What’s On

What’s On

June 2025

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Tue, Jun 03
  • 7:30pm - 9:30pm
    booking not required
    by donation

    Sangha Night: Talks from Paula and Robin

    This evening we will be hearing from two of our team. Expect very personal talks and maybe even more! Meditation and tea as usual

Wed, Jun 04
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Sangha Works

    Sangha works offers the chance to practice in a different way. Experiencing work as practice and act consciously with generosity.

    “What would it be like to turn all that we do into practice? How different would we experience the world, ourselves and others?

    Come and experiment in Sangha Works – turning the ordinary into the extra-ordinary! We start with a check in, before choosing a task to work with as practice from cleaning the centre, to cleaning rupa’s and more...

  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Drop in Intermediate Meditation

    With Dayabodhini, Chittamani and Bhadra

    At this class we offer guidance and inspiration for those familiar with the three meditations taught by Triratna: Mindfulness of Breathing, Mettabhavana and Just sitting. We focus on one each week in a three week cycle. Most classes will begin with a short period of gentle bodywork which we have found enhances meditation. For those who wish, at 2pm we offer tea and time to discuss our meditation until 2.30.

    The class is here to more...

  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Drop in Introductory Meditation class

    Arrive 5.30 for a 5.45 start. At this friendly and accessible class you will be guided into the simplicity and support of meditation. We teach two meditations, alternating each week. The Mindfulness of breathing helping us to focus and settle the mind and body.The second meditation, the Loving Kindness meditation helping us bring kindness and patient care towards ourself and others.

    You will be given full instruction in the meditations and also helped with finding a comfortable more...

Fri, Jun 06
  • 7:30pm - 9:30pm
    booking not required
    by donation

    Bristol Young Buddhists. Becoming a mitra

    So what is a mitra anyway? And what does it mean to become one? for June’s BYB evenjng, members of the team will share their personal reasons for becoming a mitra, and their experiences since. There will be opportunity to ask any questions you might have, and to share your thoughts within smaller groups. there will then be ample time at the end of the evening to hang out and get to know each other some more.

Wed, Jun 11
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Sangha Works

    Sangha works offers the chance to practice in a different way. Experiencing work as practice and act consciously with generosity.

    “What would it be like to turn all that we do into practice? How different would we experience the world, ourselves and others?

    Come and experiment in Sangha Works – turning the ordinary into the extra-ordinary! We start with a check in, before choosing a task to work with as practice from cleaning the centre, to cleaning rupa’s and more...

  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Drop in Intermediate Meditation

    With Dayabodhini, Chittamani and Bhadra

    At this class we offer guidance and inspiration for those familiar with the three meditations taught by Triratna: Mindfulness of Breathing, Mettabhavana and Just sitting. We focus on one each week in a three week cycle. Most classes will begin with a short period of gentle bodywork which we have found enhances meditation. For those who wish, at 2pm we offer tea and time to discuss our meditation until 2.30.

    The class is here to more...

  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Drop in Introductory Meditation class

    Arrive 5.30 for a 5.45 start. At this friendly and accessible class you will be guided into the simplicity and support of meditation. We teach two meditations, alternating each week. The Mindfulness of breathing helping us to focus and settle the mind and body.The second meditation, the Loving Kindness meditation helping us bring kindness and patient care towards ourself and others.

    You will be given full instruction in the meditations and also helped with finding a comfortable more...

Fri, Jun 13
  • 6:00pm - 4:00pm
    login to book on this event (10 places left)

    Note: Bookings are for in person only. You don't need to book an online place.

    by donation

    Mens residential weekend retreat: The Gap. at Anybody’s Barn

    13-15th June 

    With Naravira and Manjurava

    On this Mens Weekend Retreat we will be exploring ‘The Gap’. 

    The Buddha described the way to exit the wheel of life was from ‘The Gap’ between feeling and craving in the Nidana Chain. But what does this mean? And how can we practically explore this fundamental of Buddhist teachings?

    On the retreat we will look at some of the theory of this teaching as well as practical more...

Wed, Jun 18
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Sangha Works

    Sangha works offers the chance to practice in a different way. Experiencing work as practice and act consciously with generosity.

    “What would it be like to turn all that we do into practice? How different would we experience the world, ourselves and others?

    Come and experiment in Sangha Works – turning the ordinary into the extra-ordinary! We start with a check in, before choosing a task to work with as practice from cleaning the centre, to cleaning rupa’s and more...

  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Drop in Intermediate Meditation

    With Dayabodhini, Chittamani and Bhadra

    At this class we offer guidance and inspiration for those familiar with the three meditations taught by Triratna: Mindfulness of Breathing, Mettabhavana and Just sitting. We focus on one each week in a three week cycle. Most classes will begin with a short period of gentle bodywork which we have found enhances meditation. For those who wish, at 2pm we offer tea and time to discuss our meditation until 2.30.

    The class is here to more...

  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Drop in Introductory Meditation class

    Arrive 5.30 for a 5.45 start. At this friendly and accessible class you will be guided into the simplicity and support of meditation. We teach two meditations, alternating each week. The Mindfulness of breathing helping us to focus and settle the mind and body.The second meditation, the Loving Kindness meditation helping us bring kindness and patient care towards ourself and others.

    You will be given full instruction in the meditations and also helped with finding a comfortable more...

Sat, Jun 21
  • 10:00am - 5:00pm
    login to book on this event (40 places left)

    Note: Bookings are for in person only. You don't need to book an online place.

    by donation

    Buddhism & Deep Ecology Day Retreat

    Join Sanghasīha and Guhyasakhi for a day retreat exploring our relationship with the natural world through our Dharma practice and how this can help us approach the challenges of the environmental emergency, both as individuals and as a community. Expect guided and sound meditations, shamanic journeying, talks, discussion and Buddhist ritual. Please bring a vegan lunch to share.

    Supported by the Bristol Young Buddhist Team

    Sanghasiha Guhyasakhi

Wed, Jun 25
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Sangha Works

    Sangha works offers the chance to practice in a different way. Experiencing work as practice and act consciously with generosity.

    “What would it be like to turn all that we do into practice? How different would we experience the world, ourselves and others?

    Come and experiment in Sangha Works – turning the ordinary into the extra-ordinary! We start with a check in, before choosing a task to work with as practice from cleaning the centre, to cleaning rupa’s and more...

  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Drop in Intermediate Meditation

    With Dayabodhini, Chittamani and Bhadra

    At this class we offer guidance and inspiration for those familiar with the three meditations taught by Triratna: Mindfulness of Breathing, Mettabhavana and Just sitting. We focus on one each week in a three week cycle. Most classes will begin with a short period of gentle bodywork which we have found enhances meditation. For those who wish, at 2pm we offer tea and time to discuss our meditation until 2.30.

    The class is here to more...

  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Drop in Introductory Meditation class

    Arrive 5.30 for a 5.45 start. At this friendly and accessible class you will be guided into the simplicity and support of meditation. We teach two meditations, alternating each week. The Mindfulness of breathing helping us to focus and settle the mind and body.The second meditation, the Loving Kindness meditation helping us bring kindness and patient care towards ourself and others.

    You will be given full instruction in the meditations and also helped with finding a comfortable more...

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