What’s On
October 2024
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1:00pm - 2:30pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
Intermediate Meditation Class
The lunchtime class is a weekly class that runs between 1 and 2pm on Wednesdays. If you have time you can stay on afterwards for our class group discussion from 2 till 2.30pm. With Bhadra, Dayabodhini and Claire-Louise.
By donation, no need to book.
Explore meditation further with this friendly class.
There is an optional half hour after the class to sit and discuss your experience.
Suitable for those who have completed an intro more...
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7:30pm - 9:30pmbooking not requiredby donation
Bristol Young Buddhists - BUDDHISM, ART & RELIGION: THE OPPORTUNITIES
Art, like religion, has the power to awaken us to a higher state of consciousness. In both, we seek a deeper connection to the mystery of existence. But what exactly does religion have to offer the aesthete? And is art just an optional extra for the sincere Buddhist?
Come and hear Singhamanas share some thoughts on why he thinks Sangharakshtia’s vision for a religion of art is a genius element of Triratna Buddhism.
Arrive from 7.15pm for a 7.30pm more...
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation
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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5:30pm - 6:30pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation
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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2:00pm - 6:00pmlogin to book on this event (14 places left)
Note: Bookings are for in person only. You don't need to book an online place.
by donation
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation
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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7:30pm - 9:30pmbooking not requiredby donation
Beyond the view that our lives are problems to be solved.
An introduction led by Dharmamrta. Sangha Night on October 22nd and 29th
There can be a tension between what is seen as a dharmic perspective and those
perspectives that are seen as more psychological.
How do the discoveries of meditation and the discoveries of psychotherapy come
together.
Can we really be open to neither offering ultimate resolution.
Over these 2 evenings at Sangha Night we will start to explore what each of these
paths can offer in opening more and more...
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11:00am - 1:00pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
Silent & Simple: in Meditation
For experienced meditators who are able to sit for 50mins unguided.
50min unguided sit, 20min walking, and another sit.
Join Nirajadhi and friends for a silent and simple session of practice.
11am PROMPT start. Doors open 10:50am.
Last Saturday of the month (except July, August and December).
Our Centre runs on generosity and the majority of our income is from donations. We don’t have fix rates for our classes so income isn’t a more...
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation
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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7:30pm - 9:30pmbooking not requiredby donation
Beyond the view that our lives are problems to be solved.
An introduction led by Dharmamrta. Second of two evenings. First one on the 22nd October.
There can be a tension between what is seen as a dharmic perspective and those
perspectives that are seen as more psychological.
How do the discoveries of meditation and the discoveries of psychotherapy come
together.
Can we really be open to neither offering ultimate resolution.
Over these 2 evenings at Sangha Night we will start to explore what each of these
paths can offer in more...