Sangha Events
For those who have completed the 12 week introductory course and those familiar with our System of Practice.
We are very happy to offer a programme of both online and in-person events.
This page gives you information on Sangha Night, what’s on every week at the Buddhist Centre as well as special events and retreats
We are following the Government’s Covid-19 Secure Guidelines. Here are the changes we’re asking you to bear in mind if you come:
- Feeling unwell – Please do not visit the Buddhist Centre if you are feeling unwell or experiencing Covid-19 symptoms. We hope you understand this measure is to keep all of us safe and to prevent the transmission of the virus. If you have booked and are subsequently unable to attend, please email us at info@sheffieldbuddhistcentre.org so that someone else can use your place.
- Using the Building – All in-person events will take place in our Great Hall. Please come to the door that opens directly into the Great Hall, up the steps by the Remembrance Garden from Joseph Road. All other entrances to the Centre will be closed.
- Physical distancing – We ask all participants to maintain a 2-metre distance from other people.
- Face Covering – When entering the building please wear a face covering
- Hand washing and hand sanitiser – We ask all participants to wash their hands upon entering or leaving the building. There are also hand sanitiser stations around the building.
- Seating – Socially distanced places will be set out. You can bring your own meditation equipment, or you can use the Centres equipment which is then quarantined for 24 hours.
- One-way system – There will be a one-way system in operation and access to the main areas of the building will be through the small shrine room. The class team will be on hand to guide you.
- Booking on an event – book through our website or email us at info@sheffieldbuddhistcentre.org if you would like to attend an in-person event.
- Cleaning – All frequently touched areas will be cleaned before and after each class; mats and cushions are there for your use, only team members will handle them before and after the class.
- Drinks – Please bring your own drink.
- Gardens – We encourage you to use the garden and the two sheltered areas on either side of the building.
Calendar
Event List
Sun - Sun
2 - 9Aug
Online Summer Retreat
All Day
2 - 9Aug
All Day
So we can’t “go” on retreat together, but we can “be” on retreat together! Join a group from Sheffield Buddhist Centre on the online summer retreat. It’s open to everyone, whether you’re a newcomer or have been around for a while and it’s free to book.
It’s from 2nd-9th August and you can attend as much of the program as your schedule allows. Order Members from here will be on the team to lead groups from Sheffield, too!
More information and booking here and don’t forget to say you’re from Sheffield (not that we’re getting competitive or anything…)
Here are some ideas about how to be on an online retreat:
We run on a dana (generosity) economy, and don’t charge anything for our Buddhist classes or retreats. In return our sangha supports us very generously through regular standing orders, giving whatever they choose (or giving time or energy to the Centre). We usually only request donations to cover any costs of a retreat and as this retreat is online we have hardly any costs to cover.
If you feel moved to make a donation for this retreat we would ask you to consider either making a one-off donation to the London Buddhist Centre towards their costs, or to consider taking out (or increasing) a standing order to the Sheffield Buddhist Centre.
Sun
9 Aug
Sunday Morning Meditation
10:00 am - 11:45 am
9 Aug
10:00 am - 11:45 am
Two slots of about 40 minutes starting at 10am and 11am with a bell at the beginning and at the end. The doors will open at 9:45 and 10:45 so we can start the meditation on the hour.
Please book if you would like to reserve a place or you can just drop-in. It’s unlikely that we will reach capacity.
It is very powerful to be back meditating in the Great Hall after all this time, so if you can come it’s worth it.
Please come to the door that opens directly into the Great Hall, up the steps by the Remembrance Garden from Joseph Road.
The doors will open at 9:45 and 10:45 so we can start the meditation on the hour.
You can bring your own meditation equipment: or you can use the Centres equipment which is quarantined for 24 hours.
(Booking – 13 places available with waiting list)
Bookings are closed for this event.
Mon
10 Aug
Early Morning Meditation
7:30 am - 8:20 am
10 Aug
7:30 am - 8:20 am
Join the bleary eyed men’s community in the Great Hall for Monday morning meditations. Please book if you would like to reserve a place, or you can drop in as it’s unlikely that we will reach our social distanced capacity.
Tue
11 Aug
Early Morning Meditation
7:30 am - 8:20 am
11 Aug
7:30 am - 8:20 am
Join the bleary eyed men’s community in the Great Hall for Monday morning meditations. Please book if you would like to reserve a place, or you can drop in as it’s unlikely that we will reach our social distanced capacity.
Tue
11 Aug
Looking Upwards
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
11 Aug
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
This is a hybrid event.
If you are participating online please use the zoom link below to join, if you are coming to the Buddhist Centre use the form below to book:
Sangha Night
'Life, but not as we know it'
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).
From August 11th we will launching ‘hybrid’ Sangha Nights.
You can choose to login in through Zoom or physically come to the Buddhist Centre.
The zoom screen will projected in the Great Hall. Due to social distancing we have limited places available each week.
Please book a place by clicking on the Sangha night you would like to attend.
Programme
7.15 Zoom room open, Great Hall side doors open – please use the red side door leading onto Joseph road
7.30pm – 8.05pm Dharma Talk
8.05pm – 8.15pm Tea Break
8.15pm – 8.55pm Discussion groups
8.05pm – 9.00pm Tea Break
9.00pm – 9.35pm Meditation
Coming up at Sangha Night
Tue
11 Aug
Looking Upwards
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
11 Aug
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
This is a hybrid event.
If you are participating online please use the zoom link below to join, if you are coming to the Buddhist Centre use the form below to book:
Tue
18 Aug
The Web of Life
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
18 Aug
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
This is a hybrid event.
If you are participating online please use the zoom link below to join, if you are coming to the Buddhist Centre use the form below to book:
Listen again to Sangha night talks
Head, Heart & Guts
Achara, Liz and Dharmamayi share personal reflections on the three aspects of faith.
Connected to the Future
Special guest speaker Vajratara gives the next talk in the new series 'Life, but not as we know it'.
3 Short Talks on New Eyes
Following Vandanya's talk last week on seeing through new eyes, Sheffield Sangha members Emma, Paula and Maitrīvāsin share some personal reflections.
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.
- Padmasambhava Day when we fete the historical and mythological accomplishments of the character who established Buddhism in Tibet.
Special Events coming up
Sun - Sun
2 - 9Aug
Online Summer Retreat
All Day
2 - 9Aug
All Day
So we can’t “go” on retreat together, but we can “be” on retreat together! Join a group from Sheffield Buddhist Centre on the online summer retreat. It’s open to everyone, whether you’re a newcomer or have been around for a while and it’s free to book.
It’s from 2nd-9th August and you can attend as much of the program as your schedule allows. Order Members from here will be on the team to lead groups from Sheffield, too!
More information and booking here and don’t forget to say you’re from Sheffield (not that we’re getting competitive or anything…)
Here are some ideas about how to be on an online retreat:
We run on a dana (generosity) economy, and don’t charge anything for our Buddhist classes or retreats. In return our sangha supports us very generously through regular standing orders, giving whatever they choose (or giving time or energy to the Centre). We usually only request donations to cover any costs of a retreat and as this retreat is online we have hardly any costs to cover.
If you feel moved to make a donation for this retreat we would ask you to consider either making a one-off donation to the London Buddhist Centre towards their costs, or to consider taking out (or increasing) a standing order to the Sheffield Buddhist Centre.
Sun
23 Aug
Releasing Our Hold on the World
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
23 Aug
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Dharmamayi for a study morning exploring the urgent questions of the spiritual seeker Dhotaka, on meeting the Buddha.
Dhotaka has questions for the Buddha when he meets him for the first time and an inspired exchange follows his asking. This sutta is a short hidden gem, packed full of intensity and deep truths. Places for this event are very limited due to the zoom format, so booking via the office is essential.
Sunday 23rd August 10am-12pm
Open to anyone who has completed an Introductory Course.
This event will be held on Zoom – places are strictly limited due to the format so contact the office to book your place.
Regular Events on at the moment
7.30am
1pm-1.40pm
Online drop-in meditation sessions suitable for all, including newcomers. Please arrive a few minutes early so the session can start promptly at 1pm.
If you’re new to Sheffield Buddhist Centre and would like to learn more about what we do, have a look on our Newcomers page for details of ways to find out about Buddhism, meditation and our friendly community of Sheffield Buddhists.
7.30pm-9pm