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28/10/2026

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Essentials course
6 Wednesdays, 10.30am - 12pm
Starts 11th November

Combining the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion, this course provides powerful tools for emotional resilience. Learning to be kinder to ourselves creates a happier inner world and improves our relationships with others. Research shows that the MSC program enhances mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

For more info and to book: tinyurl.com/5952346y

Led by Akasati McAuley

27/10/2026

People's Emergency Briefing
Saturday 21st November, 7pm
(doors open at 6.30pm)

A second chance to watch the People’s Emergency Briefing at the Brighton Buddhist Centre

The UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency. Yet most people have never been fully briefed on what it means for our lives, our economy and our future. This new film from the National Emergency Briefing (held in Nov 2025) sets out the risks facing the nation – and the credible, positive responses available – in a clear and accessible account.

Watch the trailer here: tinyurl.com/3nc5baz6

All welcome, no need to book, by suggested donation of £5

26/10/2026

Mirror-Like Wisdom
A Day Retreat with Vajradarshini
Saturday 7th November 10.30am - 4.30pm

A contemplative day of meditation and photographic practice.

We see the sky reflected in a puddle. That sky is not a sky — and yet it arises, dependent on certain causes and conditions.

On this day retreat we will explore the Buddhist quality of mind that is called mirror-like wisdom — one of the qualities of an enlightened mind.

For more info and to book: tinyurl.com/4j2u6ts3

25/10/2026

Book Launch with Nagapriya
Saturday 7th November, 7pm - 8.30pm

Nagapriya will be launching his new book: "The Possibility of Amazement: Awakening the Five Spiritual Faculties" at the Brighton Buddhist Centre.

This book is a reflective, philosophically rich exploration of awakening as a lived, perceptual, and imaginative process, framed through the Buddhist teaching of the five spiritual faculties: faith, vigour, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom... more

More information: tinyurl.com/mspkkfea

All welcome, no need to book, by donation

24/10/2026

Beauty of Mantra
Saturday 14th November, 7.30 - 9.30pm
with Mahasukha

“What is mantra? The path of magic.” ~ Sangharaksh*ta

A magical evening of uplifting, meditative and devotional Buddhist mantra with beautiful harmonies. Mahasukha will teach a mantra(s) in part-harmony and accompany the chanting with gentle drumming. His style of mantra is soulful, enchanting and deeply moving.

We will chant the mantra before a beautiful shrine and make candle offerings, and there will be an opportunity to sit on and absorb the practice and atmosphere.

Mahasukha is a very experienced and popular singing and mantra teacher, bringing people joy and inspiring them towards a deeper beauty, faith and devotion.

For more info & to book: tinyurl.com/3crs45ms
£14 in advance / £16 on the door

23/10/2026

An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Course
Four Saturday afternoons - 2pm to 4pm
14th November to 5th December

Change Your Mind…

Learn the two meditation practices we teach here at the Buddhist Centre – the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana. Learn the “nuts and bolts” of the practices, plus posture, dealing with distractions and setting up a regular home practice.

Suitable for complete beginners, but those who already know the practices and would like more help and input are also very welcome.

Led by Shuddhadhara

Full £60 / Concession £40 / Low waged, receiving benefits, student £30

For more info & to book: tinyurl.com/yefjb5p6

22/10/2026

"Mind Reactive, Mind Creative"
For those aged 18 to 35
Saturday 24th October, 2pm - 5pm

Do you ever feel like your life is going round in circles? Repeating the same patterns, living out the same experiences and behaviours? The same thoughts and feelings? There is a timeless teaching on the nature of our mind, which can help us to see what is happening more clearly and set in motion change.

More information: tinyurl.com/mr46j2jw

No need to book. Suggested donation: concession £5 / waged £8

17/10/2026

Dr Ambedkar Festival Day
Sunday 18th October
1.30 - 4.30pm

Buddhism has the potential to change society. In India’s recent history a mass conversion of millions took place – away from injustice and oppression, towards freedom, wisdom, and compassion. Come and learn about Dr B.R. Ambedkar on the anniversary of the revolution he led, and about the people whose lives were liberated by his radical actions.

1.30pm Doors open, tea and coffee provided
2pm Dr Ambedkar festival starts in the Top Shrine Room

Led by Akasati and Maitridarshin

All welcome, no need to book, by donation

16/10/2026

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Times
Saturday 17th October, 2-5 pm
for those aged 18 to 35

We are living in a time which is often termed a poly-crisis, with economic instability, climate change, drought, flood, famine, populism, refugee crisis and war.

How do we face all of this? How can we equip ourselves to be emotionally strong within a difficult world?

Buddhism offers us practices and attitudes with which we can be well resourced and strong; enabling us to face the world with clarity, harmony and purpose – without paralysis, or emotional overwhelm.

Come along to The Brighton Buddhist Centre, with other young people, to explore how Buddhism suggests we deal with these issues. We will get a chance to practice these together, make friends with like-minded individuals and go deeper into the nature of self and world.

Suggested donation: concession £5, waged £8

15/10/2026

Join us at one of our
Daily Meditation Drop-In Classes

We offer meditation drop-in classes throughout the week, most of which are suitable for beginners - see the week's programme here:

tinyurl.com/yc8p9r9e

No need to book, but please arrive on time - doors open 15 minutes beforehand and close again promptly 5 minutes after the start time.

By donation

Address

17 Tichborne Street
Brighton
BN11UR

Website

http://www.brightonbuddhistcentre.co.uk/

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