Meditation days and Events

A good way of learning the two meditations we teach, is to attend one of our introductory meditation days. They are especially suitable if you live outside London. We also host days for those who want to deepen their meditation practice.

Throughout the year we run a variety of day events exploring Buddhism, meditation and other issues related to Buddhist practice. These events are a good way of deepening your meditation as well as getting to know others who attend the Centre.

N newcomers	R regulars	O open to all	M mitras	GFR GFR Mitras and Order Members

INTRODUCTORY DAYS

MEDITATION DAYS

OTHER DAY EVENTS

INTRODUCTORY DAYS
A Steady Focus - An Introduction to Meditation Learn how to train yourself to keep both your mind and heart in steady focus, with two meditation practices that help cultivate openness, clarity and courage. Lunch provided.	N	16 Oct	LBC	Sat 10am- 5pm	£32/23	book here
	N	11 Dec	LBC	Sat 10am- 5pm	£32/23	book here
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MEDITATION DAYS
Meditation Days Give your ongoing meditation practice a substantial boost, and inspire yourself with new approaches. For regular meditators who know both practices. Bring vegetarian lunch to share.	R / GFR	25 Sep	LBC	Sat 10am- 5pm	Dana / Donation	No need to book
	R / GFR	23 Oct	LBC	Sat 10am- 5pm	Dana / Donation	No need to book
	R / GFR	13 Nov	LBC	Sat 10am- 5pm	Dana / Donation	No need to book
	R / GFR	18 Dec	LBC	Sat 10am- 5pm	Dana / Donation	No need to book
Lesbians' Meditation Day An opportunity for lesbian and bisexual women to come together for a day of meditation. All are welcome whether new to meditation or not. The day will include short talks and discussion. Led by Subha and Karunagita. Bring vegetarian lunch to share.	O	27 Nov	LBC	Sat 10am- 5pm	£23/£18	book here

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OTHER DAY EVENTS
Open Day at the London Buddhist Centre Come and discover the LBC, and what it can offer you! Find out about Buddhism, learn to meditate, and try a taster session in Breathing Space, our project offering mindfulness-based approaches to well-being. Refreshment provided. Full programme	O	4 Sep	LBC	Sat 11am- 5pm	All events are free.	No need to book
Building the Buddhaland - Volunteering at the LBC Express your commitment and help share the Dharma with others. How could you support the Centre? A day for potential volunteers, hosted by Maitrivajri, Satyadaya & the current volunteers. Lunch provided. Booking essential.	O	10 Oct	LBC	Sun 10.30am- 4.30pm	No charge	book here
Celebrating Black History Month A day for people of African, Asian and Caribbean descent to come together to practice meditation and learn about Buddhism. Led by Jayakara and Manjusiha. Bring vegetarian lunch to share.	O	17 Oct	LBC	Sun 10am- 5pm	Dana / donation	No need to book
Dr Ambedkar and the Peaceful Revolution Dr Ambedkar stands with Sangharakshita as a major inspiration and guide for Indian members of the Triratna Buddhist Community in their social and spiritual revolution. This day retreat asks 'What can we in the West to learn from Dr Ambedkar's approach?' Led by Srivati and Vidyakaya. Bring vegetarian lunch to share.	O	30 Oct	LBC	Sat 10.30am- 5pm	Dana / donation	No need to book
Poetry East at the London Buddhist Centre Showcasing the work of well-known contemporary poets, and the relationship between poetry and spiritual life. David Constantine is a poet, translator and novelist. He won the Alice Hunt Bartlett Award for his Selected Poems, and the European Poetry Translation Prize for Hölderlin. Refreshments provided. Poetry East website	O	30 Oct	LBC	Sat 7.30- 10pm	£7	No need to book
Mitra Day for Men Study, reflection and meditation for men training to take the Three Refuges and Ten Precepts with the Triratna Buddhist Order, with an opportunity to ritually re-affirm your commitment to the Three Jewels. Led by Jnanavaca and Jayaka. Bring vegetarian lunch to share.	Men M	14 Nov	LBC	Sun 10am-5pm	Dana / donation	No need to book
Mitra Day for Women Work individually and personally with a wide-ranging Order team to connect with your sources of inspiration and practice. For women mitras only. Led by Subhadramati and Dhammadassin, with a team of women Order members. Bring vegetarian lunch to share.	Women M	14 Nov	LBC	Sun 10am-5pm	Dana / donation	No need to book
Art Film Night Rodin - The Sculptors' View “Art is contemplation. It is the pleasure of the mind which searches into nature and which there divines the spirit of which Nature herself is animated” - Auguste Rodin. Eight sculptors look afresh at Rodin's work in this film introduced by Amitajyoti and Vidyadaka.	O	27 Nov	LBC	Sat 7- 9.45pm	Suggested donation £5	No need to book
Compassionate Communication “With truthful communication, I purify my speech…” Many of us have the aspiration to practise the fourth precept, but is it possible to be both truthful and compassionate at the same time? On this day we will explore how, in the heart, truthful communication and compassion are one and the same. Led by Vajraghanta. Bring vegetarian lunch to share.	R / GFR	12 Dec	LBC	Sun 10am- 5pm	£23/£18	book here
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