Sangha events
Sangha events are open to anyone who has completed our Introductory Course.
Calendar
Event List
Wed
2 Nov
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
2 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.
*** Morning meditations are no longer on Zoom ***
Thu
3 Nov
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
3 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.
*** Morning meditations are no longer on Zoom ***
Fri
4 Nov
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
4 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.
*** Morning meditations are no longer on Zoom ***
Sun
6 Nov
The Art of Dreaming – Workshop with Arthabandhu
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
6 Nov
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
This workshop is being led by Arthabandhu, who has a special interest in dreams and their role in Dharma practice. He has explored Lucid dreaming, Buddhist Dream Yoga practices and Dreams as understood in Gestalt Psychotherapy.
Bringing these elements together, Arthabandhu has devised this workshop to help participants deepen their own connection with dreams in ways that lead to deeper self knowledge and a richer, more creative life both in the dream world and the waking state.
Among other things we will look at:
– Practical ways we can develop a rich dreamlife
– What the Buddhist tradition has to say about dreams
– The benefits of bringing mindfulness and loving kindness into our dreams
– And how all this can benefit us during the waking state too
Open to anyone who has completed an introductory course at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre.
Bring lunch to share 🙂
To find out more about Arthabandhu’s workshops please visit: https://stuffofdreams.portfoliobox.net
Mon
7 Nov
Early Morning Meditation
7:00 am - 7:45 am
7 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.
*** Morning meditations are no longer on Zoom ***
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
Bodhinaga launches a new sangha night theme: Radical Reality
Dharma talk given on Sangha Night at Sheffield Buddhist Centre.
Vimalamati: How Right Livelihood helped found Sheffield Buddhist Centre
For 20th Anniversary of Sheffield Buddhist Centre, we interviewed Punyamala about the contribution of the Evolution shop Right Livelihood business in the founding of the Centre. Interview shown as part of the 20th Anniversary Celebrations, Sunday 11th September 2022.
Punyamala: Important factors in the founding of Sheffield Buddhist Centre
For 20th Anniversary of Sheffield Buddhist Centre, we interviewed Punyamala about important factors in the founding of the Centre. Interview shown as part of the 20th Anniversary Celebrations, Sunday 11th September 2022.
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.
Retreats Coming Up
Retreats
Deepen your practice and make friends on retreat with the Sangha.
Please book through the event pages.