Regular events
Looking for upcoming retreats and other special events?
See our special events listings.
Fridays – Sutta Discussion Group
Online with Ajahn Candā, 18:45 – 20:00pm UK time
Next sessions:
- July 10th, 17th & 24th
Whether you are a beginner to sutta study, or well acquainted with the Buddha’s teachings found in the Early Buddhist texts (EBTs), this ongoing sutta discussion group provides a unique opportunity to explore the profound and timeless wisdom of the Buddha, together with Ajahn Candā (and occasional monastic guests).
Whilst Ajahn Candā will offer reflections on some of her favourite teachings, informed by her decades of sutta study and meditation practice, the main aim is to provide you an opportunity to discuss ways in which the teachings might apply to your contemporary lives, in order to inspire, guide and deepen your own practice.
In the Buddha’s day, bhikkhunis, bhikkhus, lay men and lay women became enlightened after hearing just one sutta! So, you are welcome to drop in as you choose. Regular attendance will give you a deeper appreciation of the Buddha’s teachings as a whole, which may transform your lives for the better.
Meeting Password: 909557
Saturdays – Guided Metta Meditation
Online with Ajahn Candā, 9:00 – 10:00am UK time
Next sessions:
- July 18th & 25th
Start the weekend resourced by cultivating a soft and spacious heart, through the powerful practice of loving kindness. Regular practice helps undermine the sticky hindrance of ill-will that can manifest in numerous ways—such as fault-finding, fear, depression or lethargy—and that zaps our vitality and joy. As we grow in loving kindness, our relationships with ourselves and others improve, our happiness increases and deep meditation becomes easier. What’s not to love?!
Meeting Password: 01140!$M
Tuesday & Thursday Silent Sitting Group
Online with peer host Matthias every Tuesday & Thursday 19:15 – 20:00 UK time
Kindly note that this is NOT a guided meditation session but is intended for those who are looking for a virtual community with whom to sit silently in meditation together. About this peer-hosted group, Ajahn Candā says:
“Since December 2021, we have had a regular group of about 20 people coming to meditate in silence together, and people have said that they find it very supportive in developing and strengthening a regular practice. It never fails to amaze me how strongly connected we can be from afar, without even uttering a word—especially when we unite in wholesome (non) action.”
Please join early so Matthias can let you in before he starts meditating.
Meeting Password: 904346
Pali Chanting & Blessings Group – Karaniya Metta Sutta
Online with Ajahn Candā or peer host on Wednesdays 17:30 – 18:00 UK Time
Join us to chant or just listen to the Karaniya Metta Sutta in Pali, the closest language to that which the Buddha spoke. Every week we offer an opportunity for you to dedicate loving kindness, compassion and blessings to those who may be in need of support—be they family, friends or those suffering through war and famine. Ajahn Candā will usually be available and on the rare occasion she is not, a regular Anukampa volunteer will lead the chanting.
Meeting Password: 364195%L
Summer Zoomi Bhikkhuni Teachings: “Fragrance of Dhamma”
August – October, Sundays from 9:00 – 10:30am OR 19:30 – 21:00pm BST
Join our guest monastics for this online Summer and Autumn programme.
We are delighted to have a diverse group of well-practiced monastics to support you on your path to Nibbana whilst Ajahn Candā is on her annual Rains Retreat. Each 1.5 hour session offers you the opportunity to deepen your meditation practice, understanding of the Buddha’s teachings and connection to spiritual community.
All sessions are on Sundays, except the first session, which is on Saturday 1st August. Teachings begin at either 9:00am or 19:30pm BST and comprise a 30-minute guided meditation, Dhamma reflection and time for Q&A. Find each week’s timetable in the monthly schedules below, along with Zoom access.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in. All sessions are freely offered. Please consider supporting our noble endeavours with a donation.
August Schedule
- 1st (Saturday exception) Ayya Anandabodhi: Topic tbc, 19:30-21:00
- 8th Ajahn Brahmali :“Free Will, Myth or Reality? The Buddha Clears It Up,” 9:00-10:30
- 16th Ayya Niyyanika: Topic tbc, 19:30-21:00
- 23rd Venerable Therika: “Seeing Clearly: A Practical Introduction to Right View,” 9:00-10:30
- 30th Ayya Santacitta: “Adjusting to Reality ~ A Reflection on Panna & Saddha,” 19:30-21:00
Meeting Password: 116429
September Schedule
- 6th Ajahn Brahmali: “The Buddha’s Perspective on Respect & Humility,” 9:00-10:30
- 13th Ayya Suvijjana: “Cultivating Serenity & Wisdom,” 19:30-21:00
- 20th Venerable Upekkha: Topic tbc, 9:00-10:30
- 27th Ayya Soma: Topic tbc, 19:30-21:00
Meeting Password: 116429
October Schedule
- 4th Ven Therika: “The Power of Kindness in Daily Life,” 9:00-10:30am
- 11th Ven Karunika: Topic tbc, 9:00-10:30
- 18th Ven Upekkha: Topic tbc, 9:00-10:30
- 25th Ayya Soma: Topic tbc, 19:30-21:00
Meeting Password: 116429
Rains Retreat Reflections and Q&A with Ajahn Candā
1 November 19:30 – 21:00 GMT
Join Ven. Candā for an insightful Q&A session about her time on the annual Rains Retreat, or Vassa. Each year, monastics spend three months in retreat, deepening their practice and observing their commitments. Curious what Vassa is all about? Feel free to bring your questions to the conversation.
Meeting Password: 116429