Practice Night

Thursdays 7pm – 9:30pm

The Four Reminders

Starting on 7th May, we'll be starting a new series looking at the Four Reminders, also known as the Four Mind-Turning Reflections.

They are important reflections to most Buddhists, and together they are the foundation of all practices found within the Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

This series will introduce the reflections and clarify their main points, before letting them settle deeply into our minds during meditation.

As usual, we'll celebrate the new moon with a 7-fold puja.

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Programme

In progress

7 May 2026 — 25 June: The Four Reminders

Date	The Four Reminders
7 May 2026	Introduction to the Four Reminders (Harsharatna)
14 May 2026	The Preciousness and Rarity of Human Life (Candraprabha)
21 May	The Transitoriness of Life and the Certainty of Death (Harsharatna)
28 May	Full Moon Puja (Saddhavasita)
4 June	Karma and the Consequences of our Actions (Saddhavasita)
11 June	The Defects and Dangers of Samsara (Candraprabha)
18 June	Team Talks (Joel & Melody)
25 June	Full Moon Puja

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to join in the middle of the series?

Absolutely. Though of course you'll get those most out of the class by attending the whole series, there's no need to wait until the start of the next series if you want to start coming.

Do I need to book?

No - just arrive at the Buddhist centre in time to begin promptly at 7pm.

How long do I need to have been coming?

The class is best suited for those who have attended an entire series (or most of a series) on Newcomers Night or have completed an Introductory Course.

I can't make it to any of the introductory classes, can I come to this class instead?

Since the meditation practice is usually without instruction, and the topics covered are quite in depth, this class is not well suited for newcomers.

How much does the class cost?

We don't charge for our classes, and the team are not paid for their time. We simply ask that those who are able to do so make a donation to the centre to help us cover our running costs.

Can I still attend if I am under 18?

All are welcome at our classes however if you are under the age of 18 please contact us in advance of joining the session (contact@colchesterbuddhistcentre.com)