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Welcome

Please note: We are no longer at Merrymeade House, Brentwood, although we still offer courses, well-being days and retreats.

We offer courses, workshops and Retreats, as well as conducting Dharma Rites and annual celebrations.
We are delighted to offer Retreats throughout the year, having time out of regular life gives us the needed healing and reflection time, to go inward.
We pride ourselves in being of value and service to the community, delivering spiritual education, meditation, and prayer, to individuals, groups and schools. 
The word Buddha means awakened one.  The teachings are spiritual and non-denominational.
We no longer reside at Merrymeade House in Brentwood, which was our home for 10 years, due to changes in circumstances, Retreats and classes are organised in other venues.
 

Although our teachers are ordained Buddhists, the teachings are for everyone. Buddhism is about taking responsibility for yourself, becoming more mindful of your actions, thought and speech and being caring and respectful to all. Forgiving those that may cause us harm or upset, learning what we need to learn from our experiences and situations as to bring us greater understanding, acceptance, tolerance, forgiveness and loving kindness. This in turn brings about emotional maturity, confidence, wisdom and compassion for all beings.


There is no conditioning or indoctrination, just skillful methods to bring about the flowering of individuals.
Ten people can be practicing ten different religions, yet share the same spiritual experiences and understandings.
Everyone is warmly welcome to attend our classes.

Brentwood Buddhist Community

The Brentwood Buddhist Community was founded in May 2012 by Sifu Jane Ward. Jane was born in Brentwood, and through hardwork courage and discipline has managed to transform her life with meditation and various Buddhist practices.

About the Founder

Sifu Jane Ward is the founder of the Brentwood Buddhist community.
An ordained Vajracharya,  she has worked endlessly providing weekly teachings, healings and services. Sifu Jane now focuses on leading retreats and conducting Dharma Rites.
We have a wealth of methods to help bring resolve to people’s problems whether physical, emotional or spiritual. We are here to help you.

Courses

We offer a variety of classes and events
including, our popular 4 week course, Medicine Buddha Workshop,
Prajna Akasagarbha, Well-being days and Retreats.
 

Rites & Blessings

Our Temple offers Birthday Dharma Rites, Funeral Service, House Blessings and Photo Blessings.

Schools & Group Visits

We can organise group visits, like schools, cub scouts, local churches who want to learn more about meditation or Buddhism and we can teach in your workplace meditation.

Healing Sessions

You will follow a short guided meditation, then you continue sitting, often there is some soft background music, and you receive the healing.

We use ancient Buddhist methods, non-invasive and non touching.