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.
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.
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.
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.
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 discussion25 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.
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
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.
There will be no meeting on the 7th due to the snow. Regular meetings will begin again on the 14th.
Wednesday night regulars’ group 19:30-21:00
03 Dec Sutta study
10 Dec Practice discussion
17 Dec Solstice puja
24 Dec Closed
31 Dec Closed
Introductions
13 Dec 14:00-16:30 Introduction to meditation – details
We have a range of days, times and formats for meditation classes over the rest of the year, so hopefully there is something to suit everyone.
The two-part classes in September/October and November introduce a key meditation each afternoon. The first will look at mindfulness – what it really is and how to use it. The second introduces the metta bhavana meditation, used for building goodwill and emotional stability. The slightly longer weekend sessions cover all the essentials in one class. The Introduction to Buddhism looks at the philosophy that underpins and guides a meditation practice.
These classes will give you everything you need to come to our regular Wednesday evening meeting or to more advanced classes that we plan to run next year.
Wed 24 September 15:30 – 17:30 Introduction to mindfulness meditation
Wed 8 October 15:30 – 17:30 Meditation for kindness and happiness
Sun 19 October 14:00 – 16:30 Introduction to meditation
Fri 7 November 15:30 – 17:30 Introduction to mindfulness of breathing
Fri 14 November 15:30 – 17:30 Meditation for kindness and happiness
Sun 16 November 14:00 – 16:00 Introduction to Buddhism
Sat 13 December 14:00 – 16:30 Introduction to meditation
All classes are at Love Yoga, 42 Union Terrace, Aberdeen. Cost is by donation – you choose how much to contribute. For any questions or to let us know that you plan to come, see the Contact page.
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