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Vesak is the most important holiday of the Buddhist calendar. It marks the day the Buddha was born, attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and also attained the fullest form of enlightenment upon the dissolution of the body.
The Dhamma Center initiated a Food Drive to support those afflicted by hunger and homelessness during the COVID19 pandemic. and we were fortunate to receive an overwhelming amount of support from the community to whom we are very grateful.
Dear All,
I hope that this email finds you all in good health and wellbeing. However dark the times, it is important that we all persevere on with strength and courage and in this regard, the Dhamma is most capable in supporting all of us gain mental fortitude and clarity however unique and unprecedented our situations may seem to be.
It is also important to note that this time of isolation has given all of us time away from our usually frantic lifestyles to dwell deeper into our own personal spiritual and mindfulness journeys. So let us make the best of it.
The Dhamma Center is excited to announce that Bhante Pannavamsa would be conducting several online classes taught on Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID- 920-416-0619 (This ID would be used for all classes)
Sutta Classes Commencing 27th April (Monday) and will be conducted every Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm to 8.30 pm BST
Study Material; Selected Theravadin Buddhist Suttas from the Majjhima Nikaya. Reading material to be shared with attendees at the time of the class.
Abhidhamma Classes Commencing 28th April and will be conducted every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 pm to 8.30 pm BST
Study Material; The Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma, Bhikkhu Bodhi
Online PDF Link; https://www.saraniya.com/books/meditation/Bhikkhu_Bodhi-Comprehensive_Manual_of_Abhidhamma.pdf
Beginners Mindfulness Commencing 30th April (Thursday) and will be conducted every Thursday from 1 pm to 1.30 pm. participants are advised to be seated in a suitable posture for mindfulness practice to allow for a prompt start.
Techniques used; Breathworks, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy inspired Mindfulness practises.
Time will be allocated for Q&A's after practice.
Buddhism for Beginners Commencing 29th (Wednesday) and will be conducted every Wednesday from 11 am BST onwards.
This class is recommended for those interested in understanding the Basics of Buddhist practise and teachings through canonical texts, specifically the Pali canon of Suttas. If you are completely new to Buddhism and have no little to no idea what Buddhism is about or if you want to gain an introduction into the suttas- This class is for you.
Dhamma Q&A session and Meditation Commencing 2nd May (Saturday) and will be conducted every Saturday from 9 am BST onwards
Abhidhamma Q&A session and Meditation Commencing 3rd May (Sunday) and will be conducted every Sunday 9 am BST onwards
Children's Dhamma Session Commencing 26th April and will be conducted every Sunday from 3 pm to 4 pm BST.
The Class would include a 10 mins Breathworks exercises to support the strengthening of the lungs, mental stability and clam. 10 mins Dhamma sharing and 20 mins of interactive discussion.
How does Zoom Work?
For those who are unaware of how Zoom operates, Kindly click on the YouTube video links below.
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnFSBjFvK2o
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ
Can anyone attend?
Yes. anyone regardless of previous training is most welcome to attend the online classes. and feel free to share with friends and family who would be interesting in attending. You just have to tune in to the meeting using the Zoom ID mentioned above at the time of the class.
How much does it cost?
All teachings offered by the Dhamma Center are done so free of charge. However, If you have benefitted from the classes and courses offered by us, you may support us by making a charitable donation (account details mentioned below) towards the upkeep and maintenance of the Dhamma Center, Colchester.
Account Name; Dhamma Center
Bank; HSBC Bank
Account Number; 72704420
Sort Code; 40-18-04
How can I subscribe to the Dhamma Center updates?
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Should you have any further queries kindly email us.
Wishing everyone the best of health and happiness,
Dhamma Center Team
Dear friends,
Following today’s briefing by the Prime Minister, we have decided to suspend all in-house meditation and Buddhist rites happening at the Dhamma Center to the public, with immediate effect, until further notice.
Practising mindfulness and loving-kindness during times of crisis is ultimately what supports us all to stay emotionally positive and to grow. We are therefore committed to continuing to share our teachings and practices with you during this challenging period – and will be offering an online programme of events for you to participate in. In the coming days, you’ll be able to access live-streamed interviews, tailored meditation teaching and new recorded courses.
The Tuesday Meditation program will be live-streamed via Facebook Live from 1 pm to 2 pm (UK time) by Liking the Dhamma Center Facebook page you would be able to receive instant access to our material https://www.facebook.com/Center4dhamma
The Buddha taught that we are deeply interconnected in seen and unseen ways. This virus has affected us all and we as a community continue to send our well-wishing and care to all those throughout the world who have been severely affected by the virus.
With Metta,
The Dhamma Center Team
Bhante Pannavamsa has successfully completed the four modules of the Faith Leaders Training Initiative (FLTI) funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government in collaboration with the Birmingham City University, The Oxford Foundation, CIPFA, City Sikhs, USPG and the Edward Cadbury Center.
Developed following direct consultation with faith leaders and as a key aspect of the Government's Integrated Communities Action Plan, the Faith Leader Training Initiative seeks to empower faith leaders with the confidence and knowledge to meet the changing needs of their congregations.
The graduation ceremony was held at the esteemed House of Lords with the attendance of senior parliament officials and representatives.