Norwich Buddhist Centre

Norwich Buddhist Centre For 50 years, we have been teaching Buddhism, meditation and yoga in the heart of the city 🪷

30/08/2026

Being kind sounds simple enough...until someone cuts you up in traffic, sends you an irritating email, or you're having one of those days when even being kind to yourself feels like a challenge.

The Metta Bhavana is a meditation practice for developing compassion and warmth towards ourselves and others, even those that test our patience.

Join Satyagita and friends on this 6 week course and explore just how life-changing kindness can be.

No previous meditation experience needed, just come as you are. Starting Tuesday 8 September.

A glimpse of the shrine from Wednesday’s Meditation Night, as we remembered Sangharaksh*ta on what would have been his 1...
29/08/2026

A glimpse of the shrine from Wednesday’s Meditation Night, as we remembered Sangharaksh*ta on what would have been his 101st birthday.

There were stories, personal memories and reflections on a remarkable life, and a reminder of the vision that continues to inspire. 🙏

Join us on the last Saturday of each month for the Men’s Buddhist Workshop, a chance for local men to meet, practice tog...
28/08/2026

Join us on the last Saturday of each month for the Men’s Buddhist Workshop, a chance for local men to meet, practice together and make friends in the Sangha.

Why is a mythic context for practice so important for a Buddhist life? Is there such a thing as a “personal myth” and how might our own individual responses to myth, story and legend affect our responses to the Dharma? These are the questions we’ll be exploring with Sarvananda this month.

These mornings are open to all men with an interest in or practice of Buddhism and there is no need to book – just come along.

28/08/2026

Following its debut at our 50th anniversary celebrations, GASP! (The Great Art Sutra Project) returns for a special presentation at the Centre on Sunday 30 August from 2pm.

Inspired by the Heart Sutra, the project brings together a wide range of creative responses, including music, poetry, painting and sculpture.

Come and get up close to the work, hear more about the inspiration behind it, and discover where the Heart Sutra might take you.

Relaxation as InsightㅤWe hear a lot about relaxation, but what does this term mean in the context of meditation? Is the ...
21/08/2026

Relaxation as Insight
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We hear a lot about relaxation, but what does this term mean in the context of meditation? Is the teaching of Right Effort at odds with relaxation? These are important questions which affect how we approach our meditation practice.

Join Vajraguptā for meditation and a short talk on this subject.

Hatred isn't always rage.Sometimes it looks like irritability. Or frustration., resentment, jealousy, or hurt. It can lo...
20/08/2026

Hatred isn't always rage.

Sometimes it looks like irritability. Or frustration., resentment, jealousy, or hurt. It can look like the grudge we can't quite let go of, or the sharp reply we wish we hadn't made.

As Sangharaksh*ta suggested, hatred can begin with the idea that someone or something is responsible for our unhappiness. But we don't have to remain stuck there.

The Metta Bhavana is a meditation practice that offers us another possibility: gradually learning to meet ourselves, other people and the world with greater kindness, patience and compassion.

Not by pretending difficult feelings aren't there or by forcing ourselves to feel positive. But by learning how we might begin to transform the states of mind that cause us suffering.

Join Satyagita and friends for 6 weeks exploring this powerful practice.

No previous meditation experience needed, all are welcome.

Building on last week, Alokadhara will continue to explore “the Pleasure Principle” which the Buddha discovered during h...
17/08/2026

Building on last week, Alokadhara will continue to explore “the Pleasure Principle” which the Buddha discovered during his quest for enlightenment.

Having practised severe austerities he realised he was getting no closer to awakening. Pondering, he recollected a time as a boy when, sitting under the shade of a rose apple tree, he had spontaneously entered a peaceful meditative state in which he experienced both rapture and pleasure. He concluded that this was the path to enlightenment. What implications does this principle have for us both inside and outside of meditation?

Our Meditation Nights are open to all levels of experience, with guided meditation for beginners and a more lightly led session for more experienced practitioners. There's no need to book, but please arrive at 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

Need a pause in the middle of the week? Or a chance to slow down at the weekend?Our lunchtime meditation drop-ins are a ...
15/08/2026

Need a pause in the middle of the week? Or a chance to slow down at the weekend?

Our lunchtime meditation drop-ins are a simple, friendly way to practise with others, whether you’re completely new to meditation or have been practising for years.

🧘 Wednesdays, 12.45–1.15pm
🧘 Saturdays, 1–2pm

No need to book and no experience needed. Just come along, meditate with us, and stay for tea and a chat afterwards.

13/08/2026

What if kindness could make you stronger?

We all want love. But how can we cultivate it? The Metta Bhavana is a meditation practice for developing warmth, openness and positivity, helping us meet ourselves, other people and the world with greater acceptance.

The Buddha also taught metta as an antidote to fear. Over 6 weeks, Satyagita and friends will explore how cultivating kindness can become a source of courage, connection and emotional strength.

Starts Tuesday 8 September, and open to all. No previous meditation experience needed.

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14 Bank Street
Norwich
NR24SE

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Wednesday 12pm - 2pm
Saturday 12pm - 2pm

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