Services Offered
Beginner Meditation Classes
Free introductory sessions teaching Samatha breathing meditation techniques in a supportive environment.
Advanced Meditation Sessions
Deeper practices for experienced meditators, focusing on tranquility and mindfulness development.
Dhamma Talks and Group Discussions
Educational events led by teachers and visiting monks/nuns to explore Buddhist teachings and meditation insights.
Puja and Devotional Ceremonies
Regular ceremonies celebrating Buddhist festivals like Vesak, fostering community and spiritual connection.
Meditation Retreats
Extended sessions for immersive practice, helping participants deepen their meditation skills in a peaceful setting.
Reviews
4.4(5 reviews)
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Anthony Forster
via Google
over 2 years ago
Attended a beginners class this eve. Enjoyed listening to the teacher and general discussion. Got deep into the breathing meditation and felt calm and clear during and after. As most regular meditators will agree this isn’t always easy. The teacher quizzed me a few times on my level of experience and where I practise and under whom… I’ve been taught breathing meditation and visualisations for many years from both Buddhists and none religious sources. When I said I combine a blend of basic techniques for variety and interest which works well for me, he replied he didn’t recommend that and therefore can’t teach me. That’s just his view. My observation and understandings of Buddhism is it welcomes all into practise at all levels. Not all of us wish or are ready to go deeper into one subject. Some of us are happy to join a friendly safe space to be at peace with others, or as the teacher put it ‘to be nobody, nowhere for a while’ 🙏🏻
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pete griffvia Google
over 4 years ago
Learning how to meditate has improved my life in many ways. Here are free lessons, donations are welcome but not necessary. The center is a beautiful building and is visited by increasingly thoughtful and peaceful people.
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robert loadervia Google
over 6 years ago
Nice space, friendly enough, but the beginner's class involved only a five minute meditation. I think most people could manage a little more rigorous than that! Bit of a waste of time, as I freed my evening and went expecting a longer session. Much prefer Kadampa down the road.
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Joy Bosevia Google
about 9 years ago
They have meditation classes for beginners as well as experienced meditators, in the Samatha tradition that is originally from Thailand. It is a large center, one of the oldest Buddhist centres in Manchester. They also have pali chanting groups, celebrate festivals like vesak, meditation retreats etc. Highly recommended.
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Stephen Karakashevvia Google
over 9 years ago
The Samatha Trust is a lay Theravada Buddhist organisation, offering meditation classes for beginners and advanced practitioners, as well as holding various other events such as group discussions, Dhamma talks, puja (devotional ceremonies), etc. I have been visiting the centre for over a year now, and the atmosphere is great. The teachers, helpers and meditation students are all really nice, and everyone is welcome, regardless of religious belief or lack of it -- you don't have to be a Buddhist to come to the centre and meditate. The practice is focused on Samatha meditation, Samatha meaning calm, serenity, or tranquility. Although the teachers are lay people, often bhikkhus and bhikkhunis (monks and nuns) come to the centre to give talks. Overall, it is a great place to visit if you are interested in Buddhism or meditation.
