Special Events
Sun 4th Jun 2023, 19:30 - 21:00
Special Vesak Celebratory Gathering!
Join Venerable's Canda & Upekkha for an uplifting meditation, Dhamma talk and Q&A session to celebrate the Buddha's birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana.
JOINING LINK: click our archive newsletter HERE, then scroll down to our Regular programme section where you can find the link and password.
Sat 17th Jun 2023, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Ven Canda & Ven Upekkha Day Retreat: "The Wisdom of Forgiveness"
Day retreat at Friends Meeting House ~ Quackers Cambridge.
Ajahn Brahm's "Wisdom of Peace" UK Tour ~ 7th - 20th November 2023
Ajahn Brahm is back again in the UK this November and will be touring from the North to the South! For the first time since the pandemic, and together with Venerable Canda, he will teach two retreats: a 3-day non-residential retreat at Friend's Meeting House, Sheffield, and a weekend retreat at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel.
Ajahn is also offering a plethora of public talks on Buddhist and every-day life themes. Whether you are a seasoned meditator or a beginner, Ajahn's unique blend of humour, compassion and wisdom - and expert meditation guidance - is bound to bring energy and depth to your practice.
Ajahn Brahm comes to England to support Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project’s charitable aims - of spreading the Dhamma and developing a monastery for the Bhikkhuni Sangha (community of fully ordained female Buddhist monastics). After seven years of dedicated work, Anukampa reached a major milestone in 2022, with the purchase of the UK's first small monastery for bhikkhunis - Anukampa Buddhist Vihara.
All proceeds from the tour will be used to support these aims and to establish a full-scale "Forest Monastery," so that our community can continue to grow. This will make the priceless Dhamma teachings even more accessible to all. We continue to keep costs as low as possible thanks to volunteers who offer their service freely and with love.
Tue 7th Nov 2023, 7 - 9 pm
Ajahn Brahm: “Non-Self & Responsibility”
Dhamma Talk at Thames Buddhist Vihara, 49 Dulverton Road, Selsdon, Surrey, CR2 8PJ.
This talk is donation-based, and there is no need to register- please just show up!
Thu 9th Nov - Sat 11th Nov 2023, 9:30am - 5:30pm each day
Ajahn Brahm & Ven Canda: “Rest in Peace Before You Die!“
3-Day Non-Residential Retreat at Friends Meeting House, Sheffield Quakers ~ Sheffield.
Do you ever feel like the only peace you’ll get is after you’re dead? You’re just so busy and burdened with the duties of life that peace feels like a different lifetime? In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to lose sight of what really matters and become consumed by stress, anxiety, and worry. Through the practice of meditation, however, we can learn to cultivate a deep sense of peace and contentment, even in the face of life's ultimate challenges; dying and death.
Over the course of this transformative retreat, Ajahn Brahm will guide you on a journey of awakening, helping you to embrace the present moment and let go of the fears and worries that hold you back. Through a powerful combination of guided meditations, teachings, and discussion, you'll learn to connect with your deepest wisdom and find a sense of peace that can carry you through any situation. Don't wait until death to find peace!
Sun 12th Nov 2023, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Ajahn Brahm: “Buddhist Optimism“
Dhamma Talk at Pioneer Room Pendulum Hotel ~ Manchester.
Tue 14th Nov 2023, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Ajahn Brahm: “The Right Approach to Jhana“
Dhamma Talk at Leonard Wolfson Auditorium, Oxford.
Wed 15th Nov 2023, 6 - 8 pm
Ajahn Brahm: “Be Compassionate to Yourself“
Dhamma Talk at Future Inns Hotel ~ Bristol.
Fri 17th Nov 2023, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ajahn Brahm: “Embracing Anxiety & Fear”
Dhamma Talk at Quakers Meeting House ~ Oxford.
Sat 18th - Sun 19th Nov 2023, 9:30am - 5:30pm each day
Ajahn Brahm: “The Way of Buddhist Insight“
2-Day Non-Residential Retreat at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House ~ Oxford.
What is the Buddha’s path of insight and how does insight arise? How can we learn to remove the hindrances - such as worry, aversion and desire - so that we can see things clearly, develop wisdom and experience the bliss of Nibbana?
With Ajahn Brahm's expert guidance and compassionate support, you'll delve into the heart of meditation practice, exploring the wisdom teachings of the Buddha and discovering your own innate capacity for insight and understanding. Through a powerful combination of guided meditations, teachings, and discussions, you'll learn to cultivate a deeper connection to your own inner wisdom and uncover new levels of clarity and insight.
The weekend will include Dhamma reflections, Q&A sessions, periods of seated and walking meditation and lots of laughter!
Mon 20th Nov 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Ajahn Brahm: “What is Letting Go?“
Dhamma Talk at London Scottish House, Westminster, London.
Regular Events
Zoomi Bhikkhuni:
Sun 4th Jun 2023, 19:30 - 21:00
Special Vesak Celebratory Gathering!
Join Venerable's Canda & Upekkha for an uplifting meditation, Dhamma talk and Q&A session to celebrate the Buddha's birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana.
JOINING LINK: click our archive newsletter HERE, then scroll down to our Regular programme section where you can find the link and password.
Zoomi Bhikkhuni:
Fridays - Sutta Discussion Group with Ven Canda:
Fridays: 18:45 – 20:00pm UK Time (via Zoom)
Next dates: Jun 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd
N.B You will need to be signed in to your personal zoom account to access all meetings. Please refer to our easy guidelines here: Joining Zoomi Bhikkhuni.
JOINING LINK: click our archive newsletter HERE, then scroll down to our Regular programme section where you can find the link and password.
This ongoing class is suitable for beginners to sutta study as well as those familiar with the teachings of the Buddha found in the Early Buddhist texts (Sutta Pitaka). Together, we will go through Bhikkhu Bodhi's anthology of the Buddha's teachings on "Social & Communal Harmony," in a way that allows for discussion and close examination of how they can inform, inspire and deepen our practice in daily life and meditation. Whilst this is a great opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of the teachings as we approach the material systematically over time, each session will also work as a stand alone contemplation - so you are very welcome to drop in as you wish! If you do hope to attend regularly, we highly recommend getting a personal copy of the book; however, this is not essential.
About "The Buddha's Teachings On Social And Communal Harmony" by Bhikkhu Bodhi:
"In a world of conflict and strife, how can we be advocates of peace and justice?
In this volume acclaimed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi has collected and translated the Buddha's teachings on conflict resolution, interpersonal and social problem-solving, and the forging of harmonious relationships. The selections, all drawn from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of the Buddha's discourses, are organised into ten thematic chapters. The chapters deal with such topics as right understanding, the quelling of anger, good friendship, intentional communities, the settlement of disputes, and the establishing of an equitable society. Each chapter begins with a concise and informative introduction by the translator that guides us toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow.
In times of social conflict, intolerance, and war, the Buddha's approach to creating and sustaining peace takes on a new and urgent significance. Even readers unacquainted with Buddhism will appreciate these ancient teachings, always clear, practical, undogmatic, and so contemporary in flavour. The Buddha's Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony will prove to be essential reading for anyone seeking to bring peace into their communities and into the wider world."
Zoomi Bhikkhuni:
Saturday's Guided Metta Meditation and Sharing Group with Ven Canda:
Saturdays: 09:00 – 10:00am UK Time (via Zoom)
Next dates: June 10th & 24th
What better way to start the weekend than expanding our heart with the powerful, sublime practice of loving kindness and a gentle check-in with friends? This group will help us bring the benefits of metta into our lives in a truly transformative way.
N.B You will need to be signed in to your personal zoom account to access all meetings. Please refer to our easy guidelines here: Joining Zoomi Bhikkhuni.
JOINING LINK: click our archive newsletter HERE, then scroll down to our Regular programme section where you can find the link and password.
Zoomi Bhikkhuni:
Tuesday & Thursday Silent Sitting Group
Every Tuesday and Thursday 19:15 - 20:00 UK Time via Zoom - peer hosted by Matthias.
"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!" ~ Ven Canda
Please be aware 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.
N.B You will need to be signed in to your personal zoom account to access all meetings. Please refer to our easy guidelines here: Joining Zoomi Bhikkhuni.
Please join early so Matthias can let you in before he starts meditating!
JOINING LINK: click our archive newsletter HERE, then scroll down to our Regular programme section where you can find the link and password.
Zoomi Bhikkhuni:
Pali Chanting & Blessings Group
Every Wednesday 17.30 - 18:00 UK Time - peer led by Reny and Manori (via Zoom)
N.B You will need to be signed in to your personal zoom account to access all meetings. Please refer to our easy guidelines here: Joining Zoomi Bhikkhuni.
This group is for those interested in learning some Pali chanting, such as the Karaniya Metta Sutta and more. At the beginning of each session we will call the names of people who would appreciate a blessing, so please join and make your dedications known.
Click here: Karaniya Metta Sutta for Text in English and Pali language.
JOINING LINK: click our archive newsletter HERE, then scroll down to our Regular programme section where you can find the link and password.
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