As we enter a future of increased physical isolation finding skilful ways to connect online as a Sheffield Sangha is becoming more important.
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.
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@www.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. The class team will be on hand to guide you.
- Booking on an event – book through our website or email us at info@www.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
6 Nov
Early Morning Meditation
7:30 am - 8:20 am
6 Nov
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.
Fri
6 Nov
Friday Night Meditation – Hybrid Event
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
6 Nov
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jayagupta leads a double meditation every Friday 7.30pm – 9pm in the Great Hall.
Follow the zoom link or arrive at the red side door of the Buddhist Centre (on Joseph Road) for 7.15pm.
Mon
9 Nov
Early Morning Meditation
7:30 am - 8:20 am
9 Nov
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.
Tue
10 Nov
Early Morning Meditation
7:30 am - 8:20 am
10 Nov
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.
Tue
10 Nov
Vision and Transformation
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
10 Nov
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Vision and transformation through ritual: The final week in the theme of ‘Life, but not as we know it’, tonight is the culmination in our journey through the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path. This is a hybrid event, with a Dharma talk followed by discussion groups then a ritual.
Buddhist ritual could be described as ‘shared action, expressive of common strivings, rooted in shared values’.
If you are participating online please use the zoom link below to join, if you are coming to the Buddhist Centre use the form below to book:
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).
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.
Plans change? Please let us know if you can no longer attend so that we can make your place available to somebody else.
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
8.55pm – 9.00pm Tea Break
9.00pm – 9.30pm Meditation
Listen again to Sangha night talks
Dana Economy
A message from Vadanya about the Sheffield Buddhist Centre's current financial situation.
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
Thu
31 Dec
Winter Morning
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
31 Dec
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Our annual winter mornings season provides an alternative way of spending time over the holiday period.
A series of meditation and reflection mornings led by experienced mitras who are training for ordination.
Come to all or any of the mornings.
Theme for 2020 to be announced.
Fri
1 Jan
Winter Morning
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
1 Jan
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Our annual winter mornings season provides an alternative way of spending time over the holiday period.
A series of meditation and reflection mornings led by experienced mitras who are training for ordination.
Come to all or any of the mornings.
This is the final winter morning in the series.
Theme for 2020 to be announced.
Regular Events on at the moment
7.30 am
1 pm - 1.40 pm
Online drop-in meditation sessions suitable for all, including newcomers. Please arrive a few minutes early so the session can start promptly at 1pm.
If you’re new to Sheffield Buddhist Centre and would like to learn more about what we do, have a look on our Newcomers page for details of ways to find out about Buddhism, meditation and our friendly community of Sheffield Buddhists.
7.30 pm - 9 pm