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
Men’s Evening
Thursday 9th July. Led by Maitridarshin. Doors open from 6.30pm, and we meet from 7pm through to 9pm Open to all men in our Sangha. The format will usually include chanting the Tiratnavandana, meditating together, then we will share a meal and have a chance to catch up, talk with each other and share any […]
Women’s Circle
Saturday 1st August 1pm to 3pm The Women’s circle invite you to join us for an introduction and an opportunity to strengthen our connections to the Three Jewels. An opportunity to meet new and old friends. We look forward to welcoming you! Meeting monthly from 1pm to 3pm with a shared lunch provided. More information
An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Course
A 4-week course – Four Saturday afternoons of 12th, 19th, 26th September and 3rd October. 2pm to 4pm Change Your Mind…Learn the two meditation practices we teach here at the Buddhist Centre – the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana. Learn the “nuts and bolts” of the practices, plus posture, dealing with distractions and […]
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Course
Monday 5th October, then 8 weekly sessions 7 – 9pm The MBCT courses teach meditation and uses CBT exercises to enable us to work with the mechanisms underlying difficult mind states. This enables us to recognise negative patterns of mind earlier, and helps us develop greater choice and flexibility over how to respond. This builds […]
