Bristol Young Buddhists | Fri 3 Sept

Bristol Young Buddhists | Fri 3 Sept

Friday 3rd Sept | 7:30pm (join us from 7:15)

The Gold of Community

Community is often missing, or weak, within the dominant individualist culture of the UK. The lone wolf is seen as strong.

But among community is where we can grow stronger throughout our lives. With deep roots and lofty heights. We can only get so far on our own. Being in connection with others gives us opportunity to learn.

“When we practice in the spiritual community, there are more people to support us but also more opportunities for frustration and anger.

Loving speech and deep listening are key to community building” – Thich Nhat Hanh

A evening of lived experiences will be shared. And the deep potential of the community is waiting to be unveiled…

Join us!!! In person at the centre (in the warm!)


Keep updated through the What’sApp group about events and socials (come along and ask to be added)

Our centre runs on generosity, so there is no charge, but if you are able to donate to help keep us running, you can do that here.

Any questions then do get in touch – bristolyoungbuddhists@gmail.com

First Friday of the month. You can join us any time from 7.15 pm onwards if you’d like to say ‘hello’.  We’ll start at 7.30 and run until 9pm.

About these sessions: We run monthly meditation and Buddhism evenings for those between 18 and 35. We also do walks and meet ups too. The events are set up by the Bristol Young Buddhists team and supported by an experienced Buddhist pracitioner. There is a mix of meditation and talks, along with a chance to chat about yourself and your life.

This space is about making friends, growing our community, practicing meditation together and learning about Buddhism. The aim is to make Buddhism relevant to our everyday lives. So if there’s anything you want to hear about then do let us know!

The team comprises of Hannah and Esme, with Will helping on the socials. We would love to see you!

Connect with younger Sangha around Triratna here.

Eco-Crisis Practice Group | 19 Sept

Sunday 19th September | 5.30 – 7pm

“… as one never quite knows a mountain, nor oneself in relation to it. Knowing another is endless … the thing to be known grows with knowing.”

Nan Shepherd (The Living Mountain)

In this group we will be exploring our connection with nature and how it can support us and our practice.
We are invited to bring an item…a picture? a stone? a leaf perhaps?… which symbolises this connection to offer to the shrine.

In person at the centre – find on our events page and book yourself a space!


Sunday 10th October | 5:30 – 7pm

The Lotus that Blooms in the Fire: finding equanimity in a burning world
‘…The lotus that blooms from the midst of flames becomes all the more beautiful and fragrant the nearer the fire rages.’  (Zen Master Hakuin, from ‘The Life of Activity compared with the Life of Calm’)
What greater challenge to our practice could there be but the climate emergency, this threat to all life on our planet?  How can our practice become a gift to this burning world?  In this session we’ll explore a number of different tools for cultivating equanimity:  a state where the heart is both wide open to all that is arising, and at peace. 

Dates: 19 Sept, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 12 Dec

Full Moon Pujas

Future full moon pujas are in discussion! Watch this space…

Buddhism requires you to practice with the whole of yourself. Not just the mind in meditation. Your body and emotions are brought into play to really embody your practice and transform your world.

Traditionally rituals (pujas) are held on the full moon.

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