Mitra Ceremony

Becoming a mitra (a Sanskrit word meaning "friend") is a significant step someone's spiritual life. It is a declaration that they consider themselves to be a Buddhist within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. It is also a commitment to deepening their practice.. This is an important occasion both for the new mitras and those who witness them as they make their commitment to the spiritual life. 

This evening four of our community - Chris, Lee, Liz and Wendy - will take part in a ceremony to mark their passage into a deepening of their spiritual lives.  Mitra ceremonies are very joyful and moving occasions filled with a sense of warmth and loving-kindness. The evening will begin with tea and cake at 6.30pm, with the actual programme beginning at 7.00 pm. This will include a short meditation, a talk, a break for refreshment, and then a Three-Fold puja ritual during which our four friends will become mitras. 

It is customary, for those who wish, to give cards and small gifts to the new mitras at the end of the ceremony.

Everyone is welcome, just turn up. 

As always there is no charge as we want to make our classes available to all. However we have no outside income and we rely on donations to pay our expenses. Please help us by making a donation if you can. We suggest £10  would be reasonable but the actual amount is up to you.