Vision & Mission

The Dhamma Centre is dedicated to serving others with kindness and wisdom, and to educating people in ways to reduce suffering and promote the development of a more kind, compassionate and peaceful human family.

From the general public to Buddhist practitioners of all levels, we keep our doors open to all who seek a deeper, truer, more significant experience of life and provide guidance on the Buddhist path towards happiness. 

For those with a secular interest in meditation and wellness, we will share our knowledge. And for those who want to alleviate suffering, we will offer assistance based upon our experience and practice of teachings through authentic Buddhist teachers, both in residence and visiting, who represent a pure and unbroken lineage of Buddhist training. Also, we want to be a trusted neighbour and valued community resource.

Image: Ruwanweliseya, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

What are we about?

Envisioned by the trustees The Dhamma Centre was established in 2019 at Colchester, Essex to facilitate the teachings of The Buddha and to promote the practice of mindfulness to Buddhists as well as the secular community, particularly keeping in mind of their mental Wellbeing. 

The centre offers introductory and advanced courses from the traditional Buddhist canonical scriptures and also Abhidhamma, the higher teachings describing Buddhist psychology. With an emphasis on guiding the young generation along the right path; the Dhamma Centre organize dhamma classes, workshops and forums inviting children, young adults and young professionals to empower themselves with all necessary skills to face a fast phased society.

A strong and growing evidence base exists for the use of mindfulness-based interventions to prevent and relapse of psychological disorders ranging from general anxiety to depression and for the self-management of chronic physical health conditions like pain; the centre will function to promote better stress management and work-life balance, as well as long-term mental and physical health using the time tested methods available in Buddhism.