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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation Practice - in person only
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in term time – in person only\nThis class is usually run on Saturdays from 3pm – 4.30pm\nThis class is open to members of the public. Newcomers welcome.  \nThis is a general meditation class for beginners and welcomes newcomers and older hands alike from any or no particular school of Buddhism. The duration of this class is an hour and a half. Newcomers can arrive at 2.45 pm so that instruction on meditation can be given if required. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions or discuss difficulties with the sitting practice either before or after the class. This informal and friendly class meets in the Lecture Hall every Saturday except on the Society’s special days or when the Society is closed. \nMeditation practice lasts an hour and there may also be a short talk or reading. This class welcomes guest teachers.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-practice-in-person-only-2/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120838Z
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SUMMARY:Zen Sundays Online
DESCRIPTION:Usually the last Sunday of the month in term time \nFree online monthly classes through Zoom – details below\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/89123490588 \nMeeting ID: 891 2349 0588 \nZen Sundays are for newcomers wishing to learn more about Zen Buddhism and seasoned practitioners alike. \nThese classes are open to all\, but are designed for those unable to attend during the week\, allowing them to engage fully in the Zen training programme. There will be an opportunity to have a personal talk with an experienced teacher. \n– Morning session run by senior members of Shobo-an Zen Temple \n– Afternoon session led by ordained members of the sangha \nThis class is usually run on Sundays monthly (online schedule 11.00am 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm) and is open to non-members and newcomers. \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the class starts to settle in \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Buddhist Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/zen-sundays-online/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Zen
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122649Z
CREATED:20260723T154355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122649Z
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SUMMARY:Pure Land Class - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:2nd 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 translation of ‘Tannisho‘ with his commentary\, and Great Living is used as a text book.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/pure-land-class-in-person-and-online-2/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121003Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \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.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-3-2/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T163000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121754Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation Practice - in person only
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in term time – in person only\nThis class is usually run on Saturdays from 3pm – 4.30pm\nThis class is open to members of the public. Newcomers welcome.  \nThis is a general meditation class for beginners and welcomes newcomers and older hands alike from any or no particular school of Buddhism. The duration of this class is an hour and a half. Newcomers can arrive at 2.45 pm so that instruction on meditation can be given if required. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions or discuss difficulties with the sitting practice either before or after the class. This informal and friendly class meets in the Lecture Hall every Saturday except on the Society’s special days or when the Society is closed. \nMeditation practice lasts an hour and there may also be a short talk or reading. This class welcomes guest teachers.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-practice-in-person-only-2/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121557Z
CREATED:20260723T164121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121557Z
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SUMMARY:Coming Home in Daily Life - online Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation: Coming Home in Daily Life \nOnline Sunday Morning Meditation\nSundays at 10am (unless when there is a Zen Sunday which is usually the last Sunday of the month in term time) \n10am on Zoom for 50 minutes \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/86293056161 \nMeeting ID: 862 9305 6161 \nDial by your location\n0203 901 7895 United Kingdom \nIntroduction to the principles of meditation both in sitting practice and daily life. The session will consist of a 15 minute talk on a relevant aspect of Buddhist practice and 30 minutes of sitting meditation with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. \nLed by Debbie Sherlock\, a Zen practitioner who has experience in both the monastic setting and lay life.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/coming-home-in-daily-life-online-sunday-morning-meditation-2/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120838Z
CREATED:20260724T114231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T120838Z
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SUMMARY:Zen Sundays Online
DESCRIPTION:Usually the last Sunday of the month in term time \nFree online monthly classes through Zoom – details below\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/89123490588 \nMeeting ID: 891 2349 0588 \nZen Sundays are for newcomers wishing to learn more about Zen Buddhism and seasoned practitioners alike. \nThese classes are open to all\, but are designed for those unable to attend during the week\, allowing them to engage fully in the Zen training programme. There will be an opportunity to have a personal talk with an experienced teacher. \n– Morning session run by senior members of Shobo-an Zen Temple \n– Afternoon session led by ordained members of the sangha \nThis class is usually run on Sundays monthly (online schedule 11.00am 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm) and is open to non-members and newcomers. \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the class starts to settle in \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Buddhist Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/zen-sundays-online/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Zen
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121003Z
CREATED:20260312T143843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121003Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \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.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-3-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121754Z
CREATED:20260723T161549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121754Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation Practice - in person only
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in term time – in person only\nThis class is usually run on Saturdays from 3pm – 4.30pm\nThis class is open to members of the public. Newcomers welcome.  \nThis is a general meditation class for beginners and welcomes newcomers and older hands alike from any or no particular school of Buddhism. The duration of this class is an hour and a half. Newcomers can arrive at 2.45 pm so that instruction on meditation can be given if required. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions or discuss difficulties with the sitting practice either before or after the class. This informal and friendly class meets in the Lecture Hall every Saturday except on the Society’s special days or when the Society is closed. \nMeditation practice lasts an hour and there may also be a short talk or reading. This class welcomes guest teachers.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-practice-in-person-only-2/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120838Z
CREATED:20260724T114231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T120838Z
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SUMMARY:Zen Sundays Online
DESCRIPTION:Usually the last Sunday of the month in term time \nFree online monthly classes through Zoom – details below\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/89123490588 \nMeeting ID: 891 2349 0588 \nZen Sundays are for newcomers wishing to learn more about Zen Buddhism and seasoned practitioners alike. \nThese classes are open to all\, but are designed for those unable to attend during the week\, allowing them to engage fully in the Zen training programme. There will be an opportunity to have a personal talk with an experienced teacher. \n– Morning session run by senior members of Shobo-an Zen Temple \n– Afternoon session led by ordained members of the sangha \nThis class is usually run on Sundays monthly (online schedule 11.00am 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm) and is open to non-members and newcomers. \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the class starts to settle in \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Buddhist Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/zen-sundays-online/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Zen
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121003Z
CREATED:20260312T143843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121003Z
UID:10005118-1792693800-1792699200@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \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.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-3-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121754Z
CREATED:20260723T161549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121754Z
UID:10004506-1792854000-1792859400@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation Practice - in person only
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in term time – in person only\nThis class is usually run on Saturdays from 3pm – 4.30pm\nThis class is open to members of the public. Newcomers welcome.  \nThis is a general meditation class for beginners and welcomes newcomers and older hands alike from any or no particular school of Buddhism. The duration of this class is an hour and a half. Newcomers can arrive at 2.45 pm so that instruction on meditation can be given if required. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions or discuss difficulties with the sitting practice either before or after the class. This informal and friendly class meets in the Lecture Hall every Saturday except on the Society’s special days or when the Society is closed. \nMeditation practice lasts an hour and there may also be a short talk or reading. This class welcomes guest teachers.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-practice-in-person-only-2/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T153000
DTSTAMP:20251010T105550Z
CREATED:20250409T114147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T105550Z
UID:10002293-1792926000-1792942200@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Zen Sundays Online
DESCRIPTION:Usually the last Sunday of the month in term time \nFree online monthly classes through Zoom – details below\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/89123490588 \nMeeting ID: 891 2349 0588 \nZen Sundays are for newcomers wishing to learn more about Zen Buddhism and seasoned practitioners alike. \nThese classes are open to all\, but are designed for those unable to attend during the week\, allowing them to engage fully in the Zen training programme. There will be an opportunity to have a personal talk with an experienced teacher. \n– Morning session run by senior members of Shobo-an Zen Temple \n– Afternoon session led by ordained members of the sangha \nThis class is usually run on Sundays monthly (online schedule 11.00am 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm) and is open to non-members and newcomers. \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the class starts to settle in \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Buddhist Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/zen-sundays-online-2/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Zen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120838Z
CREATED:20260724T114231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T120838Z
UID:10005191-1792926000-1792942200@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Zen Sundays Online
DESCRIPTION:Usually the last Sunday of the month in term time \nFree online monthly classes through Zoom – details below\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/89123490588 \nMeeting ID: 891 2349 0588 \nZen Sundays are for newcomers wishing to learn more about Zen Buddhism and seasoned practitioners alike. \nThese classes are open to all\, but are designed for those unable to attend during the week\, allowing them to engage fully in the Zen training programme. There will be an opportunity to have a personal talk with an experienced teacher. \n– Morning session run by senior members of Shobo-an Zen Temple \n– Afternoon session led by ordained members of the sangha \nThis class is usually run on Sundays monthly (online schedule 11.00am 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm) and is open to non-members and newcomers. \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the class starts to settle in \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Buddhist Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/zen-sundays-online/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Zen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121003Z
CREATED:20260312T143843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121003Z
UID:10005119-1793298600-1793304000@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \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.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-3-2/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T163000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121754Z
CREATED:20260723T161549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121754Z
UID:10004507-1793458800-1793464200@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation Practice - in person only
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in term time – in person only\nThis class is usually run on Saturdays from 3pm – 4.30pm\nThis class is open to members of the public. Newcomers welcome.  \nThis is a general meditation class for beginners and welcomes newcomers and older hands alike from any or no particular school of Buddhism. The duration of this class is an hour and a half. Newcomers can arrive at 2.45 pm so that instruction on meditation can be given if required. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions or discuss difficulties with the sitting practice either before or after the class. This informal and friendly class meets in the Lecture Hall every Saturday except on the Society’s special days or when the Society is closed. \nMeditation practice lasts an hour and there may also be a short talk or reading. This class welcomes guest teachers.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-practice-in-person-only-2/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120838Z
CREATED:20260724T114231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T120838Z
UID:10005204-1793530800-1793547000@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Zen Sundays Online
DESCRIPTION:Usually the last Sunday of the month in term time \nFree online monthly classes through Zoom – details below\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/89123490588 \nMeeting ID: 891 2349 0588 \nZen Sundays are for newcomers wishing to learn more about Zen Buddhism and seasoned practitioners alike. \nThese classes are open to all\, but are designed for those unable to attend during the week\, allowing them to engage fully in the Zen training programme. There will be an opportunity to have a personal talk with an experienced teacher. \n– Morning session run by senior members of Shobo-an Zen Temple \n– Afternoon session led by ordained members of the sangha \nThis class is usually run on Sundays monthly (online schedule 11.00am 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm) and is open to non-members and newcomers. \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the class starts to settle in \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Buddhist Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/zen-sundays-online/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Zen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121003Z
CREATED:20260312T143843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121003Z
UID:10005120-1793903400-1793908800@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \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.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-3-2/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121754Z
CREATED:20260723T161549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121754Z
UID:10004508-1794063600-1794069000@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation Practice - in person only
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in term time – in person only\nThis class is usually run on Saturdays from 3pm – 4.30pm\nThis class is open to members of the public. Newcomers welcome.  \nThis is a general meditation class for beginners and welcomes newcomers and older hands alike from any or no particular school of Buddhism. The duration of this class is an hour and a half. Newcomers can arrive at 2.45 pm so that instruction on meditation can be given if required. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions or discuss difficulties with the sitting practice either before or after the class. This informal and friendly class meets in the Lecture Hall every Saturday except on the Society’s special days or when the Society is closed. \nMeditation practice lasts an hour and there may also be a short talk or reading. This class welcomes guest teachers.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-practice-in-person-only-2/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121557Z
CREATED:20260723T164121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121557Z
UID:10004525-1794132000-1794135600@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Coming Home in Daily Life - online Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation: Coming Home in Daily Life \nOnline Sunday Morning Meditation\nSundays at 10am (unless when there is a Zen Sunday which is usually the last Sunday of the month in term time) \n10am on Zoom for 50 minutes \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/86293056161 \nMeeting ID: 862 9305 6161 \nDial by your location\n0203 901 7895 United Kingdom \nIntroduction to the principles of meditation both in sitting practice and daily life. The session will consist of a 15 minute talk on a relevant aspect of Buddhist practice and 30 minutes of sitting meditation with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. \nLed by Debbie Sherlock\, a Zen practitioner who has experience in both the monastic setting and lay life.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/coming-home-in-daily-life-online-sunday-morning-meditation-2/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120838Z
CREATED:20260724T114231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T120838Z
UID:10005205-1794135600-1794151800@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Zen Sundays Online
DESCRIPTION:Usually the last Sunday of the month in term time \nFree online monthly classes through Zoom – details below\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/89123490588 \nMeeting ID: 891 2349 0588 \nZen Sundays are for newcomers wishing to learn more about Zen Buddhism and seasoned practitioners alike. \nThese classes are open to all\, but are designed for those unable to attend during the week\, allowing them to engage fully in the Zen training programme. There will be an opportunity to have a personal talk with an experienced teacher. \n– Morning session run by senior members of Shobo-an Zen Temple \n– Afternoon session led by ordained members of the sangha \nThis class is usually run on Sundays monthly (online schedule 11.00am 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm) and is open to non-members and newcomers. \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the class starts to settle in \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Buddhist Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/zen-sundays-online/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Zen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122649Z
CREATED:20260723T154355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122649Z
UID:10003048-1794508200-1794510000@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Pure Land Class - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:2nd 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 translation of ‘Tannisho‘ with his commentary\, and Great Living is used as a text book.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/pure-land-class-in-person-and-online-2/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121003Z
CREATED:20260312T143843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121003Z
UID:10005121-1794508200-1794513600@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \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.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-3-2/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121754Z
CREATED:20260723T161549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121754Z
UID:10004509-1794668400-1794673800@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation Practice - in person only
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in term time – in person only\nThis class is usually run on Saturdays from 3pm – 4.30pm\nThis class is open to members of the public. Newcomers welcome.  \nThis is a general meditation class for beginners and welcomes newcomers and older hands alike from any or no particular school of Buddhism. The duration of this class is an hour and a half. Newcomers can arrive at 2.45 pm so that instruction on meditation can be given if required. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions or discuss difficulties with the sitting practice either before or after the class. This informal and friendly class meets in the Lecture Hall every Saturday except on the Society’s special days or when the Society is closed. \nMeditation practice lasts an hour and there may also be a short talk or reading. This class welcomes guest teachers.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-practice-in-person-only-2/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120838Z
CREATED:20260724T114231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T120838Z
UID:10005206-1794740400-1794756600@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Zen Sundays Online
DESCRIPTION:Usually the last Sunday of the month in term time \nFree online monthly classes through Zoom – details below\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/89123490588 \nMeeting ID: 891 2349 0588 \nZen Sundays are for newcomers wishing to learn more about Zen Buddhism and seasoned practitioners alike. \nThese classes are open to all\, but are designed for those unable to attend during the week\, allowing them to engage fully in the Zen training programme. There will be an opportunity to have a personal talk with an experienced teacher. \n– Morning session run by senior members of Shobo-an Zen Temple \n– Afternoon session led by ordained members of the sangha \nThis class is usually run on Sundays monthly (online schedule 11.00am 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm) and is open to non-members and newcomers. \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the class starts to settle in \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Buddhist Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/zen-sundays-online/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Zen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121003Z
CREATED:20260312T143843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121003Z
UID:10005122-1795113000-1795118400@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \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.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-3-2/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Zen Sundays Online
DESCRIPTION:Usually the last Sunday of the month in term time \nFree online monthly classes through Zoom – details below\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/89123490588 \nMeeting ID: 891 2349 0588 \nZen Sundays are for newcomers wishing to learn more about Zen Buddhism and seasoned practitioners alike. \nThese classes are open to all\, but are designed for those unable to attend during the week\, allowing them to engage fully in the Zen training programme. There will be an opportunity to have a personal talk with an experienced teacher. \n– Morning session run by senior members of Shobo-an Zen Temple \n– Afternoon session led by ordained members of the sangha \nThis class is usually run on Sundays monthly (online schedule 11.00am 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm) and is open to non-members and newcomers. \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the class starts to settle in \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Buddhist Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/zen-sundays-online/2026-11-22/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Zen
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T200000
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhism Class
DESCRIPTION:Students are asked to join The Buddhist Society as members if they wish to attend this class \nJoin here \n\nThursdays in term time at The Buddhist Society and online at 6.30pm UK \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/268852436\nMeeting ID: 268 852 436 \nThis class is usually on a Thursday evening at 6.30pm. \nThis class is for members of The Buddhist Society \nThe class begins with a meditation\, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text. For this term\, the text we will be following is:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s ‘Luminous Clarity: A Commentary on Karma Chagme’s Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.’\n \nFor Buddhists\, Enlightenment is not some vague esoteric idea but a precise and attainable goal and success in the achievement of it\, like success in any venture\, depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already attained it. These teachings will be presented\, discussed and meditated upon in the traditional sequence\, as methods for investigating and transforming one’s attitudes\, developing positive qualities and striving to realise Enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nThe meditation is on the nature of the mind. This is practised in all Buddhist traditions\, including Theravada\, Zen and particularly in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nThe nature of mind has certain unique properties as an object of meditation. The mind is doing the meditation\, and it meditates on its own nature\, to the point of experiencing that nature like water poured into water. In other words\, this is a special practice for achieving non-duality of subject and object. \nIn the meditation on the nature of mind in the Tibetan tradition presented in these classes\, one first practices calm abiding meditation on the conventional nature of the mind. This means concentrating single-pointedly on clarity and awareness. It’s a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious. \nBased on that\, one uses the stable mind thus developed\, to develop insight into the ultimate nature of the mind\, its lack of inherent existence\, and thereby come to a much deeper experience of the groundlessness of one’s being. The mirror recognises its own emptiness. \nThere are methods taught for unifying these two stages of the meditation. This union of calm abiding and penetrative insight is the goal of the practices to be learned and engaged in during these classes. It finally leads to nirvana – the cessation of suffering and its causes. \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.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/tibetan-buddhism-class-3-2/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T163000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation Practice - in person only
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in term time – in person only\nThis class is usually run on Saturdays from 3pm – 4.30pm\nThis class is open to members of the public. Newcomers welcome.  \nThis is a general meditation class for beginners and welcomes newcomers and older hands alike from any or no particular school of Buddhism. The duration of this class is an hour and a half. Newcomers can arrive at 2.45 pm so that instruction on meditation can be given if required. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions or discuss difficulties with the sitting practice either before or after the class. This informal and friendly class meets in the Lecture Hall every Saturday except on the Society’s special days or when the Society is closed. \nMeditation practice lasts an hour and there may also be a short talk or reading. This class welcomes guest teachers.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-practice-in-person-only-2/2026-11-28/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T153000
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SUMMARY:Zen Sundays Online
DESCRIPTION:Usually the last Sunday of the month in term time \nFree online monthly classes through Zoom – details below\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/89123490588 \nMeeting ID: 891 2349 0588 \nZen Sundays are for newcomers wishing to learn more about Zen Buddhism and seasoned practitioners alike. \nThese classes are open to all\, but are designed for those unable to attend during the week\, allowing them to engage fully in the Zen training programme. There will be an opportunity to have a personal talk with an experienced teacher. \n– Morning session run by senior members of Shobo-an Zen Temple \n– Afternoon session led by ordained members of the sangha \nThis class is usually run on Sundays monthly (online schedule 11.00am 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm) and is open to non-members and newcomers. \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the class starts to settle in \nThese classes are free and open to non-members but students are encouraged to join The Buddhist Society as members to support our wonderful free classes and courses and donations are very welcome.
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/zen-sundays-online-2/2026-11-29/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Zen
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