Daytime Dharma Class

Wed

16 Sep

11.45am-12.45pm

11.45am-12.45pm | Give what you can, suggested donation £6


Stick around for lunchtime meditation, come early for volunteering

You can read Buddhist books and listen to talks on YouTube, but things will open up much more fully when studying Buddhism alongside others.

Series: The Mandala of Enlightenment


JUNE 17 Death, domes and detail - introduction & basic history of the stupa.
JUNE 24  
Seeing Stupas  - slide show by Ratnaprabha    
JULY 1
Parinirvana - the Buddha’s death & what remained  
JULY 8
The elements of the stupa - Earth - solid state potential  
JULY 15
The elements of the stupa - Water - movement and reaction  
JULY 22
The elements of the stupa - Fire - creativity onwards & upwards  
JULY 29  
The elements of the stupa - Air - freedom to fly  
AUG 5
The elements of the stupa - Space - dimensions of emptiness
AUG 12
Earth to enlightenment - symbolism of stupa architecture 1  
AUG 19
Earth to enlightenment - symbolism of stupa architecture 2
AUG 26
Embodiment - the stupa and the meditating human  
SEPT 2
The building bricks of body-mind - reviewing the stupa.    
SEPT 9
New Theme starts

See Sangharakshita, What Is the Dharma, for details.

Led by Ratnaprabha & Guhyasakhi

Frequently Asked questions

What does Give What you Can mean?
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All of our Buddhism and meditation classes are offered free of charge, but donations are very welcome. At all our events, we invite people to give what they can to help cover the costs of running the Centre. We appreciate everyone’s generosity, no matter the size of the gift.

Will there be any food and drink?
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Tea and biscuits are served during breaks. We provide a wide range of teas along with oat and soya milk. There is also tap water. If you’re attending a day-long event (a Festival day or Day retreat for example), you’re invited to bring a vegan lunch to share as part of a "pot-luck" buffet.

What should I wear?
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There is no dress code, just wear what you feel comfortable in. If you’re attending a meditation class, loose-fitting trousers are a good choice as they make it much easier to sit on a cushion or chair for longer periods.

Do I need to take my shoes off?
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We ask everyone to remove their shoes before entering our shrine rooms or yoga studio. You can leave your shoes in the designated areas. (You might want to bring a pair of socks if your feet get cold!)

Is it ok to just come once?
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Absolutely! You are welcome to drop-in and see if it feels right for you. 

How do I get to the Buddhist Centre?
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We are a 5–10 minute walk from three stations: Highbury & Islington, Holloway Road, and Drayton Park. Bus routes 21, 43, 263, and 393 stop nearby. We are also on the C38 Cycleway, with plenty of bike racks close by on Fieldway Crescent. There is no on-site parking, and nearby streets are mostly resident-only.

Is the Buddhist Centre accessible? 
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While we have an internal lift to the shrine rooms and yoga studio, please be aware there are four steep steps at our main street-level entrance without a ramp or lift. On the ground floor, you’ll find an accessible toilet. Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss your specific access needs.