Finding Peace in a Turbulent World

Meditation and Buddhism for Everyone in the Heart of York

Classes and Events or Thursday Daytime Class open to allor Finding Peace: An Introduction to Buddhism Course - Starts on 21st Janor NEW Daytime Course - Exploring Buddhist Practice - Starts on 16th Janor NEW Daytime Course - Exploring Buddhist Practice - Starts on 16th Jan

Change Your Life - Change the World

Please Note that there will be no classes from Monday 23rd to Tuesday 31st December

(except for a Meditation and Mince Pies on Fri 27th December)

Our experience of the world is forever changing. Things can go well, and this makes us happy, joyful and content. But sometimes things can go less well and this can lead to sadness, disappointment, frustration and even anger. The Buddha called these ups and downs of life The Worldly Winds. And he taught a way of dealing with them that can lead to true peace and contentment – whatever might befall us in our lives. At York Buddhist Centre we are committed to passing on the Buddha's wisdom in ways that are accessible to people in the West. Our approach is practical and friendly. No one is expected 'to become a Buddhist' we are just very happy for you to join us and enjoy the benefits of what we teach.

Recognising that people have different needs, we aim to welcome everyone, regardless of their:
Age, Gender and Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Disability, Race, Colour, National Origin, Ethnic Origin, Religious Belief, Economic Status, Social Status, Parental Status. You can read our Diversity Statement here.

A Friendly, Vibrant Community

We teach meditation and Buddhism at our centre at 17 Walmgate, York YO1 9TX.

This is the hub of our friendly, thriving community: local people who are meditating together and exploring the Buddha's teaching on how to be truly happy in their lives.

York Buddhist Centre is part of the worldwide Triratna Buddhist Community which was founded in 1968 by Sangharakshita, an English Buddhist monk who spent 20 years in India absorbing the depth and breadth of the Buddhist teachings.

Unlike most Buddhist Schools, which practise in a very particular way, we teach from the whole of the Buddhist tradition which means that Triratna Buddhism is particularly accessible and effective for those of us in the West.

A Sustainable Buddhist Centre in the Heart of York

As a spiritual community we take our practice of ethics seriously, and the time has now come to respond to the need to extend this practice to include a global perspective: what we consume and buy has a direct effect on communities across the globe; what we do and how we live now has a direct effect on future generations.
This Centre is therefore committed to the 10 Steps of the Triratna Sustainable Centre Scheme

Open to All

We welcome everyone over 18. You don’t need to be a Buddhist. We are simply happy to share the Buddha’s teachings to help everyone lead happier, more fulfilled lives in this turbulent world.

Access: There is one step up at the front door and we have a ramp for wheelchair access. Please contact us in advance if you have access issues: enquiries@yorkbuddhistcentre.org

We do not charge for any of our classes.* and no one at our centre is paid. However since we have no outside income, we do rely on the generosity of those who use our Centre, for our continued existence. So if you are able to give a donation it would be appreciated very much indeed.

*Except for a small booking fee on some events

An Introduction to Buddhism

Tuesdays 7pm – 9:15pm for 6 weeks starting 21 January

6 Tuesday Evenings plus optional Wednesday evening on 5th March
All we really want is to be happy. Yet our moments of happiness are all too brief and inevitably followed by the opposite: frustration, disappointment, anxiety, and anger. The Buddha called these ups and downs of life The Worldly Winds and he taught practical ways to deal with them and create peace and contentment in their place. This course will help you to cultivate your own greater sense of peace and contentment.

Each week will begin with a guided meditation and then, after a tea break we will introduce practical, down-to-earth teachings to help you transform your life. You don't need to be a Buddhist to join us (or even want to be one).

Fully Booked

PRACTICE NIGHT:<br>The Future of YBC in 2025 and Beyond

PRACTICE NIGHT:
The Future of YBC in 2025 and Beyond

Wednesday 22 January 7pm – 9:15pm

York Buddhist Centre is thriving but keeping things running takes a lot of work behind the scenes. Shakyapada has been involved full time in running, first the group, and then centre, for over seven years and is now working towards letting go of her responsibilities as Chair over the next two years. So from this month a new team - the Palas (or protectors of the centre) - will be getting involved in running the centre on a day-to-day basis

Join us this evening to hear from each of our three new Palas about their new role. We'll begin as usual with meditation. All over 18 are welcome.

Thursday DAYTIME Class: <br>Exploring Buddhist Practice

Thursday DAYTIME Class:
Exploring Buddhist Practice

Thursday 23 January 11am – 1:15pm

The Buddha discovered the path to true happiness 2,500 years ago and now people in the West are benefitting more and more from his practical advice. Join us for this new daytime class which is exploring practical ways to calm our busy minds and change our lives for the better. Surprisingly, this doesn't mean 'becoming religious' but rather, exploring how we create our own pain and learning different ways of dealing with the difficulties in our lives. Come when you can.

This daytime drop-in class is open to everyone over 18. There is no pressure to become a Buddhist - it is simply intended to help you live your life in a more peaceful and fulfilling way.

PRACTICE NIGHT:
Mitra Ceremony

Wednesday 29 January 7pm – 9:15pm

Becoming a mitra (which means "friend") is a significant step someone's spiritual life. It is a declaration that they consider themselves to be a Buddhist within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. It is also a commitment to deepening their practice. This is an important occasion both for the new mitras and those who witness them as they make their commitment to their practice.

This evening two of our community - Astrid and Peter - are making a formal commitment to their practice in the midst of an evening of joy, love and celebration. Open to all over 18.

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Explore our Meditation Archive

Over 400 videos are available on demand from our Facebook page (click the video tab) or our YouTube Channel (just search for Triratna York). All the meditations are guided so they are suitable for everyone (even if you have never meditated before). Meditations include Body Awareness, Self-care, Giving and Receiving, Mindfulness of Breathing and Loving-Kindness for ourselves and others. So dive in and enjoy the wonderful benefits of regular meditation.