Buddhist Events & Festivals
Buddhist festival dates, events and retreats are listed below. The Triratna Buddhist Community also runs a wide range of other retreats across the UK, and worldwide. For more information have a look at goingonretreat.com.
We also run Buddhism courses, and hold Sangha classes for regular friends of the Centre.
October 2019
Padmasambhava Day
Padmasambhava is one of the most fascinating figures in Buddhism. Part historical, part mythical, he is known as the second Buddha, credited with establishing the Buddha Dharma in eighth century Tibet by subjugating the indigenous deities and demons. What has his extraordinary story got to tell us in the modern world?
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Sangha Day
Community is essential to effective Buddhist practice. It’s not only a source of support, friendship and the pleasure of the company of positive, like-minded people. In its highest form, it’s one of the three refuges at the very heart of Buddhism, alongside the Buddha and the Dharma. Join us to explore, enjoy and celebrate the sangha at WLBC and beyond.
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