Special Events
Adam's Mitra Ceremony
Saturday 8 February 2:30pm – 3:30pm
A Mitra ceremony is a public ceremony in the Triratna Buddhist community where people declare their intention to practice Buddhism.
Parinirvana Day
Sunday 16 February 10:30am – 4:30pm
This is the first of our 2025 festival days many of which mark significant events in the life of the Buddha, who lived two and a half millennia ago.
Men's Day. An Introduction to the Heart Sutra.
Sunday 23 February 10:30am – 4pm
Join us for a special Men’s Day at Colchester Buddhist Centre, where we’ll explore the profound teachings of the Heart Sutra, one of Buddhism’s most revered texts. This introductory day offers an opportunity to delve into the wisdom of this timeless scripture, which reveals the nature of reality and the path to liberation.
Sign up for Colchester & Friends Pilgrimage to India 2026
Friday 28 February 6pm – 6pm
Opportunity to sign up for information about the Colchester & Friends Pilgrimage to India 2026.
Deadline for expressing an interest is 28th February
