Activities

Newcomers Welcome

If you are new to Buddhist meditation, you are very welcome to visit Telford Buddhist Priory. No prior experience is required. Visits are scheduled in advance. Please use the Contact form, and we will reply promptly.

– If you have some meditation experience, you may arrive at 6:45 pm on a Wednesday (by prior arrangement) for a brief orientation and guidance before the group meditation begins at 7:30 pm
– You are welcome to stay for the rest of the evening, or to leave earlier if you need to
– There is no charge for attending, though you may make a voluntary offering into the Alms Bowl if you wish

Donations and Support

There is no charge for attending sessions. Donations are voluntary and gratefully received.

– Practising with others at the Priory helps it grow as a living refuge for the Sangha (lay practitioners)
– Our events are designed to support people living everyday lives in a busy world

– Donations can be made:

  • By bank transfer

  • By cash in the Alms Bowl

Telford Buddhist Priory Meditation Hall

Weekly Schedule

Wednesday Evening (In person & via Zoom)

For those already oriented to the Priory

– 7:30 pm – Seated meditation
– 7:55 pm – Walking meditation
– 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Seated meditation
– 8:30 pm – Vespers (about five minutes of chanting)
– Informal tea and time for questions

Friday Evening (via Zoom only)

For those already oriented to the Priory

– 7:30 pm – Seated meditation
– 7:55 pm – Walking meditation
– 8:00 pm – Seated meditation
– 8:25 pm – Vespers (about five minutes of chanting)
– 9:00 pm – Session ends

Sunday Morning (In person & via Zoom)

For those already oriented to the Priory

– 9:15 am – Seated meditation (35 minutes)
– 9:50 am – Walking meditation (10 minutes)
– 10:00 am – Seated meditation
– Around 10:45 am – Morning Service
– Informal tea and time for questions

Instead of Morning Service there may be one of the following:

– A Dharma Talk may be offered by the monk in residence
– A festival ceremony following meditation periods
– Working meditation in the garden or priory building
– An additional meditation period, with a short break for tea
– A Steering Group meeting, announced in advance by email

Festival Ceremonies

On some Sundays (usually the last Sunday of the month) we hold a festival ceremony celebrating the life of Shakyamuni Buddha or a Bodhisattva (see the Calendar for details). Everyone is warmly welcome to join in.

– Ceremonies are followed by either a Dharma Talk or a celebratory tea and chat, giving time to reflect and connect with others
– A shared lunch is provided; offers of cooked dishes in advance are gratefully welcomed

Steering Group

Regular attenders who would like to become more involved with the running of the Priory are welcome to join ad-hoc Steering Group meetings.

These meetings provide a space to:
– Discuss the schedule and events
– Suggest improvements to the house and garden
– Share news and ideas for spreading the Dharma

– Meetings usually take place on Sundays after meditation sessions
– All are welcome to participate