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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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Sat
19 Sep
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Sun
20 Sep

Padmasambhava Festival: Transforming Demons

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19 Sep
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2:30 pm
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3:30 pm

Mural Unveiling

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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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Meditation
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Special Events
Breathing Space
Sundays
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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.
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
Wednesdays
Meditation
Online
Wed
16
Sep
16 Sep
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7:00 am
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8:00 am
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16 Sep
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Wed
16 Sep
16
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
Wednesdays
Wed
16
Sep
16 Sep
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8:15 am
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9:00 am
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16 Sep
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Wed
16 Sep
16
Sep

Running Club

A friendly morning run from the LBC, led by Dario. Finishing at Yoga in the Park, or for a coffee and breakfast at the Mandala Café. All paces welcome - come along and start the day moving with others. Please arrive 5 minutes early to ensure a prompt start.
In person, just turn up.
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Urban Retreat
Wednesdays
Yoga
Wed
16
Sep
16 Sep
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9:00 am
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10:00 am
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16 Sep
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16 Sep
16
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 Well Street Common to start at 9am.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Urban Retreat
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Wed
16
Sep
16 Sep
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10:45 am
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12:30 pm
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16 Sep
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Wed
16 Sep
16
Sep

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation, this week as part of the Urban Retreat. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Wednesdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Wed
16
Sep
16 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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16 Sep
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Wed
16 Sep
16
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
Urban Retreat
Wednesdays
Meditation
Online
Wed
16
Sep
16 Sep
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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16 Sep
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Wed
16 Sep
16
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
Wednesdays
Wed
16
Sep
16 Sep
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5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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16 Sep
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Wed
16 Sep
16
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
Wednesdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Wed
16
Sep
16 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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16 Sep
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Wed
16 Sep
16
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
Urban Retreat
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Wed
16
Sep
16 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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16 Sep
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Wed
16 Sep
16
Sep

Mantra Chanting

Here's a chance to chant a few different Buddhist mantras in a group as a way of going deeper in one's experience.
Free (suggested donation £7).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Urban Retreat
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Wed
16
Sep
16 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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16 Sep
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Wed
16 Sep
16
Sep

Seeing the Nature of Things | Maitreyabandhu

These evening sessions are often the highlight of the Urban Retreat. Come to meditate and hear Maitreyabandhu on seeing the nature of things, the third of this year's keynote talks.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Thursdays
Meditation
Online
Thu
17
Sep
17 Sep
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7:00 am
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8:00 am
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Thu
17 Sep
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Thu
17 Sep
17
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
Thursdays
Yoga
Thu
17
Sep
17 Sep
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9:00 am
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10:00 am
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17 Sep
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Thu
17 Sep
17
Sep

Tibetan Yoga (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
Thursdays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Thu
17
Sep
17 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Thu
17 Sep
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Thu
17 Sep
17
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
Urban Retreat
Thursdays
Meditation
Online
Thu
17
Sep
17 Sep
|
1:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
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Thu
17 Sep
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Thu
17 Sep
17
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
Thursdays
Thu
17
Sep
17 Sep
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2:15 pm
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3:15 pm
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17 Sep
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Thu
17 Sep
17
Sep

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 to the LBC.
In person, just turn up.
More info
Urban Retreat
Thursdays
Buddhism
Thu
17
Sep
17 Sep
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3:30 pm
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5:00 pm
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17 Sep
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Thu
17 Sep
17
Sep

Dharma Study

Join us for an afternoon session of Dharma study as part of this year's Urban Retreat - a chance to explore the Buddha's teachings together in discussion.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Thursdays
Recovery
Recurring/Weekly
Thu
17
Sep
17 Sep
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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17 Sep
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Thu
17 Sep
17
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
Urban Retreat
Thursdays
Thu
17
Sep
17 Sep
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5:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
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Thu
17 Sep
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Thu
17 Sep
17
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
Urban Retreat
Thursdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Thu
17
Sep
17 Sep
|
7:15 pm
-
9:30 pm
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Thu
17 Sep
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Thu
17 Sep
17
Sep

Following the Path to Freedom | Paramabandhu

These evening sessions are often the highlight of the Urban Retreat. Come to meditate and hear Paramabandhu on following the path to freedom, the final keynote talk of the Urban Retreat 2026.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Fridays
Meditation
Online
Fri
18
Sep
18 Sep
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7:00 am
-
8:00 am
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Fri
18 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep
18
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
Fridays
Yoga
Fri
18
Sep
18 Sep
|
9:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fri
18 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep
18
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 Well Street Common to start at 9am.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Fridays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Fri
18
Sep
18 Sep
|
12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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Fri
18 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep
18
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
Urban Retreat
Fridays
Meditation
Online
Fri
18
Sep
18 Sep
|
1:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
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Fri
18 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep
18
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
Fridays
Arts & Culture
Fri
18
Sep
18 Sep
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2:30 pm
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5:00 pm
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Fri
18 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep
18
Sep

Art Tour at the National Gallery

As part of the Urban Retreat, Prajnanayaka will lead a trip to the National Gallery, exploring the role of the arts in Buddhist practice. We'll be meeting at the LBC to travel together.
In person, just turn up.
More info
Urban Retreat
Fridays
Fri
18
Sep
18 Sep
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5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Fri
18 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep
18
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
Fridays
Yoga
Recurring/Weekly
Fri
18
Sep
18 Sep
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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Fri
18 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep
18
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
Urban Retreat
Fridays
Online
Fri
18
Sep
18 Sep
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6:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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18 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep
18
Sep

Online Closing Ritual

For those joining the Urban Retreat online. Close the week together with a short ritual, marking the end of the retreat and dedicating the practice we've shared.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
More info
Urban Retreat
Fridays
Buddhism
Meditation
Fri
18
Sep
18 Sep
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6:30 pm
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9:30 pm
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18 Sep
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Fri
18 Sep
18
Sep

Closing Ritual and Celebration Feast in Mandala

Come together to celebrate the closing of the Urban Retreat. Join in for meditation and a closing ritual, then move into the Mandala Café for a shared meal, alongside stories from retreatants and live music.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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