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
Walk from Brackenberry Cliff, Felixstowe The men of the sangha join together for spiritual friendship, discussion and study. If you are a man and you sometimes or often attend The Centre, please do come along. This month we will be meeting up for a walk from Brackenberry Cliff towards the… Read More »Mens Sangha Gathering
Bridge Wood This is the second part of a mindful ritual in two parts. We meet in the light at 11.30 am on the 24th. The ritual involves a walk in silence along a path in the wood to a big oak tree, where we meditate and chant and then… Read More »Dark & Light outdoor ritual – Light
Bridge Wood This is the first part of a mindful friendly group outdoor event to experience the turn of the season. We meet in the dark at 7.30 pm on Saturday 23rd, and in the light at 11.30 am on the 24th. The ritual involves a walk in silence along… Read More »Dark & Light outdoor ritual – Dark
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)
A chance to enrich your meditation Get your mediation off to the best possible start in 2025 with a day that will enrich your practice through mind, body and heart. Drawing on the same approach that helped so many people who attended the much missed ‘Mediation Diaries’, Jnanamitra and Prajnakara… Read More »Meditation Day
Study morning for all Men Ariyanivata leads a morning during which we will explore further aspects of the ‘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… Read More »Aspects of the Liberating Potential of the Mindfulness of Breathing – Men’s Sangha Morning
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
