Learn meditation in Brighton

You can learn to meditate at the Brighton Buddhist Centre. The Brighton Buddhist Centre is part of the Triratna Buddhist Community. It is open to the public on weekdays from 12.30 to 2.30pm and offers courses and classes in meditation, Buddhism and Yoga for all levels of experience.
The Buddhist Centre is affiliated to the Triratna Buddhist Order (formerly the FWBO) which was founded in 1967 by Urgyen Sangharakshita.

We are one of over 80 Centres worldwide, directed by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order and linked by a common approach to make Buddhism and meditation accessible in the modern world. We welcome people of all ages, cultures and heritages.

The Brighton Buddhist Centre (Triratna Buddhist Community - Brighton) has been a registered charity (charity no. 273682) since 1976 and has taught meditation and Buddhism to many thousands of local people from Brighton and Sussex over this time.

There are disabled facilities and wheelchair access to the whole building.
                

Approaches to Meditation
Mindfulness Practices include mindfulness of posture and of the
body, walking meditation and the four stage ‘Mindfulness of Breathing’ practice. These can contribute to a fuller awareness of ourselves and to calm, clear states of mind
Loving Kindness The Metta Bhavana (cultivating loving kindness) is a practice based on awareness of our emotions. It encourages the arising of a positive intention that can transform our response to ourselves and towards others.
‘Just Sitting’ is a receptive practice that combines with both of the above approaches. Awareness of actions and their consequences in our daily lives (ethics) supports the practice of meditation.

Buddhism
We aim to communicate the principles of Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom taught by the Buddha. Our approach to Buddhism draws widely on all relevant teachings of historical Buddhism.The founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order (TBO), Urgyen Sangharakshita, has developed an approach to Buddhism based on these principles that recognizes the influence of the western cultural tradition.

Yoga and Tai-Chi
Yoga and Tai-Chi are traditional spiritual practices with a focus on the body. Awareness of the body and attention to its health and well-being is complementary to a meditation practice.

New Shrine Room
Our new Small Shrine Room is available for individual meditation practice during reception hours: 12.30 - 2.30pm Monday to Friday.

For upcoming events see the programme page.

Read the Triratna Buddhist Community News blog to keep up with Triratna Buddhist Community events around the world.
For personal web sites of some people involved with the Triratna Buddhist Community read Triratna Buddhist Community People.
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