Thursdays 7.00 for 7.30pm
Hosted by Singhamati and Team
At the heart of the Birmingham Buddhist Centre is a community of people that are exploring and practising Buddhism – this is the sangha. Every Thursday night is Sangha Night, where we come together to create a place of friendship, connection and depth, whilst enjoying collective meditation, Dharma and devotional practice. Like most of our events, it is run on a donation basis.
The programme is usually: 7.30pm meditation, 8.20pm tea, 8.45pm talks and discussion, 9.45pm tidy up and finish.
You can find talks from previous seasons on our Talks Page.
2019: Skilful Action. “Cease to do Evil, Learn to do Good, Purify the Heart.”
14 November – Meditation and Full Moon Puja, with Sagarasri
Immerse yourself in an evening of practice. The evening will follow these approximate timings: 7.35pm meditation, 8.15 leg stretch, 8.20 full moon puja, 9.15 tea (optional).
Final Theme for 2019: The Four Reminders
The Four Reminders are a key Buddhist teaching, said to be preliminary and foundational to practice. As the end of year draws near it’s a good time to reflect on these teachings, bringing their Dharmic perspective to the fore. Join us for a short series exploring this classic theme.
21 November – The Four Reminders: This Precious Human Birth, with Singhamati.
28 November – The Four Reminders: Death and Impermanence. Leader TBC.
5 December – The Four Reminders: Karma, Rebirth and the Defects of Samsara, with Dharmashalin.
12 December – Meditation and Full Moon Puja, with Balajit
Immerse yourself in an evening of practice. The evening will follow these approximate timings: 7.35pm meditation, 8.15 leg stretch, 8.20 full moon puja, 9.15 tea (optional).
19 December – Winter Sangha Gathering
Join us for our second Sangha Gathering of the year. A chance to get together with friends old and new to celebrate and enjoy our community. Doors open at 7pm. All welcome: family, children, partners and friends. Bring vegan or veggie food to share. There will be an open mic slot during the evening so if you would like to read a poem, tell a short story, play some music, sing a song, etc., please contact Singhamati ahead of time at singhamati@gmail.com.
26 December- Buddhist Centre closed: no meeting