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

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

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

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

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