Buddhism / Events
Three Jewels Night
Come and join with sangha friends for our weekly puja. Puja is a recitation of verses and mantra chanting, where we remind ourselves of our potential for enlightenment.
Arrive from 6.30pm for tea and the chance to socialise.
Led by Vajragupta, Sujana and team
Every Tuesday, 7 - 9pm
Donations welcomed
CATALYST - Engaging the Heart and the Imagination
In this monthly event we explore the truth of the Dharma through our connections with the Arts and Imagination.
7 - 9pm on Saturdays once a month on the following dates:
10 Feb, 10 March, 14 April, 9 June (for May see 'Art Weekend' below)
Donations welcomed
Women's Dharma Workshop
The WDW is a creative exploration of the Dharma by women at the Norwich Buddhist Centre to deepen our practice and friendships. The group is open to all women who regularly attend the Centre.
Fridays. Arrive at 5:30pm for a prompt 6pm start, ends 7:30pm
26 Jan, 2 March, 23 March, 20 April, 18 May, 22 June
Donation's welcome (suggested £5)
Men's Buddhist Workshop
Monthly Saturday morning sessions open to all men. An opportunity for men to get together and explore and practice meditation and Buddhism.
Last Saturday of each month
10am - 12noon .
24 Feb, 31 March, 28 April, 26 May, 30 June
Donations welcome
Women's Mitra Morning
Sat 5 May
9.30am (for a 10am start) to 12.30pm
Amanda Vincent and Erika Narkiewicz welcome women Mitras and Order Members to a morning inspired by the Dhammapada. It will be a wonderful chance to practise together together with reflection, creativity, puja and fun.
Cakes and donations welcome.
Please email the Centre to let us know you're coming.
Coral Tears from the Eyes of Truth
weekend art event
Sat 12 May - Sun 13 May
9.30am - 4.30pm
A weekend art workshop exploring the imaginal realm in Buddhism - and in ourselves. Open to people who've been coming to the Centre for a year or more.
Led by Amrta.
£60/£50/£34
Please bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share for lunch.
Buddha Day
At Saccaka's barn in South Norfolk
Sun 3 June
10am - 5pm
A day celebrating the Buddha's enlightenment, reflecting on the historical and mythic apects of the Buddha. With talks, meditation, puja and the chance to connect with one another. Come and celebrate the potential of Enlightenment that the Buddha made available and saw in all of us. With outdoors activties, weather permitting, a main shrine marque, and a kids tent. (We ask parents to please contribute games, crafts and activities, as well as time helping out in the kids tent)
Open to those who are familiar with our two meditation practices and have an interest in Buddhist ritual.
Any offers of help during the day or the 26th May to help get the place ready gratefully received. Contact Rijusiddha - rijusiddha@gmail.com
Please bring vegetarian, preferably vegan, offerings for a shared lunch. Beverages hot and cold will be provided.
Donations welcomed
Visit from our president
Fri 29 June and Tues 3 July
9.30am - 4.30pm
We will be welcoming our Centre President Paramabandhu again in late June. During his stay he's available to meet one-to-one with people and also with groups (such as GFR or Mitra groups). He will also be leading a practice day on 1 July (see day events).
Contact the Centre to book.
Entering the Mind of the Buddha
Study day with Paramabandhu
A study day for Order Members and Mitras looking at the mind of the Buddha during the period directly after his enlightenment before he started to teach. Contact the Centre to book a place.
Sun 1 July
10 - 4pm
Donations welcome
Please bring vegetarian, ideally vegan, lunch to share.
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