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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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Fri
7 Aug
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16 Aug

Summer Retreat

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Tue
28 Jul
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Tue
1 Sep

Digital Dharma Course

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Mon
13 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm

Dharma Night with Padmavajra

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Fri
17 Jul
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Sun
19 Jul

Buddhism & Meditation Weekend

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Mon
10 Aug
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Mon
14 Sep

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

Weekly classes

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Fri
30 Oct
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Tue
4 Nov

Yoga for Meditation Retreat

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Tue
14 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm

Mitra Evening with Padmavajra

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Fri
17 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm

Sub30 Friday Class

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Sun
19 Jul
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm

LGBTQIA+ Practice Day

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Fri
24 Jul
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10:00 am
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2:00 pm

Caring for the Temple: Work Morning

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Wed
22 Jul
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Fri
24 Jul

Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) Training

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Sun
26 Jul
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm

Buddhist Sunday School

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Sun
26 Jul
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10:00 am
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5:00 pm

Buddhism & 12-Step Day

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Wed
29 Jul
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9:45 pm
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10:15 pm

Full Moon Puja

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Sat
1 Aug
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm

Sub30 Breakfast Seminar

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Fri
24 Jul
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Sun
2 Aug

Women's Intensive Retreat

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Sun
2 Aug
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10:00 am
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9:30 pm

Dharma Day Festival

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Mon
3 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm

Welcoming Back New Order Members

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Mon
3 Aug
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Fri
7 Aug

Online Morning Meditation

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Sat
8 Aug
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Mindful Movement Workshop

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Sat
8 Aug
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7:15 pm
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10:00 pm

Film Night: Boyhood (2014)

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Sun
9 Aug
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10:00 am
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11:30 am

People of Colour Sunday Class

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Sun
9 Aug
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10:00 am
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12:30 pm

Mantra & Meditation Morning

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Sun
9 Aug
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2:45 pm
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5:00 pm

Death Cafe

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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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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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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
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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.
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Aug

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
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Buddhism
Meditation
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31
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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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Yoga
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1 Sep
01
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.
£9
In person, book online.
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Meditation
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01
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1 Sep
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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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1 Sep
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Sep

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!
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Yoga
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01
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1 Sep
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Sep

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
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01
Sep
1 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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1 Sep
01
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).
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Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
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02
Sep
2 Sep
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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2 Sep
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Wed
2 Sep
02
Sep

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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02
Sep
2 Sep
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2 Sep
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2 Sep
02
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.
£9
In person, book online.
More info
Wednesdays
Meditation
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02
Sep
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2 Sep
02
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
Wednesdays
Buddhism
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02
Sep
2 Sep
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6:30 pm
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2 Sep
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2 Sep
02
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).
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Wednesdays
Yoga
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Wed
02
Sep
2 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Wed
2 Sep
02
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.
£11
In person, book online.
More info
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Recurring/Weekly
Wed
02
Sep
2 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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2 Sep
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2 Sep
02
Sep

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.
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Meditation
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03
Sep
3 Sep
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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3 Sep
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Thu
3 Sep
03
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
Thursdays
Recovery
Recurring/Weekly
Thu
03
Sep
3 Sep
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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3 Sep
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Thu
3 Sep
03
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.
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Thursdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
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03
Sep
3 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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3 Sep
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3 Sep
03
Sep

Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path

The Noble Eightfold Path is one of the Buddha's most complete and practical guides to living a life that leads to liberation. Over eight weeks, we will explore each step of the path, drawing on Bhante Urgyen Sangharakshita's seminal lecture series as our guide.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
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Yoga
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Fri
04
Sep
4 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Fri
4 Sep
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Fri
4 Sep
04
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.
£9
In person, book online.
More info
Fridays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Fri
04
Sep
4 Sep
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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4 Sep
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4 Sep
04
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
Fridays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Fri
04
Sep
4 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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4 Sep
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4 Sep
04
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.
£11
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Buddhism
Meditation
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04
Sep
4 Sep
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4 Sep
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Sep

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).
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05
Sep
5 Sep
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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5 Sep
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Sat
5 Sep
05
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.
£13
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Saturdays
Online
Breathing Space
Sat
05
Sep
5 Sep
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10:30 am
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1:00 pm
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5 Sep
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Sat
5 Sep
05
Sep

Mindful Eating:

Online Mindfulness Workshop With Breathing Space

Join us for a practical and nourishing online workshop exploring what it really means to eat mindfully — to slow down, pay attention, and experience food through all of our senses. Together we’ll take time to notice the many sensations involved in hunger, eating, and satisfaction, and explore how mindful awareness can transform the way we relate to food.
£25/£15
Online only.
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Meditation
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05
Sep
5 Sep
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm
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5 Sep
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5 Sep
05
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.
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Yoga
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05
Sep
5 Sep
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5 Sep
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5 Sep
05
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.
£9
In person, book online.
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5 Sep
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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.
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06
Sep
6 Sep
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6 Sep
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Sep

Death Cafe

At the Mandala Cafe

As a society, we rarely discuss death, even though death is the only inevitable thing in life. Death cafes offer an opportunity to share with others our experiences, ideas and feelings about death and dying.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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