West London Buddhist Centre

‘Whatever practices you find conduce to peace of mind, conduce to purity, to seclusion, to fewness of desires, contentment, insight and wisdom, detachment from the world, understanding of the transcendental – whatever you find in your experience conduces to these ends, take that as my Dharma, take that as my teaching.’ Vinaya

Qualities like peace of mind, content, insight, wisdom… What’s not to like?

Join us for a celebration of the great Buddhist festival of Dharma Day. This is an opportunity to focus our attention on the gift of the Buddha’s teaching, to look at its significance in our lives and its significance for the world, with gratitude in our hearts.

We will also have the joyful occasion of welcoming five new members to our Mitra Sangha. Becoming a mitra means committing to explore the freedom and peace of mind that Buddhist can offer. Listen to Teresa talk about this step.Meet each of the new mitras.

Mitra ceremonies will take place in the context of a Puja in the afternoon. The morning will feature short talks from the Mitras-to-be in which they will share a Dharma teaching that has particular meaning for them. Give them a card, a gift, a hug!If you can’t join in person, maybe you could send a card to wish our new Mitras well, as they take this step of deeper commitment to the Buddhist path. You can address any cards c/o Ratnadeva, West London Buddhist Centre, 46A Porchester Road, London, W2 5DP.

Come and celebrate with all of us, witness this powerful step by these five beings and see how the Dharma can inspire and guide each of us in our own way.

Programme
10.00   Doors open
10.30   Welcome
10.35   Meditation
10.50   Talk from Ratnadeva and short talks from mitras-to-be on a Dharma teaching that inspires them
12.05   Meditation & mantra chanting
12.45   Lunchbreak
14.15   Welcome back
14.20   Meditation
14.40   Puja and mitra ceremonies
16.30   Conclusion