Introduction to the Group

Our evenings usually follow the same format. We start at 7.30pm with a short service consisting of an incense offering and a scripture recitation. We then meditate for twenty minutes, followed by five minutes of walking meditation, then do a further twenty minutes of meditation, finishing with a short litany recitation.

The meditation is normally finished by 8.45pm, at which time some people leave early, others stay longer to talk over tea and biscuits, finishing at around 9.45pm. Once a month we listen to a recorded dharma talk given by one of the monks at Throssel Hole.

We also have a monk allocated to us from Throssel: Rev. Master Adelin Bryceson. Rev. Adelin visits once every other month to meditate with us and lead us in an informal discussion. We have the opportunity to ask any questions that are currently 'alive' for us which is a great opportunity.

In addition we sometimes arrange day retreats and other events, and group members regularly visit Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey for festival days as well as longer retreats. Transport to Throssel can be shared.

Meeting Times and Location

We meet in the Church of Divine Unity, Ellison Place, Newcastle every Tuesday night. This is next to Mea House and close to the Southern edge of the University of Northumbria's buildings. See here for a map. If coming by metro the church is within easy walking distance of Monument, Haymarket, and Manors metro stations. There are many buses into the city centre within easy walking distance of the church. If coming by car leave the central motorway at the Manors roundabout sliproad, signposted A193 and City Centre, at the roundabout take the city centre exit then take the first right turn before you reach John Dobson Street, then right, then right again into the car park next to Mea House. Parking is free after 6.00pm. Enter by the main door at the front of the church. Our room is at the back of the main church hall, signed 'Meditation' from the entrance hall.

Aim to arrive at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about the group then please get in touch. If you would like to join us but not have not meditated before within our tradition of Buddhism then we recommend you contact us before your first visit so that meditation instruction can be arranged.

If you have been before, or meditated at Throssel Hole or another OBC group then please feel welcome to join us at any time.

Email us at:

newcastle 'at' northeastserenereflection 'dot' org 'dot' uk (please replace the explicit spellings with characters; we have spelt this out to hide from spambots)

Or call:

Steve Roberts on 01830-520760