**Dhamma Centre (Colchester)** is a registered UK charity (number 1190052) serving as a Buddhist practice hub offering meditation programs, mindfulness training, and community support rooted in Theravāda Buddhist teachings. Established as a dhamma-inspired community initiative, it provides both in-person and online activities including weekly Vipassanā meditation sessions, Abhidhamma study groups, and seasonal retreats led by monastics such as Ven. Uda Eriyagama Dhammajeewa Maha Thera and Ven. Thapowanaye Rathana Thero.  

## **Activities**  
- **Vipassanā Meditation**: Weekly Sunday sessions with guided practice and Q&A led by monastics like Bhante Pannavamsa.  
- **Abhidhamma Study**: Biweekly "Duka Matika" sessions analyzing mind-body phenomena in daily life.  
- **Retreats**: Multi-day programs, including bank holiday and Vesak Day events, focusing on intensive meditation.  

## **Community Engagement**  
The centre promotes communal practice through structured programs and encourages participants to join dedicated support networks. Its approach aligns with Buddhist principles of cultivating wisdom (paññā) and ethical conduct (sīla), while emphasizing the importance of spiritual fellowship (kalyāṇa-mittatā) in personal development.  

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