Sangha Events

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

Special Events

Here’s what’s coming up at the Buddhist Centre:

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23 Dec 2023 until 1 Jan 2024
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28 Jan 2024

Sangha Night

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).

Next up at Sangha Night:

Sangha Night - Tantric Puja - TBC

12 Dec 2023

Sangha Night - Tantric Scrooge - Vadanya

19 Dec 2023

Current Theme: Tantra for Today

How can we rely on direct experience rather than abstractions?
How can we make ‘ordinary’ life mythic and sacred?
How can we harness our strongest emotions, desires and fears?

Join us as we embark on a journey intro Vajrayana Buddhism, also known as the ‘Diamond Way’.

 
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

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

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Retreats

Going on retreat is a great thing to do. Here’s what’s coming up:

Mitra Meditation Retreat Jan 2024
12 Jan 2024 until 18 Jan 2024
Women’s Northern TFO Retreat
22 Mar 2024 until 24 Mar 2024

Regular Events

Information on what’s on every week at the Buddhist Centre. Please check the Calendar during holidays, timings may vary.

Weekdays
7.00 AM – 7.45 AM

Un-led Morning Meditation With Interval Bells

Fridays
7.30 pM – 9.00 pM

Meditation Practice Evening On Zoom

Calendar

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10:30 AM - Sangha Day
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31 Oct
31/10/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
  Connect Online Sangha Night If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the talk as it is live streamed on our [...]
Friday Night Meditation - Zoom only
03/11/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jayagupta leads a double meditation every Friday 7.30pm - 9pm on Zoom Follow the zoom link at the bottom of the page.  
Men's Morning - Meeting the Bodhisattvas
04/11/2023    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  A new theme in our series of men's morning events - Meeting the Bodhisattvas. Earlier this year we travelled round the mandala to meet [...]
Monthly Morning Meditation
05/11/2023    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Take your practice deeper on this month's morning meditation led by Dharmajivana. Booking not required. Open to everyone who has completed our 12-week introductory course.
07 Nov
07/11/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
  Connect Online Sangha Night If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the talk as it is live streamed on our [...]
Duke's Barn - Mitra Meditation Retreat
10/11/2023 - 12/11/2023    
All Day
Mitra Meditation Retreat at Duke's Barn  ‘The Boundless Heart: Exploring the 4 Immeasurables’. Friday 10th November - Sunday 12th November Deepen your practice and make [...]
Friday Night Meditation - Zoom only
10/11/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jayagupta leads a double meditation every Friday 7.30pm - 9pm on Zoom Follow the zoom link at the bottom of the page.  
Sangha Night - Mitra Ceremonies
14/11/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Connect Online Sangha Night If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the talk as it is live streamed on our YouTube [...]
Friday Night Meditation - Zoom only
17/11/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jayagupta leads a double meditation every Friday 7.30pm - 9pm on Zoom Follow the zoom link at the bottom of the page.  
Exploring the Three Fetters - People of Colour Afternoon
18/11/2023    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Amalasiddhi and Phoebe for the next event specifically for people of ethnic minority/global majority backgrounds to come together to study a dharma text, meditate [...]
Desert Island Retreats - Prajnasri interviews Amoghavamsa
18/11/2023    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Desert Island Retreats Come along and witness Prajnasri interviewing Amoghavamsa accompanied by the soundtrack of his life. It will be a meaningful evening and one [...]
21 Nov
21/11/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
  Connect Online Sangha Night If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the talk as it is live streamed on our [...]
Friday Night Meditation - Zoom only
24/11/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jayagupta leads a double meditation every Friday 7.30pm - 9pm on Zoom Follow the zoom link at the bottom of the page.  
Sangha Day
26/11/2023    
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Come along and celebrate Sangha Day, one of the biggest events of the year, appreciating the joys of spiritual friendship and the vital mutual responsiveness [...]
28 Nov
28/11/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
  Connect Online Sangha Night If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the talk as it is live streamed on our [...]
Friday Night Meditation - Zoom only
01/12/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jayagupta leads a double meditation every Friday 7.30pm - 9pm on Zoom Follow the zoom link at the bottom of the page.  
Men's Morning - Meeting the Bodhisattvas
02/12/2023    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Come along to the next men's event exploring the Bodhisattvas, led by Karmajit and team. Bring vegan lunch to share. Note: Open to those who [...]
Monthly YUBs evening
02/12/2023    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A date for your diaries - the last YUBS event of the year Cutting to the heart of the matter with some sharp-edged Pali canon [...]
Monthly Morning Meditation
03/12/2023    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Take your practice deeper on this month's morning meditation led by Dharmajivana. Booking not required. Open to everyone who has completed our 12-week introductory course.
Dance! in the Buddhist Centre - Tiratanaloka Unlimited Fundraiser
03/12/2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come and end your weekend in the best way possible - with music, dance and people! Ecstatic Dance facilitator Rachael will be playing an uplifting, [...]
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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.

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.  

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.

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.

Stilling Activity

Very popular with both students and teachers, this exercise will give you a taste of what it’s like to meditate.