Location: Triratna Leeds Buddhist Centre
Thursday 26th November
Our regular community night, this week open to everyone – newcomers and regulars alike – as part of our Urban Retreat.
Starts at 7.00 p.m. Finishes 9.15 p.m.
This week is also special because we are celebrating the festival of Sangha (Community) Day which will include some Mitra Ceremonies where some sangha members will make a ritual commitment to the Triratna community. Everyone is welcome, even if you are just starting to meditate.
Part of the Triratna International Urban Retreat – Living in the Greater Mandala
urban retreat programme
Sunday 22nd November
Day Retreat – 10am to 4.00pm
A day of meditation, chanting and ritual to launch this week of intense practice. Please bring veggie/vegan lunch to share. All welcome regardless of experience.
Monday 23rd November
2 x Meditation Drop-ins
LUNCHTIME: 12.45pm (prompt) to 1.30pm. TEATIME: 5.15pm (prompt) to 6.15 pm. Doors Open 15 minutes before. All welcome regardless of experience.
Tuesday 24th November
Evening Drop-In Class – 7.00 to 9.15pm
Our weekly newcomers’ drop-in. This week, as always, everyone is welcome. Guided meditation followed by a discussion on some aspect of the Buddha’s teaching.
Wednesday 25th November
2 x Meditation Drop-ins
LUNCHTIME: 12.45pm (prompt) to 1.30pm. TEATIME: 5.15pm (prompt) to 6.15 pm. Doors Open 15 minutes before. All welcome regardless of experience..
Thursday 26th November
Friend’s Night – Mitra Ceremony – 7.00 to 9.15pm
This week Friend’s Night is special because we are celebrating the festival of Sangha (Community) Day which will include some Mitra Ceremonies where a number of sangha members will make a ritual commitment to the Triratna community. Everyone is welcome, even if you are just starting to meditate.
Friday 27th November
2 x Meditation Drop-ins
LUNCHTIME: 12.45pm (prompt) to 1.30pm. TEATIME: 5.15pm (prompt) to 6.15 pm Doors Open 15 minutes before. All welcome regardless of experience.
And in the evening…
A Puja for the Urban Retreat – 7.00pm to around 8.30pm
This is a devotional practice when we recite verses in call and repeat, chant and make offerings to the shrine. Everyone who meditates is very welcome to join us and can join in or simply observe.
Saturday 28th November
Day Retreat – 10am to 4.00pm
A day looking back on the Urban Retreat with meditation, chanting and ritual. Please bring veggie/vegan lunch to share. All welcome regardless of experience.
Open to everyone, this class offers a chance to meditate with others, receive ideas and share ways of deepening our understanding and practice of meditation and Buddhism.
Classes are run on a drop-in basis and there is no charge. However the centre relies on the generosity of the people who use it. If you can, please help us to make mindfulness, meditation and Buddhism available to everyone by putting a donation in the dana bowl or by taking out a regular standing order to support the centre.
This class is held every Thursdays 7 – 9.15pm
NB: We begin promptly at 7.00pm
Date/Time
Date(s) - 26/11/2015
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm