Meditation is an integral part of Buddhist practice. Over four evenings, Maitrijyoti and Manjurava will be exploring meditation.

Looking at the two foundational practices of the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana, we will look not only at the fundamentals but how to go deeper and reinvigorate these practices, making it suitable for newcomers as well as those with experience.

2nd September
Maitrijyoti on the Mindfulness of Breathing: more...

If you already have experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana (Loving Kindness) meditations that we practice in our sangha, join us on a Wednesday lunchtime to meditate with others and take your practice deeper, with guidance.

Every Wednesday at the Bristol Buddhist Centre. The meditation finishes at 2pm, with the option to stay on until 2.30pm for tea and a chat.

MINDFULNESS YOGA: CULTIVATING AWARENESS WITH KINDNESS

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.

We will explore physical sensations and breath, noting our thoughts and feelings, all through a lens of love and kindness (metta). This internal approach more...

This course will help you 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 more...

Meditation is an integral part of Buddhist practice. Over four evenings, Maitrijyoti and Manjurava will be exploring meditation.

Looking at the two foundational practices of the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana, we will look not only at the fundamentals but how to go deeper and reinvigorate these practices, making it suitable for newcomers as well as those with experience.

2nd September
Maitrijyoti on the Mindfulness of Breathing: more...

If you already have experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana (Loving Kindness) meditations that we practice in our sangha, join us on a Wednesday lunchtime to meditate with others and take your practice deeper, with guidance.

The meditation finishes at 2pm, with the option to stay on until 2.30pm for tea and a chat.

MINDFULNESS YOGA: CULTIVATING AWARENESS WITH KINDNESS

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.

We will explore physical sensations and breath, noting our thoughts and feelings, all through a lens of love and kindness (metta). This internal approach more...

This course will help you 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 more...

Meditation is an integral part of Buddhist practice. Over four evenings, Maitrijyoti and Manjurava will be exploring meditation.

Looking at the two foundational practices of the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana, we will look not only at the fundamentals but how to go deeper and reinvigorate these practices, making it suitable for newcomers as well as those with experience.

2nd September
Maitrijyoti on the Mindfulness of Breathing: more...

MINDFULNESS YOGA: CULTIVATING AWARENESS WITH KINDNESS

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.

We will explore physical sensations and breath, noting our thoughts and feelings, all through a lens of love and kindness (metta). This internal approach more...

A cinematic journey into rituals, chanting, and frequencies, uncovering how humans access altered states of consciousness and the mind’s hidden capacities.

This feature length documentary explores how humans enter altered states of consciousness and the various methods used — across Bali, Australia, and Nepal. 

It is a shift from ordinary perception, opening doors to new sensations, perspectives, and emotions.

This film takes you more...

Last Friday of the month

Time:10:30- 12:00. 

Place: Deep end of Clevedon Marine Lake

Parking: Road side ( free) Elton Road or Old Church Road

Salthouse Fields carpark ( pay& display)

Bring snack & warm drink for colder months

Hope to see you there

Chandranishta 

BRING YOUR DEMONS – BRING YOUR DRUMS – BRING YOUR FIRE

A festival of practice to celebrate the life and liberation of Padmasambhava.

Wear red!

PROGRAMME

10:00 • Doors open
10:30 • Meditation
11:30 • Make Mandala protection (child-friendly)
12:30 • Dedication & Mantra (child-friendly)
1:00 • Bring lunch to share
2:00 • Talk & group discussion
3:00 • Readings from The Life & more...

This course will help you 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 more...