Open Day Sat 15 Sept

Tue, 11 Sep, 2012 - 23:23Come along and try out meditation or listen to a talk on Buddhism, enjoy some live music, browse the stalls, drink tea or eat cake!

Also a chance to try yoga or to visit the healing rooms and find out about hypnotherapy, shiatsu and other therapies.

All welcome. No charge. Drop-in anytime - or come for the day.







Programme for day
10.00 Doors open
10.15 Meditation: Mindfulness of Breathing
11.30 Talk:...

Introduction to Meditation Course

Sat, 7 Jul, 2012 - 16:10A course for those who are new, or relatively new to meditation, and would like to get to know meditation practices, understand how to work in meditation, and create the foundations of a regular practice. During the series there will be practice, guidance, exercises and plenty of time for questions.

7.30pm-10pm on Wednesdays for 5 weeks starting 19th September 2012. Plus day retreat from 10am-4,30pm on Saturday September 30th. At the Bristol Buddhist Centre.

Price £65 (£40 concession)...

Dharma festival day 2 July

Fri, 29 Jun, 2012 - 19:01http://bristol-buddhist-centre.org/2012/06/27/dharma-day-festival/

Cause, Effect & YouOM A RA PA CA NA DHIHProgramme:
9:30 Doors open for chai & chat
10:00 Welcome
10:05 Meditation: The metta bhavana led as an insight practice by Simhanada
10:50 Break
11:00 What’s going on in the metta bhavana?
The Middle Way as the interplay of Self & Other: a dialectical analysis Simhanada
11:45 Break
12:00 What causes a Buddhist? A writing workshop with Satyalila
...

An Evening on the Heart Sutra

Sat, 9 Jun, 2012 - 12:41Wednesday July 25th 2012, 7.30pm - 10pm
“If we really know the Heart Sutra, in a sense we know everything.” - Sangharakshita

The Heart Sutra is one of the most important and inspiring texts of the Buddhist tradition. In this evening we will recite, discuss and explore the sutra. Although one evening only allows us to briefly touch the surface of this profound discourse, it may give us food for thought and light the fires of inspiration for our...