"The Jewel and the Lotus” - A Day Retreat with Punyamala at York Buddhist Centre

‘Gradually you are completely transformed. You become radiant, a jewel, and the world in which you have your being, your environment, becomes your lotus. Practicing, experiencing, realizing , in this way, you yourself become - you yourself are - the jewel in the lotus.’’                           Sangharakshita “The Drama of Cosmic Enlightenment"

A day of meditation, reflection, discussion and puja exploring the theme of spiritual growth using the symbols of the jewel and the lotus.

Punyamala was ordained by Sangharakshita in 1987. She is a private and  public preceptor who regularly leads the long ordination retreat at Akashavana. She is a founder member of the Sheffield Buddhist Centre,  and she has lived there for 30 years with her family and worked part-time as a clinical psychologist in the NHS.

Please bring vegan/veggie lunch to share during the lunch break which will be around 1.00pm.

Everyone who has attended one of our introductory courses is welcome. There is no charge but we ask you to consider a donation of between £8-£15 for the day - or whatever you can manage - to help us with the costs of our centre.

York Buddhist Centre is a registered charity - Triratna Buddhist Community (York) - which relies on donations in order to offer classes to everyone, regardless of means. All out teachers are volunteers giving freely of their time - no one is paid.