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Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

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.

We will meditate in the first half of the evening and in the second half will have a conversation (plus Q&A) between two members of our Order on their lived experience as Buddhists.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

This is a weekend retreat led by and for people identifying as LGBTQIA+. In beautiful surroundings, we’ll explore the Buddhist vision through meditation, talks, discussion groups, and ritual with a focus on inclusivity and building friendships.

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.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.

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.

An energetic and fun evening, hosted by expert auctioneer Satyamanas, please join in by coming along and bid! The auction will be interspersed by performance offerings throughout the evening, and there will be cake & fruit punch. If you have got a skill, experience, or item of value that you can donate to the auction, please email volunteer@lbc.org.uk with details of what you're able to give by Thursday 25th April.

Tiratanaloka Unlimited is a campaign to establish a new, larger women’s retreat centre. The women training for ordination are ready, the Tiratanaloka team is ready, we now need everyone’s help to raise enough funds to make this a reality.

Encouraging and developing children's mindfulness and kindness through Buddhist teaching, practice, storytelling and crafts. Led by Jyotismati, Amalanandi, Vijayacitta and Sraddhamalini. 10.30am – 12.30pm. In person – just turn up. For 3–16 year olds. Parents and carers are welcome.

Join us for another rendition of Bodhivandana’s excellent Gujarati vegan meals. She’ll be serving a 2 course at the Mandala Cafe with all proceeds going to our Tiratanaloka fundraiser.

Start the day by tuning in to the LBC from home. A week-long series at the start of every month, with a sequence of meditation teachings, opportunity to ask questions and enhance your routine of daily practice.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative to 12 step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. The Eight Step 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.

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. Broadcast live from an in-person class in the LBC shrine room, with a Dharma talk, opportunities to get your questions answered, led meditation and ritual.

Start the day by tuning in to the LBC from home. A week-long series at the start of every month, with a sequence of meditation teachings, opportunity to ask questions and enhance your routine of daily practice.

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.

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!

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.

Start the day by tuning in to the LBC from home. A week-long series at the start of every month, with a sequence of meditation teachings, opportunity to ask questions and enhance your routine of daily practice.

Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and practice. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

Here's a chance to chant a few different Buddhist mantras in a group as a way to going deeper in one's experience.

Our weekly Wednesday class gives you the chance to learn fresh approaches to meditation, try them out and ask questions to experienced meditators.

Start the day by tuning in to the LBC from home. A week-long series at the start of every month, with a sequence of meditation teachings, opportunity to ask questions and enhance your routine of daily practice.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

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.

We will meditate in the first half of the evening and in the second half will have a conversation (plus Q&A) between two members of our Order on their lived experience as Buddhists.

Come to hear Jan Willis, who Time Magazine named as one of six spiritual innovators for the new millennium, in conversation with Suryagupta for a fascinating exploration of Buddhism and spiritual friendship across the ages, traditions and cultures.

Start the day by tuning in to the LBC from home. A week-long series at the start of every month, with a sequence of meditation teachings, opportunity to ask questions and enhance your routine of daily practice.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

An opportunity for all people of African, Asian and mixed heritage to come together from all around the UK for meditation, practice and community. A treat of teachings, guidance, connection and celebration, led by people of colour, for people of colour.

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.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

Break out of your routine and spend two days learning transformative practices, connecting with others, and enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside.

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.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

If you’re 18-25, join this vibrant monthly seminar to explore what makes life valuable and the relevance of Buddhist wisdom today. This month, we’ll explore The Religion of Art with Kusalasara. There will be coffee, croissants and an optional lunch in the café next door afterwards.

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.

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.

Mary Jo Salter is an American poet, playwright, lyricist and co-editor of The Norton Anthology of Poetry. She has published eight collections of poetry, including It’s Hard to Say: Selected Poems (Waywiser Press, 2015).

Pick one two hour session or treat yourself to more. Some of us will stay for the whole day, making it a day of practice. Each session will have its own flavour - a great chance to explore some new styles and dive deeper.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative to 12 step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. The Eight Step 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.

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. Broadcast live from an in-person class in the LBC shrine room, with a Dharma talk, opportunities to get your questions answered, led meditation and ritual.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

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!

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.

Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and practice. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

Here's a chance to chant a few different Buddhist mantras in a group as a way to going deeper in one's experience.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

Our weekly Wednesday class gives you the chance to learn fresh approaches to meditation, try them out and ask questions to experienced meditators.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

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.

We will meditate in the first half of the evening and in the second half will have a conversation (plus Q&A) between two members of our Order on their lived experience as Buddhists.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

Drop in and visit us in Bethnal Green to either learn to meditate from scratch or join the regulars to take your practice deeper.

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.

EO is a moving yet unsentimental story of a donkey and its interactions with the human world – unique, highly imaginative and beautifully filmed.

A new event for those aged 18-25 to explore meditation in more depth together. Spend a reflective morning testing Buddhist teachings against your direct experience. With lots of meditation, some silence and the chance to discuss your practice with like-minded peers and experienced practitioners. Led by Sthiramanas. Bring vegan lunch to share.

On the second Sunday of every month is a chance for people of African, Asian or mixed heritage to come together, meditate, and discuss how the Buddha’s teachings have relevance to our lives. Suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners.

Meet with like-minded teens and learn about Buddhism and meditation. Discover the benefits for mental well-being and for your capacity to have a positive impact on the world. Open to those aged 12-17.

'Dear Heart'. The launch of a new poetry book with new poems by Vishvantara and Liz Basset and wonderful artwork by Kusalasara and Shraddhamalini. There will be poetry reading and artwork on display, with reflections on poetry and art as spiritual practice. And of course, a chance to buy the book.

An evening of candlelit restorative yoga in the main shrine room. Treat yourself with 2 hours of relaxing and restoring, and raise funds for a good cause at the same time! All proceeds will go to the Tiratanaloka Unlimited campaign.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative to 12 step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. The Eight Step 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.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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. Broadcast live from an in-person class in the LBC shrine room, with a Dharma talk, opportunities to get your questions answered, led meditation and ritual.

Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.

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.

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!

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.

The Buddha taught that the root cause of our suffering is craving. Nowadays one of the most striking ways to see this truth is paying attention to our relationship to our phones.