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

Mixed Mitra Day
Sunday 20 April 10:30am – 4:30pm
A day dedicated to Compassionate Activity

Buddha Day
Sunday 11 May 10:30am – 4:30pm
Buddha Day is the central Buddhist festival of the year and celebrates
The Buddha's Awakening.

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. WE NEED YOUR HELP.
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.