Transform Your Mind

Develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity and a calm seeing of the true nature of things

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About Us

Our teachers are practicing Buddhists who are ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order - part of a worldwide Buddhist movement.

We have been teaching Buddhism and meditation in Colchester for over 35 years.

The class teams are volunteers who give their time and energy to share the Buddha's teachings.

Classes

In the heart of Colchester

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Generosity

Colchester Buddhist Centre is run on generosity.

We think it's important that everyone who wants to can have access to Buddhist teachings, so we do not charge for our regular classes. We simply ask that those who are able make a donation towards our running costs.

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The On-line Reading Café

Friday 19 September 7pm – 9pm

The Compassionate Kitchen by Thubten Chodron.

An experiment in digital commensality. Everyone welcome! Bring the dharma into mealtime!

Deep Ecology Day

Sunday 21 September 10am – 5pm

This special event is day retreat exploring our relationship with the natural world through the lens of our Dharma practice.

Please arrive at 10am for a prompt 10:30 start.

With Guhyasakhi, Sanghasiha and Amalaketu

Auction of Promises.

Friday 26 September 7pm – 9:30pm

Come and join us for an evening of fun and frivolity.
Colchester Buddhist Centre are holding an Auction Of Promises to raise funds for Guhyaloka retreat centre and our own CBC.