Practice Night

Practice Night

Our System of Practice

The new Thursday practice night series starting on the 30th of October.

Have you ever wondered how the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Mettā Bhāvanā fit into the greater system of practice of the Triratna Buddhist Community? Or the place of these meditations on the Buddhist path? Or even asked how does the system of practice, as outlined by Sangharakshita, fit into the wider world of Buddhist meditation, which now seems readily available to all via the internet?

This series aims to answer these questions and more! We will be exploring the stages of the system of practice individually and as a whole; understanding what these stages are pointing to both theoretically and experientially, as well as tips to incorporate them into our meditation, whatever our experience.

The series will be lead by the Thursday Practice Night Team

As usual with our Practice Night class, experience of our meditation practices is required, however no experience of puja is needed.

This class is an ideal progression from our Wednesday night newcomers class or our Saturday sangha morning class. If you're not sure whether to attend the class feel free to speak to any of our experienced team.

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Programme

In progress
30 October 2025 — 18 December: Our System of Practice — A new Thursday Night Practice series

Date Evening Topic Leader
30 October 2025 Introduction to the System of Practice Harsharatna
6 November 2025 Puja Saddhavasita
13 November Integration Sthiranaga
20 November Positive Emotion Saddhavasita
27 November Spiritual Death Harsharatna
4 December Puja
11 December Spiritual Rebirth
18 December Spiritual Receptivity
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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

Candraprabha
Candraprabha
Harsharatna
Harsharatna
Joel
Joel
Melody
Melody
Saddhavasita
Saddhavasita
Sthiranāga
Sthiranāga

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