What’s On
March 2025
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10:00am - 12:00pmThis event has already happened.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...
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5:30pm - 7:00pmThis event has already happened.by donation
Beginners meditation
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 - 9:30pmbooking not requiredby donation
Arts Cafe
The Arts Café is a centre arts event that aims to give a space to creative initiatives within the Sangha. It is a chance to share any arts oriented pieces we might want with people. This could include music, poetry, performance, film, 2D and 3D making and any other arts medium you can think of.
We would love to hear from you with any submissions you are moved to share. You can email Naravira@bristol-buddhist-centre.org more...
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11:00am - 5:00pmsorry this event is fully booked
Note: Bookings are for in person only. You don't need to book an online place.
by donationCommunication Weekend: Becoming who we already are. 29/30 March.
With Dharmamrta and Bhadra. Please note 11 – 5 Saturday. 12 – 9 Sunday . There is a bookable second weekend 17/18 May. Come to either or both.
What is it to be who we truly are. The ‘true individual’ is essential to a healthy spiritual community, says the founder of this movement.
A way to discover our unique path and individuality is within relationship.
We will draw on the story of the friendship between Narcissus and Goldmund, by Herman more...
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personsorry this event is fully booked
Note: Bookings are for in person only. You don't need to book an online place.
by donationIntroduction to Buddhism & Meditation (Follow-on course)
This follow-on course is open to anyone who has previously completed an Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation course.
Further your practice of meditation and understanding of Buddhism as we continue to 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 become the change you want to see.
Each session will be partly dedicated to developing our more...