Day Events:
Mitra ceremony on Saturday the 16th March 2019
There are two levels of commitment in The Triratna Buddhist Community, Mitra and Order Member. When a person attending classes decides they are a Buddhist and sincerely explore and practice Buddhism then they can ask to become a Mitra or ‘friend’. We mark becoming a Mitra with a simple ceremony in the context of a ritual. All are welcome to the occasion. Mitra ceremonies are a happy occasion with a mixture of lightness and a definite commitment. Three people will be becoming Mitras on the 16th March. Do come and wish them well.
There is lots more information and becoming a Mitra here:
https://thebuddhistcentre.com/search/node/mitra
Festival Dates:
Parinirvana Day: the death of the Buddha (the full moon of February)
Wesak Day: 18th May celebration of the buddhas enlightenment (the fun moon in May)
Dharma Day: 13th July celebration of the Buddha’s teaching (the full moon of July)
Pardmasambhava Day: (September)
Sangha Day: 16th November the celebration of spiritual community (the full moon of November)
At festivals there is typically a short talk/s mediation and puja,