A Buddhist Centre in the Heart of Nottingham

A place to learn about Buddhism and meditation

and participate in creating a vibrant spiritual community


The Buddha lived 2,500 years ago in India and taught love, generosity and awareness. The Nottingham Buddhist Centre is dedicated to the spread of the Buddha's message in a way that is relevant to us here and now, yet remains faithful to the essentials of the Buddhist Tradition.

For those new to the centre, we have several weekly drop-in meditation classes, suitable for beginners, as well as regular 6-week Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation courses.

The Centre is located in the Lace Market district of Nottingham city centre. We have Nottingham's best-stocked Buddhist bookshop, which sells books on most Buddhist topics, cards, postcards and incense and some CDs. We also have some resources for the visually impaired in the form of CD recordings of some books.

The centre is run by a small team from the Triratna Buddhist Order, assisted by those who attend the centre regularly. It is affiliated to the Triratna Buddhist Community, a Buddhist movement founded by Sangharakshita in the late 1960's and originally known in the west as the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO).This name was changed in 2009 to more truly reflect the international nature of the movement. The name Triratna also reminds us of our central ideals, meaning "Three Jewels" which refers to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha (see our Buddhism page).

Upcoming Events

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Lunchtime Drop-in Meditation Class

Come and learn to meditate!

This lunchtime drop-in class will include instruction in either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana meditation practice (they alternate each week).

For those who are familiar with these practices, there will be a separate meditation upstairs in our shrine room where you can just enjoy the support of meditating with others.

Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 1
Jan 15
Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 1

This six-week course is an ideal introduction to both meditation and Buddhism and is the best way to get a taste of what we do at the Nottingham Buddhist Centre. You will learn both of the meditation practices that we teach - the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana. We will also explore Buddhism by looking at the Three Jewels - Buddha, Dharma and Sangha - and the Threefold Path of Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom.

These are popular courses and often over-subscribed so we ask you, in order to confirm your booking, to donate £30.

Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 2
Jan 22
Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 2

This six-week course is an ideal introduction to both meditation and Buddhism and is the best way to get a taste of what we do at the Nottingham Buddhist Centre. You will learn both of the meditation practices that we teach - the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana. We will also explore Buddhism by looking at the Three Jewels - Buddha, Dharma and Sangha - and the Threefold Path of Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom.

These are popular courses and often over-subscribed so we ask you, in order to confirm your booking, to donate £30.

Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 3
Jan 29
Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 3

This six-week course is an ideal introduction to both meditation and Buddhism and is the best way to get a taste of what we do at the Nottingham Buddhist Centre. You will learn both of the meditation practices that we teach - the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana. We will also explore Buddhism by looking at the Three Jewels - Buddha, Dharma and Sangha - and the Threefold Path of Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom.

These are popular courses and often over-subscribed so we ask you, in order to confirm your booking, to donate £30.

Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 4
Feb 5
Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 4

This six-week course is an ideal introduction to both meditation and Buddhism and is the best way to get a taste of what we do at the Nottingham Buddhist Centre. You will learn both of the meditation practices that we teach - the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana. We will also explore Buddhism by looking at the Three Jewels - Buddha, Dharma and Sangha - and the Threefold Path of Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom.

These are popular courses and often over-subscribed so we ask you, in order to confirm your booking, to donate £30.

Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 5
Feb 12
Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 5

This six-week course is an ideal introduction to both meditation and Buddhism and is the best way to get a taste of what we do at the Nottingham Buddhist Centre. You will learn both of the meditation practices that we teach - the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana. We will also explore Buddhism by looking at the Three Jewels - Buddha, Dharma and Sangha - and the Threefold Path of Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom.

These are popular courses and often over-subscribed so we ask you, in order to confirm your booking, to donate £30.

Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 6
Feb 19
Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course Week 6

This six-week course is an ideal introduction to both meditation and Buddhism and is the best way to get a taste of what we do at the Nottingham Buddhist Centre. You will learn both of the meditation practices that we teach - the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana. We will also explore Buddhism by looking at the Three Jewels - Buddha, Dharma and Sangha - and the Threefold Path of Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom.

These are popular courses and often over-subscribed so we ask you, in order to confirm your booking, to donate £30.