Everyday life may be joyous, painful, plain sailing or just plain dull, but ultimately we’re usually left with a lingering sense of dissatisfaction. The Dharma offers us an alternative. By setting our compass to the values of beauty, truth and a fiery ‘goodness’, we can start to free ourselves and transform the world we live in.

Spend your bank holiday Monday with others in their twenties and early thirties, immersed in a retreat-like environment of meditation, more...

Note: This event is for those in the Sangha (community) who have some familiarity with basic meditation practices. This class is not taught, but an opportunity to come together to meditate, with some poetry and chanting setting the scene. Suitable for those who have completed an Intro Course with us, or have been attending the Meditation for Beginners classes.

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

The continuation of a spiritual tradition requires that it is communicated down the generations. Within the Triratna Buddhist Community there is a lively and dynamic younger scene that perhaps some people are not aware of. This Tuesday at the beginning of our Mitra Month, Ksantikara from Adhisthana, who is The European young persons coordinator, will be telling us about this fantastic trend. Come along and find out what is going on and how to get involved!

Arrive from 7:15pm for more...

This term we explore the theme of ‘the mindfulness of breathing’ 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.

1-2pm is a led meditation class. From 2 until 2:30pm there is an opportunity to discuss your meditation practice with others.

Open to those who have completed the intro courses and more...

We are very sorry! But we need to cancel this class this week. Back next week on 11th May.

Our beginners 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 instructions will be given including how to sit comfortably in a chair or on cushions on the floor. We’ll introduce our meditation practices, one each week – either the mindfulness of more...

For those with some familiarity with the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana, these follow-on meditation sessions will explore a range of ways of working in meditation: working on the mind with the mind to develop states of samatha (calm abiding) which include the qualities of metta and mindfulness.

The aim is to enable you to develop a meditation practice of your own, within which you are able to respond creatively to your current more...

Note: This event is for those in the Sangha (community) who have some familiarity with basic meditation practices. This class is not taught, but an opportunity to come together to meditate, with some poetry and chanting setting the scene. Suitable for those who have completed an Intro Course with us, or have been attending the Meditation for Beginners classes.

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

An evening of meditation.

After our Day Retreat earlier this week, we are having a spacious evening of meditation along the same theme: Roads to Liberation.

With Kamalavajra and the Bristol Young Buddhists team.

As a way of deepening our meditation and shared practice, we are starting a practice morning for men in the Sangha.

There will be a chance to practice together with an emphasis on meditation and walking meditation. A simple morning of practice with no teaching input.

In addition we will be meeting up after the morning of meditation to have lunch together, either within the centre building or by going to a café. This will be an informal chance to meet up with 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...

Note: This event is for those in the Sangha (community) who have some familiarity with basic meditation practices. This class is not taught, but an opportunity to come together to meditate, with some poetry and chanting setting the scene. Suitable for those who have completed an Intro Course with us, or have been attending the Meditation for Beginners classes.

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

Please note: We are having internet troubles at the centre, so strongly encourage you to come in person in order to enjoy the ceremonies to their fullest.

Celebrate with us! Dave and Della are becoming mitras within our community this evening.

Such a joyous time for the Sangha to come together to recognise the deepening of commitment to Buddhist practice within this context.

For those who have completed an intro course with us

This term we explore the theme of ‘the mindfulness of breathing’ 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.

1-2pm is a led meditation class. From 2 until 2:30pm there is an opportunity to discuss your meditation practice with others.

Open to those who have completed the intro more...

Our beginners 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 instructions will be given including how to sit comfortably in a chair or on cushions on the floor. 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 emotional more...

For those with some familiarity with the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana, these follow-on meditation sessions will explore a range of ways of working in meditation: working on the mind with the mind to develop states of samatha (calm abiding) which include the qualities of metta and mindfulness.

The aim is to enable you to develop a meditation practice of your own, within which you are able to respond creatively to your current more...

There will be no evensong this evening. We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience. Back on Tuesday.

Note: This event is for those in the Sangha (community) who have some familiarity with basic meditation practices. This class is not taught, but an opportunity to come together to meditate, with some poetry and chanting setting the scene. Suitable for those who have completed an Intro Course with us, or have been attending the Meditation for more...

The Buddha can represent the love and wisdom that is there in all of us:  our deepest potential, our true nature, veiled but never fully obscured, waiting for the conditions to allow it to shine forth, for the benefit of this world.

In this special session which will be part of our Buddha Day celebrations, we’ll be using the imagination to evoke the heart-mind of the Buddha, particularly through imagined bodily experience. With Dayajoti.

Following the more...

2,565 years ago, a human named Gautama sat beneath a pipal tree on the banks of the Naranjara river and gained Enlightenment. He became the Buddha Shakyamuni, and the tree was thereafter known as the Bodhi Tree. Buddha Day is not merely a celebration of this event, but an opportunity for us to imaginatively be with the Buddha on this momentous occasion. We may not gain Enlightenment ourselves on Buddha Day (but then again, who knows?), but our practice will inevitably move us further more...

Note: This event is for those in the Sangha (community) who have some familiarity with basic meditation practices. This class is not taught, but an opportunity to come together to meditate, with some poetry and chanting setting the scene. Suitable for those who have completed an Intro Course with us, or have been attending the Meditation for Beginners classes.

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

We warmly welcome the Bristol Young Buddhists team!

Hannah, Merry, Jay and Esme are here to share their experience of running the Bristol Young Buddhists events, their practices as younger Buddhists and what it is the Young Buddhists get up to when no-one else is around…

This is a great opportunity to connect with a part of the Sangha you may not have insight into; getting ideas and inspiration! As well as being a support to this team of friends and enjoying the more...

This term we explore the theme of ‘the mindfulness of breathing’ 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.

1-2pm is a led meditation class. From 2 until 2:30pm there is an opportunity to discuss your meditation practice with others.

Open to those who have completed the intro more...

Our beginners 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 instructions will be given including how to sit comfortably in a chair or on cushions on the floor. 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 emotional more...

For those with some familiarity with the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana, these follow-on meditation sessions will explore a range of ways of working in meditation: working on the mind with the mind to develop states of samatha (calm abiding) which include the qualities of metta and mindfulness.

The aim is to enable you to develop a meditation practice of your own, within which you are able to respond creatively to your current more...

Note: This event is for those in the Sangha (community) who have some familiarity with basic meditation practices. This class is not taught, but an opportunity to come together to meditate, with some poetry and chanting setting the scene. Suitable for those who have completed an Intro Course with us, or have been attending the Meditation for Beginners classes.

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

This term we explore the Metta Bhavana practice 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.

1-2pm is a led meditation class. From 2 until 2:30pm there is an opportunity to discuss your meditation practice with others.

Open to those who have completed the intro courses and are familiar with more...

The Crucible of Communication is being held this weekend Day 1, Day 2. An excellent opportunity to delve into communication with others. We are cancelling Sangha Circle this week as Bhadra and Dharmamrta are offering the weekend workshop instead. Do sign up! (Links above)

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 more...

Note: This event is for those in the Sangha (community) who have some familiarity with basic meditation practices. This class is not taught, but an opportunity to come together to meditate, with some poetry and chanting setting the scene. Suitable for those who have completed an Intro Course with us, or have been attending the Meditation for Beginners classes.

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

We will be IN PERSON ONLY this week!

Unfortunately due to team sickness we are not able to hold this event as a hybrid (online and in person) class. Please note that this class is no longer a hybrid event. We will be delighted to welcome you in person! There are plans to review our capacity to provide hybrid classes in the Autumn. We want to make our classes accessible to all, however we have to work within the limits of our resources.

Tonight! We will be hearing more...

This term we explore the Metta Bhavana practice 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.

1-2pm is a led meditation class. From 2 until 2:30pm there is an opportunity to discuss your meditation practice with others.

Open to those who have completed the intro courses and are familiar with more...

Our beginners 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 instructions will be given including how to sit comfortably in a chair or on cushions on the floor. 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 emotional more...

For those with some familiarity with the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana, these follow-on meditation sessions will explore a range of ways of working in meditation: working on the mind with the mind to develop states of samatha (calm abiding) which include the qualities of metta and mindfulness.

The aim is to enable you to develop a meditation practice of your own, within which you are able to respond creatively to your current more...

Note: This event is for those in the Sangha (community) who have some familiarity with basic meditation practices. This class is not taught, but an opportunity to come together to meditate, with some poetry and chanting setting the scene. Suitable for those who have completed an Intro Course with us, or have been attending the Meditation for Beginners classes.

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

Apologies this class cancelled. Half Term but back next week

Note: This event is for those in the Sangha (community) who have some familiarity with basic meditation practices. This class is not taught, but an opportunity to come together to meditate, with some poetry and chanting setting the scene. Suitable for those who have completed an Intro Course with us, or have been attending more...

APOLOGIES tonights class cancelled due to illness and absence. Back next week