Sheffield Buddhist
Centre

Sheffield Buddhist
Centre

Online offerings from Buddhafield

Dharmachari Kamalanandi send this message: Here’s some more dharma online from us at Buddhafield. We’ve decided to share access to our in house webinars and create more online content as we aren’t able to go to the fields together and sit round fires and meditate under canvas. Tonight we have Parami with us, maybe see you there? much love from Kamalanandi

Buddhafield have written on their Facebook page:

Hello all,

Like so many organisations, Buddhafield is taking to the web to stay connected. Without our beautiful fields and woodlands surrounding us, it’s not the same, but community is also at the heart of what we do and that can continue.

To get weekly announcements about online offerings in your inbox, sign up for updates here: http://eepurl.com/gUB_RP

We will share on social media but sometimes that doesn’t pop up for everyone. This is different from the normal newsletter so you will still need to sign up even if you already receive that.

Our first offering is this evening:

Practice in the Flames
with Parami
25th March, 7.30 – 9pm GMT
Parami will help us explore how we can find the Bodhisattva spirit within us.

Topic: Practice in the Flames with Parami
Time: Mar 25, 2020 19:20 London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/136249667
Meeting ID: 136 249 667

The meeting will be open from 7.20pm – we encourage you to join early to get settled for the start at 7.30pm.

The talk will also be recorded and shared afterwards.

DM us with any questions about tech or, indeed, anything else 😊

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The dharma is offered here freely and everyone is welcome to attend. We operate under the ethos of ‘give what you can, take what you need’. In these uncertain times, we know there is more of a need than ever to offer free and accessible meditations and teachings.

If you feel economically able to give Dana at this time, a donation link is here: https://buddhafield.com/donate
Any donations are gratefully appreciated at this time.

Otherwise, please come and be with the Buddha, dharma and sangha and we hope you get some of what you need here. ❤️

contact Details

0114 234 9994
info@sheffieldbuddhistcentre.org

Getting Involved

Yoga/Tai Chi

Regulars

Schools

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.
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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.  

  • What are the five precepts?
  • How do they affect how we live?
  • Do you agree with the Buddha that living like this will make someone happier?
  • What is karma?
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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.

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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.

  • The Buddha, representing the ultimate potential for human growth,
  • The Dharma, the teachings of the Buddha.
  • The Sangha, the Buddhist community.
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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.
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