Buddhism / Events
Mindfulness Meditation Sesshins
Days of intensive meditation practice in an atmosphere of stillness and calm.
For experienced meditators.
Sundays
10am – 4pm
£25 / £17 — bring vegetarian lunch to share
Sun 11 Apr
led by Sujana
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Full Moon Pujas
Every full moon we practise a special ritual called a puja, which involves chanting, mantra recitation and verses from a sacred Buddhist text. Open to all.
6 – 7pm
Held on these dates:
30 Jan, 28 Feb, 30 Mar, 28 Apr, 27 May, 26 Jun
Donations welcomed
The Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana
"The Awakening of Faith" is one of the great texts of early Asian Buddhism.
Led by Ratnaprabha, visiting guest teacher. (For Mitras and Order Members)
Sat 30 Jan 10.30am – 4.30pm
£25 / £17
bring vegetarian lunch to share
Parinirvana Day
The Buddha's passing away is commemorated on Parinirvana Day. It's also a day when we bring to mind family and friends who have died.
A day of practice and reflection on this great teacher.
Sun 14 Feb
10.30am – 4.30pm
bring vegetarian lunch to share
donations welcomed
Chanting
A day of voice games and songs to free our voices and creative energy in preparation for an afternoon ritual. This will link the five elements to the five Buddhas with which they are associated. No need for vocal expertise or confidence!
Suitable for everyone familiar with our meditation practices and puja.
Led by Vajragupta and Bodhivajra
Sun 28 Feb 10.30am – 4.30pm
Donations welcomed
bring vegetarian lunch to share
Green Tara Day
Enter Tara's realm of compassion and fearlessness. Tara is a female Bodhisattva who emerges from the depths of reality.
Led by Sarala
Sun 25 Apr 10.30am – 4.30pm
£25 / £17
bring vegetarian lunch to share
Only out of Faith and Love – The Bhaddali Sutta
A special opportunity to study with one our most respected and experienced teachers.
Led by Ratnaghosha, visiting guest teacher. (For Mitras and Order Members)
Sat 8 – Sun 9 May
10.30am – 4.30pm
£35 / £25
bring vegetarian lunch to share
Creative Writing Day
These popular days are for anyone who writes or would like to.
Led by Satyagita and Satyadaka
Sun 27 Jun
10.30am – 4.30pm
£25 / £17
bring vegetarian lunch to share
