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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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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/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
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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/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
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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/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
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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/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
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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/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
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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/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:The Buddhist Society\, 58 Eccleston Square\, London\, SW1V 1PH\, United Kingdom
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