What’s On
September 2022
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10:00am - 1:00pmin personby donation
Men's Practice Morning
As a way of deepening our meditation and shared practice, we are starting a practice morning for men in the Sangha.
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 fellow Sangha members and to get to know each other more in a friendly environment.These more...
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2:00pm - 5:00pmin personby donation
Protecting the Mind - Mantra Practice
Would you like to know more about Mantra’s and explore their seemingly magical qualities of mind protection? Do you already enjoy exploring and chanting mantras? Join us for an event with some input on mantras, meditation, mantra chanting and discussion.
With Kamalavajra
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personby donation
Sangha Night
Our weekly community night.
A great chance to get to know people, deepen friendships and practice the Dharma together.
Suitable for those who have completed an introductory course with us at any time.
Doors open at 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start.
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1:00pm - 2:30pmin personby donation
Sangha Meditation Class
We explore meditation 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...
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6:00pm - 7:00pmin personby donation
Meditation for Beginners
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...
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personby donation
Finding Freedom - 6 Week Introductory Course
Uncover genuine ease, contentment and meaning in life through exploring profound yet simple teachings. Come together with others to learn, discuss and discover the means to uncover how to become the change you want to see.
Each session will be partly introducing meditation and partly about the Buddhist context, that helps meditation to be a real power for change. There will be input from the experienced teaching team plus an opportunity for small group discussion. more...
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10:00am - 1:00pmin personby donation
The Blue Sky as Adhisthana - Going Deeper in Meditation
In the third of three going deeper meditation mornings on the image of the Blue Sky we look at the Blue Sky as a metaphor for Adhisthana: the rain of blessings from the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who are traditionally depicted as sitting in the midst of a clear blue sky. Taking this image as a metaphor for the openness of our own awareness to the unobstructed awareness of the enlightened mind: cutting through aversion becomes not just an absence of reactivity but also an openness to the more...
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personby donation
Sangha Night
Our weekly community night.
A great chance to get to know people, deepen friendships and practice the Dharma together.
Suitable for those who have completed an introductory course with us at any time.
Doors open at 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start.
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1:00pm - 2:30pmin personby donation
Sangha Meditation Class
We explore meditation 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...
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6:00pm - 7:00pmin personby donation
Meditation for Beginners
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...
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personby donation
Sangha Night
Our weekly community night.
A great chance to get to know people, deepen friendships and practice the Dharma together.
Suitable for those who have completed an introductory course with us at any time.
Doors open at 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start.
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1:00pm - 2:30pmin personby donation
Sangha Meditation Class
We explore meditation 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...
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6:00pm - 7:00pmin personby donation
Meditation for Beginners
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...
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9:00am - 5:00pmin personby donation
The Embodied Heart - Retreat Day
A day retreat exploring the wisdom of the heart.
Through meditation and Qigong based movements we will resource ourselves and deepen our capacity for wellbeing and peace. Through inquiry we will reveal the wisdom of the heart which is beyond self and unbound.
With Padmadrishti
Suitable for those with 2+ Years of Triratna meditation experience
We recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing for this event.
Full rate: more...
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personby donation
Sangha Night
Our weekly community night.
A great chance to get to know people, deepen friendships and practice the Dharma together.
Suitable for those who have completed an introductory course with us at any time.
Doors open at 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start.
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1:00pm - 2:30pmin personby donation
Sangha Meditation Class
We explore meditation 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...
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personby donation
Meditation for Beginners
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...
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4:00pm - 3:00pmin personby donation
Sangha Retreat Weekend
It’s happening!
A great chance to practice in the countryside with some lovely folk.
We will be going away for the weekend to focus on meditation and the teaching of the Buddha together. We would love to have you with us. This will be a small retreat in Worcestershire.
Keep your eyes on this page for more info. Booking available soon.
Full rate: £95
Concession: £75
This retreat will be at Anybody’s Barn in more...