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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Fri
8 Aug
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8 Aug
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Fri
8 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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Fri
8 Aug
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8 Aug
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Sun
17 Aug

Summer Retreat

The Summer Retreat is a nine-day retreat. This gives you the time and space to change modes from an acquisitive, utilitarian, stress-mode to a creative, appreciative mode.
£630 full | £500 conc | £410 18-25s/camping
More info
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Fri
8 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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8 Aug
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Fri
8 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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Sat
9 Aug
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10:30 am
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12:15 pm
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9 Aug
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Sat
9 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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Sat
9 Aug
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9 Aug
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Sat
9 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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Sun
10 Aug
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10:00 am
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11:30 am
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10 Aug
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Sun
10 Aug

People of Colour Sunday Class

Taking place on the second Sunday of every month, this is a chance for people of colour to come together, meditate and discuss how the Buddha’s teachings are relevant to our lives. Suitable for all.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
More info
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Mon
11 Aug
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11 Aug
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Mon
11 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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11 Aug
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7:15 pm
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11 Aug
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11 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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Mon
11 Aug
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11 Aug
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Mon
15 Sep

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

This six-week course will introduce you to key Buddhist principles and two meditation practices that cultivate self-awareness, open-heartedness and insight. Ideal for understanding the wider context and purpose of Buddhist practice.
£130 Full / £85 Conc
In person, book online.
More info
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Tue
12 Aug
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12 Aug
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Tue
12 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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Tue
12 Aug
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7:15 pm
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12 Aug
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12 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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Wed
13 Aug
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10:35 am
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13 Aug
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13 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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Wed
13 Aug
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13 Aug
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13 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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13 Aug
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13 Aug
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13 Aug

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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Thu
14 Aug
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14 Aug
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14 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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14 Aug
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14 Aug
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14 Aug

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
15 Aug
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15 Aug
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15 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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15 Aug
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15 Aug
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Fri
15 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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Sat
16 Aug
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16 Aug
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16 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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16 Aug
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16 Aug
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16 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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16 Aug
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16 Aug
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4 Oct

Mindful Recovery

With Breathing Space

Mindful Recovery is an 8-week face-to-face course, for those who are in recovery from addictive tendencies and compulsive, negative habits.
£210 / £150
In person, book online.
More info
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Mon
18 Aug
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18 Aug
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18 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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18 Aug
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7:15 pm
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18 Aug
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18 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
19 Aug
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19 Aug
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19 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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19 Aug
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19 Aug
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19 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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Wed
20 Aug
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20 Aug
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20 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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20 Aug
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20 Aug
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20 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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20 Aug
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20 Aug
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20 Aug

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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Thu
21 Aug
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21 Aug
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21 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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21 Aug
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21 Aug
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21 Aug

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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22 Aug
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22 Aug
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22 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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22 Aug
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22 Aug
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29 Aug

People of Colour Retreat

A week long retreat for People of Colour to come together, meditate, and be inspired by the Buddha’s teaching.
£500 full | £250 conc | £250 camping
More info
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22 Aug
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22 Aug
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Fri
22 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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23 Aug
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23 Aug
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23 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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23 Aug
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23 Aug
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23 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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25 Aug
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25 Aug
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25 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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25 Aug
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25 Aug
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25 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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26 Aug
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26 Aug
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26 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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26 Aug
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26 Aug
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26 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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27 Aug
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27 Aug
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27 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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27 Aug
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27 Aug
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27 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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27 Aug

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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28 Aug
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28 Aug
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28 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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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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29 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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31 Aug

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

This weekend will offer yoga for all levels, alongside meditation practice and a glimpse of the Buddhist vision.
£295 full | £235 conc
More info
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29 Aug
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29 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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30 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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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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1 Sep

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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