Sangha Day

Led by NARAVIRA AND BODHIPUSHPA WITH NIRAJADHI In his poem The Four Gifts, Sangharakshita offers us the image of the Shepherds' Round Dance: a circle of friendship, harmony and shared movement, where each person responds to the whole and the whole supports each person. But what happens when our feet do not seem to know the dance? What happens when we long to belong, yet struggle to find our place in the rhythm of spiritual community? On our final festival day of the year, join us to explore another of the Four Gifts. A personal and reflective talk will be given by Nirajadhi, exploring her 29-year journey of Going for Refuge to the Sangha Jewel. There will be space to explore this further through meditation, group discussion, creativity and movement. The day will culminate in a puja including a Mitra Reaffirmation Ceremony. This is a chance for all Mitras to affirm their commitment to their Buddhist practice and to give people an opportunity to reflect on their relationship to this through a simple ceremony. DETAILS FOR THE DAY 9.30 am - Doors open 10.00 am - Introduction to the day 10.15 am - Meditation 10.45 am - Talk (Nirajadhi) 11.30 am - Tea break 12.00 pm - Groups 1.00 pm - Vegan/vegetarian lunch - bring & share 2.00 - 4.00 pm Combination of creative activity & dance 4.00 pm - Puja with Mitra re-affirmation ceremonies 5.00 pm - End