Exploring Buddhism further
The basic tenets of Buddhist teaching are straightforward and practical: nothing is fixed or permanent; actions have consequences; change is possible
We have courses and events to help you take your exploration of Buddhism beyond the introductory level
Our second level courses usually look mainly at the Buddha’s noble eightfold path, and also include further meditation practice
Going further with Buddhism — six week course
Learn more about the Buddha’s teachings and Buddhist meditation
In March, this course runs separately on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Starting Tuesday 6th March 7.00–9.30pm
- Cost: £70/£50/£35
(Waged/Low-waged/Concessions) - More info and booking online
- Future courses
Follow on Retreat Day
- Next event: Sunday 26th February 10.30–4.30pm
- Cost: £45/£35/£20 (does not include lunch)
(Waged/Low-waged/Concessions) - More info and booking online
- Future events
“The course was a fantastic start to a journey of discovery”
(Buddhism course participant)
Course handouts — Going further with Buddhism
In printable pdf format
- Week 1 — Introduction & Perfect Vision
- Week 2 — Perfect Emotion
- Week 3 — Perfect Speech
- Week 4 — Perfect Action
- Week 5 — Perfect Livelihood
- Week 6 — Perfect Effort
Beyond level two
If you have completed a Buddhism level two course and are unsure what class to take next, contact Chandana on Chandana [at] manchesterbuddhistcentre [dot] org [dot] uk
Sangha Night
When you have completed a Buddhism level 2 course, you are welcome to come to Sangha Night, a rolling programme of Buddhist practice including talks, discussion, ritual and meditation.
Buddhism level three — six week course
This more advanced course, also known as Talking the Dharma, is suitable for people who have attended a Buddhism level 2 course or day event
- Starting Tuesday 6th March 7.00–9.30pm
- Cost: £70/£50/£35
(Waged/Low-waged/Concessions) - More info and booking online
- Future courses
Buddhist Meditation Practice Afternoon
A small informal gathering to deepen your meditation practice, to receive more guidance or to spend an afternoon feeling calmer and more positive
- Tuesdays — next one 7th February 2.30–4.00pm
- Location: Vajra Hall — first floor
- Donations for this class are welcomed
- Just turn up, no booking required
- More info
More ways of taking your practice further
- After a level 2 course, deepening your practice through studying in a small group may be right for you
- There are many one and two day events and workshops at weekends, or check the general events page for afternoon and evening events
- Going on retreat is an opportunity to deepen your practice and learn more about Buddhism
- Listen to talks given by visiting and local teachers
- Volunteering at the Centre is a great way of feeling part of things and developing your practice
- At some point you may want to discuss becoming a mitra within the Triratna Buddhist Community. Your teachers will be able to tell you more
