambedkar was an Indian social reformer and wrote the Indian Constitution. He devoted his life to the welfare of others. In 1956 in Nagpur, Dr Ambedkar converted to Buddhism alongside 500,000 Dalits (people from 'untouchable' castes). Come along and find out more… Read More »An Evening of Celebration for Dr Ambedkar
Vision & Transformation Our new season is ‘Vision & Transformation'. On Saturday mornings we have an introduction to meditation, a tea break, followed by practical instruction on a key aspect of the Buddhist way of life. We are currently exploring Vision & Transformation, an exploration of the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path. This is a very… Read More »The Saturday Session
Study morning for all Men Ariyanivata leads a morning during which we will explore 'The Liberating Potential of the Mindfulness of Breathing'. How to join No need to book. Doors open shortly before 10:30am. There is no charge for this event but you are encouraged to donate to the Centre if you can. Frequently Asked… Read More »Liberating Potential of the Mindfulness of Breathing – Men’s Sangha Morning
