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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27 Jun
27/06/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Sangha Night - Puja to Padmasambhava - Sanghagita Connect Online Sangha Night There will be no YouTube stream this week as it is a ritual. [...]
Friday Night Meditation - Zoom only
30/06/2023    
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.  
Study weekend with Sagaramati
01/07/2023 - 02/07/2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Sagaramati and Khemasuri for a weekend of Dharma study in a small, intimate group setting. Note: Open to Order Members and Mitras. FULLY BOOKED 
02 Jul
02/07/2023    
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.
04 Jul
04/07/2023    
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
07/07/2023    
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.  
08 Jul
08/07/2023    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Join Amalasiddhi and Phoebe for Sheffield Buddhist Centre's first people of colour event. This is an informal event specifically for people of ethnic minority/global majority [...]
11 Jul
11/07/2023    
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
14/07/2023    
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.  
18 Jul
18/07/2023    
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
21/07/2023    
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.  
22 Jul
22/07/2023    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  The fifth in our series of men's morning events of Discovering The Buddhas. Meditation, talks, puja and discussion exploring our relationship to the enlightened [...]
25 Jul
25/07/2023    
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
28/07/2023    
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.  
30 Jul
30/07/2023    
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.
01 Aug
01/08/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Welcome Back! Three new Order members return to Sheffield from their ordination retreats this Sunday 7.30pm. Come along with cards, cake and a hearty welcome home from all the [...]
Adhisthana - Sangha Retreat - Long Weekend
04/08/2023 - 07/08/2023    
All Day
Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana Friday 4th August - Monday 7th August Deepen your practice and make friends on a weekend with the Sangha at the [...]
Friday Night Meditation - Zoom only
04/08/2023    
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.  
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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.