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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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Sat
12 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep

The Urban Retreat 2026

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Tue
29 Sep
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Tue
3 Nov

Who Hates the Metta Bhavana?

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Sun
6 Sep
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Sun
25 Oct

Breaking Free from Low Mood and Depression

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Fri
18 Sep
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Sun
20 Sep

Buddhism & Meditation Weekend

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Wed
23 Sep
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Sun
27 Sep

Buddhism & Meditation Immersion Retreat

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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
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Thursdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
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10
Sep
10 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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10 Sep
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Thu
10 Sep
10
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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Fridays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Fri
11
Sep
11 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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11 Sep
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Fri
11 Sep
11
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
11
Sep
11 Sep
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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11 Sep
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11 Sep
11
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
11
Sep
11 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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11 Sep
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Fri
11 Sep
11
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
In person, book online.
More info
Fridays
Buddhism
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Fri
11
Sep
11 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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11 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).
In person, just turn up.
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Yoga
Buddhism
Fridays
Meditation
Retreats
Fri
11
Sep
11 Sep
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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11 Sep
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13 Sep
11
Sep

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

This weekend will offer yoga for all levels, alongside meditation practice and a glimpse of the Buddhist vision.
£295 full | £235 low income
In person, book online.
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Yoga
Saturdays
Recurring/Weekly
Sat
12
Sep
12 Sep
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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12 Sep
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12 Sep
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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
In person, book online.
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Saturdays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
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12
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12 Sep
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm
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12 Sep
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12 Sep
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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.
More info
Saturdays
Sub30
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12
Sep
12 Sep
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm
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12 Sep
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12 Sep
12
Sep

Sub30 Breakfast Seminar

For those aged 18–30

Join this vibrant monthly seminar for people aged 18–30, and explore Buddhist wisdom in the context of the modern world.
Free (with donations welcome).
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Saturdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Sat
12
Sep
12 Sep
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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12 Sep
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Sat
12 Sep
12
Sep

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.
£9
In person, book online.
More info
Saturdays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Sat
12
Sep
12 Sep
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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12 Sep
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Sat
12 Sep
12
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
Buddhism
Meditation
Special Events
Multi-day
Online
Sat
12
Sep
12 Sep
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2:30 pm
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9:30 pm
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12 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep
12
Sep

The Urban Retreat 2026

How much can we change our mind in one week? The Urban Retreat is a chance to find out. For seven days, the LBC's usual programme becomes something altogether more intensive – a series of special events designed to create the immersive, transformative conditions of a retreat without leaving the city. All are welcome, sign up for free on our website.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Saturdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Sat
12
Sep
12 Sep
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2:30 pm
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5:00 pm
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12 Sep
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12 Sep
12
Sep

Urban Retreat Kick Off

Meet the team and your fellow retreatants and commit to turning your life into a retreat over the coming week. We'll look at how to best engage with the retreat, reflect on our intentions and hopes, and take part in a special opening ceremony to start the retreat together.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Urban Retreat
Saturdays
Online
Meditation
Sat
12
Sep
12 Sep
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2:30 pm
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3:30 pm
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12 Sep
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12 Sep
12
Sep

Online Opening Ceremony

For those joining the Urban Retreat online. Join us for the opening ceremony of the Urban Retreat 2026 from wherever you are — setting intentions and beginning the week together.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
More info
Urban Retreat
Saturdays
Arts & Culture
Sat
12
Sep
12 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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12 Sep
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Sat
12 Sep
12
Sep

Film Night: Past Lives

The Urban Retreat 2026

A bittersweet reunion between childhood sweethearts raises quiet questions about fate, choice, and the paths not taken.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Urban Retreat
Sundays
Meditation
Newcomers
Sun
13
Sep
13 Sep
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10:00 am
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1:00 pm
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13 Sep
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Sun
13 Sep
13
Sep

Introduction to Meditation Morning (Beginners)

Learn fundamental tools to work with your mind, and begin to transform it. This is an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the practices we teach at the LBC, or learn meditation from scratch. After lunch, you will join in with the silent meditation day.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Urban Retreat
Sundays
Meditation
Regulars
Online
Sun
13
Sep
13 Sep
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm
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13 Sep
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Sun
13 Sep
13
Sep

Total Immersion Day (Regulars)

Dive in with a full day of collective practice. Expect plenty of meditation, and silence to help us take our practice deeper. Suitable for those who have learned the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana practices as we teach them at the LBC.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Sundays
Families & Children
Sun
13
Sep
13 Sep
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11:00 am
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1:30 pm
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13 Sep
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Sun
13 Sep
13
Sep

Mindful Morning for Teens

Meet with like-minded teens (12–17 years old) to learn about Buddhism and meditation, and explore how to have a positive impact in the world and increase your mental well-being.
Free (suggested donation £15)
In person, sign up online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Mondays
Meditation
Online
Mon
14
Sep
14 Sep
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7:00 am
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8:00 am
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Mon
14 Sep
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Mon
14 Sep
14
Sep

Morning Meditation

Start your day meditating with others. Come in person if you can, or join online. After meditation, stay for breakfast in the LBC.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Mondays
Yoga
Mon
14
Sep
14 Sep
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9:00 am
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10:00 am
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14 Sep
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Mon
14 Sep
14
Sep

Yoga in the Park

Hatha flow yoga in the beautiful outdoors. All levels welcome — just bring yourself and a mat if you have one. Meet at the LBC at 8.30am to walk together, or at the location (TBC) at 9am.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Mondays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Mon
14
Sep
14 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Mon
14 Sep
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Mon
14 Sep
14
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
Mondays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Mon
14
Sep
14 Sep
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Mon
14 Sep
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Mon
14 Sep
14
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
Urban Retreat
Mondays
Meditation
Online
Mon
14
Sep
14 Sep
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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14 Sep
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Mon
14 Sep
14
Sep

Lunchtime Meditation Toolkit

A progressive sequence of lunchtime sessions, giving you tools for developing a wiser, more loving mind. The regulars class is also available online via Zoom; the newcomers session is in person only.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Mondays
Arts & Culture
Mon
14
Sep
14 Sep
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3:30 pm
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5:00 pm
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14 Sep
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Mon
14 Sep
14
Sep

Music: The Art of Listening

An afternoon session led by Amalavira, exploring how listening deeply to music can open up a richer, more receptive way of experiencing the world.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Urban Retreat
Mondays
Mon
14
Sep
14 Sep
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5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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14 Sep
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Mon
14 Sep
14
Sep

Going For Refuge and Prostration Practice

For GFR mitras who have learned the prostration practice, and Order Members

For GFR mitras who have learned the prostration practice, and Order Members.
In person, just turn up.
More info
Mondays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Mon
14
Sep
14 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Mon
14 Sep
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Mon
14 Sep
14
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
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Mondays
Recurring/Weekly
Mon
14
Sep
14 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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14 Sep
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Mon
14 Sep
14
Sep

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.
More info
Urban Retreat
Mondays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Mon
14
Sep
14 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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14 Sep
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Mon
14 Sep
14
Sep

Facing Life's Difficulties | Suryagupta

These evening sessions are often the highlight of the Urban Retreat. Come to meditate and hear Suryagupta on facing life's difficulties, the first of this year's keynote talks.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Tuesdays
Meditation
Online
Tue
15
Sep
15 Sep
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7:00 am
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8:00 am
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15 Sep
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Tue
15 Sep
15
Sep

Morning Meditation

Start your day meditating with others. Come in person if you can, or join online. After meditation, stay for breakfast in the LBC.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Tuesdays
Yoga
Tue
15
Sep
15 Sep
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9:00 am
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10:00 am
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15 Sep
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Tue
15 Sep
15
Sep

Kum Nye

Kum Nye is a Tibetan movement practice, similar to tai chi or yoga. This session explores simple exercises using movement, breath and awareness to release tension and develop a deeper sense of ease in both body and mind. No prior experience needed.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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