The very popular series of ‘Meditation in the Park’ organised by the Ipswich Buddhist Centre resumes after lockdown with an outdoor mediation in Christchurch Park on Sunday 5th July at 3pm. Naturally. this event will be a little different to pre-lockdown, with greater distance between everyone. The Ipswich Buddhist Centre… Read More »Meditation in the Park
As I am sure you are aware, the UK has been in ‘lock-down’ for 10 weeks now. For some of us that means not being able to go to work, not going out, staying in one place, maybe spending far more time on your own or with only a few… Read More »‘Retreat’ in lockdown
The works to improve the centre continue during lockdown;Since the last update, the downstairs WC has been relocated, and Tim has completed the boxing. New shoe racks are also being prepared by Tim, and should be installed by the time you read this article.Other work is also being done to… Read More »Meanwhile, down at The Centre
BAM is Buddhist Action Month, which takes place throughout June and is organised in Ipswich by Dayasara. This year we have a number of activities that you can get involved with – feel free to take part in any (or all!) that spark your interest. Don’t forget that you can… Read More »June is BAM month!
From Monday 18th May, The Ipswich Buddhist Centre will be offering a lunchtime meditation session every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in addition to its popular Tuesday lunchtime event. Led by an experienced Mitra in training for ordination, the online sessions will focus on our two main meditation practices, the… Read More »Lunchtime Meditation – now every weekday
It doesn’t appear that the Buddha had to deal with a pandemic of the kind we are currently experiencing. 2,500 years ago the world was a much smaller place with a much smaller world population of around 30 million, half the current population of the UK. So I would imagine… Read More »The Buddha, illness and practice
One of the upsides of the lockdown is the proliferation of dharma activities online. The IBC offering is a great place to start but there are other gems out there, Here is a handpicked selection. Meditation and Reflection Buddhist Centre Online. Dharma Toolkit. Online meditation, twice a day, 7.30am and… Read More »The Dharma Web
This is addressed to anyone in whom that little seed has started to sprout – “What is this Mitra business all about?” Maybe you have noticed a Mitra at a class, on the team, helping to support it. Or perhaps you have been to a Mitra ceremony. So what are… Read More »Becoming a Mitra
You are probably familar with the wonderful Windhorse Publications, a right-livelyhood organisation who for so many years have helped spread the Dharma and supported many of us in our studies through the publication and supply of the books and resources we all need. Aware that the bookshops in Buddhist Centres… Read More »Windhorse – Free the Dharma
With the Centre closed our dharma practice at home has taken on a larger importance. For the time being, we can’t share our practice as easily but we can share the setting in which it takes place. We plan to launch a gallery on the IBC website featuring our Home… Read More »Home Shrines and Garden Buddhas
