by Leeds Buddhist Centre | 4 Apr 2020
Please sign up to our newsletter to receive details about how to join us online. Newsletter sign-up Sangha night continues online on Thursdays, with meditation, talks and discussion. Set up from 6.30 pm, we start at 7 pm, have a short break around 8 pm and finish by 9.15 pm. All are welcome, although if you are completely new to meditation you might like to try our Wednesday lunchtime sessions first. No need to book, just follow the instructions in our email newsletter to set up zoom. Led meditation online on Wednesday lunchtimes. Set up from 12.30, we start at 12.45 and finish at 1.30pm. Suitable for beginners and regulars. No need to book, just follow the instructions in our email newsletter to set up zoom. We are committed to offering events and classes on a donation basis. Please join this culture of generosity and give what you can so that you and others can continue to practice with us next week, next month and next year. You can find details about how to set up standing orders/gift aid declarations and make one-off bank transfers here. We are currently arranging easier ways to donate via the website. You might also like to explore the Dharma Toolkit for Uncertain Times, with weekday unled meditation, podcasts and home retreat... Read more
by Leeds Buddhist Centre | 18 Mar 2020
Dear friends With great regret we have decided to close Leeds Buddhist Centre premises to the public for a while to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in view of the government’s guidance. It’s likely that the Buddhist Centre premises will be closed for several weeks. What this means is that from today, Wednesday 18th March, classes are cancelled including Wednesday lunchtime meditation, Friends night on Thursdays and the Saturday day retreat We want to find ways we can stay connected with each other and as a sangha through this time. We are planning to offer some online activities during the closure, and we will send you more information about these through the Dharma Diary email, on the Centre website and Facebook pages. ... Read more
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
