What’s On
April 2025
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10:00am - 12:00pmin personThis event has already happened.by donation
Sangha Works
Sangha works offers the chance to practice in a different way. Experiencing work as practice and act consciously with generosity.
“What would it be like to turn all that we do into practice? How different would we experience the world, ourselves and others?
Come and experiment in Sangha Works – turning the ordinary into the extra-ordinary! We start with a check in, before choosing a task to work with as practice from cleaning the centre, to cleaning rupa’s and more...
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1:00pm - 2:30pmin personThis event has already happened.by donation
Drop in Intermediate Meditation
With Dayabodhini, Chittamani and Bhadra
At this class we offer guidance and inspiration for those familiar with the three meditations taught by Triratna: Mindfulness of Breathing, Mettabhavana and Just sitting. We focus on one each week in a three week cycle. Most classes will begin with a short period of gentle bodywork which we have found enhances meditation. For those who wish, at 2pm we offer tea and time to discuss our meditation until 2.30.
The class is here to more...
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5:30pm - 7:00pmThis event has already happened.by donation
Beginners meditation
Our beginners classes are a great way to sample meditation for the first time or to get refreshing support and clarity to help you set up a regular practice.
Full instructions will be given including how to sit comfortably in a chair or on cushions on the floor. We’ll introduce our meditation practices, one each week – either the mindfulness of breathing which develops calm, focus and wholeheartedness, or a loving kindness (metta bhavana) meditation which develops emotional more...
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10:00am - 4:00pmlogin to book on this event (16 places left)
Note: Bookings are for in person only. You don't need to book an online place.
by donationPeople of Colour Meet and Meditate Day
A day to explore mindfulness and Meditation
Reflect on Buddhist teachings
Experience practices that help bring clarity, balance and meaning to our livesThe day will be led by Suryagupta, Chair of the London Buddhist Centre. Drawing on her rich
experience in Buddhist practice, leadership, the arts, and community work, Suryagupta brings
wisdom, depth, and warmth to her teaching. She is passionate about making the Buddha’s
teachings accessible more...
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10:00am - 1:30pmbooking not requiredby donation
Make and meditate:Pebble painting
Come and join us for a morning of pebble painting.
Making marks on natural materials is such an ancient tradition with historical and cultural
significance. Indigenous peoples around the world continue to use rock art for sacred
purposes.
Pebble painting is a popular activity for all ages because it’s a creative and mindful outlet, a
way to express oneself, and can even be a therapeutic activity, while also allowing for the
potential to spread joy and kindness by more...
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7:30pm - 9:30pmbooking not requiredby donation
Sangha Night. Transforming Poison into Wisdom. Week Three. Imagination and Emptiness
The third in a series of five Tuesday evenings with Bhadra
(Already presented) Week One. The Nature of poison: Exploring the nature of poison manifesting as compulsion and fixed views arising in the bubbling cauldron of awareness.
(Already presented) Week Two. Manifestation of the Poisons: Investigating the haunting imagery of the Wheel of life illustrating how the poisons condense into the variety of lived experience.
Week Three. Imagination and Emptiness: more...
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10:00am - 12:00pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
Sangha Works
Sangha works offers the chance to practice in a different way. Experiencing work as practice and act consciously with generosity.
“What would it be like to turn all that we do into practice? How different would we experience the world, ourselves and others?
Come and experiment in Sangha Works – turning the ordinary into the extra-ordinary! We start with a check in, before choosing a task to work with as practice from cleaning the centre, to cleaning rupa’s and more...
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1:00pm - 2:30pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
Drop in Intermediate Meditation
With Dayabodhini, Chittamani and Bhadra
At this class we offer guidance and inspiration for those familiar with the three meditations taught by Triratna: Mindfulness of Breathing, Mettabhavana and Just sitting. We focus on one each week in a three week cycle. Most classes will begin with a short period of gentle bodywork which we have found enhances meditation. For those who wish, at 2pm we offer tea and time to discuss our meditation until 2.30.
The class is here to more...
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5:30pm - 7:00pmbooking not requiredby donation
Beginners meditation
Our beginners classes are a great way to sample meditation for the first time or to get refreshing support and clarity to help you set up a regular practice.
Full instructions will be given including how to sit comfortably in a chair or on cushions on the floor. We’ll introduce our meditation practices, one each week – either the mindfulness of breathing which develops calm, focus and wholeheartedness, or a loving kindness (metta bhavana) meditation which develops emotional more...
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7:30pm - 9:30pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
Sangha Night. Transforming Poison into Wisdom. Week Four. Mandala of Wisdom
The beautiful vision of Liberation encapsulated in the rainbow light of the Buddha Mandala
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10:00am - 12:00pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
Sangha Works
Sangha works offers the chance to practice in a different way. Experiencing work as practice and act consciously with generosity.
“What would it be like to turn all that we do into practice? How different would we experience the world, ourselves and others?
Come and experiment in Sangha Works – turning the ordinary into the extra-ordinary! We start with a check in, before choosing a task to work with as practice from cleaning the centre, to cleaning rupa’s and more...
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1:00pm - 2:30pmin personbooking not requiredby donation
Drop in Intermediate Meditation
With Dayabodhini, Chittamani and Bhadra
At this class we offer guidance and inspiration for those familiar with the three meditations taught by Triratna: Mindfulness of Breathing, Mettabhavana and Just sitting. We focus on one each week in a three week cycle. Most classes will begin with a short period of gentle bodywork which we have found enhances meditation. For those who wish, at 2pm we offer tea and time to discuss our meditation until 2.30.
The class is here to more...
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5:30pm - 7:00pmbooking not requiredby donation
Beginners meditation
Our beginners classes are a great way to sample meditation for the first time or to get refreshing support and clarity to help you set up a regular practice.
Full instructions will be given including how to sit comfortably in a chair or on cushions on the floor. We’ll introduce our meditation practices, one each week – either the mindfulness of breathing which develops calm, focus and wholeheartedness, or a loving kindness (metta bhavana) meditation which develops emotional more...