Buddhism in Glastonbury
10b High Street Glastonbury, BA6 9DU - Tel: 01458 835 572
This is a 'work in progress'. If you would like to be included in this section please contact us by email.
Buddhist Meditation & Dharma Discussion
The first half of the evening is an open Buddhist meditation, discussion and tea break, the second half is in the Chan/Zen tradition. Ned Reiter is an authorised meditation instructor and group leader affiliated to the Western Chan Fellowship, although as a group, we are very broadly based - but definitely have a Chan/Zen flavour. Everybody is welcome to join us, and meditation instruction is available to newcomers.
There is no charge for the evening, although we do request a donation, suggested amount £2-£3, to cover the cost of the room and refreshments.
Venue: The Shekinashram 7:00pm - 9.20pm Every Monday
Websites:www.westernchanfellowship.org www.glastonburychan.org
Contacts: Ned: 01458 833 663 Devin: 01749 813 969
Buddhist Meditation & Study Group
A small and friendly group presenting basic Buddhism in a simple and accessible manner, linked to Buddhafield and the Triratna Buddhist Community (previously known as the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order). Each evening consists of a led meditation (with introduction if necessary), tea, a talk or other presentation and lots of time for discussion.
Newcomers welcome any week but please call first to let us know you’ll be coming.
All welcome,payment by donation
Venue: the Glastonbury Buddhist Community, 90 Bove Town
Time: Tuesdays 6.45-9pm
Website: FWBO website
Contacts: Lokabandhu: 01458 830957
Gaia House Meditation Group
Gaia House is a meditation retreat centre near Newton Abbott - with an affiliated local meditation group in Glastonbury.
The group sits on Wednesday evenings, from 7.15pmto 9.00 p.m., including 40 minutes sitting and some discussion. It is open to anybody who is interested (by prior arrangement as we sit in our own houses). Visitors to Glastonbury are welcome, whether wanting a 'taster' or to carry out their existing practice.
Gaia House is not aligned with a particular branch of Buddhism like Zen or Tibetan; it offers retreats and teachings from many such sources, but its core teaching is 'Vipassana' or 'awareness' which lies at the heart of many Buddhist lineages. It is therefore open to all.
Website: www.gaiahouse.co.uk/
Contact: Jonny Heriz Payne email link
Tibetan Buddhist Study Group
Studying the teachings of Sogyal Rinpoche, author of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, this is a small and cozy group for those who would like to learn about meditation and settling the mind.
A teaching is played and discussed, followed by a 30-minute meditation session called the Unifying Practice.
There are tea and biscuits for those who wish to stay after 9.00pm (until 9:30pm).
