Regular classes and one-off events exploring Buddhist practice
Thursday DAYTIME Class:
Letters of Gold, Letters of Fire
From Thursday 9th October for six weeks - 11.00am to 1.15 pm
This weekly daytime drop-in class includes many aspects of Buddhist practice which can be helpful to you whether you wish to practice Buddhism or not. Each week begins with a guided meditation, after which Shakyapada will introduce a particular theme for the week. Discussion and questions are encouraged. From 14th August for eight weeks we will be exploring Eight mind-training verses. These belong to the Tibetan Lojong tradition and are a way of using contemplative statements to train the mind so as to let go of greed, hatred and delusion - and the suffering that accompanies these negative qualities.
All over 18 are welcome. No need to book - just turn up when you can.
Wed PRACTICE Night:
What is sangha?
From 5th November for six weeks - 7.00pm to 9.15pm
Exploring the Spiritual Community
Traditionally the sangha was a community of monks and nuns who practised the Dharma and lived off alms. The Sangha (with a capital S) is all of those who - through the ages - have attained the Transcendental Path to at least some extent. Nearer to home, sangha represents all of those practising Buddhism in the world and, in particular, those of us practising in a local setting with others. In Triratna, sangha is a spiritual community of friends who support each other and practise for the benefit of all. The Buddha said that spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life, and in Triratna we take this to heart. We meet together regularly, we go on retreat together and we support each other through the ups and downs of our spiritual lives.
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
Wednesday PRACTICE Night:
Winter Solstice Puja
Wednesday 16 December 2026 7pm – 9:15pm
21 st December is the point in the calendar when the year changes and the
light begins to return as we move slowly towards Spring. So this
Wednesday at Practice Night we will be celebrating the Winter Solstice - a
time to rejoice in the coming renewal of the natural world and also in our
aspiration to transform ourselves as well. The first half of the evening will feature a meditation as usual and, after a
tea break we will celebrate this special time of the year with a special
puja, or poetical devotional practice, written for the occasion.
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