Jamyang Buddhist Centre

Upcoming events at Jamyang Buddhist Centre

Jamyang Buddhist Centre is a community centre in Kennington. Near Here currently lists 10 upcoming events, including Medicine Buddha Puja, Death Cafe and How to Meditate.

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Medicine Buddha Puja

About Medicine Buddha Puja In Person Only Pujas are rituals in which consecrated offerings – such as food, water, light and incense – are made to an enlightened being for the sake of creating conditions for progress on the spiritual path, as well as removing obstacles. These offerings are made alongside prayer and chanting. The seven Medicine Buddhas, attainers of bliss, strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of yourself and all sentient beings. They vowed that their prayers would be actualized during these degenerate times when the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha are in decline. As the buddhas’ holy speech is irrevocable, you can wholly trust in their power to quickly grant blessings to help all sentient beings in these degenerate times,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche instructs “If you pray to Guru Medicine Buddha, you will quickly accomplish all that you wish. Just hearing the holy name of Guru Medicine Buddha and the sound of his mantra closes the door to rebirth in the suffering lower realms. It is written in the scriptures that you should not have a two-pointed mind (doubt) with regard to these benefits”. How can I join? Just turn up!

Thu 23 Jul18:00Jamyang Buddhist Centre

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Death Cafe

About this event At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. Death Cafe was founded by Jon Underwood, a beloved student at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London and a pioneer in opening up the conversation about death. Teas, coffees and a variety of delicious vegan cakes are available for a modest price in our onsite Kindness Café Event Format It is a group-directed discussion with no agenda or theme. It is a secular experience. In an accessible, respectful, and confidential space. With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, outcome or course of action. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or a counselling session. Facilitators Venerable Barbara Shannon, is a fully ordained nun, former NHS nurse, and a long-standing member of the Jamyang Buddhist Centre London. She is actively engaged in the local London communities helping people with issues around death and dying. She regularly leads the Death Cafe at Centre, with her unique and engaging style of presenting. Diana Opio, as a trained nurse has been working in palliative care for several decades.

Thu 23 Jul19:30Jamyang Buddhist Centre

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How to Meditate

Drop-in meditation on Sunday Start your week off right and banish stress and anxiety with the power of meditation. These meditation drop-in sessions are secular and have been created so that like-minded people can meet, meditate and learn how to meditate together. Come to Discover what meditation is Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly. These meditation sessions provide a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing individuals to find inner peace and tranquility. Whether you are seeking solace, stress relief, or simply a moment of stillness, these meditations offer a valuable opportunity to cultivate a sense of well-being in the midst of our fast-paced world. In this drop-in meditation session, you will have the chance to experience a 60-minute guided meditation. This is an in-person gathering where you can connect with like-minded individuals and explore the transformative power of meditation. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to find inner calm and uncover the true essence of life.

Sun 26 Jul10:30Jamyang Buddhist Centre

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Dying Well

About this event Dying Well is open to anyone interested in exploring more about what a good death might be for themselves and looking at what preparations might be helpful to have a ‘good death’. What can I expect? – A topic relating to death and dying is presented, and active discussion about the topic is encouraged. – Light refreshments provided Facilitators Diana Opio, as a trained nurse has been working in palliative care for several decades. She has also helped set up and run palliative care academic programmes in East Africa. More recently she has become increasingly interested in aspects of spirituality at the end of life and has trained as a soul midwife and has run many death cafes. Robin Bath a trustee and community member of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre since its debut. Over the years, he supported the centre in infinite ways, as an artist, poet, and photographer. He is also the organiser of the ‘Jamyang Walks’, the ‘Dying Well’ meetings, and volunteers for the ‘Repaying the Kindness, Carers Group’. He recently published ‘Climate Change Children’s Voices‘. How to join? We suggest saving your spot ahead of time to help the facilitator organise the event. Alternatively, you can just drop in.

Sun 26 Jul15:00Jamyang Buddhist Centre

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Group Meditation Practice

Start your week off right and banish stress and anxiety with the power of meditation. Join us for this 30-minute unguided session in which we come together to sit in silent meditation practice as a group. Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly. Please note this session is unguided. For guided meditations, check out our Tuesday and Sunday sessions. How to join? Just drop-in!

Mon 27 Jul18:30Jamyang Buddhist Centre

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Discovering Buddhism 2025-2026

Please note that enrolment on this course has now closed. The course is now available as a self-paced online program! Head over to our Discovering Buddhism Self Study page to learn more. Discovering Buddhism Course Details Start Date: May 5th, 2025 Schedule: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM (UK) Format: In-person & Online Location: Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, Kennington Teachers: Geshe Namdak & Ven. Gendun About the Course Have you ever wondered where modern practices like mindfulness and meditation come from? They have their roots in the timeless teachings of the Buddha, developed over centuries to help people cultivate peace, resilience, and wisdom in their lives. Discovering Buddhism is your opportunity to explore these ancient insights and discover how they remain profoundly relevant today. Buddhist teachings may seem vast and complex at first glance, encompassing philosophy, psychology, and practical tools for living a meaningful life. Fortunately, great masters distilled these teachings into clear, structured paths to guide students step by step. This course introduces you to these practical frameworks, helping you make sense of the Buddhist path and its transformative potential. Through Discovering Buddhism, you’ll explore essential topics like the mind, karma, meditation, and the art of living a compassionate life.

Mon 27 Jul19:30Jamyang Buddhist Centre

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Chittamani Tara Puja

Chittamani (Mind Jewel) Tara, is the Highest Yoga Tantra form of Tara, the female Buddha. The benefits of Tara practice according to Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Tara is quick to grant success in obtaining the ultimate happiness of enlightenment. You receive much good merit, or cause of happiness; it prevents a suffering rebirth in your next life; you receive initiation from millions of buddhas; and you achieve enlightenment. Besides these, however, Tara practice has many other benefits. Reciting the Twenty-one Taras’ prayer with devotion, at dawn or dusk—or remembering Tara, singing praises and reciting mantras at any time of the day or night—protects you from fear and dangers, and fulfill all your wishes. If you pray to Tara, Tara is particularly quick to grant help. This practice is restricted to practitioners who hold a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment Please register using the link below before attending this event. As part of our commitment to care for your spiritual wellbeing, and that of our teachers and the center as a whole, we kindly ask everyone who wishes to engage in this practice answer a few short questions about their practice background. Please click the button below to enquire about how to join for this practice. Register Here

Tue 28 JulJamyang Buddhist Centre

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Dharma Express Meditation

This regular drop-in session allows students to practice various Buddhist meditations with their peers, followed by a discussion group for anyone interested in the Buddhist worldview and way of life. This drop-in group it meets on Tuesday evenings for meditation and discussion about Buddhist practice, and it offers an opportunity to build a meaningful community with people who care about practice and mindfulness. People of all experience levels are welcome. Drop-in Meditation + Discussion Group In-person only Meditation led by peers Donations are welcome Schedule 18:30-19:00 Meditation Session 19:00-20:00 Discussion & Sharing Circle Meditation Session: What can I expect? Regular drop-in meditation sessions. A short guided meditation session facilitated by various students of Jamyang Buddhist Centre London, to practice various Buddhist meditations with their peers Discussion Group: What can I expect? Light-hearted conversation on various topics of Buddhist philosophy, Buddhist psychology and Buddhist practice over some light refreshments. The meditation is followed by a group-directed discussion of Buddhism with no agenda, objectives or themes to discuss the Buddhist teachings and to share ideas and reflections in a fun, informal and friendly setting. All are welcome, whether experienced students or completely new to Buddhism. How do I join? Book on Eventbrite We suggest saving your spot ahead of time to help the facilitator to organise the event.

Tue 28 Jul19:20Jamyang Buddhist Centre

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Āryadeva’s Four Hundred Verses

About this course Over the course of seven months, we will undertake a close and contemplative study of one of the most profound yet practically oriented texts of the Madhyamaka tradition: Four Hundred Verses on the Middle Way (Catuḥśataka) by the great master Āryadeva. Composed as a complete path of training, the Four Hundred Verses occupies a unique place within Mahayana Buddhism. While deeply rooted in Nāgārjuna’s vision of emptiness, it is especially valued for its step-by-step guidance on how to transform the mind in preparation for realizing the ultimate truth. For this reason, the text has long been cherished as both a philosophical treatise and a manual for yogic training. The text is structured into sixteen chapters of twenty-five verses each. The first eight chapters focus on the collection of merit, systematically dismantling unwholesome patterns of thought and behaviour that obstruct the path. Without this ethical and psychological groundwork, Āryadeva makes clear, realization of emptiness is impossible. The second eight chapters then turn to the collection of wisdom, offering incisive reasoning that leads the practitioner toward a correct understanding of reality according to the Madhyamaka view. Āryadeva famously summarises this progression as follows: At first, turn away from non-virtue; In the middle, dispel misconceptions of self; Finally, go beyond all philosophical views – One who understands this is wise indeed. (Four Hundred Verses, VIII.15) Throughout...

Tue 28 Jul19:30Jamyang Buddhist Centre

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Medicine Buddha Puja

About Medicine Buddha Puja In Person Only Pujas are rituals in which consecrated offerings – such as food, water, light and incense – are made to an enlightened being for the sake of creating conditions for progress on the spiritual path, as well as removing obstacles. These offerings are made alongside prayer and chanting. The seven Medicine Buddhas, attainers of bliss, strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of yourself and all sentient beings. They vowed that their prayers would be actualized during these degenerate times when the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha are in decline. As the buddhas’ holy speech is irrevocable, you can wholly trust in their power to quickly grant blessings to help all sentient beings in these degenerate times,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche instructs “If you pray to Guru Medicine Buddha, you will quickly accomplish all that you wish. Just hearing the holy name of Guru Medicine Buddha and the sound of his mantra closes the door to rebirth in the suffering lower realms. It is written in the scriptures that you should not have a two-pointed mind (doubt) with regard to these benefits”. How can I join? Just turn up!

Thu 30 Jul18:00Jamyang Buddhist Centre

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