Regular classes and one-off events exploring Buddhist practice
Festive Season Opening Times
From Monday 22nd December to Friday 2nd January
The centre has a different range of events over the holiday period. Please click here for a full list.
We hope to see you at one or more of them. Meanwhile have a great holiday, however you celebrate it.
As usual all over 18 are welcome at all our events. There is no set charge but we ask you to donate whatever you can to keep York Buddhist Centre open.
Special Holiday Event:
A Christmas Eve Oasis of Peace
Christmas Eve 24th December 12 noon to 2.00 pm
In the hectic run up to Christmas, York Buddhist Centre offers an oasis of peace.
At midday on Christmas Eve, there will be an unled 30 minute meditation session for regulars. This will be followed by an informal get together from 1240 to 1400, where you are invited to bring along vegan treats.
Remember the date: Wednesday 24th December. Doors open at 1145, for a 30 minute meditation (doors locked during the meditation), followed by an informal sangha get together at 12.40 until 2.00pm.
Come to both, or just the one, it`s up to you! See you there!
Christmas
Meditation Night on Tue 23rd December
(No classes on 24th or 31st Dec)
Wednesday this week is Christmas Eve, so we are moving our usual evening to Tuesday 23rd December when there will be a relaxing meditation evening from 7pm till 9.15pm with the usual tea break at around 8pm.
This is a beautiful opportunity to get away from all the hustle and bustle of Christmas and spend an evening in quiet meditation - a true antidote to the business of the Festive Season
Open to all over 18 - You don’t need to be a Buddhist or intend to be one No need to book - just turn up when you can - Happy holidays to anyone, those with faith, and none.
Title: New Year
Meditation Night on Tue 30th December
(No classes on 24th or 31st Dec)
Wednesday this week is New Year’s Eve, so we are moving our usual evening to Tuesday 30th December when there will be a relaxing meditation evening from 7pm till 9.15pm with the usual tea break at around 8pm.
This is a beautiful opportunity to get away from all the hustle and bustle of Christmas and spend an evening in quiet meditation - a true antidote to the business of the Festive Season
Open to all over 18 - You don’t need to be a Buddhist or intend to be one No need to book - just turn up when you can. Happy holidays to everyone, those with faith, and none.
Wed PRACTICE Night:
Moving Towards a More Skilful Life.
From 7th January for six weeks - 7.00pm to 9.15pm
In the Christian tradition ethics are viewed as commandments and you are often judged ‘good’ or ‘bad’ depending on your adherence to them, or
not. In Buddhism, behaviour is not viewed as good or bad but skilful or unskilful. Buddhist ethics is more about our natural inclination to act in a way that is beneficial for ourselves and others. We understand that if we can act skilfully then this will have a positive and helpful effect on our lives, our mental states and the people around us.
Open to all over 18 - You don’t need to be a Buddhist or intend to be one No need to book - just turn up when you can
Thursday DAYTIME Class: The Path to True Contentment
Every Thursday from 8th January - 11.00am to 1.15pm
This is a wide-ranging, practical and fascinating exploration of the Buddha’s teaching over eight months which you can fit into your normal week. It will give you a solid basis for living your life in a spirit of peace and harmony with others. This is a drop-in course looking at Buddhist Practice mostly in the context of how we approach it in the Triratna Community.
We are a contemporary tradition founded by an Englishman in 1968 so our approach is very accessible for people in the West. You don’t need to become a Buddhist or want to be one. Each week will begin with a guided meditation.
Finding Peace in a Turbulent World: An Introduction to Buddhism (DAYTIME COURSE)
True happiness can be elusive. Good times so easily give way to anxiety, anger, disappointment and other painful states. Yet much of the suffering we experience can be avoided. Buddhism is a radically different vision of religion. Without belief in a creator god, it envisions an life of connection - with others, with the natural world and with our own precious lives.
This course will help you to identify what creates unhappiness in your life and will give you the practical tools to change the way that you respond to the difficult and uncomfortable situations and thoughts that you meet during every day.
Finding Peace in a Turbulent World: An Introduction to Buddhism (EVENING COURSE)
True happiness can be elusive. Good times so easily give way to anxiety, anger, disappointment and other painful states. Yet much of the suffering we experience can be avoided. Buddhism is a radically different vision of religion. Without belief in a creator god, it envisions an life of connection - with others, with the natural world and with our own precious lives.
This course will help you to identify what creates unhappiness in your life and will give you the practical tools to change the way that you respond to the difficult and uncomfortable situations and thoughts that you meet during every day.