Location: Triratna Leeds Buddhist Centre
Tuesday 24th November
Our regular Tuesday Newcomers’ drop-in, 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.
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.
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Learning about Meditation and Buddhism
Every Tuesday Evening
Starts at 7.00 p.m. Finishes 9.15 p.m.
This is a drop in event and no previous experience of Buddhist meditation is required. If you have already learnt to meditate this is also an opportunity to deepen and build a regular practice and connect with other people.
Each evening will consist of a guided meditation and an introduction and exploration of the Buddha’s teachings and their relevance to our lives.
You are welcome to attend whenever you can, for as many weeks or months as you like. This is a rolling programme so if you miss some weeks you will be able to catch up on what was covered at another time.
Over a number of weeks we shall explore the following areas:
Meditation and mindfulness
Introducing our four main meditation practices. Mindfulness of the body and its senses, the Mindfulness of breathing, the cultivation of kindly awareness (metta) and just sitting. We will also explore mindfulness in our everyday lives.
Buddhist practice in the world (ethics and action )
Exploring what we value and care about. How can we strengthen our connection with these values and express them in our lives and actions?
The Buddha and his teachings ( Dharma)
Who was the Buddha? What did he have to say and what relevance has it to our lives? An exploration of this through talks, discussions and workshops looking at the life of the Buddha and his teachings.
Cost: These 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.
Booking: No need to book – just turn up on the evening by 7.00 pm
Date/Time
Date(s) - 24/11/2015
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm