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Sangha Day Festival
Sun 26th Nov : 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Spiritual Friendship is the Whole of the Spiritual Life
Join us in-person or online as we come together in large numbers to mark and celebrate the Sangha jewel in our lives, in one of the biggest festivals of the Buddhist year. There will be talks, ritual, meditation and a shared meal The day will also see the return of our famous skills auction.
Who is the Event for?
It's suitable for anyone with experience of our two meditation practices, Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana, and open to Buddhist ritual. Please get in touch if you're not sure.• Sanghadhara and Satyamuni’s one-minute video invitation to Sangha Day
Programme
The Centre will be closed apart from this festival. We’d love to see you for the whole day, but come to what you can. Please arrive a few minutes before each session you want to come to
10 am: Arrive from now to meet, relax, settle in with a drink
10.30: Welcome and introduction to Sangha Day by Satyamuni
10.40: Jataka Tale – Four Harmonious Friends – told by the families group, followed by reflection on gratitude
11.30: Break
11.50: Gratitude meditation led by Buddhasevaka. Alternative space for children and families in Vajra Hall
12.30: Lunch – quiet space available in library and meeting room. Please bring vegan food to share for lunch - doesn't need to be elaborate - or support one of the local cafés or takeaways
1.30: Sangha Day talk by Sanghadhara. We are our relationships – the Sangha Jewel as Truth
2.15: Silent leg stretch
2.25: Unveiling of Refuge Tree image for the Lotus Hall and dedication – Suryaka and Vishangka
2.45:Tea break, then discussion in small groups
3.45: Break
4 pm: Skills auction led by Alison, Maria and Vajranistha
5.30: End
More Information
• What is the Sangha?
• More about Buddhist festivals and ritual
• It’s traditional to wear red for this festival and many of us will do so. It’s also fine not to!
• It's always safest to check the website before setting off in case the details have changed
Join this Event through the Zoom App
• Our online events are friendly and participative, often with opportunities to ask questions and share your own experience. Do turn your camera and microphone on if you can! • If a session doesn't start on time, please give it a few minutes, there may be a sudden problem at our end • If you have any accessibility needs that might stop you from attending our zoom sessions, do get in touch with us at info@manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk. We'll do what we can to remove any accessibility barriers• Meeting ID: 897 2441 3680. The passcode is 261123
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