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At the Sheffield Buddhist Centre we’ve updated some of the activities at the Centre in line with the new lockdown regulations:
- Sangha night will be on Zoom only (starting from today Tuesday January 5)
- Groups won’t be able to meet either inside or outside the Centre
- We can still meet one other person in the Centre garden
- The morning meditation will carry on being open for people to attend in person.
It is still allowed for people to attend “places of worship” for ”communal worship” but “prayer or study groups” are not permitted.
We’ve interpreted this to mean that the type of discussion groups that we hold on Sangha night aren’t possible at the moment so we have reluctantly decided that Sangha night will be on zoom only for now.
- You are required to wear a mask in the building
- Keep 2m socially distanced in the building & grounds
- We will record the details of everyone coming into the Centre for Track and Trace.
- If you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in contact with someone with Covid do not to come to the Centre until the NHS advises you that it is safe to do so.
We are doing all we can to set up and implement Covid secure protocols but ultimately it is the responsibility of each individual to make the decision to come to our in person events or not. Where possible we will be offering an online option.
Chair of the Sheffield Buddhist Centre
Calendar
Event List
Wed
13 Jan
Early Morning Meditation
7:30 am - 8:20 am
13 Jan
7:30 am - 8:20 am
Morning Meditations will not run on the week commencing the 9th November. They will recommence from the 16th of November.
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.
Thu
14 Jan
Early Morning Meditation
7:30 am - 8:20 am
14 Jan
7:30 am - 8:20 am
Morning Meditations will not run on the week commencing the 9th November. They will recommence from the 16th of November.
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.
Fri - Sun
15 - 17Jan
Mitra Retreat – Online
All Day
15 - 17Jan
All Day
Take your practice and friendships deeper on this online retreat for Mitras from Friday 15th January to Sunday 17th January. Led by Jayagupta, Maitridasa and Bodhinaga.
Theme: Imaginative approaches to connecting with the Buddha
More important than that is that it is “The Mitra Retreat”, a rare opportunity for all Sheffield mitras to practise together.
Jayagupta says “It will be intensive. It will feature plenty of meditation, supported by a rich online experience and meditation reviews”.
Fri
15 Jan
Early Morning Meditation
7:30 am - 8:20 am
15 Jan
7:30 am - 8:20 am
Morning Meditations will not run on the week commencing the 9th November. They will recommence from the 16th of November.
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.
Fri
15 Jan
Friday Night Meditation – Zoom only
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
15 Jan
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jayagupta leads a double meditation every Friday 7.30pm – 9pm on Zoom
Follow the zoom link.
Sangha Night
'Stories of the Path'
Using stories to unlock the secrets of our System of Practice, from true tales to mighty myths within the Buddhist tradition and beyond.
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).
Sangha Night will be Zoom-only from the 5th of January. Click the button below to join the Zoom meeting.
Programme
7.15pm Zoom room Open
7.30pm – 8.05pm Dharma Talk
8.05pm – 8.15pm Tea Break
8.15pm – 8.55pm Discussion groups
8.55pm – 9.00pm Tea Break
9.00pm – 9.30pm Meditation
Listen again to Sangha night talks
A Seasonal Tale 2020
Vadanya draws out Sangharakshita's Five Aspects of the Dharma Life from A Christmas Carol.
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.