Manchester Buddhist Centre

Saturday 4th February 10.00-4.00pm

How the Buddha taught....

Saturday 4th February 10.55-3.00pm

Join a group of friendly Buddhists on our monthly walk....

Monday 6th February 4.45-6.45pm

Using our voices to express the great range of emotions that we all share, from the simple to the subtle....

Monday 6th February 7.00-9.30pm

Continuing a six week series exploring metta - friendliness, goodwill, love, kindness....

Tuesday 7th February 5.45-6.45pm

A Buddhist ritual dedicated to White Tara, known for compassion, long life, healing and serenity....

Friday 10th February 7.00-9.30pm

Beautiful music in a beautiful space....

Saturday 11th February 10.00-1.00pm

This month Dayanandi gives an introduction to meditation and the five dimensions....

Sunday 12th February 10.30-4.30pm

For Order members and GFR mitras who teach....

Monday 13th February 7.00-9.30pm

Last in a six week series exploring metta - friendliness, goodwill, love, kindness....

Thursday 16th February 4.45-6.45pm

Using our voices to express the great range of emotions that we all share, from the simple to the subtle....

Friday 17th February 7.00-9.30pm

Let's watch a movie together....

Friday 17th February 7.00-9.00pm

Open to everyone as long as you're young-ish (35 or under)....

Saturday 18th February 10.00-9.30pm

On Parinirvana Day we commemorate the Buddha's death....

Sunday 19th February 10.30-4.30pm

Learn about the Buddha’s mes­sage, the tools to live by it, and the basics of meditation....

Monday 20th February 4.45-6.45pm

Using our voices to express the great range of emotions that we all share, from the simple to the subtle....

Monday 20th February 7.00-9.30pm

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....

Sunday 26th February 10.30-12.15pm

Together in spiritual practice....

Sunday 26th February 10.30-4.30pm

A spacious day to consolidate your introductory meditation or Buddhism course....

Monday 27th February 7.00-9.30pm

Continuing an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas....

Tuesday 28th February 7.00-9.30pm

Buddhavacana: how the Buddha taught....

Wednesday 29th February 7.00-9.30pm

Exploring Going for Refuge groups....

Monday 5th March 7.00-9.30pm

Continuing an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas....

Tuesdays starting 6th March 7.00-9.30pm

Learn about the Buddha's message and the basics of meditation....

Tuesdays starting 6th March 7.00-9.30pm

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....

Tuesdays starting 6th March 7.00-9.30pm

Learn more about the Buddha's teachings and Buddhist meditation....

Wednesdays starting 7th March 7.00-9.30pm

Learn meditation techniques to develop awareness and positivity....

Wednesdays starting 7th March 7.00-9.30pm

Learn more about the Buddha's teachings and Buddhist meditation....

Thursday 8th March 5.45-6.45pm

A Buddhist ritual dedicated to Akshobhya, the Immovable One....

Saturday 10th March 10.30-4.30pm

This friendly and informal day covers the essen­tial aspects of Buddhist med­it­a­tion....

Sunday 11th March 10.30-4.30pm

A study day for mitras....

Monday 12th March 7.00-9.30pm

Continuing an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas....

Friday 16th March 7.00-9.00pm

Open to everyone as long as you're young-ish (35 or under)....

Saturday 17th March 10.00-1.00pm

This time we're looking at meditation and integration / mindfulness....

Sunday 18th March 2012 10.00am to 5.00pm

Sangha works are simply days when the sangha gets together and works!....

Monday 19th March 7.00-9.30pm

Continuing an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas....

Saturday 24th March 10.30-5.00pm

The first of two bodywork and meditation days led by Dhammagita....

Sunday 25th March 10.30-12.15pm

Together in spiritual practice....

Monday 26th March 7.00-9.30pm

Continuing an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas....

Thursday 29th March 7.00-9.30pm

Viriyalila introduces Triratna's Buddhist Centre website and Free Buddhist Audio, and helps us use them effectively....

Monday 2nd April 7.00-9.30pm

Concluding an exploration of the three meditations that, with the metta bhavana, make up the Four Brahma Viharas....

Friday 6th April 5.45-6.45pm

A Buddhist ritual dedicated to Vajrapani, the protector who represents the energy of the enlightened mind....

Saturday 7th April 10.30-4.30pm

Learn about the Buddha’s mes­sage, the tools to live by it, and the basics of meditation....

Monday 9th April 2012 10.00am to 5.00pm

The bank holiday gives us a chance to do a bit of work on the Centre....

10.00am Saturday 14th April to 4.00pm Sunday 22nd April

In the Buddha's time, the Sangha traditionally stopped wandering during the monsoon rains and collected together for weeks of shared spiritual practice and communal life....

6.00pm Friday 20th April to 4.00pm Sunday 22nd April

Another of our weekend retreats in the Derbyshire countryside, on the theme of the five stages of the spir­itual path....

Friday 20th April 7.00-9.00pm

Open to everyone as long as you're young-ish (35 or under)....

Sunday 22nd April 10.30-4.30pm

A spacious day to consolidate your introductory meditation or Buddhism course....

Sunday 29th April 10.30-12.15pm

Together in spiritual practice....

Tuesdays starting 1st May 7.00-9.30pm

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....

Tuesdays starting 1st May 7.00-9.30pm

Learn more about the Buddha's teachings and Buddhist meditation....

Tuesdays starting 1st May 7.00-9.30pm

Learn about the Buddha's message and the basics of meditation....

Wednesdays starting 2nd May 7.00-9.30pm

Learn meditation techniques to develop awareness and positivity....

Wednesdays starting 2nd May 7.00-9.30pm

Learn about the Buddha's message and the basics of meditation....

Sunday 6th May 10.00-9.30pm

A Celebration of the Buddha’s Enlightenment....

Saturday 12th May 10.30-4.30pm

This friendly and informal day covers the essen­tial aspects of Buddhist med­it­a­tion ....

Saturday 12th May 1.00-5.30pm

First meeting of a new group for mitras, exploring thoughts, feelings and experiences within the context of the Three Jewels....

Saturday 19th May 10.00-1.00pm

This time we're looking at meditation and positive emotion....

Sunday 20th May 10.30-12.15pm

Together in spiritual practice....

6.00pm Friday 25th May to 4.00pm Sunday 27th May

Spend time in the Derbyshire countryside learning more about Buddhism and meditation....

Sunday 27th May 2012 10.00am to 5.00pm

Sangha works are simply days when the sangha gets together and works!....

6.00pm Friday 1st June to 2.00pm Tuesday 5th June

We'll be focusing on making the Buddha more alive, real, and vivid in our imaginations....

Monday 4th June 5.45-6.45pm

A Buddhist ritual dedicated to Vajrayogini, a female Buddha....

Saturday 9th June 10.30-4.30pm

Learn about the Buddha’s mes­sage, the tools to live by it, and the basics of meditation....

Saturday 16th June 10.00-1.00pm

Shared practice and more....

Sunday 17th June 10.30-4.30pm

A spacious day to consolidate your introductory meditation or Buddhism course....

Sunday 17th June 10.30-12.15pm

Together in spiritual practice....

4.00pm Friday 22nd June to 2.00pm Friday 29th June

Join others from the Manchester Sangha in the beautiful setting of Vajraloka retreat centre in North Wales....

Sunday 24th June 2012 10.00am to 5.00pm

Sangha works are simply days when the sangha gets together and works!....

Saturday 30th June 10.00-9.30pm

The annual celebration of the Buddha's teaching....

Saturday 14th July 10.30-4.30pm

This friendly and informal day covers the essen­tial aspects of Buddhist med­it­a­tion....

Sunday 15th July 10.00-4.00pm

A day of practice for local ordained members of the Triratna Buddhist Order....

Saturday 21st July 10.00-1.00pm

Shared practice and more....

Sunday 22nd July 10.00-5.00pm

The second of two bodywork and meditation days led by Dhammagita....

Saturday 28th July 10.30-4.30pm

Ratnaguna leads a day of practice for men mitras....

Sunday 29th July 10.30-12.15pm

Together in spiritual practice....

Thursday 2nd August 5.45-6.45pm

A Buddhist ritual dedicated to Ratnasambhava, sometimes called the Buddha of Giving....

1.00pm Sunday 26th August to 1.00pm Friday 31st August

Annual experiment in communal living whilst reflecting on Buddhism, meditating, doing puja, bodywork and hanging out in a supportive environment....

Friday 31st August 5.45-6.45pm

A Buddhist ritual dedicated to Avalokitesvara, who embodies compassion....

4.00pm Friday 7th September to 2.00pm Sunday 9th September

A women's weekend retreat in the Derbyshire countryside - more details to follow....

4.00pm Friday 14th September to 2.00pm Sunday 16th September

Spend time in the Derbyshire countryside learning more about Buddhism and meditation....

Sunday 30th September 5.45-6.45pm

A Buddhist ritual dedicated to Amitabha - Buddha of Infinite Light....

Sunday 7th October 10.00-9.30pm

Padmasambhava is a historical and mythological figure who established Buddhism in Tibet....

Monday 29th October 5.45-6.45pm

A Buddhist ritual dedicated to Amoghasiddhi, associated with fearlessness....

4.00pm Friday 9th November to 2.00pm Sunday 11th November

Another of our weekend retreats in the Derbyshire countryside - more details to follow....

Sunday 25th November 10.00-9.30pm

Celebrating the spiritual community, all those who practise the Dharma....

4.00pm Friday 21st December to 2.00pm Sunday 30th December

A retreat for the solstice season in the Derbyshire countryside - more details to follow....

Friday 28th December 5.45-6.45pm

A Buddhist ritual dedicated to Vairocana, the illuminator, the embodiment of absolute reality....