Events for Newcomers

A Taste of Freedom!

Six-week introduction to Meditation and Buddhism. 
Watch this page for dates of the next course. 

Breathing Space Meditation for Newcomers

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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

Tuesday is our regulars or Sangha night when we come together as friends to practice alongside like minded people. You’re very welcome to join us if you already have a established practice of meditation, or if you’ve recently completed a 6 week introductory course with us.
If you’re not sure drop us an email to enquire.

 

Going Deeper Meditation and Dharma Sessions

These sessions are for people in our Sangha who have a regular meditation practice and wish to take this deeper, along with a desire to discuss the Dharma and its application to our everyday lives. The aim is to share our practice and support each other on our spiritual path. 
Sessions will start at 10.30 and finish at 12.30. They will be a combination of meditation practice and Dharmic discussion with some input on particular themes agreed by the group. These are very enjoyable sessions and help us to deepen our spiritual friendships and practice.
 
The dates for 2025 are
December 20th
For 2026:
January   3rd and 17th, February  7th and  21st, March      7th and  21st, April         4th and  18th, May         2nd and 16th, June        6th  and  20th, July         4th  and  18th, August    1st  and  15th, September 5th and 19th, October   3rd  and  17th, November 7th and  21st, December 5th  and 19th
 
The schedule is the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month

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

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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