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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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Tue
22 Dec
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Fri
1 Jan

The Winter Retreat 2026

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Wed
21 Oct
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Wed
25 Nov

The Individual and the Spiritual Community

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Wed
14 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm

Anniversary of the Dhamma Revolution

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Mon
2 Nov
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Mon
7 Dec

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

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Tue
17 Nov
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Tue
8 Dec

The Myth of the Return Journey

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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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Meditation
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Special Events
Breathing Space
Sundays
Sun
06
Sep
6 Sep
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2:30 pm
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5:30 pm
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6 Sep
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Sun
25 Oct
06
Sep

Breaking Free from Low Mood and Depression

With Breathing Space

In this 8-week course, based on the Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy programme, we’ll explore how to stay well, and sustain positive mental health.
£250 Full / £190 Low Income
In person, book online.
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Mondays
Multi-day
Courses
Buddhism
Mon
21
Sep
21 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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21 Sep
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26 Oct
21
Sep

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 full | £85 low income | £65 18-25s
In person, book online.
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Tuesdays
Multi-day
Courses
Buddhism
Meditation
Tue
29
Sep
29 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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29 Sep
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Tue
3 Nov
29
Sep

Who Hates the Metta Bhavana?

A six-week course

Many people struggle with the Metta Bhavana practice, and sometimes give up on it altogether. This six-week course is designed to help you discover how powerful – and beautiful – it can be.
In person: £130 / £85 / £65. Online £70 / £50 / £35.
In person and online.
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Buddhism
Sat
03
Oct
3 Oct
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm
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3 Oct
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Sat
24 Oct
03
Oct

Free Your Mind

A four-week course in Deptford

The state of our mind is the state of our life. We're mostly unaware of how our negative habits limit our experience and are oblivious to the vast potential of our minds. Buddhist practice gives us the tools to change that and awaken to life’s depths. On the course, we will teach you some of the fundamentals of Buddhist thought, as well as two foundational meditation practices.
£65 full / £45 low income
In person, book online.
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Buddhism
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Sat
10
Oct
10 Oct
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10:30 am
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10 Oct
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Sat
31 Oct
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Oct

Foundations of Meditation Course

The human mind is the most mysterious and complex 'thing' in the universe – yet the tragedy of our life is that we don't make the most of it. Over four weeks, build the essential foundations for getting the best out of your mind.
£100 full | £60 low income | £45 18-25s
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15
Oct
15 Oct
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4:00 pm
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15 Oct
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18 Oct
15
Oct

Women's Intensive Long Weekend

Led by a team of Order Members and Mitra Convenors, join this long weekend to take your understanding and practice of Buddhism deeper in a strongly communal context. On this retreat we'll be emphasising Buddhist ideas through talks and discussion, following the unique life and teachings of the Tibetan teacher Milarepa.
£310 full | £250 low income | £200 18-25s
In person, book online.
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Buddhism
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Saturdays
Special Events
Sat
17
Oct
17 Oct
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5:00 pm
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17 Oct
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18 Oct
17
Oct

Sub30 Women's Seminar

Exploring our Practice: Deepening together

A weekend programme for young women to come together and explore the joys and tensions of practising Buddhism today.
Free (with donations welcome).
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More info
Weekends
Sundays
Sun
18
Oct
18 Oct
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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18 Oct
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18 Oct
18
Oct

Death 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).
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Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Mon
19
Oct
19 Oct
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Mon
19 Oct
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Mon
19 Oct
19
Oct

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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Mondays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Mon
19
Oct
19 Oct
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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19 Oct
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Mon
19 Oct
19
Oct

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
Mondays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Mon
19
Oct
19 Oct
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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19 Oct
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Mon
19 Oct
19
Oct

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
19
Oct
19 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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19 Oct
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Mon
19 Oct
19
Oct

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
Tuesdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Tue
20
Oct
20 Oct
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Tue
20 Oct
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Tue
20 Oct
20
Oct

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
20
Oct
20 Oct
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Tue
20 Oct
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Tue
20 Oct
20
Oct

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
Recurring/Weekly
Tue
20
Oct
20 Oct
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2:15 pm
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3:00 pm
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20 Oct
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Tue
20 Oct
20
Oct

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
Recurring/Weekly
Tue
20
Oct
20 Oct
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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20 Oct
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Tue
20 Oct
20
Oct

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.
Free (with donations welcome).
£8
In person, book online.
More info
Tuesdays
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
Tue
20
Oct
20 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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20 Oct
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Tue
20 Oct
20
Oct

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
21
Oct
21 Oct
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Wed
21 Oct
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Wed
21 Oct
21
Oct

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.
More info
Wednesdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Wed
21
Oct
21 Oct
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Wed
21 Oct
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Wed
21 Oct
21
Oct

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
21
Oct
21 Oct
|
1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Wed
21 Oct
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Wed
21 Oct
21
Oct

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
21
Oct
21 Oct
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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21 Oct
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Wed
21 Oct
21
Oct

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
21
Oct
21 Oct
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Wed
21 Oct
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Wed
21 Oct
21
Oct

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
Multi-day
Courses
Buddhism
Wed
21
Oct
21 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Wed
21 Oct
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Wed
25 Nov
21
Oct

The Individual and the Spiritual Community

A six-week course

This course explores one of the most important questions of our time: how can we be who we really are, while living harmoniously with others and contributing to something bigger than ourselves?
£130 full | £85 low income | £65 18-25s
In person, book online.
More info
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Recurring/Weekly
Wed
21
Oct
21 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Wed
21 Oct
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Wed
21 Oct
21
Oct

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
22
Oct
22 Oct
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Thu
22 Oct
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Thu
22 Oct
22
Oct

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
22
Oct
22 Oct
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1:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
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Thu
22 Oct
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Thu
22 Oct
22
Oct

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
Single-sex
Thu
22
Oct
22 Oct
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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Thu
22 Oct
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Thu
22 Oct
22
Oct

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
22
Oct
22 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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Thu
22 Oct
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Thu
22 Oct
22
Oct

Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

Join us for an evening of meditation, discussion and Dharma teaching. The second half of the class features a conversation about how we can relate themes from the Buddhas teachings to our lives today.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Fridays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Fri
23
Oct
23 Oct
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Fri
23 Oct
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Fri
23 Oct
23
Oct

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
23
Oct
23 Oct
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1:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
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Fri
23 Oct
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Fri
23 Oct
23
Oct

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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