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 November 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

Gong Bath

Saturday 29 November 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

Men's Day

Sunday 30 November 10:30am – 4pm

Men’s Day: The Heroic Ideal
A day for all men, including a talk from Padmavajra, discussion and Q&A.

Led by Amalaketu with special guests Padmavajra and Amaladasa from Padmaloka

The Dharma Reading Café

Friday 12 December 7pm – 9pm

This month our book is Hermann Hesse's, Siddhartha

Meditation Day

Sunday 14 December 10:30am – 4:30pm

A day of meditation based on our system of practice. Suitable for those familiar with the Mindfulness of Breathing and Mettā Bhāvanā.

Led by Silanatha

Women's Solstice Day

Sunday 21 December 10:30am – 4:30pm

Join Atulyamati and friends to wake up the sun and bring back the light.

Led by Atulyamati

Young People's Group

The first Friday of each month 7pm – 9pm

We offer a space for young people to come together to meet like-minded others who are interested in learning and practicing meditation, exploring ethics, and hearing and discussing the teaching of the Buddha in a safe and welcoming enviroment.

Starts on Friday 7th February. Hosted by Nagasura.

The Dharma Reading Cafe

This is a quarterly drop in, on-line event.

The Dharma Reading Cafe is friendly, open and inclusive event. We get together to share our thoughts and reflections about our chosen books