Meditation and Buddhism Programme

Programme of events

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Some of the events, particularly Sangha Nights require familiarity with our meditation practices. Such course or event titles will have a number ² next to them. When there is a number ¹ they are suitable for newcomers. For details of drop-in meditation see classes.

April
Mon 21 Tues 22 Wed 23 Thur 24 Sun 27 Wed 30	2.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 10.15am 10.00am 10.30am		Med for Depression, Anxiety and Stress course ¹ Insight Med through Mindfulness course ² Meditation & Buddhism Part I course ¹ Meditation & Buddhism Part II course ¹ Meditation & Buddhism Part I course ¹ Sesshin day ² Living well with pain & illness orientation ¹
May
Wed 7 Sun 18	10.30am 10.30am		Living well with pain & illness course ¹ Calm and Insight day ²
June
Wed 11 Wed 11 Thur 12 Sun 15	7.30pm 7.30pm 10.15am 10.30am		Meditation & Buddhism Part I course ¹ Meditation & Buddhism Part II course ¹ Meditation & Buddhism Part I course ¹ Touching the Heart day ²
July
Sun 20	10.30am		Meditation and Imagination day ²
September
Tues 16 Mon 29	7.30pm 7.00pm		Insight Med: Presence and Freedom course ² Med for Depression, Anxiety and Stress course ¹
October
Wed 8	10.30pm		Living well with pain & illness course ¹

Sangha Nights

The Sangha, meaning Spiritual Community, is one of the Three Jewels, the three most precious things for a Buddhist. Sangha night at the Brighton Buddhist Centre takes place every Tuesday from 7.30pm - 9.45pm and is a chance for the whole community to get together and practise. It is usually a delightful opportunity to meet and practise with a wide range of people, from those quite new to the Dharma to those who have been practising for many many years.

The evening usually begins with a period of meditation. Following this there is often a short talk on one of the fundamental teachings of the Buddha, with space for questions and discussion. The evening generally concludes with some devotional practice, after which there is time for tea-drinking and chatting downstairs. Every few weeks we have a Practice Night, which involves more meditation and devotional practice. And around the three main Buddhist Festivals of the year (Buddha Day, Dharma Day and Sangha Day) Sangha Night is given over to a more festive and celebratory atmosphere.

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