This website aims to help you find your way around the program of activities we offer here at the Glasgow Buddhist Centre. You can also find out a bit about us, who we are and what we teach.  

Buddha Day Festival Shrine May 2008

New classes and courses in Meditation and Buddhism start regularly throughout the year.  These classes are open to everyone: you don’t need to be a Buddhist to benefit from them. We run morning and evening classes.

 

New Events coming up:

The Essentials of Meditation
Starts Tuesday 2 Sept for 6 weeks (includes day retreat 12 Oct)
A thorough introduction to two basic meditation practises.
7.30pm - 9.30pm
£63/£32
 

The Essentials of Buddhism
Wednesday 3 Sept for 6 weeks (includes day retreat 12 Oct)
An introduction to basic Buddhism (Buddha ,Dharma, Sangha/Ethics, Meditation, Wisdom) with an introduction the two meditation practises.
7.30pm - 9.30pm
£63/£32
 

Yoga and meditation with Jinavamsa
Wednesday 3 Sept for 6 weeks
Introductory and for those with some experience
The emphasis is on flowing movement and awareness of the breath
5.45pm - 9.30pm
£36/£27
 

Yoga and meditation with Ratnadevi
Introductory classes 5.45pm to 7.00pm
Tue 9 Sept for 5 weeks (no class 30 Sept) £30/£22.50
Thurs 11 Sept for 5 weeks (no class 2 Oct) £30/£22.50
Regulars classes 5.45 to 7.15pm
Mon 8 Sept 5 weeks (no class 29 Sept) £33/£26
 

Tai Chi and meditation
with Bodhiccha (Pam Hill) and Allan Cunningham
Held at multicultural Hall, Rose Street, off Sauchiehall st,
suitable for beginners.
Follow on classes held at the Buddhist Centre. Wed 5.30pm - 7.00pm £4/£3
Monday 29 Sept 7.30 - 9pm for 10 weeks £60/£45
 

Tai Chi and meditation
with Tom Williams
Beginners 7.30pm/regulars 8.30pm
13 October for 10 weeks £60/£45

 

Rest and Renew with Bodhiccha
An after work session of gentle Qigong exercises and meditation to refresh and relax.
Tuesday 30 Sept for six weeks 5.45pm - 7.00pm
£40/£30

 

Mindfulness Practices: Tools for Everyday Use
Ratnadevi
For people who experience stress anxiety or bouts of depression. Each session will include strategies to help with ones own mental health.

Tuesday 3.15 - 5.00pm
28 October for 8 weeks - £80/£60 (includes course materials and CD)

Breathworks: Mindfulness-based Pain Management
Jyotipakshini
This course offers a range of strategies to ease suffering associated with chronic pain and /or physical ill health, whatever the diagnosis.

Module1:Wednesday 2-4pm
12 Nov for 6 weeks - £75/45 (Includes course materials and CD)

 

Also Now on Tuesday Evenings - 7.30 - 9.30pm
Regulars Drop in Meditation
For anyone familiar with the practices of metta bhavana and the mindfulness of breathing. Keep up your meditation in the company of others with this led session.No need to book, just come along and join in. 
Suggested donation £6/3
 

                 Yoga Class led by Ratnadevi

The centre is a favorite venue for those seeking Yoga or Taiji instruction. We offer classes after work, evenings and mornings.

If you are interested in stress reduction, pain management or mindfulness based tools for living, read more>>

Our programme of weekend events ranges from arts events through to bodywork and life skills workshops.

You’ll find us at 329 Sauchiehall Street (opposite the dental hospital) on the first floor with stairway access. The centre is on all on one level and is light and airy – quite a different feel to the bustle and noise of Sauchiehall Street! If you have a disability and would like to visit us or attend a course, please contact us to check our facilities.

Our office is open for you to make a booking or answer your enquiries
12.30 – 5.30pm  Monday – Thursday. Otherwise please leave a message on
0141 333 0524 or email: gbc@glasgowbuddhistcentre.com

You can also download an application form and post it to the centre with a deposit cheque. However If possible please send full payment for the course or event as this helps us with the administration of bookings.

If you make it along to see us then you can also browse in our bookshop or make yourself a cup of tea.