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Dharma Day - 'The Enlightened View'

Sunday 17 July 2022 12:30am – 6:30am

Come and join us to celebrate Dharma Day, a major Buddhist festival, marking the day in which the Buddha first shared his teachings which we now know as the Dharma. We reflect on the significance of that event, often referred to as ‘the turning of the wheel of the Dharma’.

We look forward to a day of Dharma, talks, practice and friendship.

You may come for either the morning or afternoon sessions, ideally of course for the whole day.

As usual we will have a shared lunch, so if you will be staying for lunch, please bring vegetarian / vegan food to share.

Programme

Time	Activity
10:30	Welcome & Introduction
10:45	Meditation
11:30	Talk 'The Enlightened View' by Amalaketu
12:00	Dharma Study Group, reading and reflection
13:00	Lunch
14:15	Mini Dharma Talks
15:15	Tea break
15:30	Dharma Day Puja
16:30	End

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book?

No just come along?

Can I come to just part of the day?

Please try to come to either the morning or afternoon session (or both) to avoid disruption.

I'd like to bring food to share for lunch but I'm not sure what to bring?

Please bring only vegetarian / vegan food. Please label any homemade food with allergens.

Any of the following would be great: salad, grains, pasta, bread, houmous, crisps, fruit that's good for sharing (e.g. berries, grapes, sliced melon) ...and cake is always welcome

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. Please be aware that there will be some Buddhist ritual practice during the afternoon session, which will involve chanting, mantra and making lit candle offerings. There is no expectation that you take part in the ritual if you do not wish to do so.