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. Online early morning meditations and weekly pujas continue to be offered.
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.
What's Happening
Full Moon Puja
Wednesday 11th June 6.30 pm to 8.30pm In person in the Garden Shrine Room Led by Taragita This is an opportunity for us to come together in sangha and practice ritual and devotion together. These evenings are intended for us to gather together as sangha and are open to anyone who has attended introductory courses […]
Day Retreat: Storying and Un-Storying the Self
Sunday 15th June from 10.30am to 4.30pm As humans, we have an ability to communicate our experiences in the form of stories and we give meaning to our lives through narration of those stories. Stories, however, can lead to ‘narrative entrapment’ – the phenomenon of being caught up in disparaging stories about who we are, […]
Introductory Meditation Course – “Nothing Special”
Thursday 3rd July from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, 4 weeks Suitable for beginners or those returning to basics. Whether you are just starting out or want to boost your meditation practice on this course you’ll explore the two basic Buddhist Meditation practices; the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana, posture and also Just Sitting. Led by Maitridarshin and team Book here
The Taste of Freedom
Sunday 10th August 10.30am to 4.30pm A day of meditation and exploration of the open dimension of being. The Buddha taught that pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional: if we allow ourselves to let go of the stories we tell ourselves, we can be free. But are we afraid of freedom? What is the […]