

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Close Encounters of the Buddhist Kind
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A multimedia Buddhist retreat day led by Dhammavijaya.

Embark on a transformative journey that blends the profound teachings of Buddhism with the cinematic magic of Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”. We’ll explore how moments of mystery and unfamiliarity can lead us towards deeper purpose and fulfilment.

Meditation sessions: Cultivate mindfulness and inner peace.

Film excerpts: Experience key moments from the iconic film, highlighting the theme of transformation.

Interactive discussions: Reflect and share insights with fellow participants.

Ritual practices: Engage in meaningful rituals that deepen the experience.

Please bring vegetarian lunch to share. 

We look forward to welcoming you to this unique and inspiring day!

Advance booking is essential. This is a ticketed event to raise funds for Southampton Buddhist Centre.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southampton/close-encounters-of-the-buddhist-kind/200029635643733
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, health-wellness, meditation
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southamptonbuddhistcentretriratna/2039420?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=southampton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Southampton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 73 St Mary Street, SO14 1NW Southampton, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 50.9049
- **long**: -1.39673
- **full address**: 73 St Mary Street, SO14 1NW Southampton, United Kingdom, Choices Training &amp; Development, Southampton, SO14 1, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Triratna Southampton Buddhist Centre (https://allevents.in/org/triratna-southampton-buddhist-centre/12967289)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Close+Encounters+of+the+Buddhist+Kind&date=08+Mar

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 73 St Mary Street, SO14 1NW Southampton, United Kingdom, Choices Training &amp; Development, Southampton, SO14 1, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Triratna Southampton Buddhist Centre
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, health-wellness, meditation
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Close Encounters of the Buddhist Kind ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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