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SUMMARY:Basic Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays at 6.30pm in term time – online only\n \nThis online class will be led by Colin Ash with Richard Bober and Ajahn Barry Subhaddo on Thursdays at 6:30pm \nThursdays at 6:30pm in term time – newcomers welcome – no booking required – free to attend\n \nhttps://thebuddhistsociety.zoom.us/j/84706391957?pwd=ODA4MGpSRWlHeU9oSWtNcWtzdXhEUT09 \nMeeting ID: 847 0639 1957\nPassword: 597963 \nSpecial Guest Teachings 2025: \nAjahn Barry Subhaddo 17th July \nStudents are asked to join the online class around five minutes before it starts to get settled in \nBased 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. \nBelow is the usual schedule for the Basic Meditation class which we hope to return to after travel restrictions have been lifted. \nHeld 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. \nThis 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. \nClass documents: \nGenerating the Mind of Enlightenment
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/basic-meditation-2/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation with John Bedding in person only
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-in-person-only/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation with Ven GB Kassapa Maha Thera - in person only
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-ven-gb-kassapa-maha-thera-in-person-only/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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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
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