Based in Clapham in South London since 1985, the London Shambhala Meditation Centre offers meditation instruction and weekend and weekday courses in meditation, Buddhism and the meditative arts.

The centre is open for free meditation instruction on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. There is no need to book in advance: everyone is welcome to just come along.

Running with the Mind of Meditation

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche's new book, Running with the Mind of Meditation, is available now at Amazon UK.

Workshops on running and meditation will be taking place from May 2012.

Please contact us at for details.

Highlights from our current programme

Kado: The Way of Flowers and Nature with Marcia Shibata - Friday 18 to Sunday 20 May.

Running with the Mind of Meditation Workshop - Saturday 2 June.

Contemplative Writing : A Practice in Writing and Compassion with Miriam Hall - Friday 8 to Sunday 10 June.

Absolute Eye: Contemplative Photography with Miriam Hall - Thursday 28 June to Sunday 1 July.

Awakening the Heart: A Meditation Retreat: at the Bleddfa Centre in Wales - Friday 7 to Saturday 15 September.