Special Events

We run events of many sorts for people at all levels of commitment – short retreats, study of Buddhist texts, meditative ‘sesshins’ and occasional arts activities like singing workshops. We also celebrate the major festivals of the Buddhist calendar: Wesak and Parinirvana Day, commemorating the Buddha’s Enlightenment and his death; Dharma Day and Sangha Day celebrating the Buddha’s teachings and the spiritual community of his followers, and Padmasambhava Day when we fete the historical and mythological accomplishments of the character who established Buddhism in Tibet.

There is something on at the Centre most weekends. Most events are open to anyone already familiar with the FWBO and the two main meditations we teach. If that isn’t you, look at the Newcomers page first.

Thinking About Becoming a Mitra?

Are you wondering what the next step is in your spiritual life? Perhaps you feel you want to make more of a commitment, but still have questions. This is a morning to explore becoming a ‘Mitra’, or ‘friend’ at the SBC.

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Sunday 12 September 10am-1pm
Optional lunch at 1pm, bring veggie lunch to share.

Padmasambhava Festival

An introduction to Padmasambhava, he who blazes with loving kindness, the hero who tamed the opposing forces in Tibet; followed by a puja to celebrate his life and its relevance for us establishing Buddhism in the West today.

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Friday 17 September 7.30pm Introduction & Puja
6pm supper (bring veggie food to share)

Padmasambhava Practice Morning

To follow on from the festival, Vajratara and Vadanya will be leading a morning to study the teachings of Padmasambhava and evoke his presence…

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Saturday 18 September – 9am Meditation
10am-1pm main programme

Bodhisattvayana: The Great Way

Another day of practice and study, this time focusing on Mahayana Buddhism, whose practitioners follow in the footsteps of the Buddha along the Bodhisattva Path towards Enlightenment. Led by Susiddhi and Khemasuri

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Saturday 25 September 10am – 4pm
Bring veggie lunch to share

Poetry, Music & Storytelling Evening

An exciting new event to help explore, expand and deepen our awareness using the arts. Bring poetry, music and stories to share with others or just come along for the ride! Every 4th Saturday of the month.

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25 September & 23 October 7.30pm

Sangha Walk

Sangha Walks are the perfect opportunity to get to know other members of the Sangha and explore some of the beautiful countryside surrounding Sheffield. The organisers will state the distance and level of difficulty, along with where and when to meet. Sign up on the Sangha notice board in the tea room. Everyone welcome!

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Sunday 26 September

Men’s Sangha Gathering

An opportunity to gather together and practice the Dharma with other men in the Sangha. Saturday evening will involve social activities, puja & bonfire, chanting and a sleep-over in the Great Hall. Sunday will be practice orientated. Open to all men. Run by men who have asked for Ordination

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Saturday 2 October 3pm(or 6pm if you can’t make 3pm) – Sunday 3 October 5pm

Young People’s Weekend Retreat:
Buddhism the Next Generation!

A weekend in Castleton for young Buddhists people all over Europe. We will be exploring how to build the Buddhaland and how to be a positive force for goodness in the world.

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Fri 8 – Sunday 10 October
Book through Lokabandhu and sign up on the board

Western Buddhism: The Spiritual Supermarket

The third in Susiddhi’s series of ‘Ways’, with presentations and practices from schools of Buddhism which are well established in Europe and America. Led by Susiddhi and Satyajyoti.

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Saturday 16 October 10am – 4pm
Bring veggie lunch to share

Becoming an Instrument of Compassion

Advayacitta will lead a workshop exploring the potential of voice. The day will begin by developing emotional openness through voice, moving into openness to the power of compassion using mantra chanting.

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Saturday 23 October 10am – 5pm
Bring veggie lunch to share

Sangha Walk

SSangha Walks are the perfect opportunity to get to know other members of the Sangha and explore some of the beautiful countryside surrounding Sheffield. The organisers will state the distance and level of difficulty, along with where and when to meet. Sign up on the Sangha notice board in the tea room. Everyone welcome!

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Sunday 31 October

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