Retreats / Day Events
Entering the Realm of Reality - Introduction to the Gandavyuha Sutra
Sun 8 Sep
10am – 4pm
Journey with Sudhana on his spiritual quest and enter Vairocana’s magic tower! Interconnectedness, parallel universes and magical happenings on a vast scale are the flavour of the sutra. The day includes an interactive talk, readings/stores, meditation and puja.
For Mitras and Order Members only
Led by Bodhivajra
£30 / £22
Please bring vegetarian, ideally vegan, lunch to share
Living Awareness Meditation Day
Sun 15 Sep
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
£30 / £22
Please bring vegetarian, ideally vegan, lunch to share
Touch & Mindfulness Workshop
Sun 6 Oct
10am - 1pm
An exploration of accessing deeper into the body through led paired touch exercises and short meditations.
Led by Shraddhadhi
£20 / £15
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
Donations welcome
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.
Led by Vajraguptā
£30 / £22
Please bring vegetarian, ideally vegan, lunch to share
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 near the time to book a date 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
£30 / £22
Please bring vegetarian, ideally vegan, lunch to share
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
£30 / £22
Please bring vegetarian, ideally vegan, lunch to share
