‘Evensong’ means evening prayer or ritual. It’s roots are from the ‘vespers’ which in archaic language means ‘evening’.

Join Singhamanas for a journey into ritual, myth and the imagination. Connect on another level with your practise and integrate more of yourself.

Tuesdays (more to be announced!)

Please familiarise yourself with our covid guidelines before attending in person. Do bring a mask with you, and do a more...

Come and join us at the Buddhist Centre or online to find out about our theme for the year.

Our theme for this year is ‘Be the Revolution’! What does this mean? Is it possible to be a Buddhist and a revolutionary? What what revolution look like from a Buddhist perspective? What can we actually do to bring about a revolution? Is this revolution an internal revolution or a revolution within society?

Bhadra, Naravira and Esme will be meeting in conversation to more...

No need to book!

We will start to explore a new theme through short introductions, experiential exercises and led meditations. The class also offers an opportunity to share and reflect on our meditation experience through an open format ‘conversation’ after the meditation.

Open to those who have completed the intro courses and are familiar with Triratna’s basic meditation practices. Get in touch if you need to discuss.

We are asking for you to do a more...

Why meditate? Some of our community share their experience

These drop-in classes are a great way to sample meditation for the first time or to get refreshing support and clarity to help you set up a regular practice.  Full instruction will be given. We’ll introduce our meditation practices, one each week – either the mindfulness of breathing which develops calm, focus and wholeheartedness, or a loving kindness (metta bhavana) meditation which develops more...

Stop taking everything so literally!

So much of how we speak, our vision of things and our communication is metaphorical and expressing something beyond the words themselves. Words and images are like a finger pointing at the moon. You’re not meant to be looking at the finger.

Imagination is key to the spiritual path and if we take dharma texts (the Buddha’s teachings) too literally in the wrong context / situation we can get more...

There are so many possibilities for practising metta meditation.  In this session we’ll explore bringing metta to ‘phenomena’: all of our experience, as it unfolds through the six senses.  The invitation will be to hold that experience with kindness, tenderness, care, interest, sensitivity and acceptance – and see how this attitude of metta then colours our world.  We’ll continue this exploration in the February Going Deeper (though each session will also more...

CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

‘Sensitive to the whole body’ is one of the Buddha’s ‘pith instructions’.  What might it mean to us? How can we become more sensitive to the life of our body and breath? In this class we explore this question.

Trained yoga teacher Advayamati brings his experience of many years practice, leading workshops and retreats that combine shiatsu and energy work with teaching Buddhism and embodied mindfulness. This is a more...

CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. HOPING TO RUN THE EVENT ON THURSDAY.

‘Evensong’ means evening prayer or ritual. It’s roots are from the ‘vespers’ which in archaic language means ‘evening’.

Join Singhamanas for a spacious practice of poetry, chanting and meditation. Connect on another level with your practise and integrate more of yourself.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Arrive from 5pm for a 5:15pm more...

We will be meeting on Sangha Night this week to practice together.

From the results of our survey last year, one aspect that many of you asked to see more of, was to simply come together to practice.

It can be easy to forget the benefits of collective practice, perhaps especially since the Covid pandemic has tended to make many of us more isolated.
Practicing together, by doing meditation and shared ritual, can work against this sense of isolation.

Shared more...

No need to book!

We will start to explore a new theme through short introductions, experiential exercises and led meditations. The class also offers an opportunity to share and reflect on our meditation experience through an open format ‘conversation’ after the meditation.

Open to those who have completed the intro courses and are familiar with Triratna’s basic meditation practices. Get in touch if you need to discuss.

We are asking for you to do a more...

Why meditate? Some of our community share their experience

These drop-in classes are a great way to sample meditation for the first time or to get refreshing support and clarity to help you set up a regular practice.  Full instruction will be given. We’ll introduce our meditation practices, one each week – either the mindfulness of breathing which develops calm, focus and wholeheartedness, or a loving kindness (metta bhavana) meditation which develops more...

‘Evensong’ means evening prayer or ritual. It’s roots are from the ‘vespers’ which in archaic language means ‘evening’.

Join Singhamanas for a spacious practice of poetry, chanting and meditation. Connect on another level with your practise whilst supporting yourself in the regularly of meditation sits.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Arrive from 5pm for a 5:15pm start.

Please familiarise yourself with our covid more...

Our Theme: Effort & Effortlessness

‘Effort’ is a word that can take some unpacking – especially in the Buddhist context.  Many of us are drawn to Dharma-practice after years of ‘over-efforting’ in an unhelpful way in our lives which can leave us feeling depleted and worn out.  Sinking into the ‘bliss of meditative absorption’ can be a strong draw, as is the image of the calmly seated Buddha.  And the path to these ‘effortless’ states we’ve more...

Morning Meditation & Dedicating the Day 7.30 – 8.30 am (Zoom only)

Just for this Urban Retreat week, each morning from Sunday 16th – Friday 21th  January we’ll gather on zoom to dedicate the day to Dharma practice and to meditate.  We’ll recite the verses of the Dedication Ceremony and have a 40 minute period of Mindfulness of Breathing or Metta Bhavana meditation, with bells but no leading.

All welcome – whether more...

Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event due to unforeseen circumstances.

‘Sensitive to the whole body’ is one of the Buddha’s ‘pith instructions’.  What might it mean to us? How can we become more sensitive to the life of our body and breath? In this class we explore this question.

Trained yoga teacher Advayamati brings his experience of many years practice, leading workshops and retreats that combine shiatsu and energy work with teaching Buddhism more...

Our tradition places great emphasis on building Sangha (a friendly community of individuals practising the Dharma, the Buddha’s teachings, alongside each other). Possibly because of the experience of the pandemic we may be noticing how we are by nature social creatures: We need each other to know ourselves. This is a safe and open space in which to be with others to bring kind attention to how we relate to others and just as importantly, ourselves.

For those who more...

Close of Day Practice Session 21.20-21.50 (Zoom only)

Just for this Urban Retreat week, a short gathering at the end of the day on Sunday 16, Monday 17, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 January to come together, connect with our experiences from the day and chant (or listen to) mantras.

All welcome -whether you’re taking part in the Urban Retreat or not.

Morning Meditation & Dedicating the Day 7.30 – 8.30 am (Zoom only)

Just for this Urban Retreat week, each morning from Sunday 16th – Friday 21th  January we’ll gather on zoom to dedicate the day to Dharma practice and to meditate.  We’ll recite the verses of the Dedication Ceremony and have a 40 minute period of Mindfulness of Breathing or Metta Bhavana meditation, with bells but no leading.

All welcome – whether you’re taking part in more...

Qi Gong – Going with the flow – Tim Mason & Satyalila

‘Qi Gong’ can be translated as ‘energy practice/skill/ effort’. So it can be directly connected to the theme of our retreat the 2022 Urban Retreat, ‘Effort & Effortlessness‘.

The core components of Qigong practices are the mind, the body, and the breath. By harnessing these three together, we can practice ‘right effort’, exercising our intention without trying too more...

Close of Day Practice Session 21.20-21.50 (Zoom only)

Just for this Urban Retreat week, a short gathering at the end of the day on Sunday 16, Monday 17, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 January to come together, connect with our experiences from the day and chant (or listen to) mantras.

All welcome -whether you’re taking part in the Urban Retreat or not.

Morning Meditation & Dedicating the Day 7.30 – 8.30 am (Zoom only)

Just for this Urban Retreat week, each morning from Sunday 16th – Friday 21th  January we’ll gather on zoom to dedicate the day to Dharma practice and to meditate.  We’ll recite the verses of the Dedication Ceremony and have a 40 minute period of Mindfulness of Breathing or Metta Bhavana meditation, with bells but no leading.

All welcome – whether you’re taking part in more...

‘Evensong’ means evening prayer or ritual. It’s roots are from the ‘vespers’ which in archaic language means ‘evening’.

Join Singhamanas for a spacious practice of poetry, chanting and meditation. Connect on another level with your practise whilst supporting yourself in the regularly of meditation sits.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Arrive from 5pm for a 5:15pm start.

Please familiarise yourself with our covid more...

‘Revolution & Effort’ is the theme for a special Sangha night during the Urban Retreat week this week.  This will include some classic Dharma and a conversation about Kamalavajra’s experience of effort & effortlessness as a very experienced practitioner of martial arts.

With Kamalavajra and Satyalila

Arrive from 19:15 for a 19:30 start.

Please familiarise yourself with our covid guidelines before attending in person. Bring a more...

Morning Meditation & Dedicating the Day 7.30 – 8.30 am (Zoom only)
Just for this Urban Retreat week, each morning from Sunday 16 – Friday 21  January we’ll gather on zoom to dedicate the day to Dharma practice and to meditate.  We’ll recite the verses of the Dedication Ceremony  and have a 40 minute period of Mindfulness of Breathing or Metta Bhavana meditation, with bells but no leading.
All welcome – whether you’re taking part more...

No need to book!

We will start to explore a new theme through short introductions, experiential exercises and led meditations. The class also offers an opportunity to share and reflect on our meditation experience through an open format ‘conversation’ after the meditation.

Open to those who have completed the intro courses and are familiar with Triratna’s basic meditation practices. Get in touch if you need to discuss.

Please familiarise yourself more...

Why meditate? Some of our community share their experience

These drop-in classes are a great way to sample meditation for the first time or to get refreshing support and clarity to help you set up a regular practice.  Full instruction will be given. We’ll introduce our meditation practices, one each week – either the mindfulness of breathing which develops calm, focus and wholeheartedness, or a loving kindness (metta bhavana) meditation which develops more...

Close of Day Practice Session 21.20-21.50 (Zoom only)

Just for this Urban Retreat week, a short gathering at the end of the day on Sunday 16, Monday 17, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 January to come together, connect with our experiences from the day and chant (or listen to) mantras.

All welcome -whether you’re taking part in the Urban Retreat or not.

Morning Meditation & Dedicating the Day 7.30 – 8.30 am (Zoom only)

Just for this Urban Retreat week, each morning from Sunday 16 – Friday 21  January we’ll gather on zoom to dedicate the day to Dharma practice and to meditate.  We’ll recite the verses of the Dedication Ceremony  and have a 40 minute period of Mindfulness of Breathing or Metta Bhavana meditation, with bells but no leading.

All welcome – whether you’re taking part more...

‘Evensong’ means evening prayer or ritual. It’s roots are from the ‘vespers’ which in archaic language means ‘evening’.

Join Singhamanas for a spacious practice of poetry, chanting and meditation. This is a beautiful way to start your evening, transitioning from work into whatever awaits you. Connect more with your practice in your daily life whilst building connections.

Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Arrive from 5pm for a more...

Close of Day Practice Session 21.20-21.50 (Zoom only)

Just for this Urban Retreat week, a short gathering at the end of the day on Sunday 16, Monday 17, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 January to come together, connect with our experiences from the day and chant (or listen to) mantras.

All welcome -whether you’re taking part in the Urban Retreat or not.

Morning Meditation & Dedicating the Day 7.30 – 8.30 am (Zoom only)

Just for this Urban Retreat week, each morning from Sunday 16th – Friday 21th January we’ll gather on zoom to dedicate the day to Dharma practice and to meditate.  We’ll recite the verses of the Dedication Ceremony  and have a 40 minute period of Mindfulness of Breathing or Metta Bhavana meditation, with bells but no leading.

All welcome – whether you’re taking part in the more...

It’s become a custom to celebrate the last evening of the Urban Retreat each year with a special puja dedicated to our ‘presiding deity’.  This year, we have this historical Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha as our guide, so join us in person or online for inspirational readings, puja recitation and chanting celebrating his gift of the Dharma to us.

All welcome – whether you’re taking part in the Urban Retreat or not.

Please more...

This closing session of the Urban Retreat is an opportunity to come back together in person or online and share our experiences the Urban Retreat week.  There will be time to meditate and reflect, to talk and share, to consider whether there are any intentions we’d like to set, going forwards and to celebrate with a concluding ritual.

For those who have taken part in the Urban Retreat and attended the first day.

Please familiarise yourself with our more...

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED

‘Sensitive to the whole body’ is one of the Buddha’s ‘pith instructions’.  What might it mean to us? How can we become more sensitive to the life of our body and breath? In this class we explore this question.

Trained yoga teacher Advayamati brings his experience of many years practice, leading workshops and retreats that combine shiatsu and energy work with teaching Buddhism and embodied mindfulness. This is a gentle yoga more...

Our tradition places great emphasis on building Sangha (a friendly community of individuals practising the Dharma, the Buddha’s teachings, alongside each other). Possibly because of the experience of the pandemic we may be noticing how we are by nature social creatures: We need each other to know ourselves. This is a safe and open space in which to be with others to bring kind attention to how we relate to others and just as importantly, ourselves.

For those who more...

‘Evensong’ means evening prayer or ritual. It’s roots are from the ‘vespers’ which in archaic language means ‘evening’.

Join Singhamanas for a spacious practice of poetry, chanting and meditation. Connect on another level with your practise whilst supporting yourself in the regularly of meditation sits.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Arrive from 5pm for a 5:15pm start.

Please familiarise yourself with our covid guidelines before more...

To “Be the revolution” we have to wake up into our life; know what is beneath our life choices and responses. This classic teaching image is said to be a mirror in which we can see ourselves. How do you see it? The cock, the snake and the pig spin at the centre but what do they obscure. This is the heart of the issue.

Week 1 of 6 in our Be the Revolution course on the Wheel of Life – with Bhadra.

Arrive at 19:15 for a 19:30 start.

Please more...

No need to book!

We will start to explore a new theme through short introductions, experiential exercises and led meditations. The class also offers an opportunity to share and reflect on our meditation experience through an open format ‘conversation’ after the meditation.

Open to those who have completed the intro courses and are familiar with Triratna’s basic meditation practices. Get in touch if you need to discuss.

We are asking for you to do a more...

‘Evensong’ means evening prayer or ritual. It’s roots are from the ‘vespers’ which in archaic language means ‘evening’.

Join Singhamanas for a spacious practice of poetry, chanting and meditation. This is a beautiful way to start your evening, transitioning from work into whatever awaits you. Connect more with your practice in your daily life whilst building connections.

Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Arrive from 5pm for a more...

“… it is important to have this… magical element, not just in our lives generally, but especially in our spiritual lives. And it is symbol, myth, ritual which help give life this magical element – you might also say imaginative element”
Sangharakshita

We have the world as ‘directly’ experienced through our senses and we have the imaginal world, both an inner and outer experience. Do you have a particular doorway to the myth and imaginal realms of your more...

Our tradition places great emphasis on building Sangha (a friendly community of individuals practising the Dharma, the Buddha’s teachings, alongside each other). Possibly because of the experience of the pandemic we may be noticing how we are by nature social creatures: We need each other to know ourselves. This is a safe and open space in which to be with others to bring kind attention to how we relate to others and just as importantly, ourselves.

For those who more...