Meditation

Meditation is the cultivation of beneficial, spacious and creative states of heart and mind. It is also a means to self-knowledge, embodying values, greater awareness of others and the natural world, well being and wisdom.

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The two main practices we teach are the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana (cultivation of loving kindness), both practised widely across the Buddhist world throughout the ages. Like all such practices, they help us access our natural human potential, both for our own benefit and for others.

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The London Buddhist Centre has offered practical and clear meditation tuition since 1978, to hundreds of thousands of people. While many people nowadays get their first taste of meditation online or from an App, the best way to learn is directly from a teacher, and with others.

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Anyone can learn, Buddhist or not, and our classes are open to all. Newcomers are taught from scratch and for those already familiar with meditation, there are courses and classes designed to assist a regular practice and greater depth.

Regular Events

Upcoming Events

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14 Jul
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14 Jul
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Mon
14 Jul

Dharma Night

Our Dharma Night class explores aspects of the Buddhist vision, drawing on two and a half thousand years of teachings to find practical application in the modern world. Join us for an evening of meditation, discussion and Dharma teaching.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
More info
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Tue
15 Jul
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15 Jul
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Tue
15 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Tue
15 Jul
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15 Jul
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Tue
15 Jul

Tuesday Night Meditation Class

You can either learn to meditate from scratch and develop the foundations for a daily practice or join the regulars to build on what you know and discover how to apply Wisdom reflections in meditation.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Wed
16 Jul
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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16 Jul
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Wed
16 Jul

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom. There is also a crèche for those aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Free (suggested donation £7).
More info
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16 Jul
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16 Jul
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16 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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16 Jul
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16 Jul
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16 Jul

Wednesday Night Meditation

Our weekly Wednesday class gives you the chance to learn fresh approaches to meditation, try them out and ask questions to experienced meditators.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
More info
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17 Jul
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17 Jul
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17 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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17 Jul
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17 Jul
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17 Jul

Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

The Fifty-One Mental Events: Transforming Every Aspect of the Mind

To transform the mind we need to know the mind. The fifty-one mental events provide a comprehensive map of the mind's every aspect: good, bad or indifferent. We hope you can join the Thursday evening class as we explore this extensive Buddhist teaching. We will be guided by Sangharakshita's Know Your Mind - our own teacher's exploration - and Mind in Harmony, the commentary upon it by Subhuti, the LBC's President.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Fri
18 Jul
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18 Jul
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18 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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18 Jul
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18 Jul
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Sun
20 Jul

Buddhism & Meditation Weekend

Curious about retreats? This introductory weekend is an ideal first taste. Break out of your routine and spend two days learning transformative practices, connecting with others, and enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
£255 full | £205 conc
More info
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Fri
18 Jul
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18 Jul
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18 Jul

Friday Night Class

End the week in person at the LBC with an inspiring evening of meditation, tale-telling and ritual. For anyone who is familiar with the basics of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Sat
19 Jul
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10:30 am
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19 Jul
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19 Jul

Saturday Morning Class

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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19 Jul
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19 Jul
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19 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Mon
21 Jul
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21 Jul
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21 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Mon
21 Jul
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7:15 pm
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21 Jul
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21 Jul

Dharma Night

Our Dharma Night class explores aspects of the Buddhist vision, drawing on two and a half thousand years of teachings to find practical application in the modern world. Join us for an evening of meditation, discussion and Dharma teaching.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
More info
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Tue
22 Jul
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22 Jul
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22 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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22 Jul
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22 Jul
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22 Jul

Tuesday Night Meditation Class

You can either learn to meditate from scratch and develop the foundations for a daily practice or join the regulars to build on what you know and discover how to apply Wisdom reflections in meditation.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Wed
23 Jul
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23 Jul
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23 Jul

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom. There is also a crèche for those aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Free (suggested donation £7).
More info
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23 Jul
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23 Jul
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23 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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23 Jul
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23 Jul
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23 Jul

Wednesday Night Meditation

Our weekly Wednesday class gives you the chance to learn fresh approaches to meditation, try them out and ask questions to experienced meditators.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
More info
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24 Jul
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24 Jul
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24 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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24 Jul
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24 Jul
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24 Jul

Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

The Fifty-One Mental Events: Transforming Every Aspect of the Mind

To transform the mind we need to know the mind. The fifty-one mental events provide a comprehensive map of the mind's every aspect: good, bad or indifferent. We hope you can join the Thursday evening class as we explore this extensive Buddhist teaching. We will be guided by Sangharakshita's Know Your Mind - our own teacher's exploration - and Mind in Harmony, the commentary upon it by Subhuti, the LBC's President.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Fri
25 Jul
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25 Jul
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25 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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25 Jul
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25 Jul
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Sun
3 Aug

Women's Intensive Retreat

If you’ve been practising meditation for a while and would like to go deeper, join in this longer retreat for women.
£630 full | £500 conc | £410 18-25s
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25 Jul
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25 Jul
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25 Jul

Friday Night Class

End the week in person at the LBC with an inspiring evening of meditation, tale-telling and ritual. For anyone who is familiar with the basics of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Sat
26 Jul
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10:30 am
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12:15 pm
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26 Jul
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26 Jul

Saturday Morning Class

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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26 Jul
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26 Jul
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26 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Mon
28 Jul
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28 Jul
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28 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Mon
28 Jul
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28 Jul
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Mon
28 Jul

Dharma Night

Our Dharma Night class explores aspects of the Buddhist vision, drawing on two and a half thousand years of teachings to find practical application in the modern world. Join us for an evening of meditation, discussion and Dharma teaching.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
More info
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Tue
29 Jul
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29 Jul
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29 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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29 Jul
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29 Jul
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29 Jul

Tuesday Night Meditation Class

You can either learn to meditate from scratch and develop the foundations for a daily practice or join the regulars to build on what you know and discover how to apply Wisdom reflections in meditation.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Wed
30 Jul
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12:30 pm
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30 Jul
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30 Jul

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom. There is also a crèche for those aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Free (suggested donation £7).
More info
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30 Jul
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30 Jul
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30 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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30 Jul
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30 Jul
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30 Jul

Wednesday Night Meditation

Our weekly Wednesday class gives you the chance to learn fresh approaches to meditation, try them out and ask questions to experienced meditators.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
More info
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31 Jul
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31 Jul
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31 Jul

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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31 Jul
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31 Jul

Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

The Fifty-One Mental Events: Transforming Every Aspect of the Mind

To transform the mind we need to know the mind. The fifty-one mental events provide a comprehensive map of the mind's every aspect: good, bad or indifferent. We hope you can join the Thursday evening class as we explore this extensive Buddhist teaching. We will be guided by Sangharakshita's Know Your Mind - our own teacher's exploration - and Mind in Harmony, the commentary upon it by Subhuti, the LBC's President.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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1 Aug
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1 Aug

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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1 Aug
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1 Aug
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1 Aug

Stories from the life of Urgyen Sangharakshita

A Friday night series

Sangharakshita is one of the most significant Buddhist figures of the last century. He led a creative, wholehearted and fascinating life, growing up in London, wandering in India, becoming a Buddhist monk, and setting up a new Buddhist movement for the modern world. Come along to the Friday class during August and hear some of the remarkable stories from his life.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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2 Aug
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2 Aug
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2 Aug

Saturday Morning Class

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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2 Aug
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2 Aug
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2 Aug

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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3 Aug
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3 Aug
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3 Aug

Buddhism & Deep Ecology Day

Join Sanghasiha, Kavyamani, Guhyasakhi and friends for a day retreat exploring our relationship with the land as Dharma farers. Expect sound meditation practice, a talk, conversation, ritual and a deeper connection with ourselves, each other and the other-than-human world.
Free (suggested donation £40).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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4 Aug
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4 Aug
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4 Aug

Online Morning Meditation

This week-long series of guided meditation happens at the start of every month. An opportunity to meditate with others and ask questions about your practice.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
More info
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4 Aug
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4 Aug
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4 Aug

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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4 Aug
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4 Aug
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4 Aug

Dharma Night

Our Dharma Night class explores aspects of the Buddhist vision, drawing on two and a half thousand years of teachings to find practical application in the modern world. Join us for an evening of meditation, discussion and Dharma teaching.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
More info
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Tue
5 Aug
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5 Aug
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5 Aug

Online Morning Meditation

This week-long series of guided meditation happens at the start of every month. An opportunity to meditate with others and ask questions about your practice.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
More info
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5 Aug
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5 Aug
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5 Aug

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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5 Aug
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5 Aug
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5 Aug

Tuesday Night Meditation Class

You can either learn to meditate from scratch and develop the foundations for a daily practice or join the regulars to build on what you know and discover how to apply Wisdom reflections in meditation.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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6 Aug
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6 Aug
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6 Aug

Online Morning Meditation

This week-long series of guided meditation happens at the start of every month. An opportunity to meditate with others and ask questions about your practice.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
More info
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6 Aug

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom. There is also a crèche for those aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Free (suggested donation £7).
More info
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6 Aug

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info

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