Online Thursday Class
The morning takes place in two halves. In the first half, we will introduce an aspect of Buddhism with an opportunity for discussion. After a short tea break, we explore one of two Buddhist meditations.
Classes are free but your donations are greatly appreciated. Make an online donation here
Meditation
We teach two Buddhist meditation practices: Mindfulness of Breathing, for developing awareness, integration and clarity of mind; and Mettā Bhāvanā (“development of loving kindness”), which brings about a gentle but radical transformation of our emotional world. Each week we alternate between the two practices.
Talks
We introduce traditional teachings of the Buddha in a way that is accessible and practical to everyday life in the modern world. The format is usually a talk, sometimes followed by breaking into smaller groups for discussion.
Click on the link below to join us on Thursday morning.
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Programme
12 June 2025 — 8 January 2026: 2025 Theme: This Being That Becomes —
| Date | Meditation | Title | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2025 | Mettā Bhāvanā | The Three Jewels and the power of the present moment | Saraṇālokā |
| 19 June 2025 | Mindfulness of Breathing | Dhammapada | Julie |
| 26 June 2025 | Mettā Bhāvanā | Dhyānas | Kṣāntivajra |
| 3 July 2025 | Mindfulness of Breathing | Study Series | Śraddhādāsa |
| 10 July 2025 | Mettā Bhāvanā | Reflection | Abhayasakhī |
| 17 July 2025 | Mindfulness of Breathing | Conditionality | Vīryanātha |
| 24 July 2025 | Mettā Bhāvanā | Impermanence - a personal reflection | Upekṣhādhī |
| 31 July | Mindfulness of Breathing | Dhammapada | Julie |
| 7 August | Mettā Bhāvanā | Conditionality | Dharmavartin |
| 14 August | Mindfulness of Breathing | Green Tara | Abhayavāṇī |
| 21 August | Mettā Bhāvanā | This being that becomes | Abhayasakhī |
| 28 August | Mindfulness of Breathing | Study Series | Śraddhādāsa |
| 4 September | Mettā Bhāvanā | Spiral Path | Sthiranāga |
| 11 September | Mindfulness of Breathing | Women's GFR Group | Women's GFR Group |
| 18 September | Mettā Bhāvanā | Meditation Workshop | Kṣāntivajra |
| 25 September | Mindfulness of Breathing | Dhammapada | Julie |
| 2 October | Mettā Bhāvanā | A morning with... | Abhayasakhī |
| 9 October | Mindfulness of Breathing | Study Series | Śraddhādāsa |
| 16 October | Mettā Bhāvanā | Garland of Verse | Abhayasakhī |
| 23 October | Mindfulness of Breathing | Dhammapada | Julie |
| 30 October | Mettā Bhāvanā | Tiratana Vandanā | Dharmavartin |
| 6 November | Mindfulness of Breathing | Practice Morning | Dharmavartin |
| 13 November | Mettā Bhāvanā | Study Series | Śraddhādāsa |
| 20 November | Mindfulness of Breathing | Conditionality summary | Vīryanātha |
| 27 November | Mettā Bhāvanā | Dhammapada | Julie |
| 4 December | Mindfulness of Breathing | Mettā - universal loving kindness | Natalie |
| 11 December | Mettā Bhāvanā | Our Precious Teachers | Upekṣhādhī |
| 18 December | Mindfulness of Breathing | End of Year Reflection | Upekṣhādhī/Saraṇālokā |
| 25 December | No Class | No Class | |
| 1 January 2026 | Mettā Bhāvanā | Sesshin | Abhayasakhī |
| 8 January 2026 | Mindfulness of Breathing | New Year Reflection | Upekṣhādhī/Abhayavāṇī |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Buddhist?
No, the class is suitable for everyone who wants to meditate or learn about Buddhism.
What should I wear?
There are no special requirements, just whatever is comfortable to sit in.
Do I need to book?
No - just turn up!
Is it okay to join in the middle of the series?
Absolutely. Though of course you'll get those most out of the class by attending the whole series, there's no need to wait until the start of the next series if you want to start coming.
Can I just come for the meditation?
Of course, though the meditation we teach is itself a Buddhist teaching.
How much does the class cost?
We don't charge for our classes, and the team are not paid for their time. We simply ask that those who are able to do so make a donation to the centre to help us cover our running costs.
The suggested amount, based on how many people come and how much it costs to run the centre, would be what you would pay for say a Yoga class, but this is not a fixed cost and everyone is equally welcome, even if you cannot give anything at all.