Upcoming Events at the North London Buddhist Centre

Dear Friends,  

Here are the details of the events coming up at the Centre over the next two weeks.

Included in this bulletin are details of our Centre Open Day which will be taking place on Sunday May 15^th from 10am-5pm. We hope this will be a chance or lots of people to come to the Centre and experience our yoga and meditation classes for the first time. If you’re interested in helping out with this then we’d be glad to hear from you.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

With best wishes

The Centre Team

Saturday 16^th April- Body Awareness and Relaxation in Meditation- a day with Santva

A day of gentle movement, relaxation and meditation, suitable for anyone who has been introduced to the practices of mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana. 10am-5pm. Day by donation.

Thursday 5^th May- 30^th June MBCT for Stress with Karunagita

An eight week course offering self- management mindfulness based strategies for people living with difficulties associated with stress. The course provides a toolkit of skills and resources that can be applied to every aspect of daily life. Eight Thursday evenings. 7-9pm £185/£145 price includes cds and other course materials.

Sunday 15^th May- Centre Open Day

To co-incide with Buddha Day, the Festival Celebrating the Enlightenment of the Buddha, we will be holding an open day from 10am-5pm. There will be a continuous program of talks and free taster sessions going on throughout the day, along with stalls and refreshments. A chance to come along and connect with the Centre- if you have friends who you think may be interested then do please invite them to come along.

You can see an electronic copy of our program for the New Year, by following the link below.

Meditation and Buddhism program..

www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com/downloads/CentreProgramme.pdf

Bodywork Program…

www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com/downloads/YogaProgramme.pdf

North London Buddhist Centre
72 Holloway Rd
London
N7 8JG

02077001177
www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com

Upcoming Events at the North London Buddhist Centre

Dear Friends,  

Here are the details of the events coming up at the Centre over the next two weeks including a special one-day event with Vishvapani, who is the President of our Centre and has recently published a book on the life of the Buddha.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

With best wishes

The Centre Team

Wednesday 6^th April- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for people recovering from depression- An 8 week course with Pippa O’Connor.

An intensive eight-week course, in which we will be learning new ways to respond to sources of stress in our lives to prevent further episodes of depression.  The course will involve daily home practice using CDs, a workbook and journals and a full practice day. 7.00-9.00 pm. £185/£145 price includes cds and other course materials.

Meeting the Buddha. Sunday 10^th April- a day with Vishvapani

A day with Vishvapani getting to know the Buddha through meditation, reflection and study of the earliest texts, which take us as close as we can come to his actual words. We shall discover a remarkable man with a powerful vision and vivid personality: courteous, outspoken, kind and funny; a social radical, a profound thinker and a great poet who communicated his insights through a stream of parables, metaphors and ideas. 

It's also a chance to get to know Vishvapani, who is the Centre's President, and share the fruits of his engagement with the Buddha. 10am-5pm. £40/£20.

Saturday 16^th April- Body Awareness and Relaxation in Meditation- a day with Santva

A day of gentle movement, relaxation and meditation, suitable for anyone who has been introduced to the practices of mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana. 10am-5pm. Day by donation.

Sunday 17^th April- Day Retreat with Palaka

Come along and spend the day practicing in a supportive group. Meditation, study, discussion and a shared lunch. 10am-5pm day by donation.

You can see an electronic copy of our program for the New Year, by following the link below.

Meditation and Buddhism program..

www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com/downloads/CentreProgramme.pdf

Bodywork Program…

www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com/downloads/YogaProgramme.pdf

North London Buddhist Centre
72 Holloway Rd
London
N7 8JG

02077001177
www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com

News From NLBC

Upcoming Events at the North London Buddhist Centre

Dear Friends,  

Here are the details of events coming up at NLBC over the next month. In this month’s bulletin, we’re also including details of a Triratna Buddhist Film Festival taking place at the London Buddhist Centre in Bethnal Green (check the LBC Website for details).

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

With best wishes

The Centre Team

Wednesday 9^th March- Introduction to Meditation- a six week Course with Chandrasurya

Introducing the two foundation practices of Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana (development of loving kindness). This six week course will give you the skills you need to establish a regular meditation practice.  Suitable for complete newcomers or more experienced meditators. 7-9.30 pm £58/£25.

Saturday 12^th March- Introduction to Meditation- with Rupavati

Introducing the two foundation practices of Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana (development of loving kindness). Suitable for complete newcomers or more experienced meditators looking to reconnect with the practices. 10am-5pm £30/£15.

Saturday 12^th March- Wolf at the Door- Creative writing workshop with Ananda

A popular Buddhist inspired creative writing workshop. 10am-5pm £50 professional/ £40 waged/ con £20

Sunday 13^th March- Moving into stillness- A day of meditation and Yoga with Suddhaka and Janet Evans

For newcomers and more experienced practitioners. A day of meditative yoga and mindfulness practice, working with our bodies, our breath and our energy to move gradually into a more meditative level of experience. 10am-5pm £50/£30.

Sunday 13^th March- Finding Truth and Freedom. The Art of Reflection with Amalavajra and Punyamati.

It is all too easy either to think obsessively or not to think enough. But how do we think usefully? How do we reflect? Like any art, reflection can be learned and developed, leading to a deeper understanding of life and to the fullness of wisdom. We will explore several simple methods for directing your mind in this way. For those with at least six months of mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana practice. 10am-5pm. Day by donation.

Monday 14^th March- The Poet’s Way- Book launch with Manjusvara

A talk by Manjusvara launching his new book: the Poet’s Way. From line to rhyme and shape on the page, Manjusvara’s accessible and practical guide illuminates the essential elements of poetry writing. Explore your spiritual life with writing and creativity- 6.30 Food to Share- 7.30 Book Launch. Evening by donation.

Saturday 19^th March- Earth Rising/ Heaven Descending. Triratna Film Festival with Subhuti and Suryaprabha at the LBC in Bethnal Green.

A showing of a series of films documenting the development of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Subhuti, an experienced practitioner Ordained for more than 30 years in the Triranta Buddhist Order will introduce the films and share his memories. 9.30-5.30 Check the London Buddhist Centre Website or further details.

Sunday 20^th March- Day Retreat with Palaka

Come along and breathe some light into your practice to take you through the dark winter months into spring. 10am-5pm day by donation.

Saturday 26^th March- The Six Essentials of Meditation- with Vajradaka

This workshop develops a practical and direct understanding of the primary principles and qualities of meditation. We will exercise and improve the particular skills which are necessary to develop an effective and fulfilling meditation practice. Vajradaka is a very experienced and skilled meditation teacher. 10am-5pm £35/£25.

You can see an electronic copy of our program for the New Year, by following the link below.

Meditation and Buddhism program..

www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com/downloads/CentreProgramme.pdf

Bodywork Program…

www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com/downloads/YogaProgramme.pdf

North London Buddhist Centre
72 Holloway Rd
London
N7 8JG

02077001177
www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com

Upcoming Events at the North London Buddhist Centre

Here are the details of the events coming up at NLBC during February, including new courses in Mindfulness for stress, and pain management, plus weekend workshops in Non-Violent Communication (NVC).

To book on any of these events please all our office on 0207-700-1177.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

With best wishes

The Centre Team

Wednesday 2^nd February- 23^rd March. Meditation for people dealing with stress or recovering from depression. with Suddhaka.

An exploration of the Buddhist practices of mindfulness and loving kindness, as effective tools for dealing with difficulties associated with stress and depression. The course, which includes handouts and a guided meditation cd, will support you through the process of setting up a regular practice. 7pm-9.30 pm. £125/£95/£60.

Saturday 12^th February- Introduction to Meditation –with Santva.

An introduction to the core practices of mindfulness and metta, suitable for complete beginners or others looking to reconnect with the practices. 10am-5pm £30/£15.

Sunday 13^th February. Day Retreat to Mark Paranirvana Day- with Palaka.

A day retreat with Palaka and friends marking the Festival of the passing away of the Buddha. 10am-5pm. Day by donation.

Tuesday 15^th February- A symposium of Talks on the Buddha’s Paranirvana- with the Tuesday team- the evening will also include the usual introduction to meditation for newcomers. 7- 9.30pm £10/£5

 Friday 18^th Feb- Paranirvana Festival- 4pm -9.30 pm- with the Friday Class Team.

The Festival will begin at 4.30 with tea to share, followed by a meditation in which we will be reflecting on people we know who have died. Dinner to share will be at 6pm followed by a meditation and full-moon puja beginning at 7.30.

19^th-20^th February- Foundation Workshop in Non-Violent Communication  (NVC) with Vajrasara Rankin.

Want to speak with clarity, honesty and care? Fed up with misunderstandings, guilt and blame? Learn simple communication skills that will enable you to tackle tricky dialogue confidently, connect kindly and creatively and be assertive without offending. Vajrasara is a certified and experience trainer in non-violent communication. Workshop suitable for newcomers to NVC or to experienced practitioners looking to brush up on their basic skills. 10.30-5.30 Sat. 10.30-4.30 Sun. £130/£90

23^rd February- 13^th April Living Well with Pain and Illness- an eight week daytime Course with Simon Osborne.

An eight week course offering self management mindfulness based strategies for those living with persistent pain or ill health and associated stress. It provides a toolkit of practical techniques that can be applied to daily life. £165/£125/£85

You can see an electronic copy of our program for the New Year, by following the link below.

Meditation and Buddhism program..

www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com/downloads/CentreProgramme.pdf

Bodywork Program…

www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com/downloads/YogaProgramme.pdf

North London Buddhist Centre
72 Holloway Rd
London
N7 8JG

02077001177
www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com

Learn Meditation and Yoga at North London Buddhist Centre

Anxious, stressed out, or just in need of a space to unwind?

We offer a regular drop in meditation class every Tuesday evening. 7-9.30 pm, and ongoing yoga classes throughout the week at our beautiful Centre at 72 Holloway Road. Our teachers' approach is informal and friendly with plenty of opportunities for discussion and space for reflection.

We also offer courses and classes to explore key Buddhist principles and their relevance to our modern lifestyles and specialised courses in mindfulness based cognitive therapy to help people dealing with difficulties associated with stress and depression.

For a full program of our activities visit our website on

http://www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com


or just drop in any time to

72 Holloway Rd
London
N7 8JG

0207 7001177

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Launching our New “Steps” Appeal.

We are now launching a new appeal to help us improve the facilities of our beautiful  Centre and enable more people to benefit from the classes we offer..

Over the past year we have managed to make a lot of improvements to the outside of the building. With the help of our friends and benefactors we have had the exterior paintwork repainted and the front of the building redecorated. As well as protecting the fabric of the building we think this will make the place more attractive so that more people will be encouraged to come here and benefit from the teachings.

Over the next six months we want to make improvements to the entrance of the building. In particular by improving the steps in a way that will make the Centre more easily accessible to people with disabilities.  

We have drawn up plans to build a wooden platform over the top of the existing concrete steps and fit a new handrail. This will make it easier for people with walking difficulties to get into the building. It will also prepare the steps so that later we will be able to make the building completely wheelchair accessible by installing a lift mechanism.

We estmate that this work will cost roughly £4,000 and we are trying to raise that amount from our community. Any surplus funds will be used to help improve the building in other ways.

How you can Help

Whatever you can afford to give will be greatly appreciated and will help us improve the Centre.

We have drawn up a table of gifts which shows how we might be able to reach our total through a reachable number of donations of different sizes. As you can see it would only need 17 people to help us at the right level for us to able to make our target.

We have already received 4 generous donations totaling £550.00- a fantastic start to our appeal!

If you are able to help us we would be delighted to hear from you. Speak either to Visuddhimati or Suddhaka.

£1,000 x 1            - £1,000

£500 x 2                -£1,000

£250 x 4                - £1,000

£100x 10               - £1,000

Total                     - £4,000

Upcoming Events at the North London Buddhist Centre

Dear Friends,  

Here are the details of the events coming up at the Centre over the next four weeks, including new courses in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and meditation, plus weekend workshops in focussing and Non-Violent Communication (NVC).

To book on any of these events please all our office on 0207-700-1177.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

With best wishes

The Centre Team

Thursday 20^th Jan- 17^th Feb. Introduction to Meditation. A 5 week course with Padmajata.

An introduction to meditation for newcomers. On this course you will learn two simple yet profound practices, the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana, and develop a range of skills that will help you establish a regular practice.  7.15-9.30pm. £48/£24. Please book in advance.

Friday 21^st- Sunday 23^rd January. Sangha retreat at Vajrasana. Led by Lalitaraja and Visuddhimati.

A weekend of meditation practice and reflection at Vajrasana Retreat Centre in the Suffolk countryside: suitable for experienced meditators who have been practicing the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana on a regular basis.  £130/£100/£65.

Tuesday 25^th January- Listening to your inner Wisdom. An evening workshop with Manjudeva.

An evening event drawing in focusing and mindfulness to explore inner listening, self empathy, the body’s knowing, transforming difficult emotions and inner conflict. 7-9.30pm. £10/£5

Thursday 27^th January- Thursday 24^th March- Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy- An 8 week course with Karunagita.

Learning new ways to respond to sources of stress in our lives and reduce the suffering associated with stress. 7-9pm (no class 24^th Feb). Practice day 12^th March.  £185/£145.

Saturday 29^th January- Mindfulness day with Karunagita.

Karunagita will draw on her teaching of mindfulness based cognitive therapy in a day of moving seamlessly between mindfulness in meditation and daily activities. Equally suitable for newcomers and experienced meditators. 10am-5pm. Day by donation.

Sunday 30^th January- Metta day with Rupavati and Suddhaka.

On this day we will learn more about how to recognise the qualities of loving kindness in our experience, and how to work effectively with some of the difficulties that come up in this practice. 10am-5pm. Day by donation.

Saturday 12^th- Sunday 13^th February- Listening to your inner Wisdom with Manjudeva.

A weekend event drawing on Focusing and mindfulness to explore inner listening, self empathy, the body’s knowing, transforming difficult emotions and inner conflict. 10am-5pm £130/£90

19^th-20^th February- Foundation Workshop in Non-Violent Communication  (NVC) with Vajrasara Rankin.

Want to speak with clarity, honesty and care? Fed up with misunderstandings, guilt and blame? Learn simple communication skills that will enable you to tackle tricky dialogue confidently, connect kindly and creatively and be assertive without offending. Vajrasara is a certified and experience trainer in non-violent communication. Workshop suitable for newcomers to NVC or to experienced practitioners looking to brush up on their basic skills. 10.30-5.30 Sat. 10.30-4.30 Sun. £130/£90

You can see an electronic copy of our program for the New Year, by following the link below.

Meditation and Buddhism program..

www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com/downloads/CentreProgramme.pdf

Bodywork Program…

www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com/downloads/YogaProgramme.pdf

North London Buddhist Centre
72 Holloway Rd
London
N7 8JG

02077001177
www.northlondonbuddhistcentre.com