Local Groups

Most of the groups I have come across in the Highlands are Buddhist groups. So far, every group/individual I have come into contact has been delightful, open and nonjudgmental. Most groups run in the evening or on a weekend, and their 'style' very much depends on the group itself, as well as the school of Buddhism followed (I hope to have some links in the 'links' section which might help regarding these schools). So here they are, in no particular order. Just click on the groups below to be taken to their page.


Highland Zen Group (Inverness--Sunday once a month)
The Highland Zen Group is a group of lay buddhist trainees living in the Inverness area of Scotland.

 We practice Serene Reflection Meditation (sometimes known as 'zazen' or 'just sitting') which is the central meditation practice in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition... Beginners  with no previous experience of meditation are also welcome to attend our group meetings. We are able to offer instruction in zen meditation at our meetings if you contact us in advance.

DharmaMind Buddhist Group (Inverness--Wednesday weekly)

Alastair and Tony welcome practitioners every Wednesday in the shrine room at Anam Cara Retreat Centre for an evening of meditation and dharma discussion. Meetings start at 7pm and finish at 9pm. Suggested donation £3. Newcomers welcome. Further details from Alastair: Phone 01463 711 702/email: welcome@anamcara.org or Tony: email - cawallis@btinternet.com

Triratna Buddhist Community Highlands (Tain, Dingwall, Inverness and further afield--courses and groups)
Inverness
Tel 07775 506020 for details from Abhayadevi
Tain
Weekly meditation group in term time
Tel 01862 881259 for details
Moray
The Moray Sangha meet every Tuesday at Wester Alves, between Forres and Elgin.
We have meditation at 7.30pm followed by tea & biscuits with discussion and/or dharma study.
Telephone Suzie or Gunapala on 01343 850011. Map
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Tel 01851 820455 for details from, Animisha


If you are aware of any other groups/courses, please let me know. I'll add them here.