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Totnes Meditation Group
Address: 44 High Street Totnes Devon TQ9 5SQ
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Gaia House
Phone: 01803 520798
E-mail: andrew@bodatcha.plus.com
Website: http://totnes-meditation-group.org/
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We are a friendly independent Buddhist meditation group meeting weekly on Thursday nights at 7:30pm in Birdwood House, Totnes.
Triratna Cumbria
Address: Ulverston, Kendal and Lancaster
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Triratna Buddhist
Affiliation: Triratna Buddhist Community
E-mail: secretary@triratnacumbria.org.uk
Website: http://www.triratnacumbria.org.uk
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Teacher: Narapa
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We have regular sangha meetings and offer training in Buddhism, Mindfulness and Meditation.
We practice together and regularly take part in community based activities from litter picking to support for the homeless and refugees - our 'engagement'.
Triratna Hereford
Address: Saxon Hall, Hoarwithy Road Hereford Herefordshire
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Triratna Buddhist Community
E-mail: mhwesthope@yahoo.co.uk
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pg/triratna.hereford/about/?ref=page_internal
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Tumbleweed Zen
Address: Oxfordshire
Tradition: Mahayana, Linji Chan, Hsu Yun branch
E-mail: andytaylor0@protonmail.com
Website: https://tumble.home.blog
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Main Contact: Andy Taylor Email
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Tumbleweed Zen is a series of very informal, friendly meditation events. We meet at various times throughout the week in members' homes and in public parks. Our current locations include Oxford, Kennington and Wallingford. We also run online sessions as circumstances dictate.
Beginners are very welcome; meditation instruction is provided. We never charge for anything.
We avoid religious trappings like chanting, bowing and rituals. We practise Buddhist meditation but we are open to everyone, of any belief or none.
If you like the idea of a half-hour of peaceful meditation plus friendly conversation over tea, Tumbleweed Zen just may be for you.
Please get in touch or visit our website for more information and for details on events running near you.
UK Bodhi Association
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Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan tradition, Nyingmapa school
E-mail: europebodhi@gmail.com
Website: http://www.buddhistweb.org/index.php/bodhi-institute/introducing-the-european-bodhicitta-society-ebs
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Main Contact: Sheng Lei Lei Email (Phone: +44 7912523582)
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Introducing the European Bodhicitta Society (EBS)
The European Bodhicitta Society has been established under the guidance of Khenpo SoDargye from Serthar Buddhist Institute (Larung Gar) of Serthar district situated in the province of Sichuan. With the purpose of promoting the spirit of Mahayana Buddhism to benefit everyone in Europe, the European Bodhicitta Society was founded on the first of August in 2009. After two years of development, the number of members has increased from three to over 40 people living in different European countries.
The EBS promotes the Mahayana Buddhist teachings by integrating theories with practices. It plays a proactive role in advocating charity, such as environmental and animal conservation, popularising vegetarianism and in encouraging social cohesion and development.
Under the teachings of Buddha and the guidance of Khenpo SoDargye, the EBS, as well as all its members, strive to promote the theories and practices of Buddhism to everyone in Europe and to let everyone find true happiness.
Our study approaches
Based on Khenpo SoDargyes requirements, the European Bodhicitta Society has set up three study groups, namely: Preliminary practice of Great Perfection (Dzogchen) Study Group, Study Group B, which mainly study Shantidevas Bodhisattva way of life (Bodhicaryavatara) and a new class introduced in 2012. Beside this, each year, the European Bodhicitta Society will commence new study groups, these include the Preliminary practice of Great Perfection, Pure Land class, and Bodhicaryavatara study group. We also aim to initiate a study group focusing on Vajrayana practice such as Dzogchen, and other classes such as Madhyamika (Middleway) and Pramana (Buddhist Logic).
Our main study approach is by mean of online discussions, which takes place every week. In addition, occasionally, our UK Bodhicitta Socieity also holds some seminars physically. All our studies are managed by Serthar Buddhist Institute. Serthar Buddhist Institute provides learning materials, records our study performance and statistics, arranges lesson plans, organises exams and awards, evaluates the teaching achievements after the end of each semester and issues related certificates and prizes. Moreover, the European Bodhicitta Society is supervised by a specially appointed monastic from the Institute.
The reasons for creating the Bodhicitta Society
The European Bodhicitta Society was founded during the financial crisis. In the era of materialism and when our life highly depends on money, an economic downturn has been particularly detrimental to many people. This is also the proof that money cannot bring sustainable happiness and does not solve the spiritual emptiness within us. Money cannot help us in finding the true purpose of life but rather deviates us from doing so. Many people spend a large proportion of their time on things and activities, which become meaningless when facing the pain, anxiety and fear. That is why we believe that the way of Dharma is the only way to real happiness and fulfilment. In light of this need, Khenpo SoDargye has called for the establishment of Bodhicitta society of which the EBS is also part of it.
Joining us
Dear friends, if you understand Chinese, if you have a loving heart, and if you wish to understand more about life and Buddhism, the European Bodhicitta Society is the right place for you. We welcome anyone regardless of race, name, age, nationality, education or religion. We provide free opportunities to study Buddhism, and work together to promote philanthropy, and social harmony. Please join us in exploring the potentials of compassion, and bring enlightenment to all living beings.
Uma Buddhist Centre
Address: St Johns Close
Upperby Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4JL
Tradition: Vajrayana, New Kadampa Tradition Tibetan
Affiliation: New Kadampa Tradition
Phone: 01228 594603
E-mail: info@uma.org.uk
Website: http://www.meditateincarlisle.org.uk
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Teacher: Kelsang Lhachog
Spiritual Director: Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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Uma Buddhist Centre offers a range of courses, study programmes and retreats. Offering both a basic introduction to meditation and Buddhism as well as a more in-depth study. We provide Educational talks to schools and groups and we also run weekly classes in Carlisle, Brampton, Penrith, Cockermouth and Whitehaven.
University of Birmingham Buddhist Meditation group
Address: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2TU
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Sessions are led by experienced Buddhists practising within the Triratna Buddhist Community
E-mail: buddhist@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: https://www.guildofstudents.com/studentgroups/societies/buddhist/
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We meet every Wednesday 3-5pm - check our facebook page or email us for rooms.
University of Sunderland Samatha Group
Address: Postal contact:Kath Jones
15, North Terrace
Oxhill
Stanley
Co. Durham DH9 7LD, UK Sunderland Tyne & Wear
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Samatha Trust, UK National Organisation
Phone: 01207 283361
E-mail: kathannejones@gmail.com
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For details, see: http://www.samatha.org/what-we-offer/classes/sunderland
Varapunya Buddhist Society
Address: Easter Mains Cottage, Kingswells Aberdeen Scotland AB15 8RB
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 01224 632557
E-mail: varapunya@gmail.com
Website: http://www.varapunyacentre.com
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Spiritual Director: Ajahn Sujan Email
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Varapunya meditation centre was set up in September 2012 along with pious devotees as a centre for study and practice of Buddhist meditation in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is a centre for learning and sharing personal direct experiences of practicing meditation for a better understanding of its concept and practice in order to apply in daily life and enhancement of spiritual journey.
The guiding principles of the Centre’s activities are primarily based on the teachings of the Buddha within the Theravada tradition of Buddhism. The centre also offers secular Mindfulness based courses to help you to build foundation for better understanding of personal life, relationships and professional work.
Vivekarama
Address: Mowbray Villa
16 St Bedes Terrace
Sunderland Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR2 8HS
Tradition: Theravada, Burmese
E-mail: nandapala43@googlemail.com
Website: http://www.vivekarama.org.uk
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Main Contact: Venerable Dr Ashin Nandapala Email
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Our aims:
- To practise, propagate and perpetuate Buddhism and in particular Theravada Buddhism.
- To make provision for religious ceremonies for Buddhists.
- To provide facilities for training and education in regard to Buddhism.
- To provide opportunities and accommodation for fellowship and debate in regard to Buddhism.
- To establish or to secure the establishment of a centre for the above activities to be known as the Vivekarama Meditation Centre (hereinafter referred to as “V.M.C.”) and of such centre or centres for the above activities as may from time to time be practicable and desireable.
Why Sunderland?
Sunderland does need a Buddhist Centre.
There has been no Buddhist monastery in Sunderland and the nearest one is approximately 30 miles away in Hexham. With great help from The Venerable Ashin Nandapala, Vivekarama Charity is established in Sunderland. It is going to be the first Buddhist Monastery founded in the city.
Wake Up Edinburgh
Address: Himalaya Centre, 20 South Clerk Street Edinburgh Scotland EH8 9PR
Tradition: Mahayana, Zen
Affiliation: Wake Up International; Thich Nhat Hanh
E-mail: edinburgh@wkup.org
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/307054879386245/
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We are a group of young people, aged 16 - 40, who come together to practise the art of mindfulness in the midst of everyday life.
Mondays 6:30-8:30
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester
Address: Edgeley Road, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 0TL Manchester M6 6WY Manchester
Tradition: Theravada, Thai
Affiliation: Dhammakaya Foundation
Phone: .+(44)-161-477-4947 0798 915 8874, 0754 018 5853,
E-mail: watmanchester@hotmail.com
Website:
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Teacher: Phra Wud Suvuddhiko Phra Surin Mahavayamo Phra Nicholas Thanissaro
Spiritual Director: Phra Wud Suvuddhiko
Contact: Phra Nicholas Thanissaro
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How to get here?
By car: from M60 exit at junction 2 about 2 minutes
By train: from Manchester Piccadilly leave at Stockport
By bus: bus number 11, X69, 368, 369, 371, 383
Wat Phra Singh UK
Address: 88 High Street, Runcorn WA7 1JH Cheshire
Tradition: Theravada, Thai
Affiliation: Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai Thailand
Phone: 01928 575444 (Temple) 01928 723422 (Home) 0151 420 9515 (Office)
Website: http://www.watphrasinghuk.org/2.html
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Main Contact: Tony Collacott Trustee of Wat Phra Singh UK Email (Phone: 0777 601 1975)
Spiritual Director: Luang Por Sopano.
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We are very pleased to announce that we exchanged contracts to purchase The Waterloo Hotel, 88 High Street, Runcorn WA7 1JH on Friday 21 December 2012 and completion is set for 18 January 2013. That is when the hard work really starts !! Keep checking our website or our Facebook pages for news ....
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Waveney Valley Buddhist Society
Address: 45 Common Road
Bressingham Diss Norfolk IP22 2AY
Tradition: Vajrayana, Kagyu, Nyingma, all other traditions welcome
Affiliation: Tibetan
Phone: 01379 687360
E-mail: alexanderzangmo@googlemail.com
Website: http://www.waveneymeditation.co.uk
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Main Contact: Ani Kunlek Zangmo Email (Phone: 01379 687360)
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Small, informal, monthly house meeting with meditation, prayers and reflective sharing on a chosen topic. Weekly meditation sessions. Help offered with individual queries. Other events include meditation courses with invited teachers and practice days. People of any faith or none welcome.
West London Buddhist Centre
Address: 45a Porchester Road
Paddington London W2 5DP
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Triratna Buddhist Community
Affiliation: Triratna Buddhist Community
Phone: 020 7727 9382
E-mail: info@wlbc.co.uk
Website: http://www.westlondonbuddhistcentre.com/
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Teacher: Paramananda
President: Atula
Founder: Sangharakshita
Main Contact: Ratnaprabha Email (Phone: 020 7727 9382)
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A centre for meeting Buddhists, and for learning meditation and mindfulness. We have courses in meditation and Buddhism, as well as yoga, Chi Kung and other disciplines. There is a library, yoga studio, two shrine rooms, and a meeting space with cultural activities. Visit any weekday 10:30-7, or for classes on weekdays at 1pm, Saturdays at 10am, or Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays at 7pm. westlondonbuddhistcentre.com for our activities and bookings.
West Wight Sangha
Address: Yew Tree Cottage
Weston Road Totland Bay Isle of Wight PO39 0EY
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 001983756884
E-mail: stephen-parker@supanet.com
Website: http://west-wight-sangha.blogspot.com/
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Main Contact: Stephen Parker Email (Phone: 01983756884)
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The West Wight is the Western side of the Isle of Wight, situated off the Southern coast of England. There is a thriving Buddhist community on the Island made up of a number of different groups. The West Wight group, or Sangha, is non-denominational and meets weekly, Tuesday 19:00 - 21:00 to meditate and discuss the Dharma, the Buddhas teachings.
Western Chan Fellowship
Address: c/o 24 Woodgate Avenue, Bury LANCS Lancashire BL9 7RU
Tradition: Mahayana, Chan
Phone: +44 (0) 1617611945
E-mail: teacher@westernchanfellowship.org
Website: http://www.westernchanfellowship.org
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Spiritual Director: Dr Simon Child Email
Teacher: Dr Simon Child
Contact: Simon Child (Teacher) Email (Phone: 0161 761 1945)
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The Western Chan Fellowship provides a programme of intensive Chan (Chinese Zen) retreats in the UK. We are a lay organisation who have fully authorised teachers who have received Dharma Transmission from Chan Master Sheng-yen. Refer to our website for details of our current programme.
We also have a network of local Chan groups in the UK and in some parts of Europe. Our website gives contact details and locations.
Our website holds an extensive library of Dharma teachings and other literature such as retreat reports by past participants on our retreats.
Woking Awakened Heart Sangha
Address: Woking Surrey
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan Nyingma and Kagyu lineages
Affiliation: Awakened Heart Sangha
Phone: 007985 656014
E-mail: info.wokingahsgroup@gmail.com
Website: http://www.wokingahas.weebly.com
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Main Contact: Jackie McGarry
Spiritual Director: Lama Shenpen Hookham
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We are a local group affiliated to the Awakened Heart Sangha founded in 1998 by Lama Shenpen Hookham. At present we meet monthly for meditation, study and discussion at St Columba Retreat Centre in Woking. Towards the end of 2012, we are offering a 3 day formless meditation course taking place on 23rd September, 3rd November and 8th December. For more information contact Jackie McGarry on the phone number or email address listed.
Wolfson College Meditation Society
Address: Wolfson College
Linton Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6UD
Tradition: Theravada, Teachers invited from Oxford Buddha Vihara on Wednesdays at 7 pm term time
Affiliation: Student-run non-sectarian Meditation Society.
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Main Contact: Zrenner, Michael Email (Phone: 07795414384)
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Meeting during term times at 6.55 pm in front of Wolfson College Lodge.
Meditation takes part in the Wolfson College Annexe Library.
Teachings are completely free of charge, anybody welcome.
Yeshe Buddhist Group
Address: Cumbria
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa (FPMT)
Affiliation: Founation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
Phone: 07502 163339
E-mail: yeshebuddhists@live.com
Website: https://fpmt.org.uk/centre-directory/yeshe-buddhist-study-group/
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Main Contact: Brenda Fishwick Email (Phone: 07887 846386)
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https://www.facebook.com/Yeshe-Buddhist-Group-152382021447222
York Chan Group
Address: Jake Lyne or Jannie Mead 01904 628536 Yorkshire
Tradition: Mahayana, Chan (Zen)
Affiliation: Western Chan Fellowship
Phone: 01904 628536
E-mail: york@westernchanfellowship.org
Website: http://www.westernchanfellowship.org/york-chan-group.html
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Main Contact: Dr Jake Lyne (Phone: 01904 628536)
Spiritual Director: Dr John Crook
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Chan (Zen) Meditation on Monday evenings, Thursday mornings and Day Retreats.
More details on: www.westernchanfellowship.org
York Samatha Group
Address: Sunnyside,
18A Main Street,
Riccall York North Yorkshire YO19 6PX
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Samatha Trust
Phone: 01757335021
E-mail: b.peter.harvey@gmail.com
Website: http://www.samatha.org/what-we-offer/classes/york
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Learn a gentle way to calm and inner strength through mindfulness of breathing.
York Samatha Meditation Group
Address: Sunnyside, 18A Main Street
Riccall, York North Yorkshire YO19 6PX
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Samatha Trust
Phone: 07905772672
E-mail: b.peter.harvey@gmail.com
Website: http://www.samatha.org/what-we-offer/classes/york
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Spiritual Director: Peter Harvey Email (Phone: 07905772672)
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Zen Meditation Isle of Man
Address: Old Post Office Lane, Ramsey Isle of Man IM8 1DP
Tradition: Mahayana, Soto Zen with the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives
Affiliation: Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
Phone: 01624 818024
E-mail: 4therealzen@gmail.com
Website: http://www.zen-iom.com
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Main Contact: Mia Email (Phone: 01624 818024)
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In the tradition of Soto Zen. Free introductory sessions every month, weekly sits on Tuesday evenings in a dedicated meditation hall in central Ramsey, Isle of Man. See www.zen-iom.com and contact us for details.
Zen Mindfulness in Birmingham
Address: Birmingham
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 07908950871
Website: http://zen.createmindspace.org/contact-us/
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Teacher: Adam Dacey
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Each session usually begins with an spoken introduction to the practice.
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