Cardiff Buddhist Centre

Sunday Meditation and Inspiration
2026-10-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | 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!

Friday Lunchtime Meditation
2026-10-23 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-10-16 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-10-09 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-10-02 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-25 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

Under 35s - Meditate and Relate
2026-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-24 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.

Wednesday Morning Meditation (Unled)
2026-10-21 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-10-14 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-10-07 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-30 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-23 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-16 07:00 - 08:00
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.

Myfyrdod yn y Gymraeg
2026-10-13 19:15 - 20:30, 2026-09-29 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?

Bob pythefnos ar nos Fawrth am 7:15 o’r gloch

Ble?

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Does dim taliad am y sesiynau ond os hoffech roi, croeso ichi roi unrhyw swm croeso ichi neud yma:https://cardiffbuddhistcentre.com/donate

Don’t Believe Everything You Think! - Weekend Retreat with Vajragupta
2026-10-09 16:00 - 2026-10-11 14:30 | Adhisthana, Adhisthana Retreat Centre, Coddington, Herefordshire, HR8 1JL, United Kingdom
Sometimes our own mind can be our worst enemy. It cycles round and round in useless, repetitive, judgemental or obsessive thought.

But our mind is also our greatest friend. If we get to know our mind, and learn how to work (and play) with it creatively, we can dream great dreams, see new ideas and possibilities, imagine and empathise with the experience of others. Our minds can be broad, deep, and luminously creative.

On this weekend retreat we’ll introduce the Buddhist understanding of mind. There’s a mode of mind called “papanca”: amplified, proliferating, exaggerated thinking. We’ll see what drives that mode of mind, how we can slow it down, and how the more natural creativity of our minds can start to emerge.

The retreat is suitable for a first retreat for newcomers as well as regular sangha members who have been attending the Centre for a while. It will include meditations, reflections, as well as teaching and discussion. We don’t have to believe everything we think! And we can learn to trust our mind’s more reflective and creative mode of thinking.

Led by the Centre’s President Vajragupta, this retreat is also a chance to relax and make connections with other members of the Cardiff Sangha, all in the beautiful surrounds of Adhisthana Retreat Centre. Open to anyone who has attended the Cardiff Centre and has knowledge of the two main meditations taught by Triratna, which can be learnt at our free drop in meditations. Suitable as a first retreat or for more experienced practitioners.

You can arrive on the Friday from 4pm, with dinner on the first evening at 6pm. We’ll be finished by 3pm on Sunday.

Bursary spaces are available to part, or fully, fund the cost of this retreat, for anyone wishing to attend but unable to afford the cost. To find out more about getting a bursary space, email connect@cardiffbuddhistcentre.com.

Free Family Crochet Workshop
2026-10-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Cardiff Buddhist Centre, 12 St. Peters Street, Cardiff, CF24 3BA
Join Gunita for a relaxing and welcoming afternoon of family crochet workshop. It is designed for a parent, grandparent or caring adult to come along with a child aged 7 years and above to discover the calming and rewarding craft of crochet. Together you will learn the foundational crochet techniques using hooks and soft yarn. No experience is needed — only curiosity and willingness to learn together. All materials will be provided, alongside guidance and plenty of encouragement throughout.

1 booking covers a place for one adult and one child. If you have more than one child, please book another ticket.

About Gunita

Hi, I’m Gunita – a mum with a passion for all things crafty! From macramé and crochet to paper art and dried flower arrangements, I love exploring the joy and creativity that comes with handmade crafts. My workshops are designed to be fun, relaxing, and welcoming to everyone – whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maker. My mission is simple: to spread the love of crafting as a way to unwind, connect with others, and support our mental wellbeing. I believe creativity should be accessible to all, which is why I offer free events – so there should not be a barrier to experiencing the wellbeingbenefits of crafting.

Come join me and discover how crafting can bring joy, calm, and community into your life!

See some of Gunita’s creations – https://www.instagram.com/creative_gunita/

The Seven Fold Puja
2026-09-27 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.

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.
