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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

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Wed
21 Oct
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Wed
25 Nov

The Individual and the Spiritual Community

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Fri
23 Oct
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Sun
25 Oct

People of Colour Weekend

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Sun
1 Nov
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm

Day Retreat: A Commonplace Book

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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
Thursdays
Recovery
Recurring/Weekly
Single-sex
Thu
17
Dec
17 Dec
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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17 Dec
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Thu
17 Dec
17
Dec

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
Thursdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Thu
17
Dec
17 Dec
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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17 Dec
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Thu
17 Dec
17
Dec

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 £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Fridays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Fri
18
Dec
18 Dec
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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18 Dec
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Fri
18 Dec
18
Dec

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
Fridays
Meditation
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Fri
18
Dec
18 Dec
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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18 Dec
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18 Dec
18
Dec

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
Fridays
Yoga
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Fri
18
Dec
18 Dec
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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18 Dec
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Fri
18 Dec
18
Dec

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.
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Fridays
Buddhism
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Fri
18
Dec
18 Dec
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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18 Dec
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Dec

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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Yoga
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Sat
19
Dec
19 Dec
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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19 Dec
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19 Dec
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Dec

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
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Meditation
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19
Dec
19 Dec
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm
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19 Dec
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Dec

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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Yoga
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Sat
19
Dec
19 Dec
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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19 Dec
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Sat
19 Dec
19
Dec

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
Saturdays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Sat
19
Dec
19 Dec
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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19 Dec
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Sat
19 Dec
19
Dec

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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Yoga
Day Event
Weekends
Sun
20
Dec
20 Dec
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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20 Dec
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Sun
20 Dec
20
Dec

Winter Solstice Yoga Afternoon

Led by Sraddhagita

An opportunity to rest and relax as we head into the shortest day of the year. A longer session of Yoga and Yoga Nidra to restore and rejuvenate body, heart and mind.
£26 full | £19 low income
In person, book online.
More info
Mondays
Multi-day
Online
Mon
21
Dec
21 Dec
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8:00 am
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9:00 am
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Mon
21 Dec
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Fri
25 Dec
21
Dec

Festive Season Morning Meditations*

A week-long series of guided meditation over the Christmas period. An opportunity to meditate with others and ask questions.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Retreats
Multi-day
Tue
22
Dec
22 Dec
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6:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Tue
22 Dec
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Fri
1 Jan
22
Dec

The Winter Retreat 2026

The ten-day Winter Retreat is a vital opportunity, in this darkest time of the year, to open up to a new kind of consciousness. 
Come for 10 / 5 Days
In person, book online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
Wed
23
Dec
23 Dec
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Wed
23 Dec
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Wed
23 Dec
23
Dec

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

We will be examining the Ten Fetters, the inclinations, attitudes and illusions we must break in order to gain full Enlightenment. Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom.
In person and online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Retreats
Multi-day
Wed
23
Dec
23 Dec
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6:30 pm
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12:00 pm
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23 Dec
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Fri
1 Jan
23
Dec

Winter Intensive Retreat

This intensive retreat offers a chance to move into stillness and deepen your meditation practice – including with one-to-one meditation reviews and a longer period of silence.
£630 Full | £500 Low Income | £410 18–25s
In person, book online.
More info
Thursdays
Thu
24
Dec
24 Dec
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8:10 pm
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9:15 pm
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24 Dec
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Thu
24 Dec
24
Dec

Full Moon Puja

Part of the Thursday Night Class

A short ritual to mark the full moon. All are welcome to join in, whether or not you’ve taken part in a Buddhist ritual before.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Fridays
Day Event
Fri
25
Dec
25 Dec
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm
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25 Dec
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Fri
25 Dec
25
Dec

Christmas Day Retreat

For an alternative Christmas Day, spend it with others at the LBC practising meditation, reflection and ritual.
Free (suggested donation £40).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Saturdays
Weekends
Day Event
Sat
26
Dec
26 Dec
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm
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26 Dec
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Sat
26 Dec
26
Dec

Boxing Day Retreat

Spend this Boxing Day in community at the LBC practising meditation, reflection and ritual.
Free (suggested donation £40).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Mondays
Multi-day
Online
Mon
28
Dec
28 Dec
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8:00 am
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9:00 am
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Mon
28 Dec
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Fri
1 Jan
28
Dec

Festive Season Morning Meditations*

A week-long series of guided meditation in the lead up to the new year. An opportunity to meditate with others and ask questions.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
Wed
30
Dec
30 Dec
|
10:35 am
-
12:30 pm
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Wed
30 Dec
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Wed
30 Dec
30
Dec

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

We will be examining the Ten Fetters, the inclinations, attitudes and illusions we must break in order to gain full Enlightenment. Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom.
In person and online.
More info
Thursdays
Multi-day
Thu
31
Dec
31 Dec
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7:15 pm
-
12:30 am
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Thu
31 Dec
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Fri
1 Jan
31
Dec

New Year's Eve at the LBC

Followed by optional meditation until 6am

A celebratory evening of meditation, talks and a ritual at midnight.
Free (suggested donation £30)
In person with online elements
More info
Fridays
Day Event
Fri
01
Jan
1 Jan
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10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
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Fri
1 Jan
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Fri
1 Jan
01
Jan

New Year's Day Retreat

Start the New Year with a day of meditation, reflection and ritual.
Free (suggested donation £40).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Tuesdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Tue
05
Jan
5 Jan
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Tue
5 Jan
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Tue
5 Jan
05
Jan

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
Tuesdays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Tue
05
Jan
5 Jan
|
1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Tue
5 Jan
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Tue
5 Jan
05
Jan

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
Tuesdays
Recurring/Weekly
Tue
05
Jan
5 Jan
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2:15 pm
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3:00 pm
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5 Jan
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Tue
5 Jan
05
Jan

Volunteering Session

with Maitreyaraja

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 to the LBC.
In person, just turn up.
More info
Tuesdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Tue
05
Jan
5 Jan
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5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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Tue
5 Jan
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Tue
5 Jan
05
Jan

Qigong

Qigong (pronounced "chee-gong") is a system of exercises which helps us cultivate awareness and connect with our bodies through simple breathing exercises and movement techniques, and can be a great way to prepare for meditation. Join us for a beginner-friendly session led by Serene. No experience necessary.
£8
In person, book online.
More info
Tuesdays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Tue
05
Jan
5 Jan
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7:15 pm
-
9:30 pm
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Tue
5 Jan
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Tue
5 Jan
05
Jan

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
Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
Wed
06
Jan
6 Jan
|
10:35 am
-
12:30 pm
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Wed
6 Jan
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Wed
6 Jan
06
Jan

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

We will be examining the Ten Fetters, the inclinations, attitudes and illusions we must break in order to gain full Enlightenment. Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom.
In person and online.
More info
Wednesdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Wed
06
Jan
6 Jan
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Wed
6 Jan
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Wed
6 Jan
06
Jan

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
Wednesdays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Wed
06
Jan
6 Jan
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Wed
6 Jan
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Wed
6 Jan
06
Jan

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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