The basic message of Buddhism is straightforward and practical: we can't rely on anything to be fixed or permanent, our actions have consequences, we can change and grow into our limitless potential. Friendship is central to our practice, and together we follow a path of ethics, meditation and wisdom. We're available to everyone, whether you see yourself as a Buddhist or are just interested in what Buddhism and meditation can offer your life.
Our reception and shop are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 11am to 3pm, with meditation here at 1pm; and 10.30am to 2.30pm on Saturdays, with introductory Buddhism and meditation at 11. We're starting to hold more in-person classes and get-togethers here, but many of our events and classes are online for now, so do join us there too.
Our reception and shop are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 11am to 3pm, with meditation here at 1pm; and 10.30am to 2.30pm on Saturdays, with introductory Buddhism and meditation at 11. We're starting to hold more in-person classes and get-togethers here, but many of our events and classes are online for now, so do join us there too.
Services
Buddhism
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Weekly open session: Tools for Living - popular and informal classes most Saturday mornings at 11am. Just turn up a few minutes before - see What's On for more info. You need to book and pay for the six-week courses in advance please but not for the drop-in classes. Prices and booking details for each course are in What's on.
Meditation
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Lunchtime sessions: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm, no need to book - see What's On for more info. Popular and informal - a good place to start. Another option: Meditation is a big part of our Tools for Living Buddhism classes, most Saturdays at 11am. No need to book - see What's On for more info.
What’s On
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Weekly online session for anyone with at least six months experience of the two meditation practices we teach here. Centre and shop are open 11-3 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays Thursdays with lunchtime meditation in the Lotus Hall. Women connected to Manchester Buddhist Centre are meeting up at Sale Water Park to spend time together Just turn up, rain or shine!
Shop / More
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The Centre's spacious ground floor shop is a great place to browse. New stock comes in all the time and almost everything we sell comes from Buddhist right livelihood businesses, other ethical sources, or small local independent businesses. All proceeds go towards the Centre and its activities. No minimum spend on card payments.
Sangha
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Sangha is a Sanskrit word for community. Traditionally it refers to all the enlightened men and women who have come before us, and in the East it usually means the community of monks and nuns. In our Triratna Buddhist Community, Sangha is our community of practitioners - the people we share our spiritual lives with.
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