Scarborough Group

Mahasraddha and Karen moved to Scarborough in 2021, to start the Scarborough Triratna Buddhist Group, and they teach regular meditation and Buddhism courses in Scarborough, as well as day retreats.  We have a small and vibrant Sangha developing.
 

We’re part of the Triratna Buddhist Community, a worldwide Buddhist movement with centres in over 20 countries, and, unlike many of the traditional Schools from the East, we practise a form of Buddhism that is very practical and more accessible to us in the West.  

We welcome everyone over 18 to our courses and events. You don’t need to consider yourself a Buddhist or wish to become one. We are simply happy to share the Buddha’s teachings to help everyone lead happier, more fulfilled lives in this often-turbulent world. No one receives any payment. We offer our classes freely as an act of generosity. 

In order to make our classes available to all, we do not charge, apart from a booking fee.  However, since we have no other income, we do rely on the generosity of those who attend our Group to help us with expenses.  So, any additional donations (dana, generosity) that people are moved to give at our events and courses are much appreciated.

Contact Scarborough Triratna Buddhist Group
Landline: 01723 581752
Text: 07485 110272
 
About Mahasraddha, Karen and Rachel 

Mahasraddha 
My name means ‘Great Faith’, a name given to me when I was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 1997. I was ordained whilst working as a research scientist before moving to Manchester to work full time at the Manchester Buddhist Centre.  

Apart from a period back in academia, I have continued to work full time for the Dharma taking on various roles and responsibilities, including teaching Buddhism and meditation both in the UK and beyond. I am deeply passionate about the Dharma (the Buddha’s teachings) and meditation as my life has been immeasurably and deeply enriched by both - I have also witnessed this in many other people's lives.  

Based on this enthusiasm and passion, and over 20 years of committed Buddhist practice, I am very excited to be part of a team teaching Buddhism and Meditation classes in Scarborough for its good folk and beyond.     

I am really enjoying life in Scarborough (I’m actually a Brummie), including sea swimming and music performance and feel very encouraged by the response of the good folk of Scarborough District to our activities. 

Karen 
I came across Buddhism about 18 years ago, studying a module in Indian Religions at university.  I saw the Buddha’s Noble 8-fold Path written up on the whiteboard, and knew immediately, without any doubt, that I had to find out more, and try to live following his teachings. Thus, I have dived in with Triratna, going on retreats, attending several years of study, and immersing myself more and more over the years, and now training for ordination.  

I’m delighted to be living back in Yorkshire, after a recent 5-year spell across the Pennines in Manchester, where I worked for Breathworks (mindfulness organisation) based at the Manchester Buddhist Centre.  In Scarborough I am continuing to work (remotely) for Breathworks, as well as setting up practice as a Nutritional Therapist, and in both roles I hope to support people’s wellness, directly or indirectly.  And this same thing draws me to wanting to share the Dharma (Buddha’s teachings), and help people find out for themselves how Buddhism and Meditation can help us navigate our lives, particularly in these uncertain times.  

I’m enjoying working with Mahasraddha as a little team and meeting everyone who’s been have been coming to our classes and course.