Triratna Southampton Buddhist Centre

Triratna Southampton Buddhist Centre We offer meditation courses, drop-in meditation sessions and Buddhist teaching in Southampton.

We're the Triratna Buddhist Community's presence in the Southampton area, offering classes in Buddhism and Buddhist meditation to all.

This six-week introductory course explores a vision of Buddhist practice that reaches beyond personal well-being, inviti...
12/09/2026

This six-week introductory course explores a vision of Buddhist practice that reaches beyond personal well-being, inviting us into a more connected, compassionate and wholehearted relationship with life.

Awakening is less about acquiring something than about learning to appreciate reality differently. Drawing on the Sanskrit term vidyā, Buddhist teacher Sangharaksh*ta describes wisdom as “a sort of relishing of things, a harmony with the world.” Rather than asking what experience can give us, we simply learn to dwell within it. Beauty begins to reveal itself when we stop trying to possess it. We’ll be exploring…

- Mettā (loving-kindness) as the emotional foundation of practice

- Spiritual friendship as an essential condition for growth

- Beauty and appreciative awareness as gateways to collectedness

- Ethical communication as practice in relationships

- Sangha as a field of transformation

- Insight into feeling and craving as the basis of freedom from suffering

The course is open to all, no previous experience necessary. It’s led by Maitranayaka and team on six Tuesday evenings, 7–9pm, starting on 15 September. Advance booking is essential—link in bio.

11/09/2026

Going Deeper tomorrow!

Our ongoing exploration of the Bodhicaryāvatāra continues at this week’s Going Deeper session. Discover how this medieva...
10/09/2026

Our ongoing exploration of the Bodhicaryāvatāra continues at this week’s Going Deeper session. Discover how this medieval Buddhist text can speak to us across the centuries with its vivid message of courage and compassion.

Going Deeper is every Saturday, tea 11am, meditation and teaching 11.30am – 1pm. All are welcome, and entry is by donation.

If you’re new to meditation, why not try our Learn to Meditate drop-in class for beginners? It happens every Saturday at 10–11am, immediately before this Going Deeper session.

All our classes are offered on a donation basis, drawing upon the Buddhist practice of dana – generosity. Please give what you can to support us to share the Buddha’s teachings more widely.

An extended session for experienced meditators to gather and practise together in silence. Suitable for those familiar w...
09/09/2026

An extended session for experienced meditators to gather and practise together in silence. Suitable for those familiar with the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana practices.

10 am – 10.50 am: First meditation session
10.50 am – 11.10 am: Silent tea break
11.10 am – 12 noon: Second meditation session
12 noon – 12.30 pm: Mantra and threefold puja

This session is offered on a donation basis, drawing upon the Buddhist practice of dana – generosity. Please give what you can to support us to share the Buddha’s teachings more widely.

Drop-in class for beginners, or for anyone who would like a refresher.On alternate weeks we teach the Mindfulness of Bre...
08/09/2026

Drop-in class for beginners, or for anyone who would like a refresher.

On alternate weeks we teach the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Cultivation of Loving Kindness (Metta Bhavana), two meditation practices that form the basis for calm, clarity and wisdom.

Sessions start at 10am prompt. You are welcome to stay on for tea and a chat afterwards. You might also like to join our Going Deeper session at 11.30am, where you can find out more about the Buddha and his teachings.

All our classes are offered on a donation basis, drawing upon the Buddhist practice of dana – generosity. Please give what you can to support us to share the Buddha’s teachings more widely.

Join Maitranayaka for an exciting drop-in meditation class! With an emphasis on community, friendship and growth, these ...
07/09/2026

Join Maitranayaka for an exciting drop-in meditation class! With an emphasis on community, friendship and growth, these sessions offer a welcoming space to practise together, support one another, and build real connections.

Every Tuesday until 8 September inclusive. Doors open 6.45pm, class 7pm – 9pm. Everyone is welcome.

Entry is by donation, and there’s no need to book. Just come along and sit, breathe, connect and awaken.

The Bodhicaryāvatāra is one of the most enduring guides to living a life of compassion – not as an abstract ideal, but a...
03/09/2026

The Bodhicaryāvatāra is one of the most enduring guides to living a life of compassion – not as an abstract ideal, but as something embodied in the way we speak, act, and meet the world. Join us and explore this ancient Buddhist text as a path of practice: a way of cultivating courage, patience, generosity, and the deep tenderness that arises when we truly recognise the suffering of others.

Our weekly Going Deeper drop-in sessions are open to all, although it’s best to attend the earlier Learn to Meditate class if you are entirely new to meditation.

These sessions are offered on a donation basis, drawing upon the Buddhist practice of dana - generosity. Please give what you can to support the centre to share the Buddha’s teachings more widely.

Celebrate Padmasambhava Day at Equinox Arts, an evening of wild enchantments at Southampton Buddhist Centre.In the first...
31/08/2026

Celebrate Padmasambhava Day at Equinox Arts, an evening of wild enchantments at Southampton Buddhist Centre.

In the first half of the evening, Nick and Saddhabhaya play familiar tunes and original material. Expect an eclectic, bittersweet mix of silly and serious, darkness and light.

In the second half, Merl tells wild and wondrous stories of Padmasambhava, the Precious Guru who was born from a lotus, tamed gods and demons, and brought the Ta**ra to Tibet.

Doors open 5.30pm
Live music from 6pm
Storytelling begins 7pm

This is a ticketed fundraising event. Advance booking is essential – see our website for details.

All proceeds will be donated to Southampton Buddhist Centre’s campaign.

This six-week introductory course explores a vision of Buddhist practice that reaches beyond personal well-being, inviti...
30/08/2026

This six-week introductory course explores a vision of Buddhist practice that reaches beyond personal well-being, inviting us into a more connected, compassionate and wholehearted relationship with life.

Awakening is less about acquiring something than about learning to appreciate reality differently. Drawing on the Sanskrit term vidyā, Buddhist teacher Sangharaksh*ta describes wisdom as “a sort of relishing of things, a harmony with the world.” Rather than asking what experience can give us, we simply learn to dwell within it. Beauty begins to reveal itself when we stop trying to possess it. We’ll be exploring…

- Mettā (loving-kindness) as the emotional foundation of practice

- Spiritual friendship as an essential condition for growth

- Beauty and appreciative awareness as gateways to collectedness

- Ethical communication as practice in relationships

- Sangha as a field of transformation

- Insight into feeling and craving as the basis of freedom from suffering

The course is open to all, no previous experience necessary. It’s led by Maitranayaka and team on six Tuesday evenings, 7–9pm, starting on 15 September. Advance booking is essential—link in bio.

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73 St Mary Street
Southampton
SO141NW

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6:45pm - 9:45pm
Wednesday 7pm - 9pm
Friday 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm

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