A cornucopia of prose and poetry to celebrate the publication of ‘Staging posts on the Journey of Life’
Thursday 23^rd May 2024
“The buddha, the bard and beyond”
May 23^rd is Wesak Day This UN recognised day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Gautama Buddha. celebrating his message of compassion and devotion to the service of humanity.
IPSWICH BUDDHIST CENTRE 4 Friars Bridge Road, Ipswich IP1 1RR From 2:30 pm till 4:30 pm			WATERFRONT BUILDING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK From 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm
2:30 pm	Welcome by Dayasara		6:00 pm	Welcome from the University Mike Johnson
	Tours of the Buddhist Centre		6:10 pm	Welcome from EEFA/FSNS Barbara Richardson-Todd Martin Spettigue
	Refreshments		6:15 pm	Staging Posts on the Journey of Life’ A Selection of poetry and prose. Cynthia Capey
	Reflections on the Buddha and his message of Compassion.		6:30 pm	‘The Buddha, Shakespeare and me’ Dayasara
	Questions and General Discussion		6:50 pm	‘The healing power of poetry in our broken world’ Peter Watkins
4:30 pm	Depart		7:15 pm	‘Fresh woods and pastures new’
	Please make your way to the University.		7:30 pm	Refreshments & Closure
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An event arranged by The East of England Faiths Agency CIC in conjunction with The Faith and Spirituality Network (Suffolk), The Ipswich Buddhist Centre and the University of Suffolk.