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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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7 Aug
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16 Aug

Summer Retreat

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Tue
28 Jul
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1 Sep

Digital Dharma Course

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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

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Fri
28 Aug
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Fri
4 Sep

People of Colour Retreat

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30 Oct
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4 Nov

Yoga for Meditation Retreat

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19 Jul
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10:00 am
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LGBTQIA+ Practice Day

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Fri
24 Jul
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10:00 am
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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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Sat
1 Aug
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6:30 pm
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9:30 pm

Poetry Night: When I Met My Muse

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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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9:30 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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Sun
16 Aug
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10:00 am
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1:00 pm

Men's Event with Suvajra

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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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Breathing Space
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23 Jul
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Mindfulness for Stress

With Breathing Space

This eight-week evidence-based course is designed to help you manage stress and overwhelm in your life. This course teaches practical mindfulness tools to reduce stress, calm anxiety, and bring balance to daily life.
£250 / £190
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Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

This six-week course on Monday evenings will introduce you to key Buddhist principles and two meditation practices that cultivate self-awareness, open-heartedness, and insight.
£130/£85
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Breathing Space
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02
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2 Jul
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20 Aug
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Jul

Mindfulness for Stress (Online)

With Breathing Space

This eight-week evidence-based course is designed to help you manage stress and overwhelm in your life. This course teaches practical mindfulness tools to reduce stress, calm anxiety, and bring balance to daily life.
£210 / £150
Online only.
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17
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17 Jul
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17 Jul
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19 Jul
17
Jul

Buddhism & Meditation Weekend

Curious about retreats? This introductory weekend is an ideal first taste. Break out of your routine and spend two days learning transformative practices, connecting with others, and enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
£255 full | £205 low income
In person, book online.
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19
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19 Jul
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Jul

LGBTQIA+ Practice Day

Led by Shraddasiddhi, Akshayapradipa and team

A simple, spacious day of practice, meditation and ritual led by and for LGBTQIA+ sangha members.
Free (with donations welcome).
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Yoga
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20
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20 Jul
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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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Meditation
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20
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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
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20
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20 Jul
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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
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Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Mondays
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20
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20 Jul
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20 Jul
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Jul

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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Tuesdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Tue
21
Jul
21 Jul
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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21 Jul
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Tue
21 Jul
21
Jul

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
Tuesdays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Tue
21
Jul
21 Jul
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1:00 pm
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21 Jul
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Tue
21 Jul
21
Jul

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
Tuesdays
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Tue
21
Jul
21 Jul
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3:00 pm
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21 Jul
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21 Jul
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Jul

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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Meditation
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21
Jul
21 Jul
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21 Jul
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Jul

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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Breathing Space
Recovery
Multi-day
Wed
22
Jul
22 Jul
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9:00 am
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5:00 pm
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22 Jul
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Fri
24 Jul
22
Jul

Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) Training

With Breathing Space

Deepen your understanding of addiction and recovery through mindfulness. This MBAR facilitator training explores mindfulness-based tools for working with addictive and compulsive behaviours — in your personal life, workplace, or community. Ideal for professionals, people in recovery, and those training to become MBAR facilitators.
In person, book online.
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Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
Wed
22
Jul
22 Jul
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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22 Jul
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Wed
22 Jul
22
Jul

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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Wednesdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
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22
Jul
22 Jul
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Wed
22 Jul
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Wed
22 Jul
22
Jul

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
Recurring/Weekly
Wed
22
Jul
22 Jul
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Wed
22 Jul
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Wed
22 Jul
22
Jul

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
Recurring/Weekly
Wed
22
Jul
22 Jul
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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22 Jul
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22 Jul
22
Jul

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.
More info
Wednesdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Wed
22
Jul
22 Jul
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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22 Jul
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Wed
22 Jul
22
Jul

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
22
Jul
22 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Wed
22 Jul
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Wed
22 Jul
22
Jul

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.
More info
Thursdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Thu
23
Jul
23 Jul
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Thu
23 Jul
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Thu
23 Jul
23
Jul

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
23
Jul
23 Jul
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Thu
23 Jul
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Thu
23 Jul
23
Jul

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
23
Jul
23 Jul
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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Thu
23 Jul
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Thu
23 Jul
23
Jul

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
23
Jul
23 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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23 Jul
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23 Jul
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Jul

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.
More info
Fridays
Day Event
Fri
24
Jul
24 Jul
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10:00 am
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2:00 pm
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24 Jul
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Fri
24 Jul
24
Jul

Caring for the Temple: Work Morning

A morning of meditation and caring for the fabric of the Centre. Join with other volunteers to polish, sweep and scrub the Temple to a new brightness. Bring vegan lunch to share.
In person, just turn up.
More info
Fridays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Fri
24
Jul
24 Jul
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Fri
24 Jul
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Fri
24 Jul
24
Jul

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
24
Jul
24 Jul
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Fri
24 Jul
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Fri
24 Jul
24
Jul

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
24
Jul
24 Jul
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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24 Jul
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24 Jul
24
Jul

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
24
Jul
24 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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24 Jul
24
Jul

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.
More info
Buddhism
Fridays
Meditation
Retreats
Multi-day
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24
Jul
24 Jul
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7:30 pm
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1:00 pm
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24 Jul
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2 Aug
24
Jul

Women's Intensive Retreat

If you’ve been practising meditation for a while and would like to go deeper, join in this longer retreat for women.
£630 full | £500 low income | £410 18-25s/camping
In person, book online.
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