Sangha events
Sangha events are open to anyone who has completed our Introductory Course.
Calendar
Event List
Fri
11 Nov
Friday Night Meditation – Zoom only
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
11 Nov
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jayagupta leads a double meditation every Friday 7.30pm – 9pm on Zoom
Follow the zoom link.
Sun
13 Nov
Sangha Day Festival
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
13 Nov
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Come together with the whole sangha to celebrate the biggest festival in our calendar.
1.00pm Shared Feast
2.00pm Singing workshop with Sanghagita and the sangha choir
3.00pm Tea break
3.30 Sangha hustings – vote to decide how we give away all the money raised at the garden party
4.00pm Big Sangha Day puja
5.30pm End
As part of the puja there will be an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment you have made to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, whether you are a Mitra, a Mitra training for ordination, or an Order member.
Open to everyone who has completed our 12-week Introductory Course
Mon
14 Nov
Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
14 Nov
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.
Tue
15 Nov
Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
15 Nov
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.
Tue
15 Nov
Sangha Night: Less is more – and more is less
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
15 Nov
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Our current theme ‘Radical Reality’ continues with a talk from Vadanya
Come along to encounter the radical teachings of the Buddha – teachings which are immediately apparent, perennial, of the nature of a personal invitation, progressive, to be understood individually by the wise. Hear the Dharma that enables us see into the constantly changing nature of reality and free ourselves and others from suffering.
The Buddha’s teaching was not given to be convenient, comfortable or to fit in with the ways of the world. The Dharma gives us a radical take on how things are – be prepared to be challenged!
Connect Online with Sangha Night
If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the talk as it is live streamed on our YouTube channel using the link provided below. The link will remain the same each week.
You can also enter an unled Zoom room after the talk for an informal discussion. You can access this room using the link or the the details below. Again, these details will remain the same each week.
Meeting ID: 487 910 136
Passcode: 220600
Sangha Night
Radical Reality
Come along to encounter the radical teachings of the Buddha – teachings which are immediately apparent, perennial, of the nature of a personal invitation, progressive, to be understood individually by the wise. Hear the Dharma that enables us see into the constantly changing nature of reality and free ourselves and others from suffering.
The Buddha’s teaching was not given to be convenient, comfortable or to fit in with the ways of the world. The Dharma gives us a radical take on how things are – be prepared to be challenged!
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).
A New Way to Connect Online with Sangha Night
If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the talk as it is live streamed on our YouTube channel using the link provided below. The link will remain the same each week.
You can also enter an unled Zoom room after the talk for an informal discussion. You can access this room using the link or the the details below. Again, these details will remain the same each week.
Meeting ID: 487 910 136
Passcode: 220600
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
Radical Reality: Three Short Talks
Three short talks from sangha members about a shocking Buddhist idea that changed their life.
Dharma talks given on Sangha Night at Sheffield Buddhist Centre.
Sangha Night – ‘Shame is great – let’s get real!’
Dharma talk given on Sangha Night at Sheffield Buddhist Centre.
‘Shame is great – let’s get real!’
Freedom is a Myth
Our current theme ‘Radical Reality’ continues with a talk from Dharmamayi.
Encounter the radical teachings of the Buddha – teachings which are immediately apparent, perennial, of the nature of a personal invitation, progressive, to be understood individually by the wise. Hear the Dharma that enables us see into the constantly changing nature of reality and free ourselves and others from suffering.
The Buddha’s teaching was not given to be convenient, comfortable or to fit in with the ways of the world. The Dharma gives us a radical take on how things are – be prepared to be challenged!
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
Retreats Coming Up
Retreats
Deepen your practice and make friends on retreat with the Sangha.
Please book through the event pages.