If your expecting some sort of beautiful looking Buddhist temple you will be disapointed when you find 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. read more

Cardiff Buddhist Centre - Buddhist Temples Near Me - Cardiff, CRF

This unassuming building houses a centre for learning about Buddhism, and also for practising yoga, meditation 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. read more

When I was a student, living in Roath (as all students do) this was the place I'd come to try and maintain my teenage flexibility. As you might have guessed it was yoga classes that brought me to the Cardiff Buddhist Centre. The room itself was light and a good size, although it was always best to arrive early as the last few peeps sometimes had to jostle to find a space for their mat. The yoga teaching was great, other yogarites friendly and I always loved the relaxation bit at the end which would sometimes send me to sleep. Yoga is a fantastic, wholesome thing that I would recommend to anyone of any age and flexibility. But I have to admit that being a student after class I would sometimes go across the road for a pint and a game of pool at the Tut and Shive, which sometimes felt a little naughty - as though it was undoing all the good work that I had just done in class! Just checked out the yoga studio website to get an uptodate picture of what's going on (http://www.cardiffyogastudio.co.uk) and there seems to be some sort of yoga class on every day although they vary from anti-natal to 'Flow-yoga' to a drop in class, so best to contact the Centre and pick the day that suits you. read more

Padmasimha is a dedicated and gifted yoga practitioner with a natural gift for making people feel at ease.