Sangha Day - Bringing Light to the Darkness
Sunday 2 November 10:30am – 4pm
Sangha Day is a chance to come together to both celebrate and experience sangha and we’ll be looking at some parallels between the creation of the early sangha in the Buddha’s day and the development of our own particular spiritual community.
There will be a talk, an opportunity for discussion, readings and reflections on the early contact with spiritual community as well as a celebratory puja during which those who are mitras and Order members will have the opportunity to re-affirm their vows.
Please bring vegan food to share for lunch.
Programme
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Door open |
| 10:30 | Introduction and meditation |
| 11:30 | Tea |
| 11:50 | Talk: Bringing a Lamp into the Darkness |
| 12:30 | Discussion |
| 13:15 | Lunch |
| 14:30 | Readings and reflections on the sangha |
| 15:30 | Sangha Day Puja |
| 16:30 | Finish and clear up |
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.