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Weekly in-person classes

You don't need to book, just turn up

LunchtimeMeditation | Monday to Saturday | 1–2pm
Monday Night Dharma | 7.15–9.30pm
Tuesday Night Meditation | 7.15–9.15pm
Wednesday Morning Dharma| 10.30–12.30pm
Wednesday Mantra Chanting | 5.30–6.30pm
Wednesday Night Meditation | 7.15–9.30pm
Thursday Night Meditation & In Conversation| 7.15–9.15pm
Friday Night Story-telling and Ritual | 7.15–9.30pm
Saturday Meditation | 10.30am–12.15pm and 1–2pm

Weekly in-person classes

You don't need to book, just turn up

Lunchtime Meditation | Mon to Sat
1–2pm
Monday Night Dharma | 7.15–9.30pm
Tuesday Night Meditation | 7.15–9.15pm
Wednesday Morning Dharma | 10.30–12.30pm
Wednesday Night Meditation | 7.15–9.30pm
Thursday Night Meditation & In Conversation
7.15–9.15pm
Friday Night Story-telling and Ritual | 7.15–9.30pm
Saturday Meditation
10.30am–12.15pm and 1–2pm

Urban Retreat

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Sat 16 Sep - Sat 23 Sep

Be on retreat in the midst of your life

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Foundations of Meditation

A six-week course in the essentials

Think you can’t meditate? In this six-week course, learn everything you need to establish a daily meditation practice to transform your mind and cultivate positive, robust mental states.
£125 full / £80 conc
In person, book online.
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Urban Retreat 2024

During the Urban Retreat, join in a week of activities that will help to create space and stillness to help you start on this path of transformation. Be ‘on retreat’ in the midst of your daily life.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
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Morning Meditation

Start your day meditating with others. Come in person if you can, or join online. The Mandala cafe will be open from 8.15am and offering tea, filter coffee, and bircher muesli by donation, with other offerings available to purchase.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
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Chi Kung

Join Serene for an exploration of the harmony between stillness and movement. This session is the perfect morning perk to restore health, vitality, and balance.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
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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Lunchtime Meditation Toolkit

A progressive sequence of lunchtime sessions, giving you tools for developing a wiser, more loving mind. There will also be a beginner's class.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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How Poetry can save your life

with Maitreyabandhu

Maitreyabandhu will be running a close-reading of poems exploring the power or poetry. He says it will be "particularly good for people who don't like poetry or don't feel they 'get' it." Maitreyabandhu is a published poet. Do come along!
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
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Going For Refuge and Prostration Practice

For GFR mitras who have learned the prostration practice, and Order Members.
In person, just turn up.
More info
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12 Sep
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Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

We will meditate in the first half of the evening and in the second half will have a conversation (plus Q&A) between two members of our Order on their lived experience as Buddhists.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
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Transform World | Sugati

These evening sessions are the highlights of the Urban Retreat. Come to meditate and hear Sugati explore what it means to be a Bodhisattva in the 21st century, and a blueprint for a new world.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
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Morning Meditation

Start your day meditating with others. Come in person if you can, or join online. The Mandala cafe will be open from 8.15am and offering tea, filter coffee, and bircher muesli by donation, with other offerings available to purchase.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
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13 Sep
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Chi Kung

Join Serene for an exploration of the harmony between stillness and movement. This session is the perfect morning perk to restore health, vitality, and balance.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
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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Lunchtime Meditation Toolkit

A progressive sequence of lunchtime sessions, giving you tools for developing a wiser, more loving mind. There will also be a beginner's class.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Going For Refuge and Prostration Practice

For GFR mitras who have learned the prostration practice, and Order Members.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£10
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Mantra Chanting

Chanting mantras can be a way to deepen and enrich our experience; evoking Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to shift our energies. All welcome and no experience necessary.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Closing evening

We will come together to celebrate the closing of the Urban Retreat. Join in for meditation, ritual. In groups we’ll reflect on next steps with an activity to help remind our future selves of our intentions. By 8pm we’ll move into the Mandala for a feast, alongside stories from retreatants and live music.
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.
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Morning Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£12
More info
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14 Sep
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IGNITE Breakfast Seminar

If you’re 18–25, join this vibrant monthly seminar to explore Buddhist wisdom in the context of the modern world.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
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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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14 Sep
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£12
More info
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14 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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Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Film Night: Downfall (2004)

Oliver Hirschbiegel’s compelling film depicting the final days of Hitler, disturbs all the more for revealing the Führer’s ordinary humanity alongside his almost unthinkable inhumanity.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Padmasambhava Day Festival

Enter the realm of Padmasambhava, the archetypal guru, as we celebrate this enigmatic and inspiring figure on one of the year’s special festival days. With meditation, reflection, a talk, music, shared meals, ritual and mitra ceremonies. Led by Saddhaketu and Jyotismati.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
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Mindful Morning For Teens

Meet with like-minded teens (12-17 years old) to learn about Buddhism and meditation, explore how to have a positive impact in the world and increase your mental well-being.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, book online.
More info
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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.
£143 full | £110 conc
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
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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Evening Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£10
More info
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Eight Step Recovery Group

Open to all

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative to 12 step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. The Eight Step program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Compassionate Acceptance

Online Workshops with Breathing Space

Drop in for a 90-minute session where we explore how to cultivate compassion for ourselves and others and truly accept how things are.
£15 full / £12 conc
Online only.
More info
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
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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Volunteering Session

Come along after the lunchtime class to work alongside the Caretakers in looking after the fabric of the centre. A wonderful way to give back, and contribute practically to the LBC!
In person, just turn up.
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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.
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Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

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

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
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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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Evening Yoga class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£10
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Mantra Chanting

Here's a chance to chant a few different Buddhist mantras in a group as a way to going deeper in one's experience.
Free (suggested donation £7).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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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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Full Moon Puja

In coming together for a short ritual on the full moon of each month, we are joining Buddhists across the world in a tradition that goes back to the time of the Buddha.
In person, just turn up.
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
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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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Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Living with Kindness: The Buddha’s Teaching on Mettā

In the Karaniya Metta Sutta, the Buddha teaches us how to both radiate love to a suffering world and to eradicate ill will and hatred from within ourselves. We hope you can join the Thursday evening class as we explore this core Buddhist teaching. We will be guided by Sangharakshita's Living with Kindness: our own teacher's commentary on this key text. With Manjusiha, Sudurjaya, Dharmavartin, Danadhara and friends.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
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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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20
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20 Sep
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20 Sep
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20 Sep
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Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£10
More info
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20
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20 Sep
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20 Sep
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20 Sep
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IGNITE Meditation Masterclass

Seeing things as they really are

Over three consecutive Fridays, a special IGNITE series to deepen your meditation. Learn from experienced practitioners to explore themes of integration, positive emotion, spiritual death and rebirth. For those aged 18-25.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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20
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20 Sep
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20 Sep
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20 Sep
20
Sep

Friday Night Class

For the Benefit of All Beings

Five consecutive Friday evenings exploring the main archetypal Bodhisattva figures of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Come for meditation, ritual, and to hear about these heroic figures who have vowed to gain Enlightenment for the sake of all that lives.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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21
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21 Sep
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10:00 am
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21 Sep
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21 Sep
21
Sep

Morning Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£12
More info
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21
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21 Sep
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10:30 am
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21 Sep
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21 Sep
21
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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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21
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21 Sep
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21 Sep
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21 Sep
21
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£12
More info
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21
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21 Sep
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21 Sep
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21 Sep
21
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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21
Sep
21 Sep
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3:00 pm
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21 Sep
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21 Sep
21
Sep

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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22
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22 Sep
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11:00 am
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4:30 pm
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22 Sep
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22 Sep
22
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Open House/Open Centre

Come and find out how this derelict Victorian fire station became a hub of Buddhism in the West.
In person, just turn up.
More info
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23
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23 Sep
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12:00 pm
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23 Sep
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Mon
23 Sep
23
Sep

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
More info
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Mon
23
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23 Sep
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23 Sep
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Mon
23 Sep
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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Mon
23
Sep
23 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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23 Sep
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Mon
23 Sep
23
Sep

Evening Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£10
More info
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Mon
23
Sep
23 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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23 Sep
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Mon
23 Sep
23
Sep

Eight Step Recovery Group

Open to all

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative to 12 step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. The Eight Step program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Mon
23
Sep
23 Sep
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7:15 pm
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23 Sep
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28 Oct
23
Sep

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation

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.
£140 Full /£85 Conc
In person, book online.
More info
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24
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24 Sep
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24 Sep
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24 Sep
24
Sep

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
More info
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24
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24 Sep
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24 Sep
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24 Sep
24
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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24
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24 Sep
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24 Sep
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Volunteering Session

Come along after the lunchtime class to work alongside the Caretakers in looking after the fabric of the centre. A wonderful way to give back, and contribute practically to the LBC!
In person, just turn up.
More info
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24
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24 Sep
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7:15 pm
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24 Sep
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24 Sep
24
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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25
Sep
25 Sep
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25 Sep
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25 Sep
25
Sep

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and practice. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom. There is also a creche for those aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Free (suggested donation £7).
In person and online.
More info
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25
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25 Sep
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25 Sep
25
Sep

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
More info
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25
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25 Sep
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25 Sep
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25 Sep
25
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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25
Sep
25 Sep
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25 Sep
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25 Sep
25
Sep

Evening Yoga class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£10
More info
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25
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25 Sep
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25 Sep
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Sep

Mantra Chanting

Here's a chance to chant a few different Buddhist mantras in a group as a way to going deeper in one's experience.
Free (suggested donation £7).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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25
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25 Sep
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25 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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26
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
26
Sep

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
More info
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26
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
26
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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26
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
26
Sep

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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26
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26 Sep
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29 Sep
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Sep

The Three Transcendentals: The Heart of the Matter

An intensive seminar retreat for Mitras at the LBC

On this seminar retreat we’ll listen to three talks on the precious ideals of Buddhism, with a chance to discuss in groups how we are getting on with making them a part of our life. For those who want to deepen their practice at the LBC, especially mitras or those in study groups.
£299 full | £215 conc | £189 sub25
More info
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26
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
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Living with Kindness: The Buddha’s Teaching on Mettā

In the Karaniya Metta Sutta, the Buddha teaches us how to both radiate love to a suffering world and to eradicate ill will and hatred from within ourselves. We hope you can join the Thursday evening class as we explore this core Buddhist teaching. We will be guided by Sangharakshita's Living with Kindness: our own teacher's commentary on this key text. With Manjusiha, Sudurjaya, Dharmavartin, Danadhara and friends.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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27
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27 Sep
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27 Sep
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27 Sep
27
Sep

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
More info
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27
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27 Sep
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27 Sep
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27 Sep
27
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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27
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27 Sep
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27 Sep
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Fri
27 Sep
27
Sep

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£10
More info
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27
Sep
27 Sep
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27 Sep
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27 Sep
27
Sep

IGNITE Meditation Masterclass

Seeing things as they really are

Over three consecutive Fridays, a special IGNITE series to deepen your meditation. Learn from experienced practitioners to explore themes of integration, positive emotion, spiritual death and rebirth. For those aged 18-25.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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27
Sep
27 Sep
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27 Sep
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Fri
27 Sep
27
Sep

Friday Night Class

For the Benefit of All Beings

Five consecutive Friday evenings exploring the main archetypal Bodhisattva figures of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Come for meditation, ritual, and to hear about these heroic figures who have vowed to gain Enlightenment for the sake of all that lives.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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28
Sep
28 Sep
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28 Sep
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Sat
28 Sep
28
Sep

Morning Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£12
More info
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28
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28 Sep
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28 Sep
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28 Sep
28
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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28
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28 Sep
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28 Sep
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28 Sep
28
Sep

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£12
More info
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28
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28 Sep
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28 Sep
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28 Sep
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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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28
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28 Sep
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28 Sep
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28 Sep
28
Sep

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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29
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29 Sep
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29 Sep
29
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Mantra & Meditation Morning

Chanting mantras can be an enlivening and beautiful practice. Come and explore how mantra and meditation can support each other, cultivating positive emotion and opening us up to the mystery of Enlightenment.
Free (suggested donation £25).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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29
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29 Sep
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29 Sep
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29 Sep
29
Sep

Buddhist Sunday School

Encouraging and developing children's mindfulness and kindness through Buddhist teaching, practice, storytelling and crafts.
In person, just turn up.
More info
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30
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30 Sep
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30 Sep
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30 Sep
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Sep

Online Morning Meditation

Start the day by tuning in to the LBC from home. A week-long series at the start of every month to enhance your daily practice. With a sequence of meditation teachings and the opportunity to ask questions.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
More info
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30 Sep
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Mon
30 Sep
30
Sep

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£8
More info
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30
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30 Sep
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30 Sep
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Mon
30 Sep
30
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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30
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30 Sep
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30 Sep
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30 Sep
30
Sep

Evening Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£10
More info
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30
Sep
30 Sep
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30 Sep
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30 Sep
30
Sep

Eight Step Recovery Group

Open to all

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative to 12 step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. The Eight Step program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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