Norwich Buddhist Centre

Dharma Day

Six weeks after celebrating Shakyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment in May, at the full moon in July we’ll be celebrating the Buddha’s Turning of the Wheel of the Dharma. That is to say, when he first communicated his experience to others.

This year’s Dharma Day will have an extra dimension: an introduction to the Buddha Vairocana. This is because at the NBC this year we have the theme of the Five Buddha Mandala, and Vairocana – at the centre of the mandala – dwells in the Dharmadhatu, the Realm of Reality, and one of his symbols is the Dharmacakra, the wheel of the Dharma.

The day’s events will be hosted by Pundarika, who will also lead meditation. There will be a talk from Bodhivajra (untitled as yet) in the morning, and Nirajamani will lead a festive puja in the afternoon.
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Schedule for Dharma Day:

  • Arrive from 9.45am
  • 10.15am – 1pm – Morning session (please write your favourite Dharma quote on a piece of blue card, to present to the shrine during the opening ritual)
  • 2.15pm-4pm – Afternoon session
  • 4pm – Clear-up, please help if you can, we need lots of people! Includes taking down the marquee.
 Important notes for the day
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  • Please bring your own meditation gear or a folding chair if you are able, as there will only be a limited number of mats and cushions available

  • Please try and avoid arriving during a session, so as to minimise vehicle noise.
  • Please share cars to minimise our carbon impact.
  • Please bring vegan lunch and cakes to share. Try and avoid single-use plastic.
  • Please bring a mug with you for hot drinks if possible
  • There will be a kids tent available all day if parents with children need some space and quiet during the festival
* Dharma is the blue jewel, but let’s also think green ☘️ *
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This is a great opportunity for lots of us to gather together for shared practice, meeting old friends and making new ones. Come and join the sangha from Norwich and Kings Lynn.

 

Hosted by Viryasalin at Townsends Pightle, Holt Road, Thornage, Holt, NR25 7QB – see below for directions.

We want to minimise the number of cars used on the day. If you are planning to drive without any passengers, please consider offering or requesting a lift. 

If you need a lift or can offer a lift, please let us know in the ‘Any Other Info’ section of your booking.

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Level Of Experience Needed: All

Led By: Bodhivajra, Pundarika and Nirajamani

Date/Time: July 21, 2024 - 10:00am - 4:30pm

Suggested Donation: £20/£15/£8/£5/£0


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