An oasis of calm in a busy city
Helping to transform life through Meditation, Buddhism, Mindfulness and Yoga.
At Brighton Buddhist Centre we teach meditation and Buddhism in a way that is relevant to contemporary life.
We are inspired to create an atmosphere which is conducive to spiritual practice: to calm, to friendship and to insight.
We are part of Triratna, an International Buddhist Movement.
The Centre is open every day for drop-in meditation and yoga and classes. No need to book in advance.
We also offer a range of courses which can be booked here on the website or over the phone or in-person at our reception desk.
Disabilty access: All of our entrances and doors are step-free and wheelchair accessible and we have a lift to all floors. We have a portable hearing loop system available on request.
What's Happening
Mirror-Like Wisdom – A Day Retreat with Vajradarshini
Saturday 7th November 10.30am to 4.30pm A contemplative day of meditation and photographic practice, led by Vajradarshini We see the sky reflected in a puddle. That sky is not a sky — and yet it arises, dependent on certain causes and conditions. Completely empty of sky, it nonetheless has an effect: we have seen a […]
Book Launch with Nagapriya
Saturday 7th November 7pm to 8.30pm (doors open for tea at 6.30pm) Nagapriya will be launching his new book The Possibility of Amazement: Awakening the Five Spiritual Faculties at the Brighton Buddhist Centre This book is a reflective, philosophically rich exploration of awakening as a lived, perceptual, and imaginative process, framed through the Buddhist teaching […]
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Essentials course
Wednesday 11th November 10.30am to 12pm, 6 Weeks Combining the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion, this course provides powerful tools for emotional resilience. Learning to be kinder to ourselves creates a happier inner world and improves our relationships with others. Research shows that the MSC program enhances mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing… more information and […]
Beauty of Mantra
Saturday 14th November 7.30pm to 9.30pm Led by Mahasukha A magical evening of uplifting, meditative and devotional Buddhist mantra with beautiful harmonies. Mahasukha will teach a mantra(s) in part-harmony and accompany the chanting with gentle drumming. His style of mantra is soulful, enchanting and deeply moving. We will chant the mantra before a beautiful shrine […]