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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Puja
DESCRIPTION:About Medicine Buddha Puja \n\nIn Person Only\n\nPujas 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. \nThe 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”. \nHow can I join?\nJust turn up!
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/medicine-buddha-puja-3-3-2-5-4-2-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:In-person\, The Old Courthouse\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Practice,Community Yoga
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SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nAt 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’. \nA 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. \nTeas\, coffees and a variety of delicious vegan cakes are available for a modest price in our onsite Kindness Café \nEvent Format \n\nIt is a group-directed discussion with no agenda or theme.\nIt is a secular experience.\nIn an accessible\, respectful\, and confidential space.\nWith no intention of leading people to any conclusion\, outcome or course of action.\nIt is a discussion group rather than a grief support or a counselling session.\n\n  \nFacilitators \n  \nVenerable 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. \n  \nDiana 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. \n  \n  \nPlease note: \n  \nDeath Cafe is space for open and confidential discussion. It is not a bereavement counselling or support service. If you are recently bereaved and are seeking professional support\, please contact your GP or a relevant service for advice\, such as Cruse Bereavement Care. \n  \n  \nHow to join? \nThe space is limited\, so we suggest saving your spot ahead of time. Save your spot here. Alternatively\, you can just drop-in. \nThe event is free. Donations are welcome in support of running the Death Cafe.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/death-cafe-1287-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:In-person\, The Old Courthouse\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe & Dying Well
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SUMMARY:How to Meditate: An Introduction to Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness
DESCRIPTION:About the course\nThis 6-week meditation course brings mindfulness and loving-kindness into one integrated practice of Heartfulness; where the heart meets mindfulness. Suitable for all levels\, including complete beginners\, the techniques taught over these 6-weeks are perfect for helping to bring greater presence of mind and warmth of heart to our busy daily lives. \n  \nWhat to expect\nEach session includes some guided meditation practices and concludes with about 15 minutes to share experiences\, discuss and ask questions. \nThe sessions are all about learning to integrate meditation into our daily lives and includes daily optional exercises to continue with at home\, work and play. \nChairs and meditation cushions will be provided within a tranquil space conducive for meditation. \n  \n\nBook Your Place\n\n \n  \nAbout the teacher\n\n\n  \nVinod has been practicing meditation for over 30 years. In 1994 he was trained in Vipassana at the Wat Ram Poeng monastery in Chiang Mai\, Thailand. Although not a buddhist monk\, he accomplished the same degree of training. A few years later he earned his Mindfulness Teacher Training from Bangor University. \nHe currently facilitates the meditation retreats in Assisi\, Italy and in London. In the earlier part of his career\, he worked in the corporate world as a lawyer before joining various non-profit organisations including; the UNHCR and Amnesty International Secretariat in London. In Amnesty International he helped people dealing with sexual & gender equality\, migrant & refugee rights\, compassionate care for drug addicts and animal welfare. \n  \nSchedule\nThursdays at 18:30 – 20:00\, October 1st to November 5th 2026 \n  \nHow to join\nAttend in-person or join us online via Zoom. If you can\, please register with the appropriate ticket option below\, as this helps us to plan effectively. You can also just show up on the day! \n  \nDonation\nJamyang operates on a generosity model. We suggest a recommended donation of £15 per class\, please choose this option if you can. We wish to emphasise that no-one is ever excluded for financial reasons\, please do not hesitate to request a reduced rate or just show up on the day! Request a reduced rate. \nJamyang is a non-profit charitable organisation that relies on the kindness of our donors\, including students and community members. The donations\, or Dana\, given when registering for events and teachings support the centre’s operations\, allowing us to deliver our activities. If you’re able to give a little more\, that’s wonderful; if a little less\, that’s fine too. These donations help with essentials like feeding residential volunteers\, housing our monastics\, and keeping our doors open. \n  \n\n  \nWe’re Here to Help\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Contacts\nIf you need any further information or assistance\, simply reach out to Freddie\, our Assistant Spiritual Programme Coordinator\, and he’ll be happy to help. \n\ngateway@jamyang.co.uk\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nBook Your Place\nChoose how you would like to attend\, then select your ticket type. \n\n\nIn-Person Online\n\n  \n \nPlease read the full teaching schedule before booking. Places are offered in the order they are booked.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/how-to-meditate-an-introduction-to-mindfulness-and-loving-kindness-4/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Jamyang London Buddhist Centre\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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