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
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 of the Ipswich Sangha (anyone who sometimes or regularly attends our Cente) is invited to a special meeting to discuss the exciting possibility of a new Centre. Come and learn more about this exciting opportunity and have your say. Doors open shortly before 7:00pm. How to Join This meeting… Read More »Possible New Centre – open meeting
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
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)
This evening is dedicated to the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community, Sangharakshita, also known as Bhanté (teacher). Without the persistent efforts of our founder we would not be able to practice in the way we do. There would be no Ipswich Buddhist Centre, or any Centre where we are… Read More »Founder’s Day Puja
It is finally summertime! Let’s make the most of it. Join the women of the sangha for a summer picnic in Holywell’s Park. We will be meeting outside the Stables Cafe (Bishops) near the Cliff Lane entrance at midday. There is plenty of free parking on and near Cliff Lane.… Read More »Women’s Sangha Picnic
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
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
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
