The Bridport Buddhist Meditation Group welcomes you to our community!
Each session includes two meditations
with some teaching and a break.
However, since the kitchen will not be in use
please bring you own refreshments.
Chairs are available but please bring any other equipment that you might need.
We are looking forward to seeing you in person in the near future.
If the weather is cold it would be a good idea
to wear extra clothing or bring a blanket.
Please watch out for emails for any cancellations of live events.
Listed below are the meetings we have programmed
for 2024
Please note the change in times of the zoom meetings.
2023 Saturday Meditation Sessions
Zoom sessions are 11.00 – 12.30
In person sessions are 10.30 – 12.30
April 27th In Person
May 4th Zoom
11th No meeting
18th Zoom
25th In person
June 1st Zoom
8th No meeting
15th Zoom
22nd No meeting
29th In person
July 6th Zoom
13th No meeting
20th Zoom
27th In person
August 3rd Zoom
10th No meeting
17th Zoom
24th No meeting
31st In person
The Triratna Buddhist group provides support like daily open sit meditation practices and a daily podcast. You can access these facilities by clicking on
thebuddhistcentre
or typing in the address https://thebuddhistcentre.com/stories/toolkit
If you are a regular at the group we would love it if you would stay in touch with us.
If you send us an email we can send back to you our email addresses and phone numbers so that you can stay in touch using WhatsApp, messages or email. This would really help us all to stay connected. Wishing you well in these unusual times.
On Thursdays we join with the Exeter Sangha. At the moment they hold Zoom sessions on Thursdays from 7pm until 9pm. If you would like to join this group then please contact triratnaexeter@gmail.com
We hope you and your friends, your family, strangers, and people you are not in good communication with and are in good health and good spirits.
Introduction
Welcome to the Bridport Triratna Buddhist Group. We are accessible from East Devon, West Dorset and South Somerset. We are a friendly and welcoming group which has been meeting since 2008. The group is run on a drop-in basis and so no experience is needed in order to attend.
The sessions are structured so that new-comers will be given any instructions that they need. The main practices that we teach are called the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana.
When?
We meet on Saturday mornings. Zoom sessions start at 11.00 and end at 12.30. The sessions at Bothenhampton Village Hall run from 10.30 until 12.30. The dates are shown at the start of the web page.
Where?
We meet in the village hall on the Main street of Bothenhampton which is about a 20 minute walk from the centre of Bridport. Bothenhampton is just off the A35 between the bottom of West street and Grove nurseries. The post code is DT6 4BP. The hall is easy to find, quiet and also warm. There is a map in the contacts section.
Who is it for?
The group is run on a drop-in basis with no previous experience needed. Experienced meditators are also welcome.
What do we do?
Each session usually consists of two meditation sits, a brief talk (with some discussion) and there always a tea break.
What do I need?
We do provide some meditation stools and mats for use during the sessions and chairs are also available but if you already have your own meditation gear it is a good idea to bring it. Loose and comfortable clothing is also advisable.
Who leads the group?
The group is led by Alayasri and Suddhacitta who are members of the Triratna Buddhist Order.
What will it cost?
The group is run on a dana or donation basis so participants can contribute what they feel is appropriate.
How do I get in touch?
You can contact Alayasri and Suddhacitta using Contact us heading at the top of this page.
You can find out more about the Triratna Buddhist Group on the menu at the top of this page and at www.thebuddhistcentre.com
Alayasri Suddhacitta
Alayasri Suddhacitta
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Vision Emotion Speech Action Livelihood Effort Mindfulness Concentration
Come along to find out more.............