EVENT

Information

Time and Date
Every day
9:00 – 9:30 am
Except for centre closures

Place
In person at the Buddhist centre

Who can attend
Open to anyone
No previous experience is required.

Meditative Sutra Recitation (Morning 9:00)

A gentle space to settle into the day

Our morning sutra recitation at 9:00 am offers a slightly more spacious rhythm for beginning the day in practice.

We recite selected passages from Kyoten: Sutra Readings in English, which draws from the Threefold Lotus Sutra for daily practice. By reciting together in the morning, we take time to settle the mind, turn toward the Buddha’s teachings, and reconnect with our intention for the day ahead.

This practice is not about achieving a particular mental state. Rather, it is a way of returning—through steady recitation—to a simple and sincere form of devotion expressed through our daily actions.

The recitation lasts around 30 minutes and takes place in a calm and unhurried atmosphere at the Buddhist centre. You are welcome to join, whether you wish to recite aloud, listen quietly, or simply sit and allow the words of the sutra to settle.

This session is open to anyone, including those who are new to Buddhism or to sutra recitation.

How to attend

If you would like to attend, please contact us using the enquiry form below and mention the event name.
We kindly ask that you get in touch in advance, so we can welcome you and share any practical details.

Practical notes

For those who wish to recite along, it is helpful to have a copy of Kyoten: Sutra Readings available.
If you do not yet have a copy, please feel free to let us know when you get in touch.

Fee

There is no charge to attend.
If you feel moved to do so, donations are gratefully received and help support the life of our Buddhist centre.

To learn more about the meaning and practice of sutra recitation in our tradition, please read here.

 

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