On Sangha Night on 20 May, we started a conversation about solitary retreats – and the benefits of solitude in general. Satyalila catalysed the conversation by evoking inspiration for solitary retreats going back hundreds of years, sharing some of her own experiences and poems, and offering some practical tips on how to get started or go deeper.

It was a lively evening and there was clearly more to be said! So Satyalila is returning to Sangha Night on Tuesday 17 June to more...

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...

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...

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...

Please come along at 5.30 for a prompt start at 5.45

In these sessions, we focus on unifying and bringing gentle awareness to our body, breath, and mind. The pace is considered, encouraging us to integrate mindfulness not only into our yoga practice but also into our daily life. More info

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

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...

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...

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...

Please come along at 5.30 for a prompt start at 5.45

In these sessions, we focus on unifying and bringing gentle awareness to our body, breath, and mind. The pace is considered, encouraging us to integrate mindfulness not only into our yoga practice but also into our daily life. More info