How to Meditate
2026-09-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-09-27 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-25 09:30 - 10:30 (Europe/London) | Tara Room at Jamyang, 43 Renfrew Road, London, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
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. Join us at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre and embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Is meditation for me?
This class is for beginners and all who wish to develop basic meditation methods which they can apply to improve their daily lives, whether or not they identify as Buddhists, and regardless of their prior experience with meditation.
By creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, these meditation sessions encourage individuals from all walks of life to come together and embark on a journey of self-discovery and mindfulness. These meditations are for everyone, regardless of their religious or cultural background.
Led by experienced guides, these meditations offer a gentle introduction to the practice, ensuring that participants feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. However, they also cater to those who may have some familiarity with meditation, providing an opportunity for individuals to deepen their meditation practice.
Drop-in Meditation: What can I expect?

Drop-in Meditation
60-minute guided meditation on Sunday Morning
In-person only
Meditation led by Roy Sutherwood
Donations are welcome

Meditation Leader
Roy Sutherwood is a former Trustee and Director of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, and an FPMT recognised teacher. He has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He facilitates classes in Tibetan Buddhism at the Buddhist Society and is also a qualified teacher of secular Mindfulness techniques.
How to join?
Book now on eventbrite

We suggest saving your spot ahead of time to help the facilitator to organise the event.
Donations are welcome: Jamyang relies on the kind donations of those who attend activities in the centre.The funds enable us to offer this type of class on a regular basis – we thank you for your generosity.

Sunday Dharma Talks
2026-09-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Hybrid, 43 Renfrew Road, London, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
Curious about Buddhism, or looking to reconnect with its timeless wisdom in everyday life? Our Sunday Dharma Talks offer a welcoming and relaxed space to explore Buddhist teachings in a way that is both practical and relatable.
These informal talks are led by a rotating group of experienced Buddhist teachers and meditation instructors, each bringing many years of lived practice to their teaching. On the third Sunday of each month, they share insights drawn from the Buddhist tradition and from real life – speaking in a down-to-earth way that meets us exactly where we are.
Each session includes time for reflection, open discussion, and plenty of opportunity to ask questions, whether you’re completely new to Buddhism or have been practising for years. And of course, there’s space to relax, connect with others, and enjoy a cuppa together after the talk.
Everyone is welcome – no prior experience is needed.
Format: Hybrid (In-person & on zoom)
When: Third Sunday of each month
Suggested donation: £15 per session
How to Join?
The teaching will take place at Jamyang with the option to join remotely over zoom. Please select the relevant option when registering below.
Donation
Jamyang operates on a generosity model. Please select the donation option that is most suitable for your situation.
Jamyang 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. However, we wish to emphasise that the Dharma is always offered freely and no-one is ever excluded because of their financial status, please do not hesitate to request a reduced rate.

For Monastics
We would like to offer this teaching to ordained sangha members for free. If you are ordained sangha please register here.

Dharma Express Meditation
2026-09-22 18:20 - 20:00, 2026-09-29 18:20 - 20:00, 2026-10-06 18:20 - 20:00, 2026-10-13 18:20 - 20:00, 2026-10-20 18:20 - 20:00, 2026-10-27 18:20 - 20:00 | In-person, The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road, London, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
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. Alternatively, you can just drop in.
Please arrive at 18:20 for a 18:30 start.
Donations are welcome: Jamyang relies on the kind donations of those who attend activities at the centre. The funds enable us to offer this type of class on a regular basis – we thank you for your generosity.

Āryadeva’s Four Hundred Verses
2026-09-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Hybrid, 43 Renfrew Road, London, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
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 the course, Geshe Namdak will illuminate how the Four Hundred Verses functions as a bridge between ethical self-transformation and profound philosophical insight, and how it complements and prepares the ground for later Madhyamaka classics such as Entering the Middle Way and Commentary on Bodhicitta.
This course offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with a text that trains the mind not only to understand emptiness, but to become fit to realize it.

About the Author
Āryadeva (2nd century CE) is one of the most influential figures in the history of Mahayana Buddhism. Born in Sri Lanka, he became a principal disciple of Ārya Nagarjuna, and is revered as one of the founders of the Madhyamaka school. His works are studied extensively across the Indo-Tibetan, Chinese, and Zen traditions, and he is traditionally listed among the seventeen great paṇḍitas of Nalanda.

About the Teacher
Geshe Tenzin Namdak completed his university studies in Hydrology before working as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He later began formal Buddhist studies at Maitreya Institute, was ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and went on to complete the rigorous twenty-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey Monastic University in India. He also completed the traditional one-year Vajrayana study programme at Gyumé Tantric College.
Geshe Namdak is currently the Resident Teacher at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.

Schedule

May – November 2026
Tuesdays | 18:30 – 20:00
Starting Tuesday 5th May

Is this course for me?
This is an intermediate level course, suitable for students who have a foundational understanding of Tibetan Buddhism and an interest in deepening their study and practice. Familiarity with Lam Rim teachings will be essential.

How to Join
Enrolment for this course is now open! Click the link below to view sign-up options
Enrol Now

Donation
Jamyang 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. However, we wish to emphasise that the Dharma is always offered freely and no-one is ever excluded because of their financial status, please do not hesitate to request a reduced rate.

Calm Abiding and Special Insight
2026-09-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Hybrid, 43 Renfrew Road, London, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
About this course
In this course, we will explore the profound and practical teachings on Calm Abiding (śamatha) and Special Insight (vipaśyanā) as presented in the Lam Rim tradition, drawing primarily on the instructions of Je Tsongkhapa, one of Tibet’s greatest scholar-yogis.
Calm Abiding and Special Insight form the very heart of Buddhist meditation practice. Calm Abiding develops a stable, clear, and joyful mind capable of remaining effortlessly on its object, while Special Insight employs that focused mind to penetrate the nature of reality through wisdom. According to the Mahayana tradition, liberation and enlightenment can only arise through the union of these two.
Our principal source text will be Lam Rim Chen Mo (The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment), Tsongkhapa’s magnum opus and an indispensable guide for practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism. In this monumental work, Tsongkhapa brings together the full breadth of the Buddha’s teachings, sutra and tantra, method and wisdom, into a single, coherent path.
The sections on Calm Abiding and Special Insight are especially renowned for their clarity and precision. Tsongkhapa carefully outlines the stages of mental development, the obstacles that arise in meditation, and the antidotes needed to overcome them. The text gives essential instruction on how a mind trained in serenity can be harnessed to cultivate insight into emptiness, in accordance with the Madhyamaka view.
As Lama Tsongkhapa himself writes:
“When looking for the profound meaning, you will clearly see reality if you have both the wisdom that unerringly discerns the meaning of reality and an unmoving attention that stays as you wish on the object of meditation… This is why you need both serenity and insight.”
— Lam Rim Chen Mo, Vol. III
Throughout the course, Geshe Namdak will explain how these classical instructions can be applied by contemporary practitioners, clarifying how meditation on Calm Abiding and Special Insight integrates with ethical discipline, bodhicitta, and the broader Lam Rim path. This course, therefore, provides both a philosophical foundation and a practical roadmap for deepening one’s meditation practice.
About the Author
Je Tsongkhapa (1357 – 1419 CE) was one of the greatest figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. A peerless scholar, meditator, and tantric yogi, his vast body of work revitalised and systematised the Buddhist teachings in Tibet, leading to the formation of the Gelug school, which Jamyang London Buddhist Centre follows today.
Tsongkhapa is especially revered for his emphasis on combining rigorous reasoning with lived meditative experience, and for presenting the Buddha’s teachings with extraordinary clarity and precision. Because of the depth and transformative power of his contributions, Tsongkhapa is widely regarded as a “Second Conqueror”, after Shakyamuni.
About the Teacher
Geshe Tenzin Namdak completed his university studies in Hydrology before working as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He later began formal Buddhist studies at Maitreya Institute, was ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and went on to complete the rigorous twenty-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey Monastic University in India. He also completed the traditional one-year Vajrayana study programme at Gyumé Tantric College.
Geshe Namdak is currently the Resident Teacher at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.
Schedule

May 2026 – November 2027
Wednesdays | 18:30 – 20:00
Starting Wednesday 6th May 2026

Is this course for me?
This is an intermediate to advanced level course, suitable for students who have a strong foundational understanding of Tibetan Buddhism and an interest in deepening their study and practice. Familiarity with Lam Rim teachings will be essential.
How to Join
Enrolment for this course is now open! Click the link below to view sign-up options
Enrol Now

Donation
Jamyang 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. However, we wish to emphasise that the Dharma is always offered freely and no-one is ever excluded because of their financial status, please do not hesitate to request a reduced rate.

Climate Café
2026-09-24 13:30 - 15:00 | In-person, The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road, London, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
What is a Climate Café?
A Climate Café is a group-directed discussion of climate change with no agenda; an informal and confidential conversation, supported by facilitators.
At a Climate Café everyone is welcome to join the conversation whether you are involved in climate action or not.
Climate cafés are open to anyone aged 18 or over who is worried about the climate and ecological crisis. A safe space to share, learn, talk and listen.
For more information about climate cafés, you can read more at Climate Psychology Alliance.
What attendees are saying about the Climate Café
“I was fortunate to attend the Climate Café at Jamyang and was really glad I did. Quite different from what I expected (thought we would be sharing ideas on how to make a difference etc), rather we focused on deep connection and listening to our own and everyone’s feelings. I left the event at peace and inspired to continue on the journey. Grateful to Liz and Cynthia for beautifully holding the space and to everyone who attended – thank you and look forward to the next one” – Barbara
“This was my first time at a climate cafe and at first I questioned the value of just talking about my feelings around the climate crisis, I wanted to talk about what we were going to do about it! But I soon realised that deep self-enquiry into how the crisis affects me on an emotional level was absolutely what I needed, and precisely what’s missing from so much of the public conversation around climate change. Liz and Cynthia were so skilful in holding the space and guiding the conversation. I would fully recommend”. – Freddie
“Thank you for offering this space to connect with others around the climate emergency. I found the Climate Cafés a powerful reminder that we are not alone, that others share similar concerns and deep care for our environment and its beings. Connecting with others in this intimate and safe way created a great sense of belonging and, well, joy”. – Drolma
About the Facilitators
Anissa is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a deep passion for supporting individuals affected by adoption and trauma, including trauma resulting from natural disasters. She is also interested in the psychological impact of climate change, recognizing its profound effects on our well-being and mental health.
Maeva is a student and volunteer at Jamyang and works as a midwife for the NHS. She has experience facilitating groups and workshops, and is inspired to hold spaces where members of the community can come together to explore and discuss the emotional impact of the climate and ecological crisis.
How to Join?
Book on Eventbrite
We suggest saving your spot ahead of time to help the facilitator to organise the event.
Donations are welcome: Jamyang relies on the kind donations of those who attend activities in the centre. The funds enable us to offer this type of class on a regular basis – we thank you for generosity.
For any questions about this event, please contact the organisers by emailing climatecafe.london43@gmail.com

Medicine Buddha Puja
2026-09-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-22 17:00 - 18:00 | In-person, The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road, London, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
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!

Death Cafe
2026-10-22 18:45 - 20:00 | Library at Jamyang, 43 Renfrew Road, London, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
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.

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. 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.

Please note:

Death 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.

How to join?
The space is limited, so we suggest saving your spot ahead of time. Save your spot here. Alternatively, you can just drop-in.
The event is free. Donations are welcome in support of running the Death Cafe.
