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What’s On

February 2025

Available events: Festival Sangha Introductory Meditation

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Mon, Feb 03
  • 7:30pm - 9:30pm
    in person
    This event has already happened.
    by donation

    6 Monday Evenings: Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation

    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...

Tue, Feb 04
  • 7:15pm - 9:30pm
    This event has already happened.
    by donation

    My experience of a 9 month solitary retreat

    Devamitra returns to talk about his experiences on his recent long solitary retreat. His evocative description is Wind, moon, rocks and trees; birds, snakes, mind and me. (Should be a fascinating evening)

Wed, Feb 05
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    This event has already happened.
    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...

  • 5:45pm - 7:00pm
    in person
    This event has already happened.
    by donation

    Meditation for Beginners

    Introductory 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...

Thu, Feb 06
  • 5:30pm - 5:30pm
    This event has already happened.
    by donation

    Drop in class each Thursday 5.30-6.30pm

    These highly relaxing classes are suitable for all levels including complete beginners. They combine a mixture of breathwork and bodywork and are led by experienced teacher and member of our Sangha Claire-Louise. Come home to yourself and your body in this wonderful way.

Fri, Feb 07
  • 7:30pm - 9:30pm
    This event has already happened.
    by donation

    Bristol Young Buddhists: The Group and the Individual

    Do you find difficulties being in groups?
    Is Buddhism something that interests you but you feel apprehensive about organised religion?
    Do you have questions about getting more involved with a movement like Triratna, because although you like a lot of what is being said you don’t agree with all of it?
    Do you often find yourself coming into conflict with authority or are you someone who tends to go along with things and try to fit in?
    We will be exploring questions about how more...

Mon, Feb 10
  • 7:30pm - 9:30pm
    in person
    This event has already happened.
    by donation

    6 Monday Evenings: Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation

    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...

Tue, Feb 11
  • 7:15pm - 9:30pm
    This event has already happened.
    by donation

    Follow on Meditation course with Prajnamati

    Assuming some familiarity with the form of the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana, these follow-on meditation sessions will explore a range of ways of working in meditation: working on the mind with the mind to develop states of samatha (calm abiding) which include the qualities of metta and mindfulness.

    The aim is to enable you to develop a meditation practice of your own, within which you are able to respond creatively to your current experience, and which you are able more...

Wed, Feb 12
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    This 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...

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    This event has already happened.
    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
    This 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...

Thu, Feb 13
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    This event has already happened.
    by donation

    Drop in class each Thursday 5.30-6.30pm

    These highly relaxing classes are suitable for all levels including complete beginners. They combine a mixture of breathwork and bodywork and are led by experienced teacher and member of our Sangha Claire-Louise. Come home to yourself and your body in this wonderful way.

Sun, Feb 16
  • 10:15am - 6:30pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    Parinirvana Festival Day

    Festival Sangha

    Our festival days are key events in the Buddhist calendar. These are great opportunities to be with the Sangha and gain a larger perspective from the long tradition of Buddhism. Parinirvana Festival on the 16th February is when traditionally we reflect on impermanence in the context of the Buddhas last days and death.

    Timetable

    10.15.  Doors open

    10.30.  Chanting and meditation and an opportunity to place

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Mon, Feb 17
  • 7:30pm - 9:30pm
    in person
    booking not required
    by donation

    6 Monday Evenings: Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation

    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...

Tue, Feb 18
  • 7:15pm - 9:30pm
    booking not required
    by donation

    Follow on Meditation course with Prajnamati

    Assuming some familiarity with the form of the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana, these follow-on meditation sessions will explore a range of ways of working in meditation: working on the mind with the mind to develop states of samatha (calm abiding) which include the qualities of metta and mindfulness.

    The aim is to enable you to develop a meditation practice of your own, within which you are able to respond creatively to your current experience, and which you are able more...

Wed, Feb 19
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    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 - 2:00pm
    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
    booking not required
    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...

Mon, Feb 24
  • 7:30pm - 9:30pm
    in person
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    Note: Bookings are for in person only. You don't need to book an online place.

    by donation

    Follow-on to the Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation course. Six Monday evenings

    This 6 week 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 more...

Tue, Feb 25
  • 7:15pm - 9:30pm
    booking not required
    by donation

    Follow on Meditation course with Prajnamati

    Assuming some familiarity with the form of the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana, these follow-on meditation sessions will explore a range of ways of working in meditation: working on the mind with the mind to develop states of samatha (calm abiding) which include the qualities of metta and mindfulness.

    The aim is to enable you to develop a meditation practice of your own, within which you are able to respond creatively to your current experience, and which you are able more...

Wed, Feb 26
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    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 - 2:00pm
    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
    booking not required
    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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