“Compassion does not just happen. Pity does, but compassion is not pity. It’s not a feeling. Compassion is a viewpoint, a way of life, a perspective, a habit that becomes a discipline – and more than anything else, compassion is a choice we make that love is more important than comfort or convenience.” Glennon Doyle Melton

At our last event in June we learned about metta or love, the first of the Brahma Viharas. Join us for the second event in this summer series more...

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...

A meditation course on Sangha Nights in June & July

We will be continuing our theme for this year – Be the Revolution – by running a meditation course based around the connection between meditation and the body.

Meditation is often talked about as something we do with the mind. But mind in Buddhism is much more than just the thinking mind that we are used to. It includes the whole of our experience.  The deep transformation that can come 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 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...

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...

In the second of three going deeper meditation mornings on the image of the Blue Sky we look at the Blue Sky as a metaphor for emptiness (sunyata or the open dimension of being). Having seen all experience as mere impressions in awareness we find awareness itself is open, without form, unobstructing and unobstructed: empty.

Doors open at 9:45 for a 10am start

The Dharma is sometimes said to be ‘caught not taught’ and our Dharma Day celebration this year is an invitation to join us in recalling and celebrating whatever it is about the Dharma that has ‘caught’ you – it might be a glimpse of vision, the ‘taste of freedom’ or perhaps more like a whiff of a beautiful perfume.  We’ve called the celebration ‘The Perfume of the Dharma’ as we loved the image of Dharma being carried 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...

A meditation course on Sangha Nights in June & July

We will be continuing our theme for this year – Be the Revolution – by running a meditation course based around the connection between meditation and the body.

Meditation is often talked about as something we do with the mind. But mind in Buddhism is much more than just the thinking mind that we are used to. It includes the whole of our experience.  The deep transformation that can come 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 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...

The last Sangha Circle online happens tonight. Next Sunday at the same time there will be an in person Sangha Circle to mark the end of this particular event. Please come along to help us mark this transition.

A meditation course on Sangha Nights in June & July

We will be continuing our theme for this year – Be the Revolution – by running a meditation course based around the connection between meditation and the body.

Meditation is often talked about as something we do with the mind. But mind in Buddhism is much more than just the thinking mind that we are used to. It includes the whole of our experience.  The deep transformation that can come about 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 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...

Please accept our apologies. We have had to cancel this event as the teacher is unwell with covid.

We hope to see you at another one of our events/classes. See the Newcomers page for more inspiration.

Vision and Daily Life | 23rd & 24th July | 10am – 5pm both days | in person

This weekend will help deepen your experience of meditation and Buddhism over the course of the weekend. The Buddhist vision helps meditation to be a real power for change in more...

Tonight we will be having a special evening to celebrate the end of the term. Please come along and bring snacks and cakes with you. We will have a celebratory puja (ritual) and a chance to enjoy the company of the Sangha (community).

Arrive from 7:15 for a 7:30pm start.

All our classes are run on donations which means everyone, regardless of income, can learn about Buddhism and meditation. To keep this revolutionary approach going, please do give what 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 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...