Sangha events
Sangha events are open to anyone who has completed our Introductory Course.
Calendar
Event List
Tue
31 May
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
31 May
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Join the sangha in the Red Shrine Room for weekday morning meditations.
It is an un-led meditation practice; metta bhavana and mindfulness of breathing on alternate days.
Please arrive a few minutes early to get set up. Open to everyone familiar with the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana meditation practices.
*** Morning meditations are no longer on Zoom ***
Tue
31 May
Sangha Night: The Higher Realms
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
31 May
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Dharmamayi completes our tour of the six realms of the wheel with a talk on the realms of the Devas and of the Human realm.
The current Sangha Night theme: The Wheel, the Spiral, and the Goal. Escape from the ultimate vicious circle, into the complete freedom and fulfilment of Awakening.
Shared Meal – food served from 6.30pm; rice provided, you bring the spice!
Dharma Talk at 7.30pm followed by discussion groups
Meditation at 9.15 – 9.45pm
Wed
1 Jun
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
1 Jun
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Join the sangha in the Red Shrine Room for weekday morning meditations.
It is an un-led meditation practice; metta bhavana and mindfulness of breathing on alternate days.
Please arrive a few minutes early to get set up. Open to everyone familiar with the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana meditation practices.
*** Morning meditations are no longer on Zoom ***
Thu
2 Jun
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
2 Jun
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Join the sangha in the Red Shrine Room for weekday morning meditations.
It is an un-led meditation practice; metta bhavana and mindfulness of breathing on alternate days.
Please arrive a few minutes early to get set up. Open to everyone familiar with the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana meditation practices.
*** Morning meditations are no longer on Zoom ***
Thu
2 Jun
Sangha Works Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
2 Jun
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Help make Sheffield Buddhist Centre better than it’s ever been.
We’ll be brushing up the interior, doing cleaning, maintenance and other gardening jobs for all abilities. It’s a rare opportunity for a workout in the service of the Dharma.
Come and join Sangha friends to contribute to our beautiful Centre in the most practical way, and have fun, too!
Come at 10am for the opening ritual. Lunch will be provided.
Sangha Night
The Wheel, The Goal and The Spiral
Escape from the ultimate vicious circle, into the complete freedom and fulfilment of Awakening.
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 – Join on Zoom from 7.20pm.
Programme
6.30pm – 7.30pm Shared Meal
7.30pm – 8.10pm Dharma Talk
8.15pm – 8.45pm Discussion groups
8.45pm – 9.15pm Tea Break
9.15pm – 9.45pm Meditation
Slack is a simple way for all the Sangha to stay connected and to find out about upcoming events and Centre news.
Contact us to sign up.
Listen again to Sangha night talks
The World of Big Egos
Sanghagita takes on the Asuras: the realm of titans and warring gods.
Culture that Connects
Special guest Satyadasa takes us on a tour of the Animal Realm on the Wheel of Life. He describes the animal realm as like living without any higher spiritual aspiration, and talks about three kinds of culture that connect us to a liberating vision of human existence.
The current Sangha Night theme: The Wheel, the Spiral, and the Goal. Escape from the ultimate vicious circle, into the complete freedom and fulfilment of Awakening.
Talk given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre on sangha night 10.5.22
Always Wanting More
Satyajyoti introduces the realm of the Hungry Ghosts, or pretas, and points to a way out of neurotic craving. She lists 5 kinds of nourishing food that really satisfy our desires.
The current Sangha Night theme: The Wheel, the Spiral, and the Goal. Escape from the ultimate vicious circle, into the complete freedom and fulfilment of Awakening.
Talk given at sangha night Tuesday 3.5.22
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
Mon
29 Aug
Sangha Works Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
29 Aug
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Help make Sheffield Buddhist Centre better than it’s ever been.
We’ll be brushing up the interior, doing cleaning, maintenance and other gardening jobs for all abilities. It’s a rare opportunity for a workout in the service of the Dharma.
Come and join Sangha friends to contribute to our beautiful Centre in the most practical way, and have fun, too!
Come at 10am for the opening ritual. Lunch will be provided.
Sat
3 Sep
A Night of Poetry with Ananda and friends
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3 Sep
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A poetry reading night featuring Ananda
with Satyagita and Dharmavadana
Plus Open Mic
A night of poetry readings by Ananda to celebrate Wolf at the Door’s writing weekend at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre. Supported by Satyagita and Dharmavadana, the Wolf at the Door weekend’s leaders, with open mic slots and a Q&A session if time.
Ananda is not only the co-founder of Wolf at the Door, he is also the longest-standing Triratna Order member, ordained in 1968. As well as devoting himself to writing he has always encouraged others in their own creativity. He has now moved to Sheffield and this is a chance to hear his magical poems.
‘Always musical and revelling in poetry’s craft… direct, telling and poignant’
– Maitreyabandhu
Satyagita and Dharmavadana are long-time Wolf at the Door facilitators and also published writers.
There are four open mic slots too. Five minutes each. Sheffield sangha poets, please sign up!
We would love to hear from you. Please contact the office if you would like to read.
Everyone is welcome. Just turn up.
Sun
2 Oct
Padmasambhava Day
All Day
2 Oct
All Day
A magical festival evoking the bodhisattva Padmasambhava, the archetypal figure associated with wisdom, compassion, and transformation of our deepest energies.
Sun
13 Nov
Sangha Day Festival
All Day
13 Nov
All Day
Come together with the whole sangha to celebrate the biggest festival in our calendar.
Open to anyone who has completed our 12-week Introductory Course
Fri - Sun
9 - 11Dec
Sangha Retreat
7:00 pm - 3:30 pm
9 - 11Dec
7:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Dukes Barn Sangha Retreat
Deepen your practice and make friends on a weekend with the Sangha at Duke’s Barn in the Peak District.
Please book below.
We’re looking forward to being back on retreat together!
Retreats Coming Up
Retreats
Deepen your practice and make friends on retreat with the Sangha.
Please book through the event pages.