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
Following on from the successful series on Taking the mindfulness of breathing deeper, the Thursday practice night team warmly welcome you to start 2025 with a series on how to go deeper with the Metta Bhavana. The series will be based around the needs of those attending. On the first week we will be exploring the issues you have with the practice. We will then explore these over the following week's in a series of talks, groups and lead meditation.
As usual with our Practice Night class, experience of our meditation practices is required, however no experience of puja is needed.
Programme
In progress
2 January 2025 — 27 February: Start the year with Mettā — A new Thursday Night Practice series
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 2 January 2025 | Mettā Themed Puja and series teaser |
| 9 January 2025 | Open discussion exploring our experience of Mettā, which will inform subsequent weeks of the series |
| 16 January 2025 | More about Mettā with Candraprabha |
| 23 January | Nuts & bolts of practice with Sthiranāga |
| 30 January | Near and far enemies of Mettā with Harsharatna |
| 6 February | Fifth Stage with Candraprabha |
| 13 February | Puja |
| 20 February | Dealing with the past with Harsharatna |
| 27 February | Going deeper in the meditation |
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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
