All Courses, Events, Programmes and Workshops

Please join us for our Wednesday weekly drop in meditation sessions, open to all:

Wednesdays  Arrival and tea 7.15pm, Meditation 7.45 – 9pm

Downstairs in the main hall we will have drop in sitting and walking meditation without instruction.

Upstairs we will have meditation instruction and exploration by an experienced instructor, time to sit and the opportunity to discuss and ask questions. Newcomers are asked to join this group to receive instruction.

(Note: We are no longer running sessions on Mondays, if you cannot make Wednesdays there are lots of other opportunities to sit with us, please see the What’s On page or email [email protected])

 

Warriorship in a Burning World - Gratitude, Grief and Hope - In Person and Online

with Colin Tracy & Gregory Webster

May 11th

Allowing ourselves to acknowledge just how serious the climate crisis and biodiversity loss is, and how human activity has led to this destruction – can lead to deep feelings of grief, anger, impotence,  overwhelm, confusion and paralysis. What can we do Continue »

Synchronising Body and Mind: a Morning of Meditation and Movement

with James O'Neill

May 18th

In the words of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, wellness comes about as a consequence of being able to “synchronise body and mind”. This workshop will be led by Jonathan Lewis, Julien Diaz and Jim O’Neill Continue »

Praise and Blame… and the Other Hang Ups that Make Us Unhappy - In Person and Online

with Jane Hope & David Morris

May 25th—May 26th

This weekend offers a chance to explore the Mahayana Buddhist teachings on the Eight Worldly Concerns; praise and blame, fame and disgrace, loss and gain, pleasure and pain. Continue »

Mindful Meditation in East Asian Calligraphy / Shodo - Online

June 1st—July 6th

East Asian Calligraphy Foundation Course. Suitable for beginners – A journey to understanding and experiencing mindfulness through the aesthetics and philosophy of East Asian Calligraphy/Ink Brush Practice. Continue »

Demystifying Meditation

with David Rule & Jez Taylor & Richard Danum

June 6th—July 4th

Understanding the logic of the meditation instructions and how to relate to thoughts, emotions and sense perceptions, we learn how to work with different experiences and gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between meditation and being a human Continue »

June Day Retreat

June 15th

A chance to gather as a community and practice together. Continue »

Shambhala Teachings Weekend 5

with Peter Conradi

June 29th—June 30th

As our awareness expands we communicate with our world both gently and fearlessly. We find the clear open sky of mind, a vast source of freedom and uplifted energy. Can we trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment? Continue »

Synchronising Body and Mind: a Morning of Meditation and Movement

with Jim O'Neill

July 6th

In the words of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, wellness comes about as a consequence of being able to “synchronise body and mind”. This workshop will be led by Jonathan Lewis, Julien Diaz and Jim O’Neill Continue »

Embodying Acceptance, Compassion and Joy with Anam Thubten and Chakung Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche

July 19th—July 21st

Shambhala London are excited to host a meditation retreat with Anam Thubten and Chakung Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche. Public Talk: Friday, July 19 Retreat: Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21 Continue »

August Day Retreat

August 31st

A chance to gather as a community and practice together. Continue »

Synchronising Body and Mind: a Morning of Meditation and Movement

with Jim O'Neill

September 1st

In the words of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, wellness comes about as a consequence of being able to “synchronise body and mind”. This workshop will be led by Jonathan Lewis, Julien Diaz and Jim O’Neill Continue »

October Day Retreat

October 19th

A chance to gather as a community and practice together. Continue »

November Day Retreat

November 30th

A chance to gather as a community and practice together. Continue »