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
Parinirvana Festival Day
Sunday 15th February 2026 10.30am to 4.30pm The Parinirvana of the Buddha Shakyamuni marks the passing away of his body and his entering into what is called his final enlightenment or Nirvana. On this festival day we celebrate the life of Shakyamuni and reflect on what it means too for us to come into being […]
Introductory course: Meditation & Buddhism – The Worldly Winds
Three Saturdays 21st February, 7th March and 21st March 2026 10.15am to 4.30pm This course will introduce you to two core meditation practices: the Mindfulness of Breathing, and the cultivation of Loving Kindness. We will also be looking at the Buddha’s teachings on the “Worldly Winds” – how we are tossed around in our lives by […]
The Taste of Freedom – a Young Peoples’ Group Course, for those aged 18-35
6pm to 9pm, 6 weeks This is a Young Peoples’ Group Course, so for those aged 18-35 A practical six week course in freeing ourselves from what binds us, starting Tuesday 14th April and finishing on Tuesday 19th May, from 6pm to 9pm (with a break). The point of being a Buddhist is to free […]
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An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Course
A 4-week course – Four Saturday afternoons of 18th and 25th April, 2nd and 9th May. 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 […]