What's on

What's on

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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Highlights

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Tue
22 Dec
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Fri
1 Jan

The Winter Retreat 2026

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Tue
17 Nov
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Tue
8 Dec

The Myth of the Return Journey Course

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Sat
21 Nov
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2:30 pm
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5:00 pm

What is a Mitra?

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Sun
22 Nov
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10:00 am
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9:30 pm

Sangha Day Festival

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Fri
27 Nov
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Sun
29 Nov

Buddhism & Meditation Weekend

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Fri 3 Apr - Sun 12 Apr

An Evening with the Chair:

A Vision of a New World

We all want to feel happy and inspired, but unless we're growing, we often feel thwarted. Come on retreat at this time of blossoming and renewal, and get in touch with value and meaning. We’ll be creating the best possible conditions in which to practise meditation and Buddhism so we can grow towards our full potential, and even touch the sacred.
In person and online
More info
Wed
21
Oct
21 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Wed
21 Oct
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Wed
25 Nov
21
Oct

The Individual and the Spiritual Community

A six-week course

This course explores one of the most important questions of our time: how can we be who we really are, while living harmoniously with others and contributing to something bigger than ourselves?
£130 full | £85 low income | £65 18-25s
In person, book online.
More info
Mon
02
Nov
2 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
2 Nov
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Mon
7 Dec
02
Nov

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

This six-week course on Monday evenings will introduce you to key Buddhist principles and two meditation practices that cultivate self-awareness, open-heartedness, and insight.
£130 full | £85 low income | £65 18-25s
In person, book online.
More info
Mon
09
Nov
9 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Mon
9 Nov
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Mon
14 Dec
09
Nov

Mindful Recovery Course

with Breathing Space

This 6-week Mindfulness based Addiction Recovery programme has helped hundreds of people free themselves of unhealthy habits. Whether this is a cycle of workaholism, sugar cravings, or you need a digital break but can’t stop checking your phone; Mindful Recovery will help free you from unhelpful patterns of behaviour.
£210 full | £150 low income
In person, book online.
More info
Wed
11
Nov
11 Nov
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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11 Nov
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Wed
11 Nov
11
Nov

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Essential Buddhism

In this series, we will be exploring the essential teachings of Buddhism. We will do this by way of talks, discussion and workshops looking at the Three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma, Sangha – and seeing how these can guide us in our lives today.
Free (suggested donation £10)
In person and online.
More info
Wed
11
Nov
11 Nov
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Wed
11 Nov
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Wed
11 Nov
11
Nov

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£9
In person, book online.
More info
Wed
11
Nov
11 Nov
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Wed
11 Nov
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Wed
11 Nov
11
Nov

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 (suggested donation £10)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Wed
11
Nov
11 Nov
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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11 Nov
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Wed
11 Nov
11
Nov

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
Wed
11
Nov
11 Nov
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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11 Nov
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Wed
11 Nov
11
Nov

Evening Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£11
In person, book online.
More info
Wed
11
Nov
11 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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11 Nov
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Wed
11 Nov
11
Nov

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 £15)
In person and online.
More info
Thu
12
Nov
12 Nov
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Thu
12 Nov
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Thu
12 Nov
12
Nov

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£9
In person, book online.
More info
Thu
12
Nov
12 Nov
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Thu
12 Nov
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Thu
12 Nov
12
Nov

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 (suggested donation £10)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Thu
12
Nov
12 Nov
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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12 Nov
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Thu
12 Nov
12
Nov

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
Thu
12
Nov
12 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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12 Nov
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Thu
12 Nov
12
Nov

Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

Join us for an evening of meditation, discussion and Dharma teaching. The second half of the class features a conversation about how we can relate themes from the Buddhas teachings to our lives today.
Free (suggested donation £15)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Fri
13
Nov
13 Nov
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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13 Nov
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Fri
13 Nov
13
Nov

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£9
In person, book online.
More info
Fri
13
Nov
13 Nov
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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13 Nov
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Fri
13 Nov
13
Nov

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 (suggested donation £10)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Fri
13
Nov
13 Nov
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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13 Nov
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Fri
13 Nov
13
Nov

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.
£11
In person, book online.
More info
Fri
13
Nov
13 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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13 Nov
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Fri
13 Nov
13
Nov

Sub30 Friday Class

For those aged 18–30

Join others aged 18–30 for an evening of meditation, discussion and reflecting on what is most valuable in life.
Free (suggested donation £10)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Fri
13
Nov
13 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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13 Nov
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Fri
13 Nov
13
Nov

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 £15)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sat
14
Nov
14 Nov
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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14 Nov
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Sat
14 Nov
14
Nov

Morning Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£13
In person, book online.
More info
Sat
14
Nov
14 Nov
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm
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Sat
14 Nov
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Sat
14 Nov
14
Nov

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 £15)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sat
14
Nov
14 Nov
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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14 Nov
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Sat
14 Nov
14
Nov

Saturday Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£13
In person, book online.
More info
Sat
14
Nov
14 Nov
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Sat
14 Nov
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Sat
14 Nov
14
Nov

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 (suggested donation £10)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sat
14
Nov
14 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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Sat
14 Nov
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Sat
14 Nov
14
Nov

Film Night: The Zone of Interest (2023)

The commandant of Auschwitz and his family try to build an idyllic life in the garden next door to the camp, going about their daily routines as horror unfolds just over the wall.
Free (suggested donation £10)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sun
15
Nov
15 Nov
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10:00 am
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1:00 pm
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Sun
15 Nov
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Sun
15 Nov
15
Nov

Men's Event with Devamitra, Bodhimati and Dayanatha

Followed by a shared lunch

Advice to Aspiring Bodhisattvas: **Fifty Years and Three: A Conversation Across the Order** Devamitra has been an Order member for fifty years. Bodhimati was ordained three years ago. We've asked them to come together and talk about what it takes to live a Buddhist life over the long haul.
Free (suggested donation £15)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sun
15
Nov
15 Nov
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10:30 am
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1:30 pm
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Sun
15 Nov
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Sun
15 Nov
15
Nov

Mindful Writing

A morning session to inspire and support writing practice.
Free (suggested donation £20)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Mon
16
Nov
16 Nov
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Mon
16 Nov
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Mon
16 Nov
16
Nov

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£9
In person, book online.
More info
Mon
16
Nov
16 Nov
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Mon
16 Nov
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Mon
16 Nov
16
Nov

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 (suggested donation £10)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Mon
16
Nov
16 Nov
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5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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Mon
16 Nov
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Mon
16 Nov
16
Nov

Evening Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£11
In person, book online.
More info
Mon
16
Nov
16 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Mon
16 Nov
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Mon
16 Nov
16
Nov

Welcoming Back a New Order Member

Ordination is a highly significant aspect of the Dharma life which has the potential to transform the lives of many. In this celebratory and devotional evening, we will welcome back Akashatara (ex-Camilla) from her recent ordination retreat.
Free (suggested donation £15)
In person and online.
More info
Tue
17
Nov
17 Nov
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Tue
17 Nov
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Tue
17 Nov
17
Nov

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£9
In person, book online.
More info
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