Peace and compassion, friendship and fraternity are at the heart of the Buddhas Dharma and Sangharakshitas teachings, and in these very troubled times their importance needs to not only reiterated but radiated…from Ipswich across the globe. Join Bodhisetu, Di, Lisa, Ed and Sean for a series of 4 evenings in… Read More »Puja for Peace
Led by Srivandana, this afternoon we shall be sharing a puja devoted to The Medicine Buddha, Bhaishajyaraja, Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata. During the puja we will have the opportunity to offer the names of those close to us who need healing, those in our wider Sangha and then on out… Read More »Puja to the Medicine Buddha
Do come and join Carumani and Jodie for an afternoon of self Metta practice. This will be a relaxed and informal gathering helping us to explore our inner beauty and light with Metta. We will finish the afternoon with Jodie who will be introducing us to the delights of a… Read More »Bathing in Metta
We’ve not had film nights at the Buddhist Centre for some time, so what could be better than ‘Milarepa’ to re-start them? This 2007 movie begins the extraordinary story of the title character, who lived in 11th century Tibet, and overcame hardship, family intrigue, violence and self-doubt to become one… Read More »Film Night – Milarepa
See in the New Year with friends 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… Read More »New Year’s Eve – Meditate to Midnight
If you have completed Part One of the Buddhism for Beginners course then we invite you to come along and explore more of the Buddha’s teachings in the second part of this series. Part Two of this course will go deeper into the Buddha’s teachings and give you the opportunity… Read More »Buddhism for Beginners – Part Two
Can we really find happiness in more and more distraction, and having ever more stuff? Buddhism tells us that this won’t work – but that there is a real happiness to be found, if we look in the right place. Over six Wednesday evenings, you will learn the two most… Read More »Buddhism for Beginners 1 – (6wk course)
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… Read More »The Saturday Session
You may have noticed a ‘new being’ around the Buddhist Centre, named Bodhisetu (“He who is a Bridge to Awakening”). In truth, he bears some resemblance to the man we used to call Andy Madel. Recently he had a transformative trip for his ordination in Spain. And now there’s a… Read More »Welcome Bodhisetu
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… Read More »The Saturday Session
