Sangha Morning
A class at the Buddhist Centre with led meditations of the two main practices, talks and discussion around a variety of Buddhist topics.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Practice Night Class
Starting on Thursday 5th September our new series will be engaging in a detailed exploration of the Mindfulness of Breathing practice. We will be looking at both the purpose and practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing.
During the series there will opportunities to discuss your meditation practice and to look at this fascinating practice from a number of different perspectives.
As usual with our Practice Night class, experience of our meditation practices is required, however no experience of puja is needed.
Programme
In progress
7 November 2024 — 26 December: Meditation Teachings from the Pali Canon
Running from Thursday 7th November until 2nd January 2025, our current series will draw on meditation teachings from the Pali Canon to explore further practices with which we’re already familiar. The themes we will be starting with are as follows:
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 7 November 2024 | Puja |
| 14 November 2024 | Teachings on Mettā from the Pali Canon |
| 21 November 2024 | The Four Right Efforts |
| 28 November 2024 | Satipaṭṭhāna sutta |
| 5 December 2024 | Anāpānasati sutta |
| 12 December 2024 | Puja |
| 19 December 2024 | Sūda Sutta |
| 26 December | Meghiya Sutta |
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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)
The Team
