Norwich Buddhist Centre

04/08/2026

Life can be exhausting.

Work deadlines. Family commitments. Constant notifications. It's easy to end up feeling impatient with everyone - including yourself!

Our new 6-week course offers something different.

Each week you'll learn practical tips that help develop kindness, patience and compassion, not as abstract ideas, but as skills you can use in everyday life.

No experience needed. No pressure to "get meditation right." Just a welcoming group exploring how to live with a little more ease.

Starts Tuesday 8 September. We look forward to welcoming you just as you are.

September 8, 2026 - October 13, 2026 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Exploring the Metta Bhavana Meditation   Being kind sounds simple enough… until someone cuts you up in traffic, sends you an irritating email, or you’re having one of those days when even being kind to yourself feels like a challenge. The...

02/08/2026

Join us as we explore the beautiful myth of the ‘moon goddess’ White Tara. Let’s take this opportunity for collective practice to immerse ourselves in the mysterious realm of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, invoking their qualities through poetry, readings, and ritual.

No previous experience of Buddhist ritual is needed – everyone is welcome to take part or simply observe. Just come with a curious heart and mind!

31/07/2026

Awakening isn't something 'out there' to be found. It's something we can begin to embody, here and now, in the way we live, move and meet the world.

This week, Danacharin explores the theme of embodiment through the beautiful image of the shepherds' round dance – a celebration of grounded joy, shared humanity and the Dharma expressed in everyday life.

Come along to explore how the Dharma comes alive through the body: rooted in joy, expressed in movement, and woven into the ordinary moments of everyday life.

Our Meditation Nights are open to all levels of experience, with guided meditation for beginners and a more lightly led session for more experienced practitioners. There's no need to book, but please arrive at 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

25/07/2026

A lovely close-up of one our recent shrines 💚

24/07/2026

Join us tomorrow for the Men’s Buddhist Workshop, a chance for local men to meet, practice together and make friends in the Sangha. This month, Vidyaruchi will be looking at four principles that are essential for the creation of spiritual community.

These monthly mornings are open to all men with an interest in or practice of Buddhism and there is no need to book – just come along.

22/07/2026

Join us this Sunday for our Dharma Day festival. Six weeks after celebrating the Buddha’s Enlightenment, on this day 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.

The first part of the day will include meditation, a keynote talk and discussion. After lunch, we will be welcoming back Samudracandrā and Kamalasakhī and hearing a little bit about their experiences on their ordination retreat.

All are welcome to come to this special event. By donation but please book on our website.

20/07/2026

Join us this Wednesday as Danacharin continues exploring the symbolic significance of the shepherds' round dance, the third gift from Sangharaksh*ta's poem, 'Four Gifts'.

This week, Danacharin will turn to the theme of playfulness. While our spiritual practice is something to be taken seriously, it doesn't need to be solemn. Our Dharma life can be spontaneous, creative, and light-hearted. Playfulness is itself a spiritual quality, helping to loosen our sense of self-importance. Come along to explore why a spirit of play may be an essential part of progress on the path.

Our Meditation Nights are open to all levels of experience, with guided meditation for beginners and a more lightly led session for more experienced practitioners. There's no need to book, but please arrive at 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

16/07/2026

Join us on the last Saturday of each month for the Men’s Buddhist Workshop, a chance for local men to meet, practice together and make friends in the Sangha.

These mornings are open to all men with an interest in or practice of Buddhism and there is no need to book – just come along.

13/07/2026

Wow, what an amazing time we had yesterday celebrating our 50th anniversary! It was a day filled with magic, friendship and truly unforgettable performances. We can't wait to share some snaps with you ✨🎈

12/07/2026

What are we fabricating and why?

We are all trying to make sense of the world and our experience and we believe that what our senses tell us, is true. But are we deceived? Buddhism tells us that our experience is a fabrication of the mind. If this is true, could we be creating our own suffering?

Join Vajraguptā for meditations and a short talk on this fascinating subject. Bookings can be made on our website.