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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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12 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep

The Urban Retreat 2026

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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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22
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2:15 pm
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22 Sep
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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.
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Tuesdays
Yoga
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22
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22 Sep
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5:30 pm
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22 Sep
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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.
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Tuesdays
Meditation
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22
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22 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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22 Sep
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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.
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Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
Wed
23
Sep
23 Sep
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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23 Sep
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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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Yoga
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23 Sep
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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
In person, book online.
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Wednesdays
Meditation
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23
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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.
More info
Wednesdays
Buddhism
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23
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23 Sep
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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.
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Yoga
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23 Sep
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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
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23
Sep
23 Sep
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23 Sep
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The Three Prerequisites: Truth, Faith, Love

A five-week series at the Wednesday Night Class

The temptation nowadays is to self-curate our lives. But to really explore life in a healthy, integral way we need three fundamental qualities: clarity about what is true, open-hearted empathy, and faith in the possibility of transcendental consciousness. Maitreyabandhu, a senior teacher at the LBC, joins the Wednesday Class for five weeks to explore them. For complete newcomers and for anyone already going deeper.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Retreats
Wednesdays
Multi-day
Wed
23
Sep
23 Sep
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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23 Sep
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27 Sep
23
Sep

Buddhism & Meditation Immersion Retreat

Curious about retreats and the effects they can have? This longer introductory retreat is an ideal first taste. Break out of your routine and spend 5 days learning transformative practices, connecting with others, and enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
£360 full | £290 low income | £240 18-25s/camping
In person, book online.
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Yoga
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24 Sep
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24 Sep
24
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
Thursdays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Thu
24
Sep
24 Sep
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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24 Sep
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24 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
Thursdays
Recovery
Recurring/Weekly
Thu
24
Sep
24 Sep
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6:30 pm
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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.
More info
Thursdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Thu
24
Sep
24 Sep
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9:15 pm
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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
Day Event
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25
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25 Sep
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10:00 am
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2:00 pm
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25 Sep
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Work Morning: Whistle While you Work

Spend a morning at the LBC helping to beautify and refresh the centre for future visitors. An opportunity to volunteer, meditate and practise Buddhist ritual alongside others.
In person, just turn up.
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Fridays
Yoga
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25
Sep
25 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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25 Sep
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Fri
25 Sep
25
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
25
Sep
25 Sep
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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25 Sep
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25 Sep
25
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
25
Sep
25 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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25 Sep
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25 Sep
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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
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25
Sep
25 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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25 Sep
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Sep

The Mythic Realm

A Friday Night Class Series

A five week series at the Friday class, exploring archetypal Buddha & Bodhisattva figures.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Fridays
Sub30
Buddhism
Meditation
Fri
25
Sep
25 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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25 Sep
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25 Sep
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Sep

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 (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Yoga
Saturdays
Recurring/Weekly
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26
Sep
26 Sep
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
26
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.
More info
Saturdays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Sat
26
Sep
26 Sep
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
26
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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
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
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26
Sep
26 Sep
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
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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
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26
Sep
26 Sep
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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26 Sep
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26 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
Saturdays
Weekends
Buddhism
Sat
26
Sep
26 Sep
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2:30 pm
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3:00 pm
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
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Sep

Full Moon Puja

Part of Mantra & Meditation Afternoon

A chance to 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.
More info
Saturdays
Buddhism
Weekends
Sat
26
Sep
26 Sep
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2:30 pm
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5:00 pm
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26 Sep
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26 Sep
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Sep

Mantra & Meditation Afternoon

Explore how mantra chanting and meditation can support each other, cultivating positive emotion and opening us up to the mystery of Enlightenment.
Free (suggested donation £15)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sundays
Single-sex
Weekends
Buddhism
Sun
27
Sep
27 Sep
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10:00 am
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1:00 pm
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27 Sep
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27 Sep
27
Sep

Men's Event with Jnanavaca

Followed by lunch at the Mandala Café

LBC men's events focus on the most crucial aspects of spiritual life with the hope of shining a light on the difficult and thorny questions that affect our spiritual practice.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sundays
Families & Children
Buddhism
Sun
27
Sep
27 Sep
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm
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27 Sep
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27 Sep
27
Sep

Buddhist Sunday School

For 3–16 year olds. Parents and carers are welcome.

Encouraging and developing children's mindfulness and kindness through Buddhist teaching, practice, storytelling and crafts.
Free (suggested donation £15)
In person, just turn up.
More info
Mondays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Mon
28
Sep
28 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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28 Sep
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Mon
28 Sep
28
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
28
Sep
28 Sep
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1:00 pm
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28 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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