See the New Year in with others 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
More info on this evening of Buddhist ritual will be provided close to the event. “There will be some instruction and explanation given, but following the edict of ‘show rather than tell’, we will be performing puja rather than talking about its significance.” Amoghavajra. How to join This is an… Read More »Puja Evening
This evening’s practice will centre around Vajrasattva and inspirational verses from the Tibetan Book of the Dead. An introduction and explanation will be given on the evening. All welcome. “There will be some instruction and explanation given, but following the edict of ‘show rather than tell’, we will be performing… Read More »Puja Evening
Women’s Sangha Gathering. The wonderful Dharmacharini Danasamudra will be joining us to lead Women’s Day at the Ipswich Buddhist Centre. This will be on the theme of ‘Writing as Practice’. This event is open to you regardless of whether you write or not. Writing is a fascinating way to explore… Read More »Women’s Day with Danasamudra
‘Lesser known gems’ On this day we will celebrate the Dharma (the Buddha’s teaching) and look at some wonderful, though lesser-known material. Alongside this we will be keeping in mind Sangharakshita (Bhante), who founded the Triratna Buddhist Community in 1967. For so many of us he is “the man who… Read More »Dharma Day Festival
We continue our meeting with Padmasambhava. This Friday evening it will be Padmasambhava’s encounter with the Dakini. The Dakini embodies that interaction that takes us to the edge of our comfort zone and leaves us facing the open dimension of being and profound Freedom – only this quality of communication,… Read More »Puja Evening
A monthly puja night with Amoghavajra. Each evening has its own theme which will normally be announced here a few days before the event. “There will be some instruction and explanation given, but following the edict of ‘show rather than tell’, we will be performing puja rather than talking about… Read More »Puja Evening
A monthly puja night with Amoghavajra. Each evening has its own theme which will normally be announced here a few days before the event. “There will be some instruction and explanation given, but following the edict of ‘show rather than tell’, we will be performing puja rather than talking about… Read More »Puja Evening
