The Cambridge Buddhist Centre is the hub of a thriving community of spiritual practitioners. We share the Buddha's teachings and practices in a way that is relevant to the modern world.

 

 

 

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1. Digital Detox

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Thursdays | 12 Feb - 19 Mar | 7.15 - 9.30pm

Swipe less to live better

Practical tools and Buddhist teachings to help reduce time spent on smartphones and social media. Learn how to use digital technology more wisely, and build a better balanced online /offline life.

Open to those with no prior experience of Buddhism or meditation.

2. Dharma Night: An Evening with Jnanavaca (1)

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Tues 3rd Feb | 7.15pm - 9.30pm

This Dharma night will feature a talk by the Cambridge Buddhist Centre's president, Jnanavaca, so not one to miss!

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3. Sub30's: Pay Urgent Attention to Impermanence!

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Fri 6 Feb | 7.15pm - 9.30pm

Buddhism assumes we are vividly aware of our existential situation, the inescapable fact of death and the crucial importance of spiritual practice and working with our mind. Maitreyabandhu, one of Triratna's most well-known teachers - author of Life with Full Attention and The Journey and the Guide - will present Buddhism's radical vision of the spiritual life by introducing Padmasambhava, the Lotus Born or Second Buddha, representing total transformation and the taming of demons.

4. Parinirvana Day

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Sun 15th Feb | 9am - 1.15pm

A morning of reflection as we commemorate the physical death and final Nirvana of the Buddha.

An opportunity to remember those close to us who have died, and celebrate the preciousness of our own lives. There will be a chance to place photos on the shrine of friends or relatives who have died.

5. Vision & Transformation Course

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Tuesdays | 24 Feb - 31 Mar | 7.15 - 9.30pm

Buddhism for the head and the heart

Buddhism offers us an inspiring vision of what it means to be a human being, but it doesn’t stop there. It also gives us ways to transform our emotions - and our life - in the light of this vision.

Using a combination of teaching, discussion, meditation and practical exercises this six-week course will help you deepen your vision, develop more emotional warmth and positivity, and apply the wisdom of Buddhism to all areas of your life.

6. Rainbow Sangha Practice Morning

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Sun 22 Feb | 10am - 1pm

This practice morning offers a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ people to explore Buddhist teachings in the context of our lived experience. The morning will begin with a relaxed meet and greet, followed by meditation, short talks, and reflective practice. There will be time to connect, share, and deepen our sense of sangha together, creating supportive conditions for genuine connection and spiritual friendship.