‘An inspiring true story’ The Cup’ is a heart-warming story of a young lad, a Tibetan refuge now living in a monastery in India. There’s conflict between his passion for football, and the spiritual environment in which he lives. This reaches its head with the 1998 World Cup final. Can… Read More »Film Night – The Cup
New theme starting 11th January 2025 – ‘Tools for living your life’. Each morning starts with an introduction to meditation. Then after a tea-break we will explore a theme from the book ‘Tools for living your life’ by Vajragupta. There will be clear explanations of Buddhist teachings and guidance on… Read More »The Saturday Session
The Parinirvana Festival Day is our opportunity to mark the end of the Buddha’s earthly existence and an opportunity to reflect on our own experience of impermanence. If you wish to bring a photograph of a friend or loved one who has died during the recent past, please do and… Read More »Parinirvana Day
The last Friday evening of the month is Puja Night. This event is for those who are familiar with Buddhist Ritual; but everyone is welcome along to enjoy the special nature of a Puja. If you have not experienced a Triratna Puja before let the leader know this is your… Read More »The Last Friday Puja
All Order Members and Mitras are warmly encouraged to attend this meeting which is our opportunity to hear about and discuss developments at our Centre. Doors open just before 7:00pm. Chaired by Amy – Please send any items for the agenda to her. How to Join This meeting is held… Read More »OM/Mitra Evening – now hybrid!
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 be reiterated but radiated…from Ipswich across the globe. Join Bodhisetu, Di, Lisa, Ed and Sean for a series of 4 evenings… 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
