Sheffield Buddhist
Centre

Sheffield Buddhist
Centre

Sangha events

Sangha events are open to anyone who has completed our Introductory Course.

Calendar

Event List

Wed
25 Jan
Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm

Our newcomers courses introduce you to the two most important Buddhist meditation practices, along with radical Buddhist ideas that can give a new vision of what it means to be a human being, and a new depth and meaning to life.

Through a combination of team teaching, discussion and practical exercises, this course is the main gateway to the other Buddhist activities at the centre, and to a friendly, thriving community of Buddhist practitioners.

The course will run at Sheffield Buddhist Centre from Wednesday 25th January for 6 weeks at 7.30pm. Don’t worry if you can’t make every session, let us know your availability and we will try and accommodate you. Booking is essential.

All Buddhism classes are offered free of charge. Donations are welcome but completely voluntary. The centre is run on the basis of a ‘generosity economy’.

Booking for this course will open at 5.30pm on Wednesday 4th January. If you visit this page after that time and no places are available, please email us to join the waiting list.

 

This event is fully booked.

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Thu
26 Jan
Morning Meditation
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.

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Fri
27 Jan
Morning Meditation
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.

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Fri
27 Jan
Friday Night Meditation – Zoom only
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Jayagupta leads a double meditation every Friday 7.30pm – 9pm on Zoom

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Mon
30 Jan
Morning Meditation
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.

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Special Events

Retreats

Sangha Night

Wisdom Beyond Words

 

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

YouTube Livestream - Sangha night talk
Sangha Night unled Zoom room

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

Coming up at Sangha Night

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Slack is a simple way for all the Sangha to stay connected and to find out about upcoming events and Centre news.

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Listen again to Sangha night talks

4 January 2023

Sangha Night Talk – A vision of wholeness (Pratitya Samutpada)

Dharma talk given on Sangha Night at Sheffield Buddhist Centre by Vadanaya.

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2 January 2023

The Way to Wisdom

Bodhinaga sets out on the path to wisdom in the first talk of our new series.

“We use words to go beyond words to reach the pure wordless essence.”

The wisdom teachings of the Dharma point towards a new experience of the world – an experience of wholeness, beauty and complete liberation. Join us as we explore these profound teachings in our new series of Sangha Night talks.

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15 December 2022

Sangha Night – A Seasonal Tale

Dharma talk given on Sangha Night at Sheffield Buddhist Centre.

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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.

contact Details

0114 234 9994
info@sheffieldbuddhistcentre.org

Getting Involved

Schools

Jordana

I first became interested in Buddhism as a teenager from a chance encounter with a book found in my school library. I was immediately struck by how Buddhism taught that I could change how I experience the world and that I could grow as a person. However, it wasn’t until many years later at the Sheffield Buddhist centre, that I began to commit myself fully to Buddhist practice as I saw that practicing Buddhist teachings was having a very positive impact on my life and on the lives of others.

I was delighted to join the Still Learning Team in November 2018. My previous work has been as a teacher and as an artist and I feel privileged to be able to bring those skills together with my passion for Buddhism in order to teach children and young people about Buddhism.

Aryadasa

I first came into contact with Buddhism in my final year of university when I attended an introductory course at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre. I was instantly captivated by the revolutionary yet practical nature of the Dharma (teachings of the Buddha).

I began to meditate and apply Buddhism into my daily life and found that it actually worked! I had started to view the world differently and in a way that made me happier. I gained great confidence by this and became a committed Buddhist practitioner soon afterwards.

I enjoy sharing with others what I have learnt and how Buddhism has transformed me so I was delighted to join the Still Learning team in October 2013.

Buddhist Artefacts

Suitable for all Key Stages A fun activity for all ages. Explore a range of traditional Buddhist artefacts. Can you guess what they might be used for? Pupils and teachers love the hands-on approach of this game.
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Ethics and Kamra

We have a range of exercises and activities, depending on ages and ability levels, exploring Buddhist ethics and their implications for how we might live as Buddhists.  

  • What are the five precepts?
  • How do they affect how we live?
  • Do you agree with the Buddha that living like this will make someone happier?
  • What is karma?
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The Life of the Buddha

How did the Buddha become the Buddha? Who was he before? What is enlightenment?

An understanding of the Buddha’s life story is an indispensable introduction to the religion. We draw out the key aspects using a beautiful painting that depicts the different events from the story.

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The Three Jewels

We often theme our tours and visits around the Three Jewels of Buddhism, the Buddha, the Dhamra and the Sangha. Find out why the Three Jewels are common and central to all schools of Buddhism.

  • The Buddha, representing the ultimate potential for human growth,
  • The Dharma, the teachings of the Buddha.
  • The Sangha, the Buddhist community.
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Stilling Activity

Very popular with both students and teachers, this exercise will give you a taste of what it’s like to meditate.
  • You will be amazed how still and quiet your pupils can be!
  • Learn some techniques from experienced Buddhist meditators that you can use every day to stay calm, grounded and positive.
  • It is not a specifically Buddhist exercise and is therefore suitable for people of all religions. It can be easily adapted to suit all ages.
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