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Weekly in-person classes

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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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Fri
7 Aug
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Sun
16 Aug

Summer Retreat

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Fri
26 Jun
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Sun
5 Jul

Men's Intensive Retreat

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Mon
1 Jun
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9:45 pm
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10:15 pm

Full Moon Puja

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Fri
19 Jun
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Sun
21 Jun

Buddhism & Meditation Weekend

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Sat
20 Jun
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Sat
11 Jul

Foundations of Meditation Course

This month's picks

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Tue
5 May
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Tue
9 Jun

Mind in Harmony

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Mon
18 May
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Mon
22 Jun

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

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Mon
25 May
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Fri
29 May

Parents and Children's Retreat

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Sat
30 May
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7:00 pm
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10:00 pm

Hidden Notes

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Sun
31 May
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10:00 am
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3:00 pm

Yoga Festival Day

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Sun
31 May
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10:30 am
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1:00 pm

Surreal Still Life Drawing with Stella Murphy

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Mon
1 Jun
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7:30 am
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8:30 am

Online Morning Meditation

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Tue
2 Jun
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7:30 am
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8:30 am

Online Morning Meditation

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Tue
2 Jun
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6:30 pm
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7:30 pm

Chi Kung

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Wed
3 Jun
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7:30 am
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8:30 am

Online Morning Meditation

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Thu
4 Jun
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7:30 am
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8:30 am

Online Morning Meditation

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Fri
5 Jun
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7:30 am
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8:30 am

Online Morning Meditation

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Fri
5 Jun
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Sun
7 Jun

LGBTQIA+ Weekend

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Sat
6 Jun
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm

Sub30 Breakfast Seminar

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Sat
6 Jun
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6:30 pm
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9:30 pm

Candlelit Social with Irish Trad Music

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Tue
9 Jun
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm

Chi Kung

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Fri
12 Jun
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm

Sub30 Friday Class:

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Fri
12 Jun
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Sun
14 Jun

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

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Sat
13 Jun
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm

The Burning Monk: A Celebration of Thich Quang Duc

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Sat
13 Jun
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

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Sat
13 Jun
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm

Film Night: 8½ (1963)

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Sun
14 Jun
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10:00 am
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11:30 am

People of Colour Sunday Class

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Sun
14 Jun
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10:00 am
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12:30 pm

Transforming Self & World with Suryagupta

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Sun
14 Jun
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11:00 am
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1:30 pm

Mindful Morning for Teens

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Sun
14 Jun
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2:45 pm
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5:00 pm

Death Cafe

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Tue
16 Jun
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm

Chi Kung

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Sat
20 Jun
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2:30 pm
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5:30 pm

Mindful Writing: Writing to Sculpt the Mind

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Sun
21 Jun
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Summer Solstice Restorative Yoga Afternoon

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Tue
23 Jun
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm

Chi Kung

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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.
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Fri 3 Apr – Sun 12 Apr

The Spring Retreat

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.
£630 Full / £500 Low Income / £410 18–25s/camping
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Chi Kung

Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese system of exercises that help us contact and harness energy in the body, and can be a great way to prepare for meditation. Join us for a beginner-friendly session led by Serene. No experience necessary.
£8
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10:35 am
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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.
In person and online.
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26 Aug
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Celebrating Bhante’s Birthday

This day marks the birthday of our founder and teacher 'Bhante' Urgyen Sangharakshita. We'll spend the evening exploring his teachings, and his unique approach to the Buddhist vision. Come along to find out more about the Buddhist tradition Sangharakshita founded.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
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Meditation
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28
Aug
28 Aug
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28 Aug
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4 Sep
28
Aug

People of Colour Retreat

A week long retreat for People of Colour to come together, meditate, and be inspired by the Buddha’s teaching.
£500 full | £340 low income | £325 camping
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Fridays
Buddhism
Special Events
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28
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28 Aug
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28 Aug
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Full Moon Puja

As part of the Friday Night Class

After Dharma Night, we’ll come together for 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.
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Yoga
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Recurring/Weekly
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29
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29 Aug
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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29 Aug
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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.
£13
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30 Aug
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Summer Restorative Yoga Afternoon

Led by ex-Ruth

A slow yoga practice using the bolsters and props to help you to fully relax, release and restore. Come and enjoy these quiet peaceful poses to cultivate stillness at the end of the summer season.
£26 Full / £19 Low Income
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31
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31 Aug
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8:30 am
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31 Aug
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31 Aug
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Aug

Online Morning Meditation

This week-long series of guided meditation happens at the start of every month. An opportunity to meditate with others and ask questions.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
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Mondays
Buddhism
Day Event
Meditation
Retreats
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31
Aug
31 Aug
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10:00 am
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5:00 pm
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31 Aug
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31 Aug
31
Aug

Bank Holiday Day Retreat

We'll be spending this August Bank Holiday with a full day of meditation. A great way to use the opportunity to dive into meditation and take your practice deeper.
Free (suggested donation £40).
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Buddhism
Meditation
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Mondays
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Mon
31
Aug
31 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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31 Aug
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31 Aug
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Aug

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.
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