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

Start the journey of a lifetime! For the last 4 years, every week on a Tuesday we have been running a year-long study course looking at a wide variety of Buddhist topics. This course gives a great foundation for Buddhist practice and for those interested in leading a Buddhist life. This course builds on our… Read More »Foundation Course (starts 9th April)

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

Mitra Night is a weekly sangha evening for Mitras. It is an opportunity to practice together with other Mitra's and Order members. The evenings include a longer meditation, a dharma talk and discussion study and sometimes a ritual. The first and third Wednesday of each month features Meditation Diaries to help us keep our meditation… Read More »Mitra Night

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

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

Join the women of the Sangha for a gentle walk around Needham Market's beautiful Lake, with a stop off for refreshments at the Duck and Teapot Café afterward. Meet at the Bridge at about 10.25am for a 10.30am start. If the weather is pouring with rain, then head to the café beforehand. Needham Lakes Car… Read More »Women’s Sangha Walk at Needham Lakes

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