This year Moksasari and Debbie invited anyone with a connection to our Centre to join them in walking the 180-mile route of the Greater Manchester Ringway, in stages over a number of weekends. They had three main aims: to build Sangha, to raise money for a new retreat centre for women in training for Ordination and to get fit.

Like our Sangha, the route covers a wide and varied area of Greater Manchester, taking in the green spaces, waterways and countryside of all ten boroughs: Manchester, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton, Wigan, Salford and Trafford. From the the canals and green spaces of the South, the hills of the east, the peaks and valleys of the north, to the wetlands and farmland of the west, the group changed with the location and with the terrain, as the seasons turned.

The walk began on 25th March and we complete the Mandala on 8th October, walking down the Bridgewater Canal from Stretford to Salford Quays, through Ordsall and then along the River Irwell to the city centre, winding our way to the Buddhist Centre, mostly on pedestrian routes and with shorter options available.

In the Centre's Lotus Hall, we end the venture with a closing ritual dedicated to Vairocana and a celebration open to everyone. Donations  to Tiratanaloka [un]Limited are still welcomed.

This summer we are displaying some beautiful artworks by members of our community in our atmospheric historical building in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. A sensitively converted textile warehouse, the aesthetics of our our Centre reflect the importance of art and imagination in our Buddhist practice.

The exhibition is open whenever the Centre is open, with no charge, and we extend a warm welcome to all visitors. All exhibition pieces are for sale, with the proceeds going to two charities - Manchester Buddhist Centre and Tiratanaloka Retreat Centre.

The works are displayed around our extensive ground floor and blend in with the existing pieces on permanent display. Many of the works for sale have been generously given by one of our Order Members, Amritasakhi, an artist with a considerable body of work which she is now  letting go of as part of her spiritual practice. 

We encourage our visitors to make themselves at home here, ask questions, have a brew, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. Our summer exhibition provides a perfect opportunity for a break from the busy-ness outside.

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Thursday: 11am - 3pm
Saturday: 10.30am - 2.30pm