Sunday 10 January
Kickoff
We start together. Details to follow.
Five real places to meditate
Run by five of London's Buddhist centres. Sit together on Saturdays; Zoom or the app the rest of the week. Everyone is welcome, Buddhist or not.
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London Buddhist Centre Bethnal Green
51 Roman Road, London E2 0HU
Visit the centre: London Buddhist Centre (another website) Directions to London Buddhist Centre (another website)
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North London Buddhist Centre Holloway Road
72 Holloway Road, London N7 8JG
Visit the centre: North London Buddhist Centre (another website) Directions to North London Buddhist Centre (another website)
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West London Buddhist Centre Bayswater
Royal Oak House, 45a Porchester Road, London W2 5DP
Visit the centre: West London Buddhist Centre (another website) Directions to West London Buddhist Centre (another website)
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Croydon Buddhist Centre Croydon
98 High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND
Visit the centre: Croydon Buddhist Centre (another website) Directions to Croydon Buddhist Centre (another website)
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Brixton Buddhist Centre Brixton
Effra Space, 21 Effra Parade, London SW2 1PX
Visit the centre: Brixton Buddhist Centre (another website) Directions to Brixton Buddhist Centre (another website)
Between Saturdays, the Challenge runs in the free BuddhaMind app. How it works
Let's get London meditating
There's more
to life
So often, we live on the surface of life. Deep down, we know we were made for more than grinding through the week and recovering on the weekend, just to do it all again.
But we can only discover our real potential by having the courage to face our mind. This January, we're bringing people together from across London to meditate every day for 21 days, and find out what meditation can do for our mind – and our life.
New to meditation? Tried before and it didn't stick? This is for you.
What you'll do
21 days. A few minutes every morning. People across London doing it with you.
Every weekday · 7:30am
Sit on Zoom
A guided morning sit before work, led by that week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Saturdays 16, 23 & 30 January
Meet in person
Sit with others at your nearest centre and meet the people doing it alongside you.
Your 21 days
Tap a day to see what's on.
Sunday 10 January · Day 1
Kickoff. We start together. Details to follow.
Monday 11 January · Day 2
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Tuesday 12 January · Day 3
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Wednesday 13 January · Day 4
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Thursday 14 January · Day 5
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Friday 15 January · Day 6
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Saturday 16 January · Day 7
In person at your centre: sit with others and meet the people doing it alongside you.
Sunday 17 January · Day 8
Sit on your own with the app, with the day's talk to guide you.
Monday 18 January · Day 9
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Tuesday 19 January · Day 10
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Wednesday 20 January · Day 11
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Thursday 21 January · Day 12
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Friday 22 January · Day 13
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Saturday 23 January · Day 14
In person at your centre: sit with others and meet the people doing it alongside you.
Sunday 24 January · Day 15
Sit on your own with the app, with the day's talk to guide you.
Monday 25 January · Day 16
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Tuesday 26 January · Day 17
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Wednesday 27 January · Day 18
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Thursday 28 January · Day 19
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Friday 29 January · Day 20
A guided sit on Zoom at 7:30am, led by this week's teacher. The link comes by email and in the app.
Saturday 30 January · Day 21
In person at your centre: sit with others and meet the people doing it alongside you.
- Kickoff
- Zoom sit, 7:30am
- In person at your centre
- Sit on your own with the app
BuddhaMind Free app from the London Buddhist Centre Your 21 days, in your pocket
The Challenge lives in BuddhaMind. Sign up in the app with the same email you join with here, and your Challenge will be waiting.
- A short talk or video for every day
- The 7:30am Zoom link, one tap away
- A reminder before each sit and each Saturday
- Your streak builds every time you finish a sit on the timer
On a computer? Use BuddhaMind in your browser (another website)
Already have BuddhaMind? Use the same email and the Challenge appears in it.
Questions
Do I have to be Buddhist?
No. The Challenge is run by London's Buddhist centres, and you don't need to be Buddhist to take part. You won't be asked to believe anything; you'll just be meditating.
I've never meditated. Is this for me?
Yes, you're exactly who it's for. Every sit is guided by a teacher, so you'll know what to do from the first morning.
What if I miss a day?
Just come back the next day. Showing up again is part of the practice.
Is it really free?
Yes. There's nothing to pay. If the Challenge helps you, you can make a donation to support the centres.
Can I take part online only?
Yes. Choose "Online only" when you pick your centre in BuddhaMind. The weekday sits are on Zoom and the app works anywhere. The Saturdays are there if you'd like to come along.
Do I need the app?
It's the easiest way to follow along, with the day's talk, the Zoom link and reminders in one place. If you'd rather not, we'll email you the Zoom link.
Kept going by you
The Challenge is free for everyone. Donations go to the London Buddhist Centre and are shared between all five centres.
Let's get
London
meditating
21 days, starting Sunday 10 January. Free, and open to everyone.
The Challenge starts in
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Day 1 of 21