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The government has confirmed Step 4 of the Roadmap will proceed on Monday 19th July at which point the majority of Covid restrictions will end, and guidance will emphasise personal responsibility.
We are really looking forward to the benefits of using the building fully again.
Changes to in-person events at the Buddhist centre.
- Masks and social distancing – These will no longer be required by law, although you may wish to continue to wear a face covering and would be welcome to do so. We are waiting for guidance from the government for Places of Worship, but it is possible that we might ask you to consider wearing a mask when there are very large numbers at an event, or where particularly vulnerable people are attending. This will remain optional.
- Restrictions on group size for events & mitra study will be lifted.
- Booking to attend events will no longer be essential.
The next few weeks
Our aim is to make this transition as smooth as possible for everyone, understanding that some will feel cautious about returning to in-person events inside and others might not be able to for health reasons.
Our rooms will be set up with some space between the chairs and cushions, and where possible we will continue to leave the doors and windows open to improve ventilation.
To avoid crowding inside the Buddhist Centre we will continue to set up the tea station and any shared food outside, and during events the covered outside spaces will continue to be available to help avoid crowding.
19.07.21
Calendar
Event List
Sat - Sat
14 - 14Aug
Young Women’s Retreat Day
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
14 - 14Aug
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Nourishing our roots & finding the sun
A YUBS retreat day for women and non-binary folks
Join Cesca, Tee, Issy, Vicki and Emma for this day of nourishment! A gentle day exploring Bhante’s challenge:
‘There is in fact only one need of one’s own that has to be fulfilled before one can preoccupy oneself effectively with the needs of others, and it is not a physical or material need but simply a matter of emotional positivity and security. We need to appreciate our own worth and feel that it is appreciated by others, to love ourselves and feel that we are loved by others.’
There will also be cake and lunch! Let us know if you’re planning to come.
Mon - Mon
16 - 16Aug
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
16 - 16Aug
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Join the men’s community in the Great Hall for weekday 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.
It is an un-led meditation practice; mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana on alternate days.
Please arrive a few minutes early to get set up.
*** You can now join Morning Meditation through Zoom! ***
For a limited time, morning meditations will also be live on Zoom for you to join. Log in before 7am to hear the bells straight from the Great Hall every weekday morning.
Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/
Passcode: awake
In person meditation in the Great hall is still available.
Tue - Tue
17 - 17Aug
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
17 - 17Aug
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Join the men’s community in the Great Hall for weekday 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.
It is an un-led meditation practice; mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana on alternate days.
Please arrive a few minutes early to get set up.
*** You can now join Morning Meditation through Zoom! ***
For a limited time, morning meditations will also be live on Zoom for you to join. Log in before 7am to hear the bells straight from the Great Hall every weekday morning.
Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/
Passcode: awake
In person meditation in the Great hall is still available.
Tue - Tue
17 - 17Aug
Sangha Night: Three Short Talks
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
17 - 17Aug
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Three sangha members share their personal experiences.
In this series of Sangha Night talks we explore the figures and symbols of the Five Buddha mandala, learning how these archetypes help us to develop the qualities of the Bodhisattva.
Join Sangha Night in-person or online for an evening of talks followed by discussion and meditation.
Wed - Wed
18 - 18Aug
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
18 - 18Aug
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Join the men’s community in the Great Hall for weekday 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.
It is an un-led meditation practice; mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana on alternate days.
Please arrive a few minutes early to get set up.
*** You can now join Morning Meditation through Zoom! ***
For a limited time, morning meditations will also be live on Zoom for you to join. Log in before 7am to hear the bells straight from the Great Hall every weekday morning.
Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/
Passcode: awake
In person meditation in the Great hall is still available.
Sangha Night
The Great Way
This series of talks takes us into the figures and symbols of the Five Buddha mandala.
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 – The Zoom room will be available from 7.15pm.
Programme
6.30pm – 7.30pm Shared Meal
7.30pm – 8.10pm Dharma Talk
8.10pm – 8.40pm Discussion groups
8.40pm – 9.00pm Tea Break
9.05pm – 9.35pm Meditation
Listen again to Sangha night talks
Creating Abundance
Maitrivasin introduces us to Ratnasambhava, ‘the Jewel-born’, the yellow Buddha of the southern realm.
In this series of Sangha Night talks we explore the figures and symbols of the Five Buddha mandala, learning how these archetypes help us to develop the qualities of the Bodhisattva.
Join Sangha Night in-person or online for an evening of talks followed by discussion and meditation.
Sheffield Buddhist Centre - Sangha Night 27.7.21
It Is What It Is
It Is What It Is - Prajnasri continues our meeting with the Buddha Akshobya with a talk on Ksanti – the ability to stay in a positive mental state, whatever comes.
In this series of Sangha Night talks we explore the figures and symbols of the Five Buddha mandala, learning how these archetypes help us to develop the qualities of the Bodhisattva.
Sheffield Buddhist Centre - Sangha Night 20.7.21
The Big Welcome Back
Tonight we celebrate the return of four new Order members to the Sheffield sangha, in a moving ceremony full of joy and colour.
Main event from 7.30pm
Sheffield Buddhist Centre 16.07.21
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.