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SUMMARY:Pure Land Class - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:This monthly evening class is returning on Thursday 9th October 2025 \n2nd Thursday in the month during term time at 6.30pm to 8pm at The Buddhist Society and online \nThis class is also available on Zoom for those who cannot participate in person. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/2082482542?pwd=MEtuU241RVZzdU4wblZ1QU1oYmFFUT09 \nThis class is held at 6.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month\, and we read ‘Tannisho\,’ a collection of Shinran’s words. \nRev. Professor Kemmyo Taira Sato\, former Director of Three Wheels\, has  published ‘Great Living‘ a new tanslation of ‘Tannisho‘ with his commentary\, and Great Living is used as a text book.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/pure-land-class/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation with Richard Bober in person and online
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Thursdays and Fridays in term time 12:40pm to 1:20pm UK \nOnline and in person Mondays and Fridays\n \nIn person only Wednesdays and Thursdays\n \n12.40pm to 1.20pm UK GMT\n \nFree to attend – no booking required \nJoin us on Zoom \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/606946335?pwd=NHVXVE5iN1RGRko2YWhYSHdyQmJkdz09 \nMeeting ID: 606 946 335\nPassword: 353595 \nDial by your location\n0208 080 6592 United Kingdom \nSuitable for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. The forty minute session covers a short talk on meditation plus thirty minutes meditation. If required\, instruction will be given on breathing and posture. \nThese classes are currently being taken by Richard Bober on Mondays\, previously a lay teacher of the Monday evening Theravada Class\, and Wednesday’s class is led by (Senior Elder) Ven. G. B. Kassapa Maha Thera (Rev. Shelley Bruce Miles)\, John Bedding will lead the Thursdays Class and Deirdre Cunningham\, a long term member of the Zen Centre and teacher of the First Turning of the Wheel course\, on Fridays. \nThis class is open to members of the public. Newcomers welcome.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-with-richard-bober-in-person-and-online/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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SUMMARY:Introducing Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Free 7 week course starting Monday 19th January 2026 at 6.30pm    \nHeld at The Buddhist Society in person only \nNext term’s Introducing Buddhism Course will be led by Roy Sutherwood and will be held in person only \nMonday 19th January to 2nd March \nMonday Evenings at 6.30pm\nEach class runs for around 1 hour \nThis Course is Open to the Public\, Free of Charge and there is No Need to Book\nYou can register to gain access to any extra course notes or ‘homework’ while the course is running \nA Seven Week Course – IN PERSON ONLY \nThis course would be appropriate for anyone new to Buddhist meditation\, or interested in giving a bit more context to their practise\, or to anyone keen to refamiliarise themselves with the basic principles and practices of Buddhism. \nThe Buddhist Society’s ‘Introducing Buddhism’ course consists of seven consecutive talks designed to acquaint the newcomer with the basic fundamentals of Buddhism. Each talk is designed to give an introduction to the theory and practice of Buddhist teachings and how they relate to our everyday life and problems\, in the modern world. Many experienced Buddhists have found these classes valuable in refreshing their understanding of the Dharma. \nThe Buddhist Society considers the Introducing Buddhism course to be of special importance as it forms the foundation for its structured programme. In this context\, those who have attended this course are encouraged to continue their studies by attending the First Turning of the Wheel Course\, The Great Way Course and the Gateway to the Vajrayana Course. \nThose wishing to attend are asked to do so from the opening talk. \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome. \nSubjects include:\nLesson 1. What is Buddhism? The Buddha’s life story         – 19th January\nLesson 2. Three Signs of Being\, Three Fires                        – 26th January\nLesson 3. Four Noble Truths                                                 – 2nd February\nLesson 4. Noble Eightfold Path                                             – 9th February\nLesson 5. Wheel of Life\, Karma & Re-birth                           – 16th February\nLesson 6. The Paramitas                                                      – 23rd February\nLesson 7. Meditation\, Where to from here?                          – 2nd March \nThis course will be led by Roy Sutherwood\, a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and a recognised foundation level teacher for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Roy is a senior student of Geshe Tashi Tsering\, currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University\, Karnataka\, India and has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He also teaches on the Society’s Introduction to Buddhism course and on Mahayana Buddhist topics at the Society’s annual Summer School. \nFrequently asked questions about Buddhism
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CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Zen Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Mondays at 6.30pm\nIn person and online classes for members and those who have completed the Introducing Buddhism Course or equivalent\nNew members wishing to join the class are requested to email librarianatthebuddhistsocietydotorg \nThe class is usually held on a Monday evening at 6.30 – 8.00pm. \nAll members of the Society are welcome to attend\, provided that they have some familiarity with the basic principles of Buddhist teaching and practice. \n≈ \nNewcomers are most welcome to join at anytime\, but a familiarity with the basic principles of Buddhism is expected. It is recommended that those who wish to attend Fundamentals of Zen\, first take the 7-week Introducing Buddhism course. \nIn order to benefit fully\, regular attendance at the Zen class is recommended. \nEach class includes a talk on some specific point of Zen practice\, and in this way participants become familiar with the sayings and stories of the old Zen masters. \nParticipants are introduced to the essentials of the quiet sitting practice (zazen) and are given guidelines for practicing at home. (Sitting meditation on a cushion if possible\, otherwise on a chair.) \nParticipants are also given suggestions for practice in their daily lives\, and are helped to discover for themselves how to practice Zen in their ordinary day-to-day activities. \nIn the regular practice discussion periods\, there are opportunities to discuss any difficulties\, and to learn from each others experience how these difficulties may be overcome. \nThe class ends with a short period of formal meditation and chanting. \nOnce students have shown that they have settled into the Daily Life Practice\, which includes a practical understanding of ‘giving myself wholeheartedly into whatever activity is being done at this moment’\, as well as working with the emotions\, they will then be invited to join the main zazen group that meets on Tuesday and Friday at the Buddhist Society. \n  \nClass Material Website:\nhttp://living-buddhism-courses.org/mon-zen/
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/fundamentals-of-zen-buddhism-2/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Zen
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SUMMARY:Theravada Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Monday evenings in term time\n \nTheravada Meditation classes at The Buddhist Society and online through Zoom \nMonday evenings at 6:30pm \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/309948784?pwd=YUlRMHgyT0I5QVNpdkhuN055a3IrUT09 \nMeeting ID: 309 948 784\nPassword: 791738\n \nThe class usually meets every Monday evening during term time at 6.30pm and is for members of The Buddhist Society only. \nThose attending are encouraged to have attended the Introducing Buddhism Course or equivalent. \nThe class is led by Martin Evans and Randula Haththotuwa\, experienced lay teachers associated with Amaravati\, under the auspices of senior nuns from the Thai Forest tradition of Ajahn Chah. The main focus of the classes will be an exploration of the Theravada teachings with particular emphasis on their application in daily life. The class begins with a short chant and determining the Three Refuges and Five Precepts\, followed by a guided meditation\, a short talk and questions and answers. \nGuest teachings are open to non-members \nGuest teachings 2025: Ajahn Candasiri 1st December
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/theravada-meditation-class-2/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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