Men's Day
Sunday 30 November 10:30am – 4pm
"Though one should conquer a thousand men in battle a thousand times, yet he, indeed, is the noblest victor who conquers himself."
What does it mean to live heroically in the Buddhist sense? The Buddha taught that true heroism is the conquest of one’s own greed, hatred and delusion — the inner victory of wisdom and compassion. The Bodhisattva embodies this ideal: one who acts fearlessly for the good of all beings.
The morning will include a talk by Padmavajra, followed by discussion and Q&A. In the afternoon we’ll explore together how the Heroic Ideal can be expressed in our own practice and friendships.
Please bring a vegan lunch to share.
All men welcome.
Programme
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 | Introduction |
| 10:45 | Talk from Padmavajra + discussion and Q&A |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:15 | Practice and Ritual |
| 16:00 | Clear up and depart |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
No, please just turn up.
Can I come to just part of the day?
If you are unable to come for the whole day, please try to come to for either the morning or afternoon session 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
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.
What is Puja?
This is a form of Buddhist ritual practice, which will involve chanting, mantra and making lit candle offerings. There is no expectation that you need to take part in the ritual if you do not wish to do so.
The Team
