Open Night
These evenings are open to anyone, so you don’t need to be a Buddhist, or to have previous experience of meditation
Each week we explore an aspect of Buddhism through talks, videos or readings, followed by an opportunity for discussion. Occasionally there will be meditation workshops or talks by visiting Triratna Order Members.
There will be a tea break in which you can get to meet others in the class. We then end the evening with a period of meditation. Sometimes, however, this order is reversed and we have meditation first.
Once a month, when there isn’t a festival, the evening will start with meditation and is followed by a pūjā, a Buddhist devotional practice.
Suggested Donation: $15 Donate here
Programme
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 10 December 2024 | Verses from the Dhammapada: the Way of Truth 2 | Moksavajra |
| 17 December 2024 | Meditation | Achalamuni |
| 24 December | Meditation | Saradarshini |
| 31 December | No class | |
| 7 January 2025 | Meditation | Achalamuni |
| 14 January 2025 | Opening Night Meditation & Puja | Achala |
| 21 January 2025 | What is Mindfulness? | Saradarshini |
| 28 January 2025 | Meditation: Just a walk in the park? | Akashagarbha |
| 4 February 2025 | What is Uncontrived Mindfulness? | Satyadevi |
| 11 February 2025 | Impermanence and Mortality | Moksavajra |
| 18 February 2025 | Parinirvana | Suryagita |
| 25 February 2025 | The Dharma in a Name - Achala & Triratna | Achala |
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 24 December |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Buddhist?
No you do not need to be a Buddhist. The class is suitable for people who are completely new to meditation and Buddhism and also those with some familiarity with Buddhism and meditation.
How much does the class cost?
We don’t charge for our classes, we simply ask that those who are able to do so make a donation to the centre to help us cover our running costs.
The suggested amount, is $15. Everyone is equally welcome, even if you cannot give anything at all.
We can take donations by card or cash.
What is pūjā?
A pūjā is a traditional Buddhist ritual that engages our emotions and imaginations through the use of colour, beauty and celebration.
To feel fully and vibrantly alive, we need to be engaged with all the different aspects and levels of our being.
The Team
Where to Find Us
We're upstairs at 6-8 Broomhedge St, just off Adelaide Rd. There is plenty of parking outside the centre (you can ignore the private parking signs as the other tenants only use the spaces during work hours).