Sub35 Class

Fri

11 Sep

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

September: The Individual-  How do I become more myself?

We spend so much of our time socially, often in groups, and it is easy to fall into extremes of behaviour: individualism (being opposing and different from the group) or conformism (conforming to and being the same as the group). As Buddhists we are trying to tread a middle way between these two extremes to become an Individual: where our actions are based upon our values rather than our actions being in reaction (positively or negatively) to the group.

Join us to explore how we stay in touch with our deepest values whilst navigating our complex lives in the big city.

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

Upcoming themes:

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.