An oasis of calm in a busy city
Helping to transform life through Meditation, Buddhism, Mindfulness and Yoga.
At Brighton Buddhist Centre we teach meditation and Buddhism in a way that is relevant to contemporary life.
We are inspired to create an atmosphere which is conducive to spiritual practice: to calm, to friendship and to insight.
We are part of Triratna, an International Buddhist Movement.
The Centre is open every day for drop-in meditation and yoga and classes. No need to book in advance.
We also offer a range of courses which can be booked here on the website or over the phone or in-person at our reception desk.
Disabilty access: All of our entrances and doors are step-free and wheelchair accessible and we have a lift to all floors. We have a portable hearing loop system available on request.
What's Happening
Buddhism is Not About Being Good
LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING Starts Wednesday 21st January 2026 (with a break for half-term on Wednesday 18th February) through to Wednesday 4th March 6 weeks A key Buddhist insight is that consciousness isn’t fixed; we’re creating it all the time by our actions of body, speech and mind. This means we can shape our future. […]
Friday Night Puja – in person at the Brighton Buddhist Centre
NEW EVENT Friday Night Puja – in person at the Brighton Buddhist Centre 23 January 2026, 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm You are warmly invited to weekly in-person Puja at Brighton Buddhist Centre. Doors open 6.15pm for prompt 6.30pm start. Ends at 7.45pm. ‘For most of us the central problem in the spiritual life is […]
Introductory course: Meditation & Buddhism – The Worldly Winds
Three Saturdays 21st February, 7th March and 21st March 2026 10.15am to 4.30pm This course will introduce you to two core meditation practices: the Mindfulness of Breathing, and the cultivation of Loving Kindness. We will also be looking at the Buddha’s teachings on the “Worldly Winds” – how we are tossed around in our lives by […]
The Taste of Freedom – a Young Peoples’ Group Course, for those aged 18-35
6pm to 9pm, 6 weeks This is a Young Peoples’ Group Course, so for those aged 18-35 A practical six week course in freeing ourselves from what binds us, starting Tuesday 14th April and finishing on Tuesday 19th May, from 6pm to 9pm (with a break). The point of being a Buddhist is to free […]