Cardiff Buddhist Centre

Wednesday Morning Meditation (Unled)
2026-08-12 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-08-19 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-08-26 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-02 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-09 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-16 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-23 07:00 - 08:00 (Europe/London)
We welcome you to our early morning mediation sessions at the Cardiff Buddhist Centre.

Our Wednesday morning sessions are geared toward people who already have some experience with meditation and want to practice in the company of others. The session is unled, with only bells at regular intervals.

Doors open at 6:45 am, for a prompt start at 7:00 am.

We will finish the meditation session around 7:50 am after which you are welcome to stay for breakfast.

We look forward to you joining us!

We offer access to all freely, please Donate whatever you can to help us continue to offer this service to everyone.

Friday Lunchtime Meditation
2026-08-14 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-08-21 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-08-28 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-04 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Cardiff Buddhist Centre, 12 St. Peters Street, Cardiff, CF24 3BA
Step out of busyness for an hour and join us for a session of guided meditation. Free to attend and no need to book. Suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.

You don’t have to be a Buddhist to explore the benefits of meditating together in a friendly and relaxed environment.

When and Where?

Every Friday from 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm (doors open at 12.15 pm), in person at the Cardiff Buddhist Centre.

No need to book a place, simply drop-in.

How much?

We offer access to all freely, please donate whatever you can to help us continue to offer this service to everyone.

Ideal for: everyone is welcome, no previous experience necessary

Free Study Morning - Mystery of The Void
2026-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Cardiff Buddhist Centre, 12 St. Peters Street, Cardiff, CF24 3BA
On Saturday 15th August there is a chance to meditate and study together on the Buddhist idea and experience of Shunyata, often translated as emptiness, or more enigmatically translated as the Mystery of the Void.

Led by Sagaradana, this morning will open discussion about what the idea of shunyata points to and how it can be motiving in our lives. No preparation is necessary, as you will be reading and reflecting on the words of the great sage Nagarjuna who said ‘Shunyata is a medicine for the cure of all possible attachments’.

One may be as eloquent and insightful as one likes, but shunyata will always remain ultimately a mystery, even the greatest of all mysteries, so far as the Buddha’s teaching is concerned. It cannot be fully explained or described, but we can get a sense of how it can help us live our lives more fully.

The morning is suitable for anyone who has attended a course at the CBC or other Triratna Centre

Free event, no need to book, donations welcome on the day of the event. If you can, please bring something for a shared vegan lunch to end the morning.

Sunday Meditation and Inspiration
2026-08-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Cardiff Buddhist Centre, 12 St. Peters Street, Cardiff, CF24 3BA
Welcome to the our new look Sunday Session – with meditation, Buddhist ideas to inspire you and a chance to connect with other members of the community. The event is free to attend, no need to book, and suitable for complete newcomers and experienced members of the Sangha.

The morning looks like this…

Doors open at 0945

10am-11am – Guided Meditation

11am-12pm – Practical Buddhist teachings and discussion

To support people with different levels of experience with meditation, we offer both a beginners’ meditation with more guidance, or a less guided session for those more comfortable with meditation.

Each month will have a different theme for the talks, with a team of Buddhist teachers on hand to explain how Buddhism’s ancient wisdom is relevant and useable in your life.

The event is free and there is no need to book, just drop in. We look forward to you joining us!

Myfyrdod yn y Gymraeg
2026-08-18 19:15 - 20:30, 2026-09-01 19:15 - 20:30, 2026-09-15 19:15 - 20:30
Dyma gyfle unigryw i ddysgu ac i ymarfer myfyrio (meditation) Bwdhaidd trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. Mae croeso cynnes i bawb, boed eich bod heb fyfyrio o’r blaen neu eich bod wedi ymarfer ers rhai blynyddoedd ond erioed wedi cael y siawns i gael arweiniad yn y Gymraeg.

Bydd yna gyfle i gwrdd gyda’ch cyd ymarferwyr, i ofyn cwestiynau , ac i glywed sgyrsiau byr am y syniadau a’r gwerthoedd sy’n rhan annatod o fyfyrio Bwdhaidd: Er enghraifft datblygu ymwybyddiaeth gwell o’n teimladau, o garedigrwydd ehangach a heddwch mewnol.

Mae’r cyfle yma yn cael ei ddarparu gan aelodau o Gymuned Bwdhaidd Triratna, sydd yn cynnal canolfannau a grwpiau yng Nghaerdydd, Llangollen ac Aberystwyth.

Pryd?

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Under 35s - Meditate and Relate
2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Cardiff Buddhist Centre, 12 St. Peters Street, Cardiff, CF24 3BA
What?

A group for anyone 18-35 to connect, explore the Buddha’s teachings, practice meditation and find a community that supports them to grow.

Where and when?

Cardiff Buddhist Centre, every fortnight on Thursdays at 7:00 pm. No need to book, just turn up

How much?

Donation – please consider supporting the Centre so that we can keep offering events like this one in the future. You can donate at the Centre or below.

The Seven Fold Puja
2026-08-30 12:00 - 12:45 | Cardiff Buddhist Centre, 12 St. Peters Street, Cardiff, CF24 3BA
Everyone is welcome for this inspiring Buddhist ritual. With excerpts from one of the great works of Buddhism, the Bodhicaryāvatāra by Shantideva, along with poetry, mantra and meditation, the Seven Fold Puja can connect us to our emotions, our values and a sense of our own potential in this world.

This follows the Sunday Session from 10am-12pm, so why not come along for both. Entry is free and there is no need to book.

Under 35s - Meditate and Relate
2026-09-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Cardiff Buddhist Centre, 12 St. Peters Street, Cardiff, CF24 3BA
What?

A group for anyone 18-35 to connect, explore the Buddha’s teachings, practice meditation and find a community that supports them to grow.

Where and when?

Cardiff Buddhist Centre, every Thursdays at 7:00 pm. No need to book, just turn up

How much?

Donation – please consider supporting the Centre so that we can keep offering events like this one in the future. You can donate at the Centre or below.

Finding the Path - An Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation
2026-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Cardiff Buddhist Centre, 12 St. Peters Street, Cardiff, CF24 3BA
This course introduces the core teachings of Buddhism and gives you practical tools to start or deepen your meditation practice. Across 6 Tuesday evenings and one full Saturday, you’ll see how Buddhist philosophy applies to the modern world and how it can help you find a path of real change in your life.

It will run for 6 Tuesday Evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm, starting 15th September and also Saturday 17th October, 10am-4pm.

We’ll explore questions like:

Who was the Buddha, and what did he really teach?

What values lie at the heart of Buddhism?

How can I bring Buddhist principles into my daily life?

How can meditation help me live with more clarity and ease?

Along the way, you’ll practice meditation, learn from Buddhist teacher Vishvapani, and take part in group discussions that bring the teachings to life. Learn across 6 Tuesday evenings, starting 15th September and finishing 20th October, as well as a full day on Saturday 17th October, allowing you to go deeper into Buddhist practice.

Free bursary tickets are available for anyone who wishes to attend but is unable to afford the event.

Padmasambhava Day
2026-09-20 10:00 - 14:30 | Cardiff Buddhist Centre, 12 St. Peters Street, Cardiff, CF24 3BA
A Day of Celebration for Guru Padmasambhava

Once a year, the Triratna Buddhist community gathers to honor Padmasambhava, the great tantric master credited with bringing Buddhism to Tibet in the eighth century. Legend has it that he tamed the local spirits and elemental forces standing in the way of the dharma, clearing the ground — quite literally — for Samye, Tibet’s first monastery, to rise. His example of fearless, unshakable practice still speaks to modern life today and he is remembered with deep devotion in Buddhist teachings as Guru Rinpoche, “the precious teacher”.

The day will start with a morning meditation at 10am, followed by a talk exploring Padmasambhava’s role at the founding of Samye Monastery. Discussion groups will explore the relevance of his teachings in our own practice, and the morning session will conclude with a guided ritual ceremony, open to newcomers and long-time practitioners alike. The Festival Day will finish with a vegan lunch at 1:30pm, so please bring something to share if you can.

Led by Padmasimha. Free event, no need to book, suitable for all.
