Buddha Day
Sunday 3 May 10:30am – 4:30pm
All authentic Buddhist teachings can be traced back to the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama who, 2,500 years ago, seated under the bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, became the Buddha.
Come and join us on Buddha Day to celebrate this momentous event which ripples down the ages to affect our lives, here and now in Colchester.
We will have meditation, a talk and discussion exploring aspects of the Buddha’s enlightenment experience, and rituals to help draw out our own relationship to these events across time and space.
The day will start promptly at 10.30 - do come earlier if you’d like to have tea and a chat beforehand and you are welcome to bring your own offerings for the puja.
Please bring vegan lunch to share
Programme
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Doors Open |
| 10:30 | Introduction to the day |
| 10:45 | Meditation followed by tea break |
| 11:45 | Talk and discussion |
| 13:15 | Lunch |
| 14:15 | Reading and reflection in shrine room |
| 15:30 | Puja |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
No, please just turn up.
Can I come to just part of the day?
Yes please come for the whole day.
Can I come if I'm under 18?
Please contact us to discuss before you come as we have a children's safeguarding policy that we need to follow. contact@colchesterbuddhistcentre.com
Do I need to be a Buddhist?
No, anyone is welcome.
I'm quite new to your classes, can I come to this?
Yes of course, the event is suitable for all levels of experience.
How much does the event cost?
There is no charge, however we always welcome donations towards our running costs.