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
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
Join this special evening as the sangha welcomes two new Order Members. Viśvabandhu and Kamalasīha . The evening will be one of celebration and rejoicing. No doubt we will have the opportunity to hear a little from each new OM about their experience of ordination and of their three-month ordination retreat… Read More »Welcome New Order Members
Devotional Practice Do come along and meditate, hear a talk from Di, discuss, and spend time with the women of the Sangha. How to Join Doors open at 10am for a 10.30am The classes are free but donations are welcome, and there is no need to book in advance. GIVING PAGE… Read More »Women’s Sangha Gathering
Join the women of the Sangha for a gentle walk around Needham Market’s beautiful Lake, with a stop off for refreshments at the Duck and Teapot Café afterward. Meet at the Bridge at about 10.25am for a 10.30am start. If the weather is pouring with rain, then head to the… Read More »Women’s Sangha Walk at Needham Lakes
Open to all! Join the rejoicing in two of our sangha’s much-treasured friends, Jamie and Nick as they embark on a transformative journey. Both are heading off to Guhyaloka in Spain for a three-month Ordination Retreat. Who will they be when they return? Not Jamie and Nick anymore! This is… Read More »Rejoicing in Jamie & Nick
Come along for a lively discussion on one of Buddhism most popular teachings. (Check back here for updated info on the theme of the evening nearer the time!) Friendship, Connection, Transformation and the all important Cake! Come and get it all at our First Friday class. There will be meditation,… Read More »Young Buddhist: First Friday
An invitation to all under the umbrella of non-binary identity.Sunday morning – 8th October, 5th November and 3rd December 10:30 am to 12:30pm. We’ll meditate together – with instruction – and have a discussion about the Buddha’s message, which is universal. A space for you to come and meet and… Read More »Enlightenment isn’t Gendered!
An invitation to all under the umbrella of non-binary identity.Sunday morning – 8th October, 5th November and 3rd December 10:30 am to 12:30pm. We’ll meditate together – with instruction – and have a discussion about the Buddha’s message, which is universal. A space for you to come and meet and… Read More »Enlightenment isn’t Gendered!
Join the Ipswich and Colchester Buddhist Centres for a quarterly online Dharma Reading Café. This is an online café, and all members of the Sangha are welcome. Please be sure to have read the book in order to gain the most from the evening. There will be discussion, and a… Read More »Quarterly Online Dharma Reading Café
