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Tue 4 Nov - 9 Dec | 7.15 - 9.30pm
Buddhism for the head and the heart
Buddhism offers us an inspiring vision of what it means to be a human being, but it doesn’t stop there. It also gives us ways to transform our emotions - and our life - in the light of this vision.
Using a combination of teaching, discussion, meditation and practical exercises this six-week course will help you deepen your vision, develop more emotional warmth and positivity, and apply the wisdom of Buddhism to all areas of your life.
Sat 15 Nov | 10am - 9pm
Give, Speak, Act, Live - Building a Better World
Join us for a relaxed day retreat exploring how we can build a more compassionate, connected world — starting right where we are. Inspired by the Saṃgrahavastus, the Buddha’s four ways of bringing people together — generosity, kind speech, beneficial activity, and exemplification — we’ll look at what these timeless principles mean in our lives today.
Come and meet others under 35 who want to grow in kindness, courage, and connection.
Every Thursday | 7.15 - 9.30pm
Come and practice with a community of meditators, whether you're brand new to meditation or looking to deepen an existing practice.
We teach two main meditation practices, the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana (or cultivation of loving-kindness). These two complementary practices help us to develop awareness, integration, tranquility and positive emotion.
Open to all levels of experience. No need to book, just drop in!
Sun 9 Nov | 9.30am - 4pm
Sangha Day is a celebration of Sangha (or spiritual community), one of the three precious Jewels in Buddhism, that are central to all Buddhists.
The day will explore the great lineage of Buddhist teachers of the past, celebrate the rich connections fostered within the Triratna community in the present, and examine the ideal and practice of Sangha with which we can engage and develop into the future.
In the morning there will be a keynote talk from Keturaja – Reimagining the Sangha. In the afternoon there will be Mitra ceremonies within the context of a celebratory Puja.
More details to come.
Sun 23 Nov | 10am - 4.30pm
Practice Day for Women Mitras at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre
When Sangharakshita was asked how one should practice Just Sitting he responded, “you just sit.” On this day through a series of meditations and exercises, we will explore together this most simple and yet mysterious and profound “non practice”, how it fits into and can enrich our total system of practice, and what attitudes and perspectives might be helpful in approaching it. This day will be an experiential workshop. All you need to bring – as well as lunch to share – is your curiosity and openness!
Doors open at 10am for a 10.30am start.
Sat 27 Dec 2025 - Thu 1 Jan 2026
Make the most of this special time in the depths of winter to deepen meditation practice, turn inward and reconnect with your values. In this way, we refresh our aspirations to meditate and live by our values in the new year.
Suitable for those who have been introduced to the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices (including anyone from affiliated groups outside Cambridge).