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The government has confirmed Step 4 of the Roadmap will proceed on Monday 19th July at which point the majority of Covid restrictions will end, and guidance will emphasise personal responsibility.
We are really looking forward to the benefits of using the building fully again.
Changes to in-person events at the Buddhist centre.
- Masks and social distancing – These will no longer be required by law, although you may wish to continue to wear a face covering and would be welcome to do so. We are waiting for guidance from the government for Places of Worship, but it is possible that we might ask you to consider wearing a mask when there are very large numbers at an event, or where particularly vulnerable people are attending. This will remain optional.
- Restrictions on group size for events & mitra study will be lifted.
- Booking to attend events will no longer be essential.
The next few weeks
Our aim is to make this transition as smooth as possible for everyone, understanding that some will feel cautious about returning to in-person events inside and others might not be able to for health reasons.
Our rooms will be set up with some space between the chairs and cushions, and where possible we will continue to leave the doors and windows open to improve ventilation.
To avoid crowding inside the Buddhist Centre we will continue to set up the tea station and any shared food outside, and during events the covered outside spaces will continue to be available to help avoid crowding.
19.07.21
Calendar
Event List
Fri - Fri
30 - 30Jul
Friday Night Meditation – Zoom only
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
30 - 30Jul
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jayagupta leads a double meditation every Friday 7.30pm – 9pm on Zoom
Follow the zoom link.
Mon - Mon
2 - 2Aug
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
2 - 2Aug
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Join the men’s community in the Great Hall for weekday 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.
It is an un-led meditation practice; mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana on alternate days.
Please arrive a few minutes early to get set up.
*** You can now join Morning Meditation through Zoom! ***
For a limited time, morning meditations will also be live on Zoom for you to join. Log in before 7am to hear the bells straight from the Great Hall every weekday morning.
Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/
Passcode: awake
In person meditation in the Great hall is still available.
Tue - Tue
3 - 3Aug
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
3 - 3Aug
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Join the men’s community in the Great Hall for weekday 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.
It is an un-led meditation practice; mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana on alternate days.
Please arrive a few minutes early to get set up.
*** You can now join Morning Meditation through Zoom! ***
For a limited time, morning meditations will also be live on Zoom for you to join. Log in before 7am to hear the bells straight from the Great Hall every weekday morning.
Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/
Passcode: awake
In person meditation in the Great hall is still available.
Tue - Tue
3 - 3Aug
Sangha Night: The Gesture of Giving
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
3 - 3Aug
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Pradaya continues our meeting with Ratnasambhava with a talk on his mudra of supreme giving. He relates it to Dana, the virtue of generosity, and looks at how life could be lived as one big act of giving.
In this series of Sangha Night talks we explore the figures and symbols of the Five Buddha mandala, learning how these archetypes help us to develop the qualities of the Bodhisattva.
Join Sangha Night in-person or online for an evening of talks followed by discussion and meditation.
Wed - Wed
4 - 4Aug
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
4 - 4Aug
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Join the men’s community in the Great Hall for weekday 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.
It is an un-led meditation practice; mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana on alternate days.
Please arrive a few minutes early to get set up.
*** You can now join Morning Meditation through Zoom! ***
For a limited time, morning meditations will also be live on Zoom for you to join. Log in before 7am to hear the bells straight from the Great Hall every weekday morning.
Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/
Passcode: awake
In person meditation in the Great hall is still available.
Sangha Night
The Great Way
This series of talks takes us into the figures and symbols of the Five Buddha mandala.
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).
‘Hybrid’ Sangha Night
In person – booking is optional, you can do this by clicking the event titles on this page.
Online – The Zoom room will be available from 7.15pm.
Programme
6.30pm – 7.30pm Shared Meal
7.30pm – 8.10pm Dharma Talk
8.10pm – 8.40pm Discussion groups
8.40pm – 9.00pm Tea Break
9.05pm – 9.35pm Meditation
Coming up at Sangha Night
Tue - Tue
3 - 3Aug
Sangha Night: The Gesture of Giving
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
3 - 3Aug
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Pradaya continues our meeting with Ratnasambhava with a talk on his mudra of supreme giving. He relates it to Dana, the virtue of generosity, and looks at how life could be lived as one big act of giving.
In this series of Sangha Night talks we explore the figures and symbols of the Five Buddha mandala, learning how these archetypes help us to develop the qualities of the Bodhisattva.
Join Sangha Night in-person or online for an evening of talks followed by discussion and meditation.
Tue - Tue
10 - 10Aug
Sangha Night: The Heart of Enlightenment
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
10 - 10Aug
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Satyajyoti continues our meeting with the Buddhas of the Mandala, introducing us to Amitabha, the Buddha of infinite light.
In this series of Sangha Night talks we explore the figures and symbols of the Five Buddha mandala, learning how these archetypes help us to develop the qualities of the Bodhisattva.
Join Sangha Night in-person or online for an evening of talks followed by discussion and meditation.
Tue - Tue
17 - 17Aug
Sangha Night: Three Short Talks
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
17 - 17Aug
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Three sangha members share their personal experiences.
In this series of Sangha Night talks we explore the figures and symbols of the Five Buddha mandala, learning how these archetypes help us to develop the qualities of the Bodhisattva.
Join Sangha Night in-person or online for an evening of talks followed by discussion and meditation.
Listen again to Sangha night talks
Akshobhya the Blue Buddha
Dharmamayi gives an accessible and inspiring talk on the blue Buddha Akshobhya from the mandala of the five Buddhas. Drawing upon this archetypal figure's wisdom, immovability and deep love coming from understanding, Dharmamayi explains how this Buddhist symbol can encourage us to live in line with reality.
Talk given at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre - Sangha Night 13.7.21
Introduction to the Five Buddha Mandala
Vadanya gives an introductory talk on our new Sangha night theme of the Five Buddha Mandala, and how it relates to the Six Paramitas. Vadanya gives an inspiring explanation of each of the Buddhist figures in the mandala and their individual qualities as aspects of Enlightenment.
Talk given at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Sangha Night 6.7.21.
How I fell in love with the Sangha
Satyajyoti gives an inspiring Buddhist talk on how she developed her connection with the Sangha Jewel; the spiritual community. Giving examples from her own life, Satyajyoti clearly shows the importance of the Sangha and being amongst those who share our aims and values. Looking up to the figure of Avalokiteshvara, who holds the wish-fulfilling jewel at his heart, we too can be part of creating the Buddha-Land.
Talk given at sangha night at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre 22.6.21 as part of our series on Building the Buddha-Land.
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
Sat - Sat
11 - 11Sep
Monthly YUBS Event
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
11 - 11Sep
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young (Under 35) Buddhists Sheffield Event.
Join us for Dharma, discussion and ritual.
Facilitated by Edward.
More details and poster coming up on the YUBS Slack channel. Not on Slack yet? Email the centre and we’ll send you a link, or contact aryadasa@sheffieldbuddhistcentre.org for more information.
Sun - Sun
19 - 19Sep
Padmasambhava Day
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
19 - 19Sep
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A magical festival evoking the bodhisattva Padmasambhava, the archetypal figure associated with wisdom, compassion, and transformation of our deepest energies.
More details coming soon…
Sat - Sat
16 - 16Oct
Monthly YUBS Event
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
16 - 16Oct
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young (Under 35) Buddhists Sheffield Event.
Join us for Dharma, discussion and ritual.
Facilitated by Issy.
More details and poster coming up on the YUBS Slack channel. Not on Slack yet? Email the centre and we’ll send you a link, or contact aryadasa@sheffieldbuddhistcentre.org for more information.
Sun - Sun
17 - 17Oct
India Day
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
17 - 17Oct
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A Celebration of the Lives and Friendship of Sangharakshita and Dr Ambedkar
October marks the 65th anniversary of the mass conversion of the followers of Dr Ambedkar to Buddhism. It also marks the anniversary of the death of our founder, Urgyen Sangharakshita. This event will celebrate the lives of both men and explore how their friendship has made a deep impression on the Triratna Buddhist Community.
Sat - Sat
13 - 13Nov
Monthly YUBS Event
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
13 - 13Nov
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young (Under 35) Buddhists Sheffield Event.
Join us for Dharma, discussion and ritual.
Facilitated by Cesca.
More details and poster coming up on the YUBS Slack channel. Not on Slack yet? Email the centre and we’ll send you a link, or contact aryadasa@sheffieldbuddhistcentre.org for more information.