The Buddhist Society

Basic Meditation
2025-04-03 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | The Buddhist Society, 58 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1PH, United Kingdom
Thursdays at 6.30pm in term time – online only

This online class will be led by Colin Ash with Richard Bober and Ajahn Barry Subhaddo on Thursdays at 6:30pm
Thursdays at 6:30pm in term time – newcomers welcome – no booking required – free to attend

https://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/84706391957?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 847 0639 1957
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Special Guest Teachings 2025:
Ajahn Barry Subhaddo 17th July
Students are asked to join the online class around five minutes before it starts to get settled in
Based on the practice of mindfulness as taught by the Buddha, this class meets every Thursday evening. The class usually has a good balance of experienced meditators and complete beginners. There are no entry requirements other than an open mind. However, some prior knowledge of the Buddha’s teachings can help clarify whatever one may experience in meditation. Also, the focus of the class is very much on meditation as an integral part of the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path. The best way to find out about meditation is not by reading books but by direct, first-hand experience.
Below is the usual schedule for the Basic Meditation class which we hope to return to after travel restrictions have been lifted.
Held under the guidance of Colin Ash, this class is based on the practice of mindfulness as taught by the Buddha. The class welcomes visiting teachers: please telephone the Society for details.
This class is free to attend and no booking is required, but we encourage visitors to join as members as well as make donations to support our wonderful free classes and courses.
Class documents:
Generating the Mind of Enlightenment

Lunchtime Meditation with John Bedding in person only
2025-04-03 12:40 - 13:20
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in term time 12:40pm to 1:20pm UK
Online and in person Mondays and Fridays

In person only Wednesdays and Thursdays

12.40pm to 1.20pm UK GMT

Free to attend – no booking required
Join us on Zoom
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Meeting ID: 606 946 335
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0208 080 6592 United Kingdom
Suitable 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.
These 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.
This class is open to members of the public. Newcomers welcome.

Lunchtime Meditation with Ven GB Kassapa Maha Thera - in person only
2025-04-02 12:40 - 13:20
