Sub35 Class

Fri

21 Aug

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

August: Spiral Path - From Suffering to Freedom

We are all familiar with experiencing the wheel of life: repeating similar habits of body and mind that mean we go around and around similar outcomes and experiences. But Buddhism teaches we can get off this wheel and onto a spiral path taking us upwards towards something new. In fact, this upwards path begins right where we are: it is the very experience of unsatisfactoriness/ suffering that can take us upwards towards joy and rapture.

Join us to explore how we can move out of suffering and towards contentment and freedom.

Part of our series looking at Sangharakshita’s teaching on ‘Mind Reactive, Mind Creative’.

Upcoming themes:

11 Sep: The Individual

9 Oct: The Voice Within

13 Nov: Spiritual Friendship

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.