We’ll be taking a break from our usual programme over the festive period, so there will be no meditation drop-ins, classes or courses. Instead we’ll be offering a special Festive Programme – one session a day with our team and teachers for a special event.
We hope you’ll come and join us!
Tuesday 23rd December – last full day at the Centre in 2025
Wednesday 24th December to Thursday 1st January 2026 – our Festive Programme…
Friday 2nd January – first full day back at the Centre in 2026
These events will be run by very small teams, so please arrive on time – doors open 15 minutes beforehand and we need to close them again promptly 5 minutes after the start time – there will be nobody to let in latecomers.
All events are by donation – online here or using the “Dona” card machine or dana bowl on the day – Thank You!
Wednesday 24th December
Christmas Eve
1pm to 3pm
Led by Maitridarshin
Meditation for Peace Afternoon
Though in the world outside there is strife,
Here may there be peace;
Though in the world outside there is hate,
Here may there be love;
Though in the world outside there is grief,
Here may there be joy.
From the Triratna Buddhist Community’s “Dedication Ceremony”
Join Maitridarshin for an afternoon of awareness and loving-kindness meditation dedicated to those in the world outside who are living with strife, hate, grief or who are suffering in any way.
All welcome, no need to book, by donation.
Thursday 25th December
Christmas Morning
10am to 12pm
Led by Gambhiradhi
Come along and join Gambhiradhi and Jane for a morning puja, meditation and reflections on the Three Fortunate Women.
All welcome, no need to book, by donation.
Friday 26th December
Boxing Day
11am to 4.30pm
Led by Dharmakara
The Hearth of Midwinter
Day Retreat
Practices around rest and contacting the heart.
You will need to bring your own lunch (vegatarian/vegan only in the Centre, please), but hot drinks can be made in the kitchen.
All welcome, no need to book, by donation.
Saturday 27th December
10.30am to 3pm
Led by SthanashraddhaExploring the Sevenfold Puja
Day Retreat
If you have a love of ritual and devotion, or are put off or left confused on discovering that Buddhism includes such elements, this day could be for you. We will go through the words of the Sevenfold Puja, taking time to explore and discuss the meaning and implications of them. Alongside this will be periods of meditation and, of course practice of puja.
You will need to bring your own lunch (vegatarian/vegan only in the Centre, please), but hot drinks can be made in the kitchen.
No need to book, by donation. Suitable for anyone who has attended an introductory course at the Brighton Buddhist Centre.
Sunday 28th December
11am to 4pm
Led by Padmottara
Meditation Reactive to Meditation Creative
Day Retreat
Exploring ways we can move from a meditation practice that is dull, mechanical, uninspiring, disembodied and reactive towards a practice that is energised, inspiring, embodied, grounded and creative.
You will need to bring your own lunch (vegatarian/vegan only in the Centre, please), but hot drinks can be made in the kitchen.
No need to book, by donation. For regular meditation / Dharma practitioners. Not suitable for beginners.
Monday 29th December
10am to 1pm
Led by Maitrimala
Self-Compassion Morning
A morning to connect deeply with ourselves with kindness and compassion.
We’ll start by relaxing with a compassionate body scan. Then we’ll look any Kristin Neff’s research- based 3 Components of Compassion and how to include them in our lives; and look at why self-compassion can be more helpful and effective than self-esteem.
There will be a meditation on self-compassion as well as quick practices to reconnect with ourselves in daily life.
All welcome, no need to book, by donation.
Tuesday 30th December
10am to 1pm
Led by Suryadaya
Poetry and Meditation Morning
Sharing our favourite poems & readings and meditating together. We invite you to bring along your own favourites too – seasonal or not.
All welcome, no need to book, by donation.
Wednesday 31st December
New Year’s Eve
1pm to 3pm
Led by Shuddhadhara
Meditation, Buddhism and Chat
Lunchtime Class
A more spacious lunchtime class to allow us to meditate together, but with time to explore and discuss anything you want to ask about meditation practice or the Buddhist life too – bring your questions!
All welcome, no need to book, by donation.
Thursday 1st January 2026
New Year’s Day
10.30pm to 12pm
Led by Khemasiddhi
New Year’s Day Sesshin Morning
Start 2026 with a morning of stillness, simplicity and calm. We will mix sitting and walking practices with wintry haikus.
All welcome, no need to book, by donation.
Tai Chi and Yoga Classes
Dharmakara‘s last Tai Chi class will be on Thursday 11th December, and will return on Thursday 8th January 2026
Eva Kozacikova‘s last (Evolution Arts) yoga class will be on Friday 12th December, and will return on Friday 9th January 2026.
Lisa‘s last (Evolution Arts) Chair-based yoga class of the year will be on Wednesday 17th December, and will return on Sunday 7th January 2026.
Khadine‘s last yoga class of the year will be on Thursday 18th December (not 22nd), and will return on Sunday 4th January 2026.
Jim‘s last yoga class of the year will be on Saturday 20th December, and will return on Monday 5th January 2026.
Pablo‘s last yoga class of the year will be on Sunday 21st December, and will return on Friday 9th January 2026 (not 2nd January).
Jane Manze‘s last (Evolution Arts) yoga class will be on Monday 22nd December, and will return on Monday 5th January 2026.
