Sangha – Sheffield Buddhist Centre

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

What we doing to minimise the risk of Covid infection

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

Fri
21 Aug

Meditation Online
7:30 pm - 8:15 pm

Jayagupta and Dayarakshita leading a short reflection on the Four Immeasurables followed by the metta bhavana or mindfulness of breathing.

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Sun
23 Aug

Releasing Our Hold on the World
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.

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Sun
23 Aug

Sunday Morning Meditation
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)

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Mon
24 Aug

Early Morning Meditation
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.

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Tue
25 Aug

Early Morning Meditation
7:30 am - 8:20 am

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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