by Leeds Buddhist Centre | 9 Jan 2020
The Buddhist Centre has reopened for 2020! The Wednesday lunchtime drop-in meditation sessions for newcomers and regulars restarted on 8th January; The Thursday evening classes for regular meditators restarted on 2nd January; The Monday teatime drop-in meditation sessions for regular meditators will restart on 20th January; An Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation course for newcomers will begin on Saturday 25th January, 1030am-1pm, for 8 weeks. The Sunday morning meditations on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month restarted on 5th and 19th January. You are welcome to join... Read more
by Leeds Buddhist Centre | 27 Sep 2019
Monday Teatime drop-in, for regular meditators: following the 2019 summer break, Monday teatime meditation restarts on 30th September. Join us on Mondays at 5.15pm. The meditation runs from 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Doors open at 5.00pm. No need to book. Read more
by Leeds Buddhist Centre | 13 Feb 2019
Exploring Ritual and Devotion in Buddhist Practice What does ritual mean to you? Does it leave you inspired, connected, curious or just uncomfortable? This day of discussion, meditation and puja aims to help us find our own relationship with ritual and to deepen our practice together. Please bring vegan/vegi food for a shared lunch. This event is run on a dana basis. With Uddyotani and Giles At Leeds Buddhist Centre Date/Time Date(s) – 23/02/2019 10:00 am – 4:00... Read more
by Leeds Buddhist Centre | 10 Jan 2018
Life with Full Attention Tuesday Evening Starts at 7.00 p.m. Finishes 9.15 p.m. New program commences Tuesday 16th January Join us for an 8-week exploration of mindfulness for people exploring Buddhism. It’s based on the book by Maitreyabandhu, Life with Full Attention. On the course we’ll explore different aspects of mindfulness such as awareness of the body, feelings, thoughts, and the environment using different practices. The course is suitable for newcomers and for people already practising Buddhism or mindfulness. You are welcome to come whenever you can. You will gain more, the more classes you come to. 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... Read more
by Shakyapada | 18 Dec 2017
On Sunday afternoon, 17th December 2017, the Leeds sangha gathered together to unveil and dedicate our stunningly beautiful new shrine and Buddha figure in a moving day led by Uddyotani and Samanartha. Those present also placed their own commemorative writing and art in special boxes which were then sealed into the body of the Shrine itself. These boxes also included items from each of our Ordination training centres – Tiratanaloka and Padmaloka and items from our two main Ordination Centres in Spain – Guhyaloka and Akashavana. There was also a warm message from our founder Sangharakshita who congratulated Leeds on the beautiful new shrine and remarked that he saw it as marking a new and exciting phase in the development of the Leeds Buddhist Centre. We owe enormous thanks to Amritasukha who had the vision for this shrine and who created the new Buddha for us. Major thanks too to Jinaputra whose practical skills made the construction possible and to Samanartha for his hard work and dedication in building the shrine with Jinaputra. Thanks also to Giles for the images. This project began many months ago and is only the first, but most important stage, of a plan which will transform the whole area of the Shrine room at Leeds. May this new shrine inspire us greatly in our devotion to the Buddha, our practice of the Dharma and our friendship in the... Read more
by Shakyapada | 30 Oct 2017
from Wednesday 15th November learning about meditation and buddhism Every Wednesday Evening – at The Clementhorpe Room, Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET Starts at 7.00 p.m. Finishes 9.15 p.m. Our friendly new classes begin on Wednesday 15th November and up until the New Year we will be exploring and teaching two Buddhist meditation practices. In the Mindfulness of Breathing we will learn to focus on the breath and our bodies as an aid to relaxing and calming our busy minds. In the Metta Bhavana we will be learning how to cultivate loving-kindness and a friendly attitude to ourselves and other people. Both practices help us to develop as individuals and to engage with the world in a calmer and more accepting way. There will also be an opportunity to discuss aspects of Buddhism and to learn how practising the Buddha’s teaching can help us to live a happier and more fulfilled life in the modern world. The York Buddhist Group is part of the Leeds Buddhist Centre – a member of the Triratna Community and Order. We are a new tradition, drawing from different Buddhist traditions and presenting the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is more accessible to many of us in the west. This is a drop in event. No previous experience of meditation is required. If you already meditate this is an opportunity to deepen and build a regular practice and connect with other people. You are welcome to attend whenever you can, for as many weeks or months as you like. You do not need to commit to every week although regular attendance would be beneficial. Cost: There is no charge; we provide these classes as a practice of generosity (dana). However... Read more
