Sangha Morning
Buddhist Meditation followed by an exploration of the Dharma through talks and discussion.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Practice Night
Wonderous Stories
Starting on 2nd July, we'll be starting a new series looking at Triratna's Tree of Refuge and Respect.
In this series, we’ll be introducing some of the teachers from the past and present - figures whose lives and works profoundly inspired and influenced Sangharakshita in his understanding of Buddhism. Hopefully they will inspire you too!
As usual, we'll celebrate the new moon with a 7-fold puja.
Programme
Starts this week
2 July — 27 August: Wonderous Stories — Great Teachers of the Past and Present
Triratna’s Tree of Refuge and Respect is a visual cosmic chart representing the Three Jewels of Buddhism (the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha) and serves as a symbolic map of the entire Buddhist tradition as it has been presented to us by Triratna’s founder, Sangharakshita.
It has the Buddha Shakyamuni at its centre, the Dharma represented by various texts throughout time, and the Sangha represented by archetypal figures, historical disciples and teachers of the past and present from various traditions (Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese).
In this series, we’ll be introducing some of the teachers from the past and present - figures whose lives and works profoundly inspired and influenced Sangharakshita in his understanding of Buddhism. Hopefully they will inspire you too!
| Date | Wonderous Stories |
|---|---|
| 2 July | Introduction to Teachers of the Past & Present (Harsharatna) |
| 9 July | |
| 16 July | |
| 23 July | |
| 30 July | Full Moon Puja |
| 6 August | |
| 13 August | |
| 20 August | |
| 27 August | Full Moon Puja |
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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)
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