The Sangha House

09/09/2026

Andy's Latest Buddhist Musing. Enjoy!

The Power of a Grudge

25/08/2026

Andy's latest Buddhist Musing. Enjoy!

A light hearted wander through self, suffering, and softening

19/08/2026

Andy's latest Buddhist musing - Enjoy!

Dealing with the ingredients of our minds conditioning.

11/08/2026

Andy's latest Buddhist musing. Enjoy!

A Devon firefighter’s journey from reactive compassion to something deeper

05/08/2026

Andy's latest Buddhist musing - Enjoy!

A playful meditation on Galileo, perception, and the Buddhist truth that compassion arises when the self steps aside.

31/07/2026

Andy's 2nd book is ready! - The Tale and the Teaching. Narrative gateways into Buddhist wisdom

It'll be on general sale in bookshops and on Amazon and other online retailers from August 7th.

But we do have some advance copies here in The Sangha House!

23/07/2026

Hello everyone.

A far‑right march will pass through our town this weekend, stirring fear and anger in a place that usually feels safe and calm. It’s natural to feel powerless when events like this appear on our doorstep.

But compassion offers another way.

Buddhist practice won’t cancel the protest. It won’t stop people from marching. But when we gather in compassion — sincerely, collectively — we create a field of steadiness that radiates outward.
Hatred may enter the town, but it doesn’t have to settle here.
Fear may rise, but it doesn’t have to take root.

Our Compassion Weekend, This Saturday and Sunday, is an invitation to meet this moment with courage, kindness and community. To hold the town in a different energy. To remind ourselves that compassion is not passive — it’s powerful.

We invite.... no, we encourage.... you to join us. You don't have to sign up for the whole weekend! Once you've registered, we'll reach out and ask you which sessions you would like to come to.

If your heart feels shaken, come and steady it with us.

Partnering with The Charter for Compassion, we are throwing open our doors for a free weekend of compassionate activity

22/07/2026

For all our followers who many have seen this on the Gazette page, please be assured that the gel polish I use here at the House is fully compliant. Your safety is always my priority, and all the product range has neither TPO nor HEMA, and is also vegan. If you have any concerns, please contact me - I can provide you with the scientific data sheets for your safety, and I also have space for new clients, if you’re concerned in any way.

26/06/2026

A House of Quiet Miracles

At the junction of Park Street and Tower Street stands a building many people pass every day without ever knowing its story. Mitre House — now home to The Sangha House — has lived more lives than most Taunton landmarks. It has been a place of devotion, of civic ambition, of quiet service, and now, of community wellbeing.

And as efforts gather pace to secure the building’s future through community ownership, newly rediscovered newspaper clippings have revealed a heritage that feels almost cinematic in its depth and colour.

Wellbeing and health centre offering Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, Somatics, Exercise, meditation and qi gong plus one to one therapies.

05/06/2026

We are a part of the amazing Lions Trail kicking off today. 48 businesses across Taunton have a 'lion' in there window, representing one of the 48 teams in the world cup.
You job, find them all!
You can get yourself a copy of the Lion Trail from the Taunton Visitor Centre, or follow this link.
https://tauntontown.com/lion-trail/

Which lion are we?

From Friday 5th June, Taunton town centre will come alive with a pride of 48 Lions prowling in shop windows from the Station to East Reach, from Bath Place to the Independent Quarter