Meetings in September 2026

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Wednesday 02 September Dedication ceremony

Rededicating the space – and ourselves – to practice.


Wednesday 09 September Puja

With the Shakyamuni Buddha and ‘Sabbe satta sukhi hontu’ (may all beings be happy) mantras.


Wednesday 16 September Practice discussion

A chance to talk about how your practice is going, to ask advice if needed or just to share.


Wednesday 23 September Buddhism in a few words: Dukkha

The start of a new series, Buddhism in a few words, taking a Pali word expressing a key concept in Buddhism each month and going deep into its meaning, with relevant suttas. We begin with Dukkha, or suffering. What is it and why is it regarded as the start of the path?


Wednesday 23 September Meditation focus

We meditate every meeting, but this evening will be a chance to go deeper into meditation, with longer meditation sessions and new meditations. This month we will look at the ‘inspiring recollections’ and ‘gladdening the mind’.

All meetings are at Love Yoga, 42 Union Terrace, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

We’re back!

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Wednesday evening meetings of the Aberdeen Buddhist Group are now back on following our summer break. We’ll begin with a dedication ceremony on the 2nd of September. The programme for the following weeks will be posted shortly. We hope you had a great summer and look forward to seeing you all soon.

Meetings in Summer 2026

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Regular meeting

Wednesday 03 June Eightfold path: Right samadhi
Wednesday 10 June Puja
Wednesday 17 June Closed – summer break
Wednesday 24 June Closed – summer break

Introductions

Saturday 13 June Introduction to meditation 14:00-16:30 (details)
Saturday 27 June Introduction to Buddhism 14:00-16:00 (details)

Social

Sunday 05 July Walk in Stonehaven

All regular meetings and introductions are at Love Yoga, 42 Union Terrace. Please contact us for details of the walk if you would like to come. We’ll be back from the summer break after the school summer holidays.

Meetings in May 2026

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These are the subjects for our regular Wednesday evening meetings. See Meditation classes in 2026 and Introduction to Buddhism classes in 2026 for our introductory classes.

06 May Eightfold Path: Mindfulness
13 May Practice discussion
20 May Eightfold Path: Livelihood
27 May Puja

Also this month:

Sunday 3th of May Introduction to Buddhism 14:00 to 16:00

Saturday 9th of May Introduction to meditation 14:00 to 16:30

For venue details see Meetings.

Meetings in April 2026

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These are the subjects for our regular Wednesday evening meetings. See Meditation classes in 2026 and Introduction to Buddhism classes in 2026 for our introductory classes.

01 Apr Eightfold Path: Action
08 Apr Eightfold Path: Livelihood
15 Apr Practice discussion
22 Apr Eightfold Path: Effort
29 Apr Puja

Also this month:

Sunday 5th April Introduction to meditation 14:00 to 16:30

Saturday 18th April Day retreat 13:30 to 17:30

For venue details see Meetings.

Wednesday night meetings winter 2026

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These are the subjects for our regular Wednesday evening meetings. See Meditation classes in 2026 and Introduction to Buddhism classes in 2026 for our introductory classes. We will be starting a series on the steps of the Eightfold Path, the core practice of Buddhism.

07 Jan Closed
14 Jan Dedication ceremony and planning
21 Jan Practice discussion
28 Jan Sutta – grounds for laziness and energy

04 Feb Introduction to meditation
11 Feb The Eightfold path: Understanding
18 Feb Practice discussion
25 Feb Puja – cancelled due to venue refurbishments

04 Mar Eightfold Path: Intention
11 Mar Eightfold Path: Speech
18 Mar Practice discussion
25 Mar Puja

For venue details see Meetings.

Introduction to Buddhism classes 2026

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This class from the Aberdeen Buddhist Group covers the core concepts of Buddhism in simple language, rooted in everyday experience. It presents a path that can be tested in your own life, without requiring blind faith in any of its teachings.

The talk includes plenty of time for questions and discussion. Along with our Introduction to meditation, it is the perfect introduction for coming to our regular Wednesday night group.

The venue is the Love Yoga studio at 42 Union Terrace. Payment is by donation – we ask for a contribution to the cost of the venue, but the amount is up to you. Please email aberdeenbuddhistgroup@yahoo.co.uk or call/text 07526 668758 to let us know if you are interested in coming.

Dates
Saturday 14th February 14:00-16:00
Sunday 29th March 14:00-16:00
Sunday 3rd May 14:00-16:00
Saturday 27th June 14:00-16:00

Meditation classes in 2026

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Introductory classes

These classes are suitable for complete beginners. They will cover ways to sit comfortably for meditation, what mindfulness really is, why we meditate and how to start. All classes are at the Love Yoga Studio at 42 Union Terrace. There is no need to bring anything except your mind and body.

Dates
Sunday 1st February 14:00-16:30
Wednesday 4th February 19:30-21:00
Sunday 1st March 14:00-16:30
Wednesday 1st April 19:30-21:00
Sunday 5th April 14:00-16:30
Saturday 9th May 14:00-16:30
Saturday 13th June 14:00-16:30

Payment is by donation – we ask for a contribution to the cost of the venue, but the amount is up to you. Please email aberdeenbuddhistgroup@yahoo.co.uk or call/text 07526 668758 to let us know if you are interested in coming.

Advanced classes and retreats

For these classes you need to have some experience of meditation already.

Sunday 22nd February 14:00-16:00 The Brahma vihara meditations

This set of meditations looks at how we can maintain a kind, constructive attitude in different situations and with different people. The talk will introduce the meditations as a whole and we will practice the first meditation in the set, the metta bhavana or cultivation of goodwill. To come to this class you need to have attended one of our Introduction to meditation classes or already be familiar with mindfulness meditation.

Saturday 18th April 13:30-17:30 Day retreat

This is for people who are familiar with at least the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana meditations. Based on the Ānāpānasati Sutta, we will look at how to link different meditations together and maintain a meditative focus for longer to achieve deeper states.

These classes are also in the Love Yoga studio.

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