Buddhist Directory
Places of worship
Howard Rd, Sheffield S6 3RT
The community night, which is open to everyone who has completed the Buddhist Centre's introduction course, is on a Tuesday night. There are regular study, meditation and celebration events through the week, and often special events or retreat days at the weekends.
There is a monthly meeting for people aged 18-35. One of the Order members is a student chaplain and runs events and courses at the University of Sheffield
The community is welcoming of young families – many members have their own young families, and there are some family events throughout the year.
The Triratna Buddhist community welcomes people of all sexualities and genders. In Sheffield there is a study group for community members who identify as gender diverse or non-binary, in addition to groups for men and women. At the weekly Sangha (community) night there is a mixed as well as a men's and women's discussion group. There are special events and retreats in Sheffield and at other Triratna Centres around the county for LGBTQ+ Buddhists.
There is a prerequisite to attend an introduction to Buddhist and meditation course before attending other community events or retreats. More information about this can be found here.
The six-week introduction course is open to all, and anyone is welcome to keep attending events at our centre whether or not they think of themselves as a Buddhist. The events are for anyone who is interested in growing as a human being.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Sheffield
685-691 Ecclesall Rd, Sharrow, Sheffield S11 8TG
Sheffield Soto Zen Group [Order of Buddhist Contemplatives]
The group are affiliated to Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey, which has been based in Northern England for over fifty years.
There are regular day retreats at Fulwood Old Chapel, some of which are led by a monk from Throssel Hole Abbey. Anyone interested in attending should check with Martin or Rod. If needed, meditation training and equipment is available.
The group is welcoming to all.
The Annexe, Ranmoor Parish Centre, 5 Ranmoor Park Road, S10 3GX
There is a beginners group on Monday evening from 6:30.
At present the Sheffield group has limited capacity, but as a matter of principle Samatha Buddhist trust is always welcome to every one to join.
There are monthly meetings on Sunday evenings at the Showroom Cinema.
Please contact here if you are interested in attending meetings.
Sheffield Diamond Way are open to everyone who is interested in practicing Buddhism. There are no prerequisites for attending an open public lecture or meditation.
For some activities it would be expected that one would be a practicing member of the tradition. But meditation is for beginners, so people who may be interested but do not call themselves Buddhists can join.
Meetings are weekly including evenings and during the day over the weekends – dates and locations vary. Contact via the local community link for meeting details.
Lay Buddhist organisation. Meetings are held in-person and via zoom. Activities include chanting, discussion and study. All welcome.
Ey’up Sheffield Sangha [ Plum Village UK]
Rinchen
Meetings take place on Tuesday evenings at 6pm at the Conservative Club in Totley. This includes meditation, a dharma talk / discussion, checking in, walking meditation.
Please phone or text before coming for the first time: 07547 642 559
Some events need to be booked, others are 'drop in'- please check here for further information. It is not necessary to be a practising member of the tradition.
Centre for Mindful Life Enhancement
CMLE exists to introduce people to the principles and practices of mindful life enhancement.
Mindfulness involves meditation [including the Four Immeasurables: Loving kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity], mindful movement and informal practices, many drawn from Positive Psychology, such as gratitude, savouring, generosity, and challenging negative thinking.
The Centre runs courses both online and in person in Sheffield. There are many guided meditations on both the above websites, as well as videos of mindful movement, and explanations of mindfulness and meditation. All these are free to use and download.
We welcome everyone interested in exploring mindfulness and meditation, although we do not run activities for young children.
For current information on courses and other activities please contact John.
Societies and Communities
Buddhist Society – University of Sheffield
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