Secret Valley: Special Events Week

Volunteer at the LBC

Fundraising for Guhyaloka Retreat Centre
Sat 18 Apr – Sun 26 Apr

Volunteer at the LBC

The world is in turmoil and, understandably, we all respond to this in different ways. Sometimes we feel paralysed or fearful; sometimes we want to fight back. The Buddhist response is to create a harmonious community of committed individuals, grounded in a transcendental ideal of how things really are. This is something we can do here and now.

That path of commitment is marked by ordination, which represents a dedication to the transcendental ideal and lies at the heart of everything we do at the Buddhist Centre.

Guhyaloka is one of the retreat centres where Triratna ordinations take place, and it now needs our help. Set in a remote valley in southern Spain, it is in need of improvement so that it can accommodate more people and make it more conducive to supporting ordination.

The LBC is holding a week of special events, giving us the opportunity to come together to help build the harmonious community that the world so deeply needs, while also raising funds for Guhyaloka. This will include talks and conversations, candlelit dinners, live music, and a ceilidh. (There are even rumours of a return of the Three Cafés Challenge).

Volunteer at the LBC

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Three Cafes Challenge

Guhyaloka Fundraising Events

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Sat
18 Apr
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5:45 pm
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9:45 pm
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18 Apr
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18 Apr

Four Course Candlelit Dinner & Film Screening

Guhyaloka Fundraising Week

Top Chefs Jayada and Meng are cooking up a four course dinner for us in the Mandala Restaurant, followed by the screening of the film "Guhyaloka" at the LBC.
£30
In person, book online.
More info
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Sun
19 Apr
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6:00 pm
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9:30 pm
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19 Apr
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19 Apr

The Send Off

Guhyaloka Fundraising Week

An event for men who have asked for Ordination and Order Members to come together to mark the sending off of the men who will be Ordained this Summer. Alfie, Oscar, Patrick, Simon, Thomas and Wayne will speak to us about their path so far and we’ll hear the latest update from Padmasagara on the state of Guhyaloka.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Mon
20 Apr
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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20 Apr
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20 Apr

Dharma Night: The Path to Ordination

Guhyaloka Fundraising Week

A special Dharma Night with senior teachers Maitreyabandhu and Jnanavaca where they explore Ordination as the path towards finding truth and meaning in a turbulent world.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
More info
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Thu
23 Apr
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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23 Apr
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23 Apr

The Teacher-Disciple Relationship with Suvajra and Maitreyabandhu

Guhyaloka Fundraising Week

What does it mean to be a disciple in the Buddhist tradition? Suvajra ordained Maitreyabandhu into the Triratna Buddhist Order, and their long-standing teacher–student relationship bring inspiring insights into how spiritual friendship can be. Maitreyabandhu will interview Suvajra on what discipleship has meant in their own experience — how guidance, trust, and spiritual friendship shape a life of practice.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
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Fri
24 Apr
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6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
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24 Apr
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24 Apr

The Bar-do: AF Cocktail Bar & 3 Set Live Music

Guhyaloka Fundraising Week

The Mandala Café becomes The Bar-do for the evening — an AF cocktail bar serving a creative range of mood-enhancing alcohol-free drinks, with a live music set from Jasper Llewellyn (Band member from ‘caroline’) and friends.
£15
In person, book online.
More info
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Sat
25 Apr
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7:15 pm
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10:00 pm
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25 Apr

Ceilidh & Skills Auction

Guhyaloka Fundraising Week

A lively ceilidh at the Methodist Church, Bethnal Green, with food and an auction of some of the most sought-after skills the sangha has to offer. All welcome - no previous experience needed.
£15
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Sun
26 Apr
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10:00 am
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1:00 pm
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26 Apr
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26 Apr

Men’s Event with Vidyadaka

Guhyaloka Fundraising Week

Vidyadaka who lives at Padmaloka, the ordination retreat centre for men, will be leading the special men's event, where he will talk about the significance of Ordination. Followed by a chef prepared dinner at the Mandala cafe.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info

Guhyaloka Fundraising later this year