London Shambhala Meditation Centre

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.

More about public meditation sessions.

Celebrating 50 years since Shambhala's founder arrived in the UK, with a rare London visit from his son Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, and a weekend of inspiring workshops and discussions.

Join us to explore what it means to live a wakeful life, as an individual and as a society. How can our personal path help us to engage fully with the world’s challenges?

For more information and tickets please visit the festival website.

Highlights from our current programme

Open House Talk: Fear & Fearlessness - Monday 27 May.

Tea Salon - Sunday 2 June.

Shambhala Community Day - Sunday 2 June.

Young People's Meditation Group - Sunday 2 June.

Singing Group - Sunday 2 June.

Meditation in Everyday Life: An evening course over five weeks - Thursday 6 June to Thursday 4 July.

Learn to Meditate: An Introductory Workshop - Saturday 22 June.

Contemplative Writing with Miriam Hall - Friday 28 to Sunday 30 June.

Contemplative Photography: The Way of Nature with Miriam Hall - Friday 5 to Sunday 7 July.

Bravery & Compassion: A Meditation Retreat at Bleddfa in Wales - Friday 2 to Sunday 11 August.