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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2 Sep
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2 Sep
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2 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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Tue
2 Sep
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2 Sep
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Tue
2 Sep

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
3 Sep
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3 Sep
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Wed
3 Sep

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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3 Sep
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3 Sep
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3 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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Wed
3 Sep
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3 Sep
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3 Sep

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
4 Sep
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4 Sep
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4 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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4 Sep
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4 Sep
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4 Sep

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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5 Sep
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5 Sep
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5 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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Fri
5 Sep
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5 Sep
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5 Sep

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
6 Sep
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10:30 am
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6 Sep
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6 Sep

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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6 Sep
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6 Sep
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6 Sep

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
8 Sep
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8 Sep
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8 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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8 Sep
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8 Sep
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8 Sep

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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9 Sep
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9 Sep
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9 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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9 Sep
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9 Sep
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9 Sep

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
10 Sep
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10 Sep
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10 Sep

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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10 Sep
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10 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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10 Sep
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10 Sep
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10 Sep

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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11 Sep
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11 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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11 Sep
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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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12 Sep
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12 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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12 Sep
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12 Sep
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12 Sep

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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13 Sep
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13 Sep
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13 Sep

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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13 Sep
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13 Sep
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13 Sep

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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14 Sep
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14 Sep
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Fri
19 Sep

Working Retreat

Join our working retreat at Vajrasana, to help out with taking care of the buildings, space, and gardens, alongside typical retreat activities of meditation, study, ritual and connecting with others.
£150 full | £115 conc
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15 Sep
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15 Sep
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15 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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15 Sep
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15 Sep
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15 Sep

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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16 Sep
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16 Sep
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16 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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16 Sep
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16 Sep
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16 Sep

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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17 Sep
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17 Sep
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17 Sep

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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17 Sep
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17 Sep
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17 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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17 Sep
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17 Sep
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17 Sep

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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18 Sep
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18 Sep
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18 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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18 Sep
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18 Sep

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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19 Sep
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19 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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19 Sep
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19 Sep

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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20 Sep
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20 Sep

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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20 Sep
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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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22 Sep
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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 Sep
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22 Sep
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22 Sep

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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23 Sep
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23 Sep
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23 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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23 Sep
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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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24 Sep
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24 Sep

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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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 Sep
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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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25 Sep
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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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28 Sep

Women's Long Weekend

Led by a team of Order Members and Mitra Convenors, join this long weekend of practice to take your understanding and practice of Buddhism deeper. Come along for meditation, discussion groups, ritual, as well as rich Dharma talks.
£310 full | £245 conc | £200 18-25s
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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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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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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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