Regular classes and one-off events exploring Buddhist practice
Thursday DAYTIME Class:
Exploring Buddhist Practice
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:
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.
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.