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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:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122042Z
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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 \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-5/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122151Z
CREATED:20260723T152032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122151Z
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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-4/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121916Z
CREATED:20260723T155659Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation with Deirdre Cunningham - 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-deirdre-cunningham-in-person-and-online-3-2/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES: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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120838Z
CREATED:20260724T114231Z
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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:20261019T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120458Z
CREATED:20260723T150059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T120458Z
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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-4/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122151Z
CREATED:20260723T152032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122151Z
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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-4/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121916Z
CREATED:20260723T155659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121916Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation with Deirdre Cunningham - 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-deirdre-cunningham-in-person-and-online-3-2/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122309Z
CREATED:20260723T150341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122309Z
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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
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/theravada-meditation-class-4/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122151Z
CREATED:20260723T152032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122151Z
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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-4/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121916Z
CREATED:20260723T155659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121916Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation with Deirdre Cunningham - 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-deirdre-cunningham-in-person-and-online-3-2/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122151Z
CREATED:20260723T152032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122151Z
UID:10004858-1792672800-1792675200@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
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-4/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121916Z
CREATED:20260723T155659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121916Z
UID:10004465-1792672800-1792675200@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation with Deirdre Cunningham - 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-deirdre-cunningham-in-person-and-online-3-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121133Z
CREATED:20260723T164040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121133Z
UID:10004535-1792672800-1792675200@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
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-with-john-bedding-in-person-only-3/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122042Z
CREATED:20260723T152938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122042Z
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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 \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-5/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120737Z
CREATED:20260724T115132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T120737Z
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SUMMARY:Introducing Buddhism with Rohit Shah - in person only
DESCRIPTION:A Seven Week Course – Thursdays 6:30pm\nTHURSDAY 22nd October 2026 – 03rd December 2026\nLed by Rohit Shah\nheld at The Buddhist Society – in person only \nThis Course is Open to the Public\, Free of Charge and there is No Need to Book. \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 – 22nd October\nLesson 2. Three Signs of Being\, Three Fires – 29th October\nLesson 3. Four Noble Truths – 5th November\nLesson 4. Noble Eightfold Path – 12th November\nLesson 5. Wheel of Life\, Karma & Re-birth – 19th November\nLesson 6. The Paramitas – 26th November\nLesson 7. Meditation\, Where to from here? – 3rd December \nAbout the Teacher \nRohit Shah\, who will be taking the course\, has been practising Zen Buddhism for 30 years with the Zen group at the Society and at Shobo-an\, the temple of the Zen Centre. \nFrequently asked questions about Buddhism\n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/introducing-buddhism-with-rohit-shah-in-person-only/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122151Z
CREATED:20260723T152032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122151Z
UID:10004859-1792759200-1792761600@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
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-4/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121916Z
CREATED:20260723T155659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121916Z
UID:10004466-1792759200-1792761600@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation with Deirdre Cunningham - 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-deirdre-cunningham-in-person-and-online-3-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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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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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:20261026T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T120458Z
CREATED:20260723T150059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T120458Z
UID:10004550-1793018400-1793020800@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
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-4/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122151Z
CREATED:20260723T152032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122151Z
UID:10004860-1793018400-1793020800@beta.thebuddhistsociety.org
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-4/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121916Z
CREATED:20260723T155659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121916Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation with Deirdre Cunningham - 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-deirdre-cunningham-in-person-and-online-3-2/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122309Z
CREATED:20260723T150341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122309Z
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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
URL:https://beta.thebuddhistsociety.org/event/theravada-meditation-class-4/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122151Z
CREATED:20260723T152032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122151Z
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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-4/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T121916Z
CREATED:20260723T155659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T121916Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation with Deirdre Cunningham - 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-deirdre-cunningham-in-person-and-online-3-2/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T132000
DTSTAMP:20260724T122151Z
CREATED:20260723T152032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122151Z
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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-4/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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