Amitabha Buddhist Centre

3.8 (4 reviews)

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Carly S.

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Are you a Buddhist, or simply interested in Buddhism? If so, Amitabha Buddhist Centre will be pleased to cater for your needs and interests. Located towards the top of Gloucester Road in a characterful old vicarage, this place emanates welcoming, peaceful vibes. Holding a range of meditation classes for reasonable prices, including a popular breakfast meditation class from 9-11.15am which includes breakfast, in addition to a number of courses and retreats, the Amitabha Buddhist Centre is a perfect Buddhist haven. The centre also houses its own World Peace Cafe, open from Monday to Saturday, which serves organic vegetarian food, hot and cold drinks and homemade cakes. Boasting a beautiful garden, this cafe is perfect for relaxing in on summer days. read more

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SJ P.

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16 years ago

Regardless of your spiritual orientation, it's a fair bet that you lead a busy life, packed full of work obligations, social engagements and endless chores with little time for yourself. If this sounds like you then get yourself down to the Amitabha Centre on Gloucester Road for some well deserved 'me time' and/or spiritual enlightenment. The centre runs courses in meditation and, to a certain extent, philosophy, as well as providing a delightful café and events space. I came here a couple of times with a friend to try out meditation classes during my final year of university. The evenings were free with a suggested donation of £1 but I'm not sure if there are any free classes in the evenings anymore as the timetable changes each season. Although I couldn't quite get the hang of not speaking for an hour I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a little piece and quiet in their lives. All the Buddhists at the centre are warm, friendly and calming. If you do attend a meditation class make sure you wear shoes that are easy to remove, as it is common practice to go barefoot when meditating. read more

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Eleanor S.

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I was introduced to Buddhism in my first year at uni and, although I wouldn't call myself a convert, I found the spirituality, history and message fascinating. I went along to one of the Amitabha morning meditation sessions to relax during revision stress. The classes are free with a suggested £1 donation. These classes run every Monday and Wednesday 12.30-1.00. The leader, Mandy Wright, was lovely and very welcoming- exuding calmness and serenity. The World Peace Café serves scrumptious home-made cakes, which you can eat in the relaxing gardens behind the vicarage. read more

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Craig H.

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I have to say, I think this place is pretty great. The people running the centre are really friendly and happy to give you advice about attending classes if it's not something you've ever tried before. There are a number of different workshops available, for beginners up to those experienced in meditation and Buddhist practices. There's no pressure to conform to any belief system, you may simply enjoy the relaxation and health benefits of simple meditation. If, however, you are interested in exploring the philosophy side of things further, then there are also further options available. read more

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Old Vicarage
Gloucester Road Near no 237
Bristol BS7 8NX
United Kingdom
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0117 974 5160
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3.8(5 reviews)

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Beautiful peaceful place, the meditation teachers are very calm, honest & compassionate. The away…read moreretreat was mind- blowing: so many epiphanies and a complete energy renewal - thank you!

Bristol Buddhist Centre is quite simply a haven for all your Buddhism needs. They specialise in…read moreBuddhist courses and retreats but also run meditation and yoga classes. Led by members of the Western Buddhist Order, the whole thing can sound a bit elite and scary. That's certainly how I felt the first time I turned up for one of the many drop-in classes, but I couldn't have been more wrong. The reception opens out onto a big comfortable training room. A beautiful Buddhist mural at one end, the whole room is warm and peaceful. The staff, always happy and friendly, run a variety of nights throughout the week from beginner classes through to the more experienced stuff. Children's classes, parent and child sessions, and a lot more than just yoga - this is a very relaxing stop.

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Cardiff Buddhist Centre

4.3(4 reviews)

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If your expecting some sort of beautiful looking Buddhist temple you will be disapointed when you…read morefind yourself outside the Buddhist centre, but I can assure you it gets better inside and is a very tranquil and peaceful place. I got into yoga a while ago and wanted to learn more about meditation and buddhism. They do lots of courses here as well as drop in sessions and the doors are open for anyone to wonder in during the week if your in need of peace. I felt very welcomed and they encourage you to ask questions and explore the faith as opposed to pushing down your throat.

This unassuming building houses a centre for learning about Buddhism, and also for practising yoga,…read moremeditation and breathworks, or attending their occasional weekend retreats. Their six week introductory course on Buddhism covers all the spiritual basics and aims to help participants to develop greater awareness, kindness, and wisdom. It also teaches practical methods such as meditation - so for those new to Buddhism it's a good, all-round introduction. If you're just curious about the centre, however, and don't want to commit to a course, you can still visit the centre because it's open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2-5pm. You can see the shrine rooms and yoga studio, browse the bookshop and the library, and visit the shop which sells Buddhist-related paraphernalia such as incense, jewellery, singing bowls, meditation cushions, Buddhist statues, artefacts and malas. The people you'll meet there are genuinely friendly and happy to talk to you about what they do and what the centre offers, so it's an ideal first port of call for anyone who's curious to learn more about Buddhism.