informal Buddhist meeting in Hull, U.K.

Hull Buddhist Group

Our next meetings:

Saturday 18^th January 2025 from 10 am to 12-30pm – Meditation and discussion at the Quaker Meeting House - the topic is "thoughts and insights"

Saturday 15th February from 10 am to 12-30pm – Meditation and discussion at the Quaker Meeting House - the topic is "emptiness part two"

Saturday 8th March from 10am to 12-30pm - silent meditation morning.

Saturday 29^th March from 10 am to 12-30pm – Meditation and discussion at the Quaker Meeting House - the topic is "anger"

Saturday 26^th April from 10 am to 12-30pm – Meditation and discussion at the Quaker Meeting House - the topic is "bowing"

Saturday 10th May 2025 - Wesak Celebration from 10-00am until 3-00pm at the Quaker Meeting House with a shared vegetarian lunch

June 2025 - Meditation and discussion at the Quaker Meeting House - the topic is "do not steal"

Our indoor meetings are normally held at the

Quaker Meeting House,

Bean Street, Hull.

We would appreciate it if you let us know if

you plan to attend.

Note - we are no longer social distancing at our meetings

There will also be some meditation evenings on Zoom.

Wesak in Hull

Lay Buddhists of all traditions are welcome to attend. Other people interested in finding out more about meditation and Buddhism are also welcome to attend.

We will alternate meetings between Meditation Mornings and Discussion Mornings. For people who are new to Buddhist meditation there will be a simple guided breathing meditation; veterans may prefer to do their normal meditation practice. At the Discussion Mornings we will have a gentle discussion about the chosen subject as well as our normal meditation.

A typical meeting schedule includes :-

welcome and orientation
guided meditation
tea, scripture readings and gentle discussion
meditation
"open circle"
closing dedication

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further details -

There is no charge for attending. There will be a begging bowl for donations to cover the cost of the hire of the rooms and other running expenses. Any excess after the costs have been covered will normally be donated to Angulimala - the Buddhist Prison Chaplaincy.

Tea and coffee may be provided and perhaps some biscuits or cake. If you want a different drink please bring it with you. If we share a meal it will be vegetarian food prepared or bought by members of the group. We cannot guarantee that it is free from allergens.

Young people should be accompanied by a responsible adult. We do not usually use incense at our meetings, but may remove our shoes.

There is wheelchair access to the building and a disabled toilet.

Please take care of the things you bring with you, the organisers take no responsibility for anything that is lost.

You are welcome to bring your own meditation cushion (Zafu), bench, mat or rug if you have them. There is plenty of chairs to sit on, but you could bring your own cushion to be more comfortable. We have decided that we wanted the meeting to be accessible to Buddhists of all traditions, so there will be no special ceremonies during our meetings because each Buddhist tradition has different rituals.

Travel directions to the Quaker Meeting House:-

The nearest train station is Hull Paragon, which is about 1 mile from the Meeting House. Taxis can be picked up by leaving the station concourse to the right as you alight from your train.
For car drivers using Satnav - the postcode for Bean Street is HU3 2PR.
For cyclists, routes can be found from Hull City Council's cycle map of the city.
In brief:- Bean Street is a cul de sac between Rawlings Way and Coltman Street as you head out of town on Anlaby Road, Hull. The entrance is only about 200 yards from Hull Royal Infirmary. The Friends Meeting House is a single story building on the right hand side of Bean Street set on its own. It is very easy to find.

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