Learn from Buddhist-related topics, ask questions and discuss together how to apply Buddhism in everyday life.

WHEN? Held evenings, once per month via Zoom.

TOPICS COVERED

What’s Shinnyo Buddhism? (24th Oct)
Why Chant? (21st Nov)
Why Meditate? (12th Dec)
How to Build a Brighter Future (9th, Jan 2023)
What’s your Life Stance? (20th, Feb)
Should Buddhists have Egos? (20th, Mar)
What’s a Buddhist Master? (17th, Apr)
What’s Buddhist Ritual and Why? (TBC)
A World of Friendship (TBC)
Applying Buddhism in Everyday Life (TBC)

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Our meditation rooms are open for your personal reflection and silent contemplation.

Refreshments and space for Q&A or chat are also available.

Three times per month.

Join and meet other volunteers for the meditative practice of caring for our beautiful gardens.

You might be looking for time outside to refocus or think something over whilst gardening or need space to mindfully reflect as you pull up the weeds, or simply enjoy the communal activity of gardening and getting to know others.

Whatever you are looking for, we hope that you will discover the positive benefits of nurturing and caring for nature, so that others can also enjoy this tranquil space in the future.

Recommended to bring your wellies and gloves, and all other tools are provided.

WHEN? Held once per month, weather dependent.

Introduces the basics of meditation and sesshin – the core guided meditation practice of Shinnyo Buddhism. Starts spring 2023.

Sessions 1 – 3 (Oct – Dec) of ‘Why Buddhism?’ essential and provides participants with basic grounding to participate in Shinnyo Meditation.

Enrolment onto the programme is open until 30th November 2022. To take part, basic membership is required.

Registration

Basic membership (with option to renew annually) is required to join the programme. The membership fee is £12.00 per year + £1.00 initial registration fee.

Please contact us to request a membership registration form.

Limited spaces are available on the programme.

What does it mean to be a member?

Joining the programme requires basic membership of the Shinnyo community. Membership is for one year and can be renewed annually.

Once you become a member, you will be given access to the new member's site. This site includes full details and dates of activities plus additional videos and learning materials that supports the programme.

Do I need to buy anything?

No. However, there are various publications and Buddhist items that are available, should you be interested in them.

When can I visit the centre?

You can visit for programme activities and call us to visit on other occasions. We kindly ask you to let us know when you plan to visit to avoid activity clashes.

If you have any further questions, you are welcome to call the staff team on 020 8398 2221 or email office.uk@shinnyo.info

The centre is generally open 9 am - 5 pm. Please check centre closed date HERE.

Starts
Oct 2022

INTRODUCTION TO SHINNYO

This new programme introduces Shinnyo Buddhism and meditation. Ideal for people interested in learning more, discovering spiritual practice and looking to learn to meditate. The programme consists of monthly activities both online and in-person.

Participants can take part in any of these four main activities:

Limited spaces are available on the programme.

Starts Oct 2022

INTRODUCTION TO SHINNYO

This new programme introduces Shinnyo Buddhism and meditation. Ideal for people interested in learning more, discovering spiritual practice and looking to learn to meditate. The programme consists of monthly activities both online and in-person.

Participants can take part in any of these four main activities:

Starts
Oct 2022