Special Events
Colchester & Friends Pilgrimage to India and Nepal February 2027
Opportunity to sign up for information about the Colchester & Friends Pilgrimage to India 2027.
Deadline for expressing an interest is 28th February
Gong Bath
Saturday 29 March 2pm – 3pm
Sound healing session with gongs and singing bowls.
This is the first session from 2pm to 3pm
Hosted by Colin Tofts of Mala Yoga
Fully Booked
Gong Bath
Saturday 29 March 4pm – 5pm
Sound healing session with gongs and singing bowls.
This is the second session from 4pm to 5pm
Hosted By Colin Tofts of Mala Yoga
Fully Booked
Piotr's Mitra Ceremony
Thursday 10 April 7pm – 9:30pm
Please join us to celebrate Piotr becoming a Mitra as part of a 7 fold Puja during our Thursday night class
All are welcome to witness this moving and spiritually significant decision to join our community.
Mitra Ceremonies are among the highlights in our calendar when the Mitra(s)-to-be make a public declaration of their commitment to follow the teachings of The Buddha within the tradition of the Triratna movement.
There will be much rejoicing, rose petals and cake.
If you are able, please bring a vegan cake to share!
Exploring the Buddha's teaching of emptiness
Sunday 13 April 10:30am – 4:30pm
Join Atulyamati and Śrīkīrtī for a day of study on the Buddha's teaching of Emptiness.
Men's Pilgrimage to Padmaloka Weekend
Friday 30 May – Sunday 1 June
What is the place of meditation in an effective and meaningful spiritual life? Put simply, meditation's purpose is to change us, for the better.
Reading café. The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness and Joy
Friday 13 June 7pm – 9pm
Join us on Zoom to share your thoughts about this wonderful book.
Auction of Promises
Friday 26 September 7pm – 9:30pm
Come and join us for an evening of fun and frivolity.
Colchester Buddhist Centre are holding an Auction Of Promises to raise funds for Guhyaloka retreat centre and our own CBC.
