Events for Newcomers
A Taste of Freedom!
Breathing Space Meditation for Newcomers
We’re pleased to offer you the opportunity to take a breathing space from your busy schedule and learn to meditate. Call into the Liverpool Buddhist Centre on the 2nd Saturday of each month and take an hour (or two) to slow down and just breathe.
From the 10.30-11.30 we will concentrate on meditation, there will be instruction, periods of led meditation and the opportunity to ask questions.
Following that, until 12.30pm, there will be an introduction to some of the basic concepts of Buddhism. Come to just the meditation or both sessions.
Whilst all levels of experience are welcome, these sessions will be particularly directed towards those new to meditation. There is no need to book in advance, just turn up between 10.15 &10.30am. Sorry, but there is no admission to the building once the door is closed at 10.30 and the session has begun.
The venue is our Centre on the 2nd floor of Melbourne Buildings, North John Street, the entrance is next door to the Shiraz restaurant.
There is no set charge for these sessions, we operate on a dana (generosity) basis so you’re free to donate as much or as little you feel able to give. We are, however, only able to accept cash on the day but details to make a bank transfer will be available.
Dates for 2026
10th Jan, 14th Feb, 14th Mar, 11th April, 9th May, 13th June.
Events for Regulars
Sangha Night
Every Tuesday 6.45-8.45pm
Meditation – Ritual – Talks – Community – Friendship
Going Deeper Meditation and Dharma Sessions
Mantra and Meditation Session
For Triratna regular meditators with a strong, developed and regular meditation practice, on the 4th Saturday of each month, with prompt 10.30am start we’re offering an invitation to deepen your samatha and vipassana practice, with visualisation and mantra.
Each session will begin with a different visualisation of a Buddha or Bodhisattva followed with their mantra and an open 45 minute sit. The door will be closed
at 10.30 am.
No teaching or guidance will be given, with the full session lasting approximately 1 hour. It is therefore essential to have the ability to sit quietly and comfortably for this period of time.
Arrivals from 10.15am are welcome to allow for a comfort break and settling into meditation posture.
To aid the setting up of conditions for samatha and vipassana practices, a calm and quiet environment will be encouraged and cultivated before and after each period of meditation. If you would like to stay for a period of silent reflection after a meditation, you will be welcome to do so.
The next dates are: Dec 27th.
2026
Jan 24th, Feb 28th, April 25th, May 23rd, June 27th, July 25th
Please contact us before you attend through our email address:
liverpoolbuddhistcentre@gmail.com
Festivals
Parinirvana Day 15 February
Triratna Sangha Day 6 April
(the anniversary of the founding of the FWBO in 1967)
Triratna Order Day 7 April
(the anniversary of the founding of the WBO in 1968)
Buddha Day 15 May
Dharma Day 13th July
Sangharakshita’s birthday 26 August (b. 1925 – D. 2018)
Padmasambhava 4 October
Sangha Day 8 November