Foundations of Meditation

Tue
25
Jun
|
7:15 pm
-
9:30 pm
Six Tuesdays 7.15 - 9.30pm | Bookable | In-person

Think you can’t meditate? In this six week course, you will learn the fundamentals of meditation practice. By the end, you will have everything you need to establish a daily meditation practice working to transform your mind and cultivate positive and robust mental states. The course will cover the two foundational meditation practices taught at the London Buddhist Centre: the mindfulness of breathing and cultivation of loving kindness (metta bhavana) meditation. You will learn proper meditation posture, how to work with and transform distraction and difficult mental states in mediation as well as how to develop a lifelong daily meditation routine at home.

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Think you can’t meditate? In this six week course, you will learn the fundamentals of meditation practice. By the end, you will have everything you need to establish a daily meditation practice working to transform your mind and cultivate positive and robust mental states. The course will cover the two foundational meditation practices taught at the London Buddhist Centre: the mindfulness of breathing and cultivation of loving kindness (metta bhavana) meditation. You will learn proper meditation posture, how to work with and transform distraction and difficult mental states in mediation as well as how to develop a lifelong daily meditation routine at home.

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Think you can’t meditate? In this six week course, you will learn the fundamentals of meditation practice. By the end, you will have everything you need to establish a daily meditation practice working to transform your mind and cultivate positive and robust mental states. The course will cover the two foundational meditation practices taught at the London Buddhist Centre: the mindfulness of breathing and cultivation of loving kindness (metta bhavana) meditation. You will learn proper meditation posture, how to work with and transform distraction and difficult mental states in mediation as well as how to develop a lifelong daily meditation routine at home.

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Foundations of Meditation

Six Tuesdays 7.15 - 9.30pm | Bookable | In-person
Tue
25
Jun
|
7:15 pm
-
9:30 pm

Think you can’t meditate? In this six week course, you will learn the fundamentals of meditation practice. By the end, you will have everything you need to establish a daily meditation practice working to transform your mind and cultivate positive and robust mental states. The course will cover the two foundational meditation practices taught at the London Buddhist Centre: the mindfulness of breathing and cultivation of loving kindness (metta bhavana) meditation. You will learn proper meditation posture, how to work with and transform distraction and difficult mental states in mediation as well as how to develop a lifelong daily meditation routine at home.

Come in person

Tuesday
25 Jun
|
7:15 pm
-
9:30 pm

Doors open 15 minutes before the start. When you arrive, there'll be someone on reception to help you with any queries. There'll also be short breaks during most events.

Price

£100 Full/£70 Conc.
Moving beyond the exchange economy

We appreciate every amount people feel able to give, no matter how big or small and thank you for your generosity in helping pass on the benefits of the Buddha’s teachings.

Venue

Opening times

Reception hours | 10am-5pm | Mon to Sat
Evening Classes | 7pm to 9.30pm | Mon to Fri
Sunday events | Check event page for timings

Getting here

Our address is: 51 Roman Rd, Bethnal Green, E20HU. The nearest tube stations within 5-10 minutes walk are Bethnal Green (Central Line and Overground), Cambridge Heath (Overground) and Stepney Green (District and Hammersmith & City lines). There are also lots of bus routes with stops 2-5 minutes from the centre.

How to book

Most of our events are by donation, you don't need to book just simply turn up on the day.

For courses and retreats, pre-booking online is recommended. There’s no need to print your e-ticket.

Plan your visit
Toilets
An accessible toilet is located in the building.

Cloakroom
You can leave your coats and bags in the cloakroom provided. We ask that you take your footwear off if you plan on entering the shrine room. Please bring any valuable items with you into the class.

Bookshop
There is a bookshop at reception which includes books on Buddhism, Meditation and Mindfulness as well as ritual items, incense and cards. We accept both cash and card.
Access

If you require wheelchair or step free assistance please let reception know upon arrival or call beforehand. Depending on which shrine rooms will be used a team member will be able to assist with the use a ramps and lifts in the building.

Eating and drinking

During some events tea and biscuits are served during breaks while on day retreats and festival days there is vegan lunch shared between all those present.

If you would like to eat before or after an event at the centre the Mandala cafe is next door to the London Buddhist Centre! The Mandala team are friends and Buddhists, and this is a non-profit venture (we are a registered charity) so do come along and experience the unique and friendly atmosphere.

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 3.30pm
Sunday CLOSED

Think you can’t meditate? In this six week course, you will learn the fundamentals of meditation practice. By the end, you will have everything you need to establish a daily meditation practice working to transform your mind and cultivate positive and robust mental states. The course will cover the two foundational meditation practices taught at the London Buddhist Centre: the mindfulness of breathing and cultivation of loving kindness (metta bhavana) meditation. You will learn proper meditation posture, how to work with and transform distraction and difficult mental states in mediation as well as how to develop a lifelong daily meditation routine at home.

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