Sub35 Class

Fri

13 Nov

7-9.15pm

Third Friday of the month (move to Second Friday from September) | 7-9.15pm | Give what you can, suggested donation £13

Led by Anantavira & Lottie

Open to all levels of experience.

Dharma talks, group meditation and socials for 18-35s
Curious about Buddhism?
It can be difficult to find paths to a more meaningful life: the world encourages university, striving for a career and nice holidays abroad...but our experiences tell us that these things never add up to real lasting satisfaction.
Looking for an alternative to the pub on a Friday Night? At our Sub-35 class, we provide a space to meditate together and connect in a richer way. You don’t need to be Buddhist to come- just an open mind and desire for discussions that go deeper.

Come at 6.45pm for snacks & chat

November - Spiritual Friendship-Why have friends?

Why did the Buddha say that “Spiritual Friendship is the whole of the Spiritual Life”? The traditional images associated with Buddhism tend to focus on meditation and peacefulness - how does that relate to my chats in the pub after work? Our tradition emphasises the capacity for friendships for practice of qualities such as patience, loving kindness and generosity.

Join Anantavira and Ksantikara to talk about how their decade long friendship has been a spiritual practice.

Part of our series looking at Sangharakshita’s teaching on ‘The Individual and the Spiritual Community’.

Upcoming themes:

11 Dec: Social evening with a shared dinner and a film

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.