Sangha meeting dates
We have now resumed face-to-face meetings.
The sangha meets at the Patcham Community Centre in Patcham, Brighton, on the Saturdays listed below.
There is no set charge but you may make a donation towards the sangha costs, the charities we support and Plum Village.
Meetings, usually in Room 3, start at 10 am and finish at 12:15pm with a shared lunch to follow. If staying for lunch please bring something vegetarian.
Days of Mindfulness (in red below) finish at 4 pm.
Please arrive before 10 am.
Face-to-face Saturday meetings
10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Please join the meeting before 10 am so as not to interrupt the meditation period.
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January 7 and 21 2023
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February 4 and 18
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March 4 - Day of Mindfulness
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March 18
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April 1, 15 and 29
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May 13 and 27
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June 10
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June 24 - Day of Mindfulness
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July 8 and 22
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August 5 and 19
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September 2 - Day of Mindfulness
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September 16 and 30
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October 14 and 28
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November 11 and 25
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December 9 - Day of Mindfulness
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December 23
Online Wednesday meetings
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Every Wednesday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Please join the meeting before 6:30 pm so as not to interrupt the meditation period. If you arrive after 6:30pm you may be directed to the waiting room until the meditation period has ended.
Days of Mindfulness 2023
9.45 am - 4.00 pm
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Saturday, March 4th, 2023.
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Saturday, June 24th, 2023.
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Saturday, September 2nd, 2023.
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Saturday, December 9th, 2023.
* Day of Mindfulness - typical programme
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Meditation (sit, walk, sit)
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Dharma talk or reading
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Mindful movements/lunch preparation
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Lunch
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Deep Relaxation
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Tea ceremony and/or Sharing circle
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Meditation and close
We usually aim to finish at around 4pm. Please bring something vegetarian to share for lunch, a blanket for deep relaxation, and your sitting cushion/stool (if you use one). There is no set charge, but we appreciate a donation towards the sangha costs, the charities we support and Plum Village.
It would be helpful if you can let us know in advance that you are able to attend. Don't worry if you’re not able to give advance notice, you are welcome to turn up on the day.