Padmasambhava Day

Sun 13 Oct

10.30am - 4pm

at Norwich Buddhist Centre

Known as Guru Rinpoche, the 8th-century teacher who took Buddhism from India to Tibet is both a historical and a mythic figure. His two main disciples were the Princess Mandarava and the dakini Yeshe Tsogyal. His life story is full of dramatic teachings. Come and learn more about this mysterious figure and enjoy a day of practising with the Sangha.

Please bring vegetarian, ideally vegan, lunch to share

By donation

Silent Retreat Day -The Silence Within Us

Sun 20 Oct
10.30am – 4pm

What lies beneath our endless self chatter? When we engage fully with meditation we give the internal monologue a rest, or at least turn the volume down! A day of silence lightens the mind and heart. Come and experience the silence within you. For those experienced in our meditation practices.

Led by Vajraguptā

£30 / £22

Weekend with our President Paramabandhu

Fri 25 to Sun 27 Oct

Twice a year Paramabandhu comes to Norwich for a weekend. He’s a senior order member and public preceptor who, as President of our Centre, takes a keen interest in how the Centre is running. He is happy to meet with individuals or group in the sangha who would like a bit of time with him. Paramabandhu usually includes a day retreat or study session as part of his visit.

Contact the centre to book a time slot with Paramabandhu.

Sangha Day

Sun 10 Nov

10.30am - 4pm

at Norwich Buddhist Centre

A celebration of our friendships with each other and our gratitude to the Arya Sangha, those Enlightened practitioners who have trod the path before us. The Buddha said that kalyana mitrata (spiritual friendship) could be seen as the whole of the spiritual life. It’s through our connections with each other that we grow towards wisdom and compassion. Enjoy a day with Sangha friends.

Please bring vegetarian, ideally vegan, lunch to share

Donations welcome

Meditation Day - Freedom through the gateway of the body

Sun 17 Nov
10am – 4pm

A deep engagement with our somatic experience can lead to liberation from unhelpful habits/perspectives and allow entry into the relative freedom of the formless realms. A day of deep meditative investigation.

Led by Shraddhadhi and Alokadhara

Living Awareness Meditation Day

Sun 1 Dec
9.30am – 4pm

‘There’s More to Your Mind than Just Thinking’

A silent day of exploratory and progressive meditation in shorter sessions. An opportunity to experience a deeper atmosphere of stillness and calm. Open to serious meditators with at least 6 months of regular meditation practice. Booking essential.

Led by Dayapanna