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
Our new series will look deeply into Karma, Rebirth and Meditation.
Karma and Rebirth are two fundamental expressions of the Buddha's central teaching of Conditionality. Though the terms are often used in the modern world, they may have lost their Buddhist roots in the same way mindfulness has.
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.
Programme
In progress
1 May 2025 — 26 June: Karma, Rebirth and Mediation — A new Thursday Night Practice series
The new Thursday Practice Night series will use our meditation practice to explore Karma and Rebirth from a Buddhist perspective. As well as guided meditations, there will be talks and workshops exploring how our karmic tendencies manifest, and how we can then work with these creatively. We will also look at how these tendencies recreate ourselves on a moment by moment and life by life basis.
The series will be lead by the Thursday team
| Date | Karma, Rebirth and Meditation |
|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | Introduction to Karma & Rebirth |
| 8 May 2025 | Skilful and unskilful mental events |
| 15 May 2025 | Full Moon Puja |
| 22 May 2025 | The 12 Links of the Wheel of Life |
| 29 May 2025 | Where will we be reborn? Weighty and Death proximate Karma |
| 5 June 2025 | Working with Habitual Karma in Meditation |
| 12 June 2025 | Full Moon Puja |
| 19 June | Hri and Apatrapya |
| 26 June | Team Talks |
More questions? Get in touch
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
