Regulars
For those who have completed the 12 week introductory course and those familiar with the System of Dharma Life including the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana. This page gives you information on what’s on every week at the Buddhist Centre as well as special events and retreats.
Sangha Night
An evening of talks, discussion, meditation and ritual exploring the current Sangha night theme. Sangha night is open to those who have completed our Introductory Course (not suitable for newcomers).
The Path to Awakening: Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara
The current sangha night theme explores the Bodhicaryavatara, the ‘guide to the path of awakening’, a Buddhist text of great significance both historically and within the Triratna Buddhist community. You can access a condensed study version of the text below to follow along as an accompaniment to the talks and take your Dharma study deeper.
Baked Potato Club
Doors open from 6pm – food served from 6.30pm.
We invite you to bring vegetarian accompaniments for our yummy baked potatoes – salads/vegetables, curry/chilli, hummus/dips – hot food especially welcome, or desserts and sweets! Coming along early for the shared meal is a great way to meet new friends, catch up with old ones and to help build Sangha.
Programme
7.30pm – 8.20pm Dharma Talk
8.20pm – 9.00pm Discussion groups
9.00pm – 9.20pm Tea Break
9.25pm – 10pm Meditation
Listen again to Sangha Night Talks
Watch the most recent Sangha Night talks below:
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You can find an archive of audio versions of earlier talks here
And here's what's coming up:
Sangha Night
Tue 22nd Oct 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sangha Night is the heart of the regular events at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre and runs every Tuesday evening.
It is open to anyone who has completed our 12-week Introductory...
Sangha Night
Tue 29th Oct 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sangha Night is the heart of the regular events at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre and runs every Tuesday evening.
It is open to anyone who has completed our 12-week Introductory...
Sangha Night
Tue 5th Nov 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sangha Night is the heart of the regular events at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre and runs every Tuesday evening.
It is open to anyone who has completed our 12-week Introductory...
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 Triratna Buddhist Community and the two main meditations we teach. If that isn’t you, look at the Newcomers page first.
And here's what's coming up over the next few weeks:
Two Remarkable Men
Sun 27th Oct All Day
Sunday 27th October
Padmavajra and Vajratara will lead a day celebrating the lives and generosity of these two great men. The morning will focus on the life of Dr Ambedkar...
Two Remarkable Men
Sun 27th Oct All Day
Sunday 27th October
Padmavajra and Vajratara will lead a day celebrating the lives and generosity of these two great men. The morning will focus on the life of Dr Ambedkar...
Regular Events
Information on what’s on every week at the Buddhist Centre. Please check the Calendar during holidays, timings may vary.
Morning Meditation
Friday 7.30am-8.20am
Monday to Friday 7.30am-8.20am Set up a regular meditation practice by meditating with others first thing. Each session has bells rung for the meditation.
Meditation Practice Evening
Friday 7.30pm-9.00pm
An evening of stillness and meditation. Led by Jayagupta and Dayarakshita.
Lunchtime Drop-in
Tuesday 1.00pm-2.00pm
One hour sessions including led body awareness and mindfulness of breathing or development of loving kindness meditation. Ideal for newcomers or anyone looking for a quieter, stiller way to spend their lunch hour.
Doors open from 12.30am, and the class starts promptly at 1pm, so if you can, come a little early, giving yourself a chance to ‘arrive’. Free, donations welcome.
Calendar
Here’s what’s happening when at the Buddhist Centre. Diary dates for events a bit further in the future, like weekend retreats or festival days, are below. Green Events are suitable for beginners, all other events are for those who have completed an introductory course.
14th October 2019 - 20th October 2019
Earth, Water, Fire, Air
Sun 20th Oct 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Exploring beauty and impermanence in our experience.
A day of meditation, reflection and ritual.
Open to everyone who has completed our 12-week Introductory Course. Please bring...
21st October 2019 - 27th October 2019
Early Morning Meditation
Mon 21st Oct 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Early Morning Meditation
Tue 22nd Oct 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Lunchtime Drop-in Meditation
Tue 22nd Oct 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
One-hour sessions including led body awareness and mindfulness of breathing or development of loving kindness meditation. Ideal for newcomers or anyone looking for a quieter, stiller way to spend...
Sangha Night
Tue 22nd Oct 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sangha Night is the heart of the regular events at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre and runs every Tuesday evening.
It is open to anyone who has completed our 12-week Introductory...
Early Morning Meditation
Wed 23rd Oct 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Early Morning Meditation
Thu 24th Oct 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Early Morning Meditation
Fri 25th Oct 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Meditation Practice Night
Fri 25th Oct 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
An evening of stillness and meditation.
Led by Jayagupta and Dayarakshita.
Fridays 7.30pm – 9pm
Please note that there will be no Practice...
Two Remarkable Men
Sun 27th Oct All Day
Sunday 27th October
Padmavajra and Vajratara will lead a day celebrating the lives and generosity of these two great men. The morning will focus on the life of Dr Ambedkar...
28th October 2019 - 3rd November 2019
Early Morning Meditation
Mon 28th Oct 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Early Morning Meditation
Tue 29th Oct 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Lunchtime Drop-in Meditation
Tue 29th Oct 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
One-hour sessions including led body awareness and mindfulness of breathing or development of loving kindness meditation. Ideal for newcomers or anyone looking for a quieter, stiller way to spend...
Sangha Night
Tue 29th Oct 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sangha Night is the heart of the regular events at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre and runs every Tuesday evening.
It is open to anyone who has completed our 12-week Introductory...
Early Morning Meditation
Wed 30th Oct 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Vigil for Sangharakshita
Wed 30th Oct 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 30th October from 2pm
A vigil to mark the first anniversary of Sangharakshita’s death, following the same programme as in 2018. Meditation and chanting...
Early Morning Meditation
Thu 31st Oct 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Early Morning Meditation
Fri 1st Nov 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Meditation Practice Night
Fri 1st Nov 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
An evening of stillness and meditation.
Led by Jayagupta and Dayarakshita.
Fridays 7.30pm – 9pm
Please note that there will be no Practice...
4th November 2019 - 10th November 2019
Early Morning Meditation
Mon 4th Nov 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Early Morning Meditation
Tue 5th Nov 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Lunchtime Drop-in Meditation
Tue 5th Nov 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
One-hour sessions including led body awareness and mindfulness of breathing or development of loving kindness meditation. Ideal for newcomers or anyone looking for a quieter, stiller way to spend...
Sangha Night
Tue 5th Nov 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sangha Night is the heart of the regular events at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre and runs every Tuesday evening.
It is open to anyone who has completed our 12-week Introductory...
Early Morning Meditation
Wed 6th Nov 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Early Morning Meditation
Thu 7th Nov 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Start the day well by meditating and chanting the refuges and precepts with Sangha members.
Please note the change of time
Monday to Friday 7.30am –...
Diary Dates
Two Remarkable Men
Sun 27th Oct All Day
Sunday 27th October
Padmavajra and Vajratara will lead a day celebrating the lives and generosity of these two great men. The morning will focus on the life of Dr Ambedkar...
Two Remarkable Men
Sun 27th Oct All Day
Sunday 27th October
Padmavajra and Vajratara will lead a day celebrating the lives and generosity of these two great men. The morning will focus on the life of Dr Ambedkar...
Generosity
Join the Mandala of Generosity
We invite everyone who uses the Buddhist Centre to be part of the mandala of generosity by giving money and/or practical help. The bedrock of the dana economy is the standing order income which pays the bills and the living expenses of the Centre Team. If you value the Centre, please consider setting up one of these.
You can also make donations online or put cheques (made out to ‘Sheffield Buddhist Centre’) in the Dana Bowls at the Centre.If you’d like to set up a standing order to us please go to our Standing Orders Page
Practical Generosity
Our busy Centre also relies on people being generous with practical help. So if you have some spare time, or if you have a particular talent or ability that might be helpful, please get in touch and tell us.
Our Centre runs on generosity or dana and we rely on many of the people attending our events to help keep our building and garden beautiful, clean and running efficiently. Most of the people running events are themselves volunteers.
Want to get involved? The Centre needs cleaners on Tuesday mornings (or let us know when suits you). Find out what else is going on by asking to go on our volunteer email list! We welcome offers of help of all sorts and if you just want to ‘help out’ but don’t know what needs doing, then just ask! Suryamati coordinates volunteering activity.
Contact her or talk to any member of the Centre Team.
Practising Generosity
The Centre needs help with practical tasks from gardening and DIY to leading school visits. Could you help? Join the gardening team on Mondays 10.30-1.30, talk to Suryamati or watch out for details about help needed.