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
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 […]
Mindful Self-Compassion Full Course
Wednesday 15th April 10.30am to 1pm, 9 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. On the course you’ll learn: how to stop being so hard on yourself how to […]
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An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Course
A 4-week course – Four Saturday afternoons of 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd 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 and setting […]