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UID:22674@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-23-2026-09-30/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
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 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
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 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22714@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T144434Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/gonkar-2-2025-08-07-2026-01-22-202
 6-02-19-2026-03-19-2026-04-16-2026-05-14-2026-06-11-2026-07-09-2026-08-06-
 2026-09-03-2026-10-01/
SUMMARY:Gonkar
DESCRIPTION:“The Cycle of Gonpo Yhizin Norbu” composed by Sangye Puntso
 k (1649-1705) the 25th abbot of Ngor E-wam Choden.\n\n\nGonpo Yizhin Norbu
  (Gonkar) is the wealth and protection bestowing emanation of Chenrezik. H
 is practice was originally transmitted in the Shangpa Kagyu lineage and la
 ter preserved in the Sakya tradition where it is relied upon by many medit
 ators.\n\nThese pujas happen once a month on Thursday evenings and are ope
 n to those who have taken refuge and received the relevant initiation and 
 reading transmission for the sadhana.\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Days
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22508@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-26-2026-10-03/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
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 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22621@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-27-2026-10-04/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
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 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22564@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-29-2026-10-06/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
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 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22675@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-30-2026-10-07/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
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 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22757@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T145558Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-mahamudra-3-2026-10-08/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Mahamudra
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this practice is called The Union of Great Compassion and the Great Seal.
  Composed by Ngorchen Konchog Lhundrup this practice of Chenrezik is comb
 ined with Mahamudra. Through meditation upon Chenrezik we quickly develop 
 compassion and conjoined with Mahamudra we are also benefitted by meditati
 ng directly on the nature of mind.
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 t/uploads/2019/01/Chenrezik.jpg?fit=300%2C447&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22438@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T163000
DTSTAMP:20260913T102630Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/lama-jampa-oct2026/
SUMMARY:MAJOR EVENT: Lama Jampa Thaye teaching in Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Lama Jampa Thaye will be teaching in Bristol on Saturday 10th O
 ctober 2026 and all are welcome to attend.\n\nPlease note the new venue fo
 r this teaching: Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre\, 2 Lower Ca
 stle St\, Bristol BS1 3AD. Please book in advance if you can:\n\n10.30am -
  1.00pm The Excellent Vase of Nectar: a commentary on the Three Heaps Sutr
 a (35 Buddhas Prayer) by Karma Thinley Rinpoche\n\n\nLama Jampa Thaye will
  teach a new commentary by Karma Thinley Rinpoche on The Three Heaps Sutra
 . The teaching will explain how the famous confession prayer to the Thirty
 -Five Buddhas is drawn from the Three Heaps Sutra\, a central Mahayana tex
 t on purification\, rejoicing\, and dedication. Through this practical and
  inspiring commentary\, participants will learn how this powerful practice
  helps purify negative karma and supports progress on the Buddhist path.\n
 \nCopies of the text will be available to buy at the event for £12\, but 
 are also available in the shop at the Sakya Centre in Bristol - if you pla
 n to attend you might like to buy your copy in advance to save time on the
  day.\n2.30 - 4.30pm: Initiation of Vasudhara from the lineage of Bari Lot
 sava\n\n\nLama Jampa will give the initiation of the wealth bestowing godd
 ess Vasudhara from the One Hundred Sadhanas of Bari Lotsava. Practice of h
 er sadhana creates the beneficial conditions necessary for cultivating the
  spiritual path.\n\nRefuge and the bodhisattva vow will be given at the be
 ginning of the initiation’\n\nIt is possible to attend the just the morn
 ing or afternoon session.\n\n\n[Please note: there will be no Saturday mor
 ning meditation class at the Sakya Buddhist Centre in Bristol on this date
  as we will be attending these teachings].
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 t/uploads/2021/07/Lama-Jampa-A-Garland-of-Jewels-1-2.jpg?fit=1600%2C1200&s
 sl=1
CATEGORIES:Major teachings and initiations
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre\, Delta Hotels by Mar
 riott Bristol City Centre\, 2 Lower Castle Street\, Bristol\, BS1 3AD\, Un
 ited Kingdom
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Delta Hotels by Marriott Br
 istol City Centre\, 2 Lower Castle Street\, Bristol\, BS1 3AD\, United Kin
 gdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Cent
 re:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22622@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-04-2026-10-11/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
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 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22565@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-06-2026-10-13/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22676@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-07-2026-10-14/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22699@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123238Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/green-tara-2-2025-08-21-2026-01-08
 -2026-02-05-2026-03-05-2026-04-02-2026-04-30-2026-05-28-2026-06-25-2026-07
 -23-2026-08-20-2026-09-17-2026-10-15/
SUMMARY:Green Tara
DESCRIPTION:Green Tara Meditation\nThe Condensed Essence Sadhana of Jetsun 
 Drolma\, Connected with the Four Classes of Tantra by Jamyang Khyentse Wan
 gpo*\nTara is one of the most widely practised meditations in Tibetan Budd
 hism.  The goddess herself is the embodiment of the liberating activity o
 f all the buddhas.  This particular practice of Green Tara surrounded by 
 an assembly of 21 Taras was brought to Tibet by the great Indian master At
 isha more than one thousand years ago\, and is now found in all lineages o
 f Tibetan Buddhism.  This special form of the female Buddha-deity Tara\, 
 green in colour\, is particularly efficacious in dispelling fears and sick
 nesses.\n\n\nAnyone who has taken refuge and received a Green Tara initiat
 ion (from any lineage) and the reading transmission (lung) for this partic
 ular sadhana text* is welcome to join us.
CATEGORIES:Special Days
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22510@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-10-2026-10-17/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22623@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-11-2026-10-18/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22566@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-13-2026-10-20/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
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 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22677@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-14-2026-10-21/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
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 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22732@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T145335Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/recitation-of-the-king-of-aspirati
 on-prayers-of-samantabhadra-2026-01-15-2026-02-12-2026-03-12-2026-04-09-20
 26-05-07-2026-06-04-2026-07-02-2026-07-30-2026-08-27-2026-09-24-2026-10-22
 /
SUMMARY:Recitation of the King of Aspiration Prayers of Samantabhadra
DESCRIPTION:Thursday evenings monthly 7.30pm : Recitation of the King of As
 piration Prayers of Samantabhadra\nThe session will commence with a short 
 shamatha meditation and then recitation of the prayer\, finishing by 8.30p
 m.\nThe King of Aspiration Prayers is one of the most important liturgies 
 practised throughout Mahayana Buddhism. Derived from the Avatamsaka Sutra\
 , it sets out the seven-branch preliminary practices and the essential asp
 irations of one training on the path to full awakening.\nFrom the prayer:\
 n"Whoever makes this Aspiration Prayer for Excellent Conduct will be free 
 from the lower realms and free from negative friends. They will see Amitab
 ha soon\, acquire all benefits and be sustained in happiness. With all of 
 this their life will go well. Just like Samantabhadra they will become bef
 ore long............... By making this Aspiration Prayer for Excellent Con
 duct\, through whatever slight virtue I have accumulated\, may the virtue 
 of the aspiration prayers for all beings be accomplished instantly. Throug
 h dedicating the Aspiration Prayer for Excellent Conduct \, by the infinit
 e and genuine merit attained may all beings drowning in the rivers of suff
 erings reach the place of Amitabha. May this King of Aspiration Prayers br
 ing about the supreme aim and benefit for all infinite beings."\nThis sess
 ion is open to all.\n\nIt is a face-to-face event in the shrine room.\n\n&
 nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Days
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22511@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-17-2026-10-24/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
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 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22789@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260913T162536Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/appledore-oct-26/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism in Appledore\, Devon
DESCRIPTION:DISCOVER BUDDHISM\n10.30-16.30: Saturday 24 October in Appledor
 e\n\nA Day of Study\, Reflection and Meditation\n\nWe are delighted that P
 aul Rogers will return to North Devon to lead another day of study and med
 itation. Paul is a long standing student of Lama Jampa Thaye and coordinat
 or of our Exeter Buddhist Group\, Sakya Namgyal Ling.\n\nPaul will be taki
 ng us through a commentary on “Parting from the Four Attachments” a re
 nowned mind training text from the Tibetan Sakya tradition that condenses 
 the essential teachings of the Buddha into four lines. The study and pract
 ice of this text is founded on a comprehensive and powerful system of cont
 emplative meditations.\n\nThe day will be divided into four one hour sessi
 ons: \n10.30-11.30am\, 12.00-13.00pm\, 2.00-3.00pm\, 3.30-4.30pm\nEach ses
 sion will involve sitting meditation\, listening to a section of the teach
 ing\, and time for reflection and questions. The day will be ideal for any
 one wanting to deepen their understanding of the Buddhist path.\n\nPlease 
 arrive by 10.15am for a 10.30am start\nRefreshments will be provided but p
 lease bring some lunch (to share if you wish)\n\nFacility Fee: £15 for th
 e day\nPlease note we can only accept cash\n(We are a small local group an
 d do not have a card reader)\n\n
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 t/uploads/2024/01/Manjushri-1.jpg?fit=197%2C224&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Meditation Days
LOCATION:Blue Lights Hall\, Blue Lights Hall\, Vernon Street\, Appledore\, 
 Devon\, EX39 1QU\, United Kingdom
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blue Lights Hall\, Vernon S
 treet\, Appledore\, Devon\, EX39 1QU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Blue Lights Hall:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22624@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-18-2026-10-25/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
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 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22567@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-20-2026-10-27/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22678@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-21-2026-10-28/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
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 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22715@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T144434Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/gonkar-2-2025-08-07-2026-01-22-202
 6-02-19-2026-03-19-2026-04-16-2026-05-14-2026-06-11-2026-07-09-2026-08-06-
 2026-09-03-2026-10-01-2026-10-29/
SUMMARY:Gonkar
DESCRIPTION:“The Cycle of Gonpo Yhizin Norbu” composed by Sangye Puntso
 k (1649-1705) the 25th abbot of Ngor E-wam Choden.\n\n\nGonpo Yizhin Norbu
  (Gonkar) is the wealth and protection bestowing emanation of Chenrezik. H
 is practice was originally transmitted in the Shangpa Kagyu lineage and la
 ter preserved in the Sakya tradition where it is relied upon by many medit
 ators.\n\nThese pujas happen once a month on Thursday evenings and are ope
 n to those who have taken refuge and received the relevant initiation and 
 reading transmission for the sadhana.\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Days
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22512@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-24-2026-10-31/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
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 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22625@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-25-2026-11-01/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22458@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T193000
DTSTAMP:20251201T115932Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddha-day-nov2026/
SUMMARY:Buddha Day - Lha Bab Duchen
DESCRIPTION:Today is one of the four great celebration days of the Buddhist
  year\, Lha Bab Duchen.\nThe festival of Lha Bab Duchen ('Descent from the
  heaven realms') commemorates the return of Shakyamuni Buddha from the hea
 ven realm of Tushita where his mother had been reborn. In order to liber
 ate her and to benefit other beings\, The Buddha spent three months there 
 teaching. The day he returned to the human realm was a cause of great cele
 bration.\n\nAt the Sakya Centre in Bristol the day will be marked with the
  recitation of the The Praise of the Twelve Deeds of Sakyamuni Buddha and 
 the beautiful Sixteen Sthaviras Puja. All are welcome to attend and partic
 ipate.\n\n\n\nOn the four Buddha Days it is particularly auspicious to mak
 e offerings and prayers to Lord Buddha accompanied by the group of sixteen
  Arahats who vowed to remain in the world to protect and spread the Dharma
 . Praying to this noble assembly also helps stabilise the lives of all our
  Dharma teachers.\n\nPlease join us in the shrine room or on Zoom (using t
 he usual link for pujas – please email us if you need this: bristol@dech
 en.org).
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 t/uploads/2014/06/Buddha-1-3.jpg?fit=400%2C472&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Meditation Days,Special Days
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22568@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-27-2026-11-03/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22679@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-28-2026-11-04/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
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 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22759@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T145558Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-mahamudra-3-2026-11-05/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Mahamudra
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this practice is called The Union of Great Compassion and the Great Seal.
  Composed by Ngorchen Konchog Lhundrup this practice of Chenrezik is comb
 ined with Mahamudra. Through meditation upon Chenrezik we quickly develop 
 compassion and conjoined with Mahamudra we are also benefitted by meditati
 ng directly on the nature of mind.
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CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22788@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260906T101553Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/exeter-nov2026/
SUMMARY:Meditation and study day in Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 7th November\, 10.30am-4.30pm in Exeter.\n\nWe look fo
 rward to day of meditation and study on the text taught by Lama Jampa in B
 ristol in June:\n"Lojong in a Single Session by Chim Namkha Drak".\nThis t
 ext was composed in the thirteenth century by Chim Namkha Drak\, the great
  abbot of the Kadampa monastery of Narthang in Tibet. It comes from the mi
 nd training (Lojong) collection of teachings of which there are two main s
 treams. Inspired by Atisha\, this stream encapsulates the essential steps 
 of the Mahayana\, presenting them in a way that we can apply directly to o
 ur own personal situation – like all Lojong teachings. In fact\, the onl
 y qualification we need to practise the teaching is\, as Lama Jampa Thaye 
 has said ‘our ordinary\, confused mind\, full of disturbing emotions\, f
 ull of self-clinging and self-cherishing. With an unparalleled directness\
 , they allow us to transform all situations\, positive and negative\, into
  the path of awakening.\n\nWe'll cover the text in four one hour sessions 
 and each session will involve sitting meditation\, listening to a section 
 of the teaching\, time for reflection\, and questions.\n\nThe day will be 
 led by Miranda Moore and Rachel Deeming\, both students of Lama Jampa Thay
 e and members of the Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling admin team.\n\n"Lojong is 
 the life force of Dharma practice” Karma Thinley Rinpoche.\n\n 	Please a
 rrive by 10.15am for a 10.30am start and bring food for lunch (to share if
  you wish)\n 	Sessions: 10.30-11.30am / 12.00-1.00pm / 2.00-3.00pm / 3.30-
 4.30pm\n 	Facility Fee: £15 for the full day – concessions available\n 
 	Contact: exeter@dechen.org     (01392) 841904\n\n[caption id="attachme
 nt_46547" align="alignnone" width="200"] Miranda Moore[/caption]\n\n[capti
 on id="attachment_46548" align="alignleft" width="200"] Rachel Deeming[/ca
 ption]\n\n&nbsp\;
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 t/uploads/2024/01/Atisha.jpg?fit=653%2C653&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Meditation Days
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House Exeter\, Friends Meeting House\, Wynards Lan
 e Magdalen Street\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX2 4HU\, South West England\, United
  Kingdom
GEO:50.720356;-3.52622
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Friends Meeting House\, Wyn
 ards Lane Magdalen Street\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX2 4HU\, South West England\
 , United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Friends Meeting House Exeter:g
 eo:50.720356,-3.52622
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22513@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-31-2026-11-07/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
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 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22626@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-01-2026-11-08/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
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 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22569@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-03-2026-11-10/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
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 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22680@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-04-2026-11-11/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
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 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22700@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123238Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/green-tara-2-2025-08-21-2026-01-08
 -2026-02-05-2026-03-05-2026-04-02-2026-04-30-2026-05-28-2026-06-25-2026-07
 -23-2026-08-20-2026-09-17-2026-10-15-2026-11-12/
SUMMARY:Green Tara
DESCRIPTION:Green Tara Meditation\nThe Condensed Essence Sadhana of Jetsun 
 Drolma\, Connected with the Four Classes of Tantra by Jamyang Khyentse Wan
 gpo*\nTara is one of the most widely practised meditations in Tibetan Budd
 hism.  The goddess herself is the embodiment of the liberating activity o
 f all the buddhas.  This particular practice of Green Tara surrounded by 
 an assembly of 21 Taras was brought to Tibet by the great Indian master At
 isha more than one thousand years ago\, and is now found in all lineages o
 f Tibetan Buddhism.  This special form of the female Buddha-deity Tara\, 
 green in colour\, is particularly efficacious in dispelling fears and sick
 nesses.\n\n\nAnyone who has taken refuge and received a Green Tara initiat
 ion (from any lineage) and the reading transmission (lung) for this partic
 ular sadhana text* is welcome to join us.
CATEGORIES:Special Days
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22514@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-07-2026-11-14/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
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 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22627@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-08-2026-11-15/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
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 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22570@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-10-2026-11-17/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
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 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22681@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-11-2026-11-18/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22733@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T145335Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/recitation-of-the-king-of-aspirati
 on-prayers-of-samantabhadra-2026-01-15-2026-02-12-2026-03-12-2026-04-09-20
 26-05-07-2026-06-04-2026-07-02-2026-07-30-2026-08-27-2026-09-24-2026-10-22
 -2026-11-19/
SUMMARY:Recitation of the King of Aspiration Prayers of Samantabhadra
DESCRIPTION:Thursday evenings monthly 7.30pm : Recitation of the King of As
 piration Prayers of Samantabhadra\nThe session will commence with a short 
 shamatha meditation and then recitation of the prayer\, finishing by 8.30p
 m.\nThe King of Aspiration Prayers is one of the most important liturgies 
 practised throughout Mahayana Buddhism. Derived from the Avatamsaka Sutra\
 , it sets out the seven-branch preliminary practices and the essential asp
 irations of one training on the path to full awakening.\nFrom the prayer:\
 n"Whoever makes this Aspiration Prayer for Excellent Conduct will be free 
 from the lower realms and free from negative friends. They will see Amitab
 ha soon\, acquire all benefits and be sustained in happiness. With all of 
 this their life will go well. Just like Samantabhadra they will become bef
 ore long............... By making this Aspiration Prayer for Excellent Con
 duct\, through whatever slight virtue I have accumulated\, may the virtue 
 of the aspiration prayers for all beings be accomplished instantly. Throug
 h dedicating the Aspiration Prayer for Excellent Conduct \, by the infinit
 e and genuine merit attained may all beings drowning in the rivers of suff
 erings reach the place of Amitabha. May this King of Aspiration Prayers br
 ing about the supreme aim and benefit for all infinite beings."\nThis sess
 ion is open to all.\n\nIt is a face-to-face event in the shrine room.\n\n&
 nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Days
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22515@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-14-2026-11-21/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22628@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261122T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261122T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-15-2026-11-22/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22571@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-17-2026-11-24/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22682@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-18-2026-11-25/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22716@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T144434Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/gonkar-2-2025-08-07-2026-01-22-202
 6-02-19-2026-03-19-2026-04-16-2026-05-14-2026-06-11-2026-07-09-2026-08-06-
 2026-09-03-2026-10-01-2026-10-29-2026-11-26/
SUMMARY:Gonkar
DESCRIPTION:“The Cycle of Gonpo Yhizin Norbu” composed by Sangye Puntso
 k (1649-1705) the 25th abbot of Ngor E-wam Choden.\n\n\nGonpo Yizhin Norbu
  (Gonkar) is the wealth and protection bestowing emanation of Chenrezik. H
 is practice was originally transmitted in the Shangpa Kagyu lineage and la
 ter preserved in the Sakya tradition where it is relied upon by many medit
 ators.\n\nThese pujas happen once a month on Thursday evenings and are ope
 n to those who have taken refuge and received the relevant initiation and 
 reading transmission for the sadhana.\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Days
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22516@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-21-2026-11-28/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22629@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-22-2026-11-29/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22572@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-24-2026-12-01/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22683@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-25-2026-12-02/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22761@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T145558Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-mahamudra-3-2026-12-03/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Mahamudra
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this practice is called The Union of Great Compassion and the Great Seal.
  Composed by Ngorchen Konchog Lhundrup this practice of Chenrezik is comb
 ined with Mahamudra. Through meditation upon Chenrezik we quickly develop 
 compassion and conjoined with Mahamudra we are also benefitted by meditati
 ng directly on the nature of mind.
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 t/uploads/2019/01/Chenrezik.jpg?fit=300%2C447&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22517@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-28-2026-12-05/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22630@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-29-2026-12-06/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22573@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-01-2026-12-08/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22684@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-02-2026-12-09/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22701@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T200000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123238Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/green-tara-2-2025-08-21-2026-01-08
 -2026-02-05-2026-03-05-2026-04-02-2026-04-30-2026-05-28-2026-06-25-2026-07
 -23-2026-08-20-2026-09-17-2026-10-15-2026-11-12-2026-12-10/
SUMMARY:Green Tara
DESCRIPTION:Green Tara Meditation\nThe Condensed Essence Sadhana of Jetsun 
 Drolma\, Connected with the Four Classes of Tantra by Jamyang Khyentse Wan
 gpo*\nTara is one of the most widely practised meditations in Tibetan Budd
 hism.  The goddess herself is the embodiment of the liberating activity o
 f all the buddhas.  This particular practice of Green Tara surrounded by 
 an assembly of 21 Taras was brought to Tibet by the great Indian master At
 isha more than one thousand years ago\, and is now found in all lineages o
 f Tibetan Buddhism.  This special form of the female Buddha-deity Tara\, 
 green in colour\, is particularly efficacious in dispelling fears and sick
 nesses.\n\n\nAnyone who has taken refuge and received a Green Tara initiat
 ion (from any lineage) and the reading transmission (lung) for this partic
 ular sadhana text* is welcome to join us.
CATEGORIES:Special Days
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22518@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-05-2026-12-12/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22631@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-06-2026-12-13/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22574@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261215T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261215T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-08-2026-12-15/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22685@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-09-2026-12-16/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22734@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T145335Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/recitation-of-the-king-of-aspirati
 on-prayers-of-samantabhadra-2026-01-15-2026-02-12-2026-03-12-2026-04-09-20
 26-05-07-2026-06-04-2026-07-02-2026-07-30-2026-08-27-2026-09-24-2026-10-22
 -202-19-2026-12-17/
SUMMARY:Recitation of the King of Aspiration Prayers of Samantabhadra
DESCRIPTION:Thursday evenings monthly 7.30pm : Recitation of the King of As
 piration Prayers of Samantabhadra\nThe session will commence with a short 
 shamatha meditation and then recitation of the prayer\, finishing by 8.30p
 m.\nThe King of Aspiration Prayers is one of the most important liturgies 
 practised throughout Mahayana Buddhism. Derived from the Avatamsaka Sutra\
 , it sets out the seven-branch preliminary practices and the essential asp
 irations of one training on the path to full awakening.\nFrom the prayer:\
 n"Whoever makes this Aspiration Prayer for Excellent Conduct will be free 
 from the lower realms and free from negative friends. They will see Amitab
 ha soon\, acquire all benefits and be sustained in happiness. With all of 
 this their life will go well. Just like Samantabhadra they will become bef
 ore long............... By making this Aspiration Prayer for Excellent Con
 duct\, through whatever slight virtue I have accumulated\, may the virtue 
 of the aspiration prayers for all beings be accomplished instantly. Throug
 h dedicating the Aspiration Prayer for Excellent Conduct \, by the infinit
 e and genuine merit attained may all beings drowning in the rivers of suff
 erings reach the place of Amitabha. May this King of Aspiration Prayers br
 ing about the supreme aim and benefit for all infinite beings."\nThis sess
 ion is open to all.\n\nIt is a face-to-face event in the shrine room.\n\n&
 nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Days
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22519@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-12-2026-12-19/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22632@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-13-2026-12-20/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22456@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T140000
DTSTAMP:20251130T181726Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/festive-feast-2026/
SUMMARY:Festive Feast
DESCRIPTION:Festive cheer at Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol on Sunday 21 Dec
 ember\, from 12 - 2.00pm\nCome one and all for some good food and good com
 pany after the Chenrezik puja on Sunday 20th December.\n\nPlease bring foo
 d (mince pies too!) to share and put in the kitchen either before the puja
  or just before 12.\n\nPlease bring friends and family. All welcome!\n\n
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 t/uploads/2023/12/robin.jpg?fit=251%2C201&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Meditation Days,Social event
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22575@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261222T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261222T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-15-2026-12-22/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22686@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-16-2026-12-23/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Exeter-Shakamuni-Small.jpg?fit=500%2C641&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22717@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261224T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261224T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T144434Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/gonkar-2-2025-08-07-2026-01-22-202
 6-02-19-2026-03-19-2026-04-16-2026-05-14-2026-06-11-2026-07-09-2026-08-06-
 2026-09-03-2026-10-01-2026-10-29-2026-11-26-2026-12-24/
SUMMARY:Gonkar
DESCRIPTION:“The Cycle of Gonpo Yhizin Norbu” composed by Sangye Puntso
 k (1649-1705) the 25th abbot of Ngor E-wam Choden.\n\n\nGonpo Yizhin Norbu
  (Gonkar) is the wealth and protection bestowing emanation of Chenrezik. H
 is practice was originally transmitted in the Shangpa Kagyu lineage and la
 ter preserved in the Sakya tradition where it is relied upon by many medit
 ators.\n\nThese pujas happen once a month on Thursday evenings and are ope
 n to those who have taken refuge and received the relevant initiation and 
 reading transmission for the sadhana.\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Days
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22520@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261226T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261226T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122706Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-reflection-3-2025-01-18
 -2025-03-22-2025-06-07-2025-08-16-2025-08-23-2025-08-30-2025-10-18-2025-11
 -29-2026-01-03-2026-01-10-2026-01-17-2026-01-24-2026-01-31-2026-02-07-2026
 -02-19-2026-12-26/
SUMMARY:Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in-person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre i
 n Bristol.\n\nSaturday morning sessions include both tranquillity and refl
 ective meditation\, and are ideal for anyone interested in learning about 
 meditation and the Buddhist path.  We start with two fifteen minute sessi
 ons of calm-abiding meditation.  Full instructions are given for those ne
 w to the practice.  There is then a short talk about Buddhism\, with a fe
 w minutes for reflection. All are welcome.\n\nDonations welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/10/Buddha-arrival-8.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22633@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261227T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261227T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122935Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-meditation-2025-06-22-20
 25-08-17-2025-08-24-2025-09-14-2025-10-05-2026-01-04-2026-01-11-2026-01-18
 -2026-01-25-2026-02-01-2026-02-08-2026-02-15-2026-02-22-2026-03-01-2026-03
 -08-20-2026-12-27/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this pracrice is called The Benefit of Beings that Pervades Space and was
  composed by Tangtong Gyalpo.\n\nTangtong Gyalpo was the great 14th/15th c
 entury siddha\, also known as Chag-Zampa\, Builder of Iron Bridges. He was
  a master of the Shangpa Kagyu\, Sakya and Nyingma lineages\, and received
  the teaching for this practice from Chenrezik himself.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/08/Chenrezik-1.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  12
 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
 -TITLE=Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol:geo:51.4729712,-2.58422070000006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22576@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261229T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261229T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T122853Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/buddhist-basics-2024-12-24-2024-12
 -31-2025-08-19-2025-08-26-2026-01-06-2026-01-13-2026-01-20-2026-01-27-2026
 -02-03-2026-02-10-2026-02-17-2026-02-24-2026-03-03-2026-03-10-2026-03-17-2
 026-22-2026-12-29/
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - Tuesday evening class
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held in person at the Sakya Buddhist Centre B
 ristol.\n\nThe classes provide an introduction to Buddhist meditation and 
 teachings. The one-hour sessions begin with a simple meditation being taug
 ht and practised\, followed by a short talk about a particular aspect of B
 uddhism. The talks focus on explanations of the foundations of Buddhism. T
 he sessions end with time for questions and discussion.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/www.sakyabristol.org/wp-conten
 t/uploads/2015/05/Incense.jpg?fit=160%2C160&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
GEO:51.4729712;-2.58422070000006
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 1 Sommerville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261230T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261230T113000
DTSTAMP:20251201T123016Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/meditation-wednesday-morning-class
 -2024-12-25-2025-01-01-2026-01-07-2026-01-14-2026-01-21-2026-01-28-2026-02
 -04-2026-02-11-2026-02-18-2026-02-25-2026-03-04-2026-03-11-2026-03-18-2026
 -03-23-2026-12-30/
SUMMARY:Meditation - Wednesday morning class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation session Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30 - open to a
 ll - those new to meditation or those who would like to practice together 
 in the shrine room at the Sakya Buddhist Centre. The sessions will begin w
 ith full instructions for calm-abiding meditation\, with time at the end f
 or refreshments\n\nDonations welcome\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Buddhist Basics,Meditation & Reflection
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
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UID:22763@sakyabristol.org
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T145558Z
URL:https://www.sakyabristol.org/events/chenrezik-mahamudra-3-2026-12-31/
SUMMARY:Chenrezik Mahamudra
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supre
 me embodiment of compassion. At the Centre we do two different practices\,
  this practice is called The Union of Great Compassion and the Great Seal.
  Composed by Ngorchen Konchog Lhundrup this practice of Chenrezik is comb
 ined with Mahamudra. Through meditation upon Chenrezik we quickly develop 
 compassion and conjoined with Mahamudra we are also benefitted by meditati
 ng directly on the nature of mind.
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CATEGORIES:Regular Practices
LOCATION:Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol\, Sakya Buddhist Centre\,  121 Somme
 rville Rd\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX\, United Kingdom
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