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.

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.

The Mandala Café becomes a mocktail bar serving a creative range of mood-enhancing alcohol-free drinks. We'll mingle in the cafe/bar and then make our way over to the LBC to hear the bands play in the shrine room space. Followed by further drinks in the Mandala Café.

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.

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.