Tuesday 1st November 2011 – 2.15pm
[ Saturday 7th January 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 14th January 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 21st January 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 28th January 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 4th February 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 11th February 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 18th February 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 25th February 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 3rd March 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 10th March 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 17th March 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 24th March 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 31st March 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 7th April 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 14th April 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 21st April 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 28th April 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 5th May 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 12th May 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 19th May 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 26th May 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 2nd June 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 9th June 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 16th June 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 23rd June 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 30th June 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 7th July 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 14th July 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 21st July 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 28th July 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 4th August 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 11th August 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 18th August 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 25th August 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 1st September 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 8th September 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 15th September 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 22nd September 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 29th September 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 6th October 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 13th October 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 20th October 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 27th October 2012; 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Saturday 3rd November 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 10th November 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 17th November 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 24th November 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 1st December 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 8th December 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 15th December 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 22nd December 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. Saturday 29th December 2012; 11.00am to 1.00pm. ] A practical introduction to Buddhism and meditation
Come once to this friendly weekly session, or as many times as you want
Thursday 8th December 2011 – 4.56pm
[ Monday 6th February 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Continuing a six week series exploring metta — friendliness, goodwill, love, kindness
Based on the metta bhavana meditation, we try a different way of practising it each week, concentrating on each stage, helping us all find new ways into this marvellous practice:
Week 1: First two stages — self and friend
Week 2: The neutral person
Week 3: […]
Thursday 8th December 2011 – 4.57pm
[ Monday 13th February 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Last in a six week series exploring metta — friendliness, goodwill, love, kindness
Based on the metta bhavana meditation, we try a different way of practising it each week, concentrating on each stage, helping us all find new ways into this marvellous practice:
Week 1: First two stages — self and friend
Week 2: The neutral person
Week […]
Tuesday 10th January 2012 – 10.01am
[ Friday 17th February 2012; 7.00pm to 9.00pm. ] Open to everyone as long as you’re young-ish (35 or under)
The Triratna Buddhist Community has a thriving youth wing, with events going on at Buddhist Centres all over the country, and a hugely popular once-yearly young people’s retreat.
As part of this, a group of us have gotten together at the Manchester Centre to create our […]
Monday 14th November 2011 – 5.49pm
[ Saturday 18th February 2012; 10.00am to 9.30pm. ] On Parinirvana Day we commemorate the Buddha’s death
Programme
11 am — Vajrasattva sadhana practice (Order members only)
1 – 2 pm – Lunch break
2 — 5 pm — Reflection led by Manjunaga — all welcome
5.30 — 6.30 pm – Shared vegetarian meal — please bring a contribution
7 — 9.30 pm – Parinirvana Day celebration for Order members, mitras […]
Saturday 29th October 2011 – 9.56am
[ Sunday 19th February 2012; 10.30am to 4.30pm. ] Learn about the Buddha’s message, the tools to live by it, and the basics of meditation
Meditation practice
As well as an introduction to Buddhist teaching, this day will provide practical instruction in Buddhist meditation practice.
This time we will concentrate on the mindfulness of breathing to develop awareness
More information
About Buddhism
About Buddhism courses
Download course handout
Practical arrangements
Cost of […]
Friday 9th December 2011 – 9.19am
[ Monday 20th February 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Following on from Living with Kindness, we’re now starting a series exploring the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas
Compassion
Sympathetic Joy
Equanimity
20th February to 2nd April 2012. More details to follow
About Sangha night
Sangha nights are suitable for anyone who has attended a Buddhism level 2 (Going Further with Buddhism) course.
We […]
Tuesday 15th November 2011 – 12.58pm
[ Sunday 26th February 2012; 10.30am to 4.30pm. ] A spacious day to consolidate your introductory meditation or Buddhism course
This day forms an optional further session to the six-week Introduction to meditation or Buddhism course which ended recently, or to previous six week courses.
It is also open to people who have attended one-day introductory meditation or Buddhism courses covering both Mindfulness of Breathing […]
Friday 9th December 2011 – 9.25am
[ Monday 27th February 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Continuing an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas
Compassion
Sympathetic Joy
Equanimity
20th February to 2nd April 2012. More details to follow
About Sangha night
Sangha nights are suitable for anyone who has attended a Buddhism level 2 (Going Further with Buddhism) course.
We usually (but not always) have meditation and a […]
Thursday 8th December 2011 – 7.42am
[ Tuesday 28th February 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Buddhavacana: how the Buddha taught
One of the best ways of getting to know the Buddha is by reading and studying the Pali texts. Here we meet the Buddha as teacher. We see how he communicated to the people he met — how he related to them and how they related to him.
Skillful communication
This is […]
Sunday 11th December 2011 – 10.28am
[ Monday 5th March 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Continuing an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas
Compassion
Sympathetic Joy
Equanimity
20th February to 2nd April 2012. More details to follow
About Sangha night
Sangha nights are suitable for anyone who has attended a Buddhism level 2 (Going Further with Buddhism) course.
We usually (but not always) have meditation and a […]
Monday 5th December 2011 – 12.36pm
[ Tuesday 6th March 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Learn about the Buddha’s message and the basics of meditation
As well as an introduction to Buddhist teaching, this course will provide practical instruction in two Buddhist meditation practices to develop awareness and positivity
More information
About Buddhism
About the course (includes course handouts)
Optional follow up day Sunday 22nd April
Course content
Teachings on impermanence
Awareness
Ethical principles
Meditation on the breath
Meditation to develop […]
Monday 5th December 2011 – 4.07pm
[ Tuesday 6th March 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] 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
Monday 5th December 2011 – 4.09pm
[ Tuesday 6th March 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Learn more about the Buddha’s teachings and Buddhist meditation
In March, this course runs separately on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Tuesday 6th December 2011 – 7.28am
[ Wednesday 7th March 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Learn more about the Buddha’s teachings and Buddhist meditation
Sunday 1st January 2012 – 11.32am
[ Monday 12th March 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Continuing an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas
Compassion
Sympathetic Joy
Equanimity
20th February to 2nd April 2012. More details to follow
About Sangha night
Sangha nights are suitable for anyone who has attended a Buddhism level 2 (Going Further with Buddhism) course.
We usually (but not always) have meditation and a […]
Wednesday 25th January 2012 – 1.48pm
[ Friday 16th March 2012; 7.00pm to 9.00pm. ] Open to everyone as long as you’re young-ish (35 or under)
The Triratna Buddhist Community has a thriving youth wing, with events going on at Buddhist Centres all over the country, and a hugely popular once-yearly young people’s retreat.
As part of this, a group of us have gotten together at the Manchester Centre to create our […]
Wednesday 18th January 2012 – 8.43pm
[ Monday 19th March 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Continuing an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas
Compassion
Sympathetic Joy
Equanimity
20th February to 2nd April 2012. More details to follow
About Sangha night
Sangha nights are suitable for anyone who has attended a Buddhism level 2 (Going Further with Buddhism) course.
We usually (but not always) have meditation and a […]
Wednesday 18th January 2012 – 8.44pm
[ Monday 26th March 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Continuing an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas
Compassion
Sympathetic Joy
Equanimity
20th February to 2nd April 2012. More details to follow
About Sangha night
Sangha nights are suitable for anyone who has attended a Buddhism level 2 (Going Further with Buddhism) course.
We usually (but not always) have meditation and a […]
Thursday 19th January 2012 – 9.21am
[ Monday 2nd April 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Concluding an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas
Compassion
Sympathetic Joy
Equanimity
20th February to 2nd April 2012. More details to follow
About Sangha night
Sangha nights are suitable for anyone who has attended a Buddhism level 2 (Going Further with Buddhism) course.
We usually (but not always) have meditation and a […]
Saturday 7th January 2012 – 9.03am
[ Saturday 7th April 2012; 10.30am to 4.30pm. ] Learn about the Buddha’s message, the tools to live by it, and the basics of meditation
Meditation practice
As well as an introduction to Buddhist teaching, this day will provide practical instruction in Buddhist meditation practice.
This time we will concentrate on the Metta Bhavana, to develop positivity and an awareness of ourselves and others
More information
About Buddhism
About […]
Saturday 7th January 2012 – 9.14am
[ Friday 20th April 2012 6.00pm to Sunday 22nd April 2012 4.00pm. ] Another of our weekend retreats in the Derbyshire countryside, on the theme of the five stages of the spiritual path
As well as standing alone as an open sangha retreat, this weekend forms an optional ending to the Rainy Season urban retreat at the Centre
2012 Sangha Retreats
We’re having a lot more retreats in 2012, all in […]
Wednesday 25th January 2012 – 1.49pm
[ Friday 20th April 2012; 7.00pm to 9.00pm. ] Open to everyone as long as you’re young-ish (35 or under)
The Triratna Buddhist Community has a thriving youth wing, with events going on at Buddhist Centres all over the country, and a hugely popular once-yearly young people’s retreat.
As part of this, a group of us have gotten together at the Manchester Centre to create our […]
Saturday 7th January 2012 – 9.01am
[ Sunday 22nd April 2012; 10.30am to 4.30pm. ] A spacious day to consolidate your introductory meditation or Buddhism course
This day forms an optional further session to the six-week Introduction to meditation or Buddhism course which ended recently, or to previous six week courses.
It is also open to people who have attended one-day introductory meditation or Buddhism courses covering both Mindfulness of Breathing […]
Friday 13th January 2012 – 10.46am
[ Tuesday 1st May 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] 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
Friday 13th January 2012 – 10.48am
[ Tuesday 1st May 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Learn more about the Buddha’s teachings and Buddhist meditation
Friday 13th January 2012 – 11.27am
[ Tuesday 1st May 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Learn about the Buddha’s message and the basics of meditation
As well as an introduction to Buddhist teaching, this course will provide practical instruction in two Buddhist meditation practices to develop awareness and positivity
More information
About Buddhism
About the course (includes course handouts)
Optional follow-up day on 17th June
Wednesday course
This time there will be a separate Wednesday course too
Course […]
Friday 13th January 2012 – 11.30am
[ Wednesday 2nd May 2012; 7.00pm to 9.30pm. ] Learn about the Buddha’s message and the basics of meditation
As well as an introduction to Buddhist teaching, this course will provide practical instruction in two Buddhist meditation practices to develop awareness and positivity
More information
About Buddhism
About the course (includes course handouts)
Optional follow-up day on 17th June
Tuesday course
This course will run separately on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays […]
Wednesday 11th January 2012 – 7.53am
[ Sunday 6th May 2012; 10.00am to 9.30pm. ] A Celebration of the Buddha’s Enlightenment
On the full-moon day of May, after six years of striving, Sidhartha Gautama sat down on a cushion of kusa grass under the shade of a tree near Uruvilva. Facing westward towards the setting sun he resolved to meditate until liberation was won.
Confident and wholly committed, Gautama could not know […]
Tuesday 22nd November 2011 – 2.40pm
[ Friday 1st June 2012 6.00pm to Tuesday 5th June 2012 2.00pm. ] We’ll be focusing on making the Buddha more alive, real, and vivid in our imaginations
Some of our most dedicated and inspired practitioners will be there to share their ideas and experience, and to help us connect with the Buddha through:
study and reflection on the traditional texts
chanting and singing
meditation and recollection of the Buddha
writing and storytelling
[…]
Wednesday 18th January 2012 – 8.34pm
[ Saturday 9th June 2012; 10.30am to 4.30pm. ] Learn about the Buddha’s message, the tools to live by it, and the basics of meditation
Meditation practice
As well as an introduction to Buddhist teaching, this day will provide practical instruction in Buddhist meditation practice.
This time we will concentrate on the mindfulness of breathing to develop awareness
More information
About Buddhism
About Buddhism courses
Download course handout
Practical arrangements
Cost of […]
Saturday 14th January 2012 – 8.26am
[ Sunday 17th June 2012; 10.30am to 4.30pm. ] A spacious day to consolidate your introductory meditation or Buddhism course
This day forms an optional further session to the six-week Introduction to meditation or Buddhism course which ended recently, or to previous six week courses.
It is also open to people who have attended one-day introductory meditation or Buddhism courses covering both Mindfulness of Breathing […]
Wednesday 11th January 2012 – 5.27pm
[ Friday 22nd June 2012 4.00pm to Friday 29th June 2012 2.00pm. ] Join others from the Manchester Sangha in the beautiful setting of Vajraloka retreat centre in North Wales
This is an opportunity to deepen our practice in the company of our local sangha – a week of living simply in the beautiful Welsh landscape, meditation, communication, friendship, ritual …
Sangha retreats are a great […]
Wednesday 11th January 2012 – 7.59am
[ Saturday 30th June 2012; 10.00am to 9.30pm. ] The annual celebration of the Buddha’s teaching
Programme — come for all or part
More details to follow
10 am — 1 pm Order Members practice
1 — 2 pm Lunch in tea area
2 — 5 pm afternoon session
5 pm Shared meal, please bring vegetarian or vegan food to share
7 – 9.30 pm Talk and puja
More about Dharma Day
Soon […]
Wednesday 11th January 2012 – 9.41am
[ Friday 7th September 2012 4.00pm to Sunday 9th September 2012 2.00pm. ] A women’s weekend retreat in the Derbyshire countryside — more details to follow
What will we be doing?
There will be meditation, puja, talks and discussion, as well as time for walks in the countryside, resting and connecting with friends old and new.
Your first retreat?
If you have completed a Buddhism level 2 course and want to take […]
Wednesday 11th January 2012 – 9.52am
[ Friday 9th November 2012 4.00pm to Sunday 11th November 2012 2.00pm. ] Another of our weekend retreats in the Derbyshire countryside — more details to follow
What will we be doing?
There will be meditation, puja, talks and discussion, as well as time for walks in the countryside, resting and connecting with friends old and new.
Your first retreat?
If you have completed a Buddhism level 2 course and want to […]
Wednesday 11th January 2012 – 5.40pm
[ Friday 21st December 2012 4.00pm to Sunday 30th December 2012 2.00pm. ] A retreat for the solstice season in the Derbyshire countryside — more details to follow
Practical arrangements
Vegetarian meals included, and limitless cups of tea …
Accommodation is in shared rooms
New heating system with radiators in each bedroom!
If you’re booking, please let us know if you can offer a lift, or need one
Prices to follow
