Generosity

Generosity is the radical principle upon which we build our Sangha.

Generosity is of fundamental importance in Buddhism and our aim is to inspire a living culture of generosity throughout the sangha. The Sheffield Buddhist Centre is built upon the open-handed generosity of hundreds of people.

We always share the Buddha’s teachings completely free, this includes residential retreats.

The flow of generosity and abundance is a key aspect of being part of a Sangha, each of us making our contribution in our own way to the best of our ability.

Regular Giving and One-off Donations

Standing orders from sangha members form the backbone of our generosity economy. Every contribution makes a difference. If you would like to play your part in keeping the centre viable, please do consider taking out a standing order or increasing your existing donation.

Set up your own standing order or make a donation using online banking. Here are the details:

Account name: Sheffield Buddhist Centre

Account no: 10098705 Sort code: 16-14-30

In the payee reference please give your surname, then first name or initial.

Then please let us know by sending us an email.

Gift Aid

If you are a UK taxpayer, with your consent we can claim gift aid on your donation. You can download a gift aid form by clicking the button below, or forms are also available at the Centre. Please note that you only need to return a gift aid form to us once, so if you’ve already filled one out that’s all we need. Forms can be emailed to us or handed in at the Centre.

Thank you so much for your generosity!

Jordana

I first became interested in Buddhism as a teenager from a chance encounter with a book found in my school library. I was immediately struck by how Buddhism taught that I could change how I experience the world and that I could grow as a person. However, it wasn’t until many years later at the Sheffield Buddhist centre, that I began to commit myself fully to Buddhist practice as I saw that practicing Buddhist teachings was having a very positive impact on my life and on the lives of others.

I was delighted to join the Still Learning Team in November 2018. My previous work has been as a teacher and as an artist and I feel privileged to be able to bring those skills together with my passion for Buddhism in order to teach children and young people about Buddhism.

Aryadasa

I first came into contact with Buddhism in my final year of university when I attended an introductory course at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre. I was instantly captivated by the revolutionary yet practical nature of the Dharma (teachings of the Buddha).

I began to meditate and apply Buddhism into my daily life and found that it actually worked! I had started to view the world differently and in a way that made me happier. I gained great confidence by this and became a committed Buddhist practitioner soon afterwards.

I enjoy sharing with others what I have learnt and how Buddhism has transformed me so I was delighted to join the Still Learning team in October 2013.

Buddhist Artefacts

Suitable for all Key Stages A fun activity for all ages. Explore a range of traditional Buddhist artefacts. Can you guess what they might be used for? Pupils and teachers love the hands-on approach of this game.

Ethics and Kamra

We have a range of exercises and activities, depending on ages and ability levels, exploring Buddhist ethics and their implications for how we might live as Buddhists.

The Life of the Buddha

How did the Buddha become the Buddha? Who was he before? What is enlightenment?

An understanding of the Buddha’s life story is an indispensable introduction to the religion. We draw out the key aspects using a beautiful painting that depicts the different events from the story.

The Three Jewels

We often theme our tours and visits around the Three Jewels of Buddhism, the Buddha, the Dhamra and the Sangha. Find out why the Three Jewels are common and central to all schools of Buddhism.

Stilling Activity

Very popular with both students and teachers, this exercise will give you a taste of what it’s like to meditate.

You will be amazed how still and quiet your pupils can be!
Learn some techniques from experienced Buddhist meditators that you can use every day to stay calm, grounded and positive.
It is not a specifically Buddhist exercise and is therefore suitable for people of all religions. It can be easily adapted to suit all ages.