Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Culture and the arts bring richness and colour to our lives. And if we're receptive, art can awaken us to what English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge called Imagination. It's through this faculty of imagination that we're able to see into a deeper aspect of reality: one characterised by beauty, meaning and sense of the sacred.

Events to stimulate your imagination and build community include our monthly film night, creative writing workshops, and conversations with guest speakers as part of our PoetryEAST series.

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Sat 3 Jan - Sat 24 Jan

21 Day Meditation Challenge

Despite our everyday preoccupations and hang-ups, if we look deeply, we’ll discover a world of inner richness we can get in touch with – one that leads to an infinitely more expansive, liberated life. Over 21 days, we’ll be intensively exploring the mind in meditation, uncovering a vision of reality, and co-creating an inspirational community.
In person and online
More info
Sat
10
Jan
10 Jan
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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Sat
10 Jan
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Sat
10 Jan
10
Jan

Film Night:

Film Night:

Nomadland (2020)

Nomadland follows a woman who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, sets out on a journey as a modern-day nomad. With beautiful landscapes and real-life nomads, the film explores spiritual themes including impermanence, going forth, and community.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Arts & Culture
Saturdays
Sat
17
Jan
17 Jan
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6:00 pm
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9:30 pm
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Sat
17 Jan
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Sat
17 Jan
17
Jan

Burr Island

Burr Island

Live Music at the Mandala Café

Burr Island are an Alternative Indie Folk duo based in East London, originally from the West Country. Following the release of their debut album, Burr Island will take the stage at the Mandala Café for this intimate acoustic gig. “A special weave of voice and harmony” - Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)
£12
In person, book online.
More info
Arts & Culture
Saturdays
Sat
24
Jan
24 Jan
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7:15 pm
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9:00 pm
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Sat
24 Jan
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Sat
24 Jan
24
Jan

Inside Sound

Inside Sound

With Aryavandana and Dayabhadra

A listening session designed to encourage the development of positive emotion and states of absorption. With mantra chanting, Tibetan bowls and wind gong. Come and lie or sit down for this hour-long session in the shrine room, followed by chai and cake.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Arts & Culture
Saturdays
Mon
26
Jan
26 Jan
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
26 Jan
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Mon
26 Jan
26
Jan

Book Launch:

Book Launch:

‘Reimagining Buddhism’ with Vishvapani

Join us for a special evening with Vishvapani Blomfield, exploring his new book Reimagining Buddhism: Understanding Sangharakshita. In this thoughtful and timely work, Vishvapani reflects on the life and legacy of Sangharakshita, founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community, and considers how Buddhism can be reinterpreted for our times. The evening will include readings, reflections, and discussion, offering a chance to engage with fresh perspectives on the Buddha’s teaching and its relevance today.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Arts & Culture
Buddhism
Mondays
Sat
14
Feb
14 Feb
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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14 Feb
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Sat
14 Feb
14
Feb

Film Night:

Film Night:

Shoplifters (2018)

A delightful and poignant Japanese drama about a found family surviving on the margins, Shoplifters explores love, poverty, belonging, and moral complexity—asking what truly makes a family, beyond blood ties, in the face of hardship.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Saturdays
Arts & Culture
Sun
15
Mar
15 Mar
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10:30 am
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1:30 pm
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Sun
15 Mar
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Sun
15 Mar
15
Mar

Mindful Writing:

Mindful Writing:

On Awe with novelist Monique Roffey

Aryavandana asks how the Dharma can help us cultivate awe and reverence.
Free (suggested donation £25).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Arts & Culture
Sundays
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Thu
8 Jan
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Kickstart Your Yoga & Meditation

£140/£90
More info
£140/£90
BookLearn More
Fri
9 Jan
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
9 Jan
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
10 Jan
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Sat
10 Jan
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11:30 am
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
12 Jan
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
12 Jan
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
13 Jan
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
14 Jan
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
14 Jan
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
15 Jan
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
16 Jan
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
16 Jan
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
17 Jan
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10:00 am
-
11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Sat
17 Jan
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
19 Jan
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
19 Jan
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
20 Jan
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
21 Jan
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
21 Jan
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
22 Jan
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
23 Jan
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
23 Jan
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
24 Jan
|
10:00 am
-
11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Sat
24 Jan
|
11:30 am
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12:45 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Sun
25 Jan
|
3:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Winter Restorative Yoga Afternoon

£26/£19
More info
Mon
26 Jan
|
12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
26 Jan
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
27 Jan
|
12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
28 Jan
|
12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
27 Jan
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

Wed
28 Jan
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
28 Jan
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
29 Jan
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
30 Jan
|
12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
30 Jan
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
31 Jan
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Sat
31 Jan
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
2 Feb
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
2 Feb
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5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
3 Feb
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
3 Feb
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5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

Wed
4 Feb
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
4 Feb
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5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
5 Feb
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
6 Feb
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
6 Feb
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
7 Feb
|
10:00 am
-
11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Sat
7 Feb
|
11:30 am
-
12:45 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
9 Feb
|
12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
9 Feb
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
10 Feb
|
12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
10 Feb
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

Wed
11 Feb
|
12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
11 Feb
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
12 Feb
|
12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
13 Feb
|
12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
13 Feb
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
14 Feb
|
10:00 am
-
11:15 am
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Sat
14 Feb
|
11:30 am
-
12:45 pm
|
45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Thu
8 Jan
|
5:30 pm
-
7:00 pm

Kickstart Your Yoga & Meditation

Over six Thursday evenings, learn to build a safe and solid foundation for a sustainable yoga practice, whilst experiencing how yoga prepares the body and mind for meditation.
£140/£90
More info
Sun
25 Jan
|
3:00 pm
-
5:00 pm

Winter Restorative Yoga Afternoon

In the depths of winter, give yourself time to turn inwards, to rest and replenish your body and mind. The afternoon will include a practice of restorative yoga and meditation.
£26/£19
Book
Sat
28 Feb
|
3:00 pm
-
5:00 pm

Mindful Movement Workshop

Have you ever wanted to be able to move more freely? In this class we playfully explore movement using our imagination. Movement will be inspired by tai chi, yoga, and free-form contemporary dance.
£26/£19
Book
Fri
13 Mar
|
7:00 pm
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3:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info
Fri
12 Jun
|
7:00 pm
-
3:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info
Fri
11 Sep
|
7:00 pm
-
3:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info