Bristol Buddhist Centre Triratna

Lovely place,kind staff also great Healing rooms above the shop

A great place, filled with inspiring people

I am writing to express my disappointment at your welcome today.My husband is exploring Buddhism at the moment. He saw your advert for the dhama weekend festival and thought that it might be nice to come along to find out more.We were met by a man who started to question the reason why we were there. He even said tell me the truth why are you here'We have never ever been made to feel so unwelcome anywhere else in the world. We have travelled the world as a family and have spent a lot of time in buddest centre's your reaction to us was strange.You completely terrified my 2 children.All you needed to say was the day was not a public event but for members.I am shocked and appalled at the while situation.I never ever want my children to be put in that situation again.Please pass in this message to the man who met us at the door"

Generally pleasant with discussion on Buddhist principles and introduction to meditation. However, when asking which door to leave from I was told that I was not understood and asked to speak in English as opposed to Scottish. Being a Scottish national, I found this a most distressing end to an evening.

The most friendly, helpful, patient, understanding people you will ever meet. I felt welcome from the very first day I walked into the centre, I was nervous, I had no idea what to expect and what I found was simply life changing. Awesome, down to earth advice over tea and cake, in a non-judgemental way.One of the key phrases i remember from my first visit was.. We separate mediation and buddhism, you are welcome to come and meditate and enjoy its benefits. If, however, you hear something you like when here then feel free to take it onboard and use it in your life.The shrine room is one of the most peaceful places I have ever visited, I miss it and make an effort to be there whenever I am back in Bristol.

A friendly, welcoming place, that offers a vibrant programme that caters for any level of inquisition. I came here because I was curious, then to learn how to meditate and now I am a part of a Dharma study group. I have not known a place to have my questions so accepted and even encouraged. Cups of tea, cakes, biscuits, and meaningful connections are offered to me every time I am there. Thank you.

I found the Buddhist Centre over 6 years ago at a time in my life when I was suffering with stress, anxiety and depression. I was looking for help, and I found it at one of the introductory courses, in the form of connection, friendship, openness, and meditation. Everyone was so welcoming, and I learned more and more about Buddhism which resonated with me, which piqued my interest and which helped me in some way. Eventually I asked to join a study group, and now Buddhism is central to my life - which has changed radically for the better!

i am doing a homework thing were i have to visit a temple or church of any religion and write about a famous one i chose boudonath in nepal and i want to visit a buddhism centre should i come here? i am in year 7

I walked through the door of the centre and felt as if I was home. My experience has been the centre offers a safe place to learn how to 'be'. The shop has some great little treasures, books, meditation and yoga equipment. Classes are offered on a drop in basis and also as courses on a variety of topics, some Buddhist based and some meditation based. Go give it a try, you have nothing to lose!!

What's not to love about the Bristol Buddhist Centre! It's my oasis of calm and tranquility in a world of chaos. It's my source of encouraging, enlightening spiritual support and guidance. I just love it!