Day Retreat with Maitreyi and Paramabodhi
For Order Members and Mitras
Day Retreat with Maitreyi and Paramabodhi
This event is for mitras and members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. The day will include periods of silence and longer sits in meditation. For more information about becoming a mitra or asking for ordination, click here.
Join Paramabodhi and Maitreyi, two of the Centre’s most experienced teachers, for a day of sustained collective practice.
An invitation to Order members and Mitras to deepen our practice together on a day retreat, with a simple programme of traditional practice. There will be an emphasis on relaxed embodied awareness, recollection of the Buddha, Mindfulness, Metta and ritual, with time for discussion.
The morning will be in silence - please bring a vegan lunch to share.
Maitreyi and Paramabodhi were both actively involved at the LBC from its inception and were ordained while members of the LBC Sangha, Paramabodhi in 1985 and Maitreyi in 1989. Paramabodhi left London for the States to live and teach for 7 years at the San Francisco Buddhist Centre. Maitreyi joined the ordination team at Tiratanaloka where she taught and practiced for over 20 years. They both currently live in Bethnal Green, Paramabodhi is a working artist and art college tutor. Maitreyi has recently retired from the College of Public Preceptors and lives in a large women’s community close to the LBC.
In person, just turn up.
Suggested donation £40.
Come in person
Doors open 15 minutes before the start. When you arrive, there'll be someone on reception to help you with any queries. There'll also be short breaks during most events.
Price
We appreciate every amount people feel able to give, no matter how big or small and thank you for your generosity in helping pass on the benefits of the Buddha’s teachings.
Single sex activities
At the LBC we value single-sex activities as a support for one’s deepening spiritual practice and we have men’s and women’s mitra convenors whose role it is to orientate new people into centre activities. If you identify as trans or non-binary then you're very welcome here - do get in touch and we can work out in discussion the best way of participating in the centre for you. We want to engage with everyone on an individual basis, in the spirit of friendship, and for everyone to feel at home at the London Buddhist Centre.
Venue
Opening times
Reception hours | 10am-5pm | Mon to Sat
Evening Classes | 7pm to 9.30pm | Mon to Fri
Sunday events | Check event page for timings
Getting here
Our address is: 51 Roman Rd, Bethnal Green, E20HU. The nearest tube stations within 5-10 minutes walk are Bethnal Green (Central Line and Overground), Cambridge Heath (Overground) and Stepney Green (District and Hammersmith & City lines). There are also lots of bus routes with stops 2-5 minutes from the centre.
How to book
Most of our events are by donation, you don't need to book just simply turn up on the day.
For courses and retreats, pre-booking online is recommended. There’s no need to print your e-ticket.
Plan your visit
An accessible toilet is located in the building.
Cloakroom
You can leave your coats and bags in the cloakroom provided. We ask that you take your footwear off if you plan on entering the shrine room. Please bring any valuable items with you into the class.
Bookshop
There is a bookshop at reception which includes books on Buddhism, Meditation and Mindfulness as well as ritual items, incense and cards. We accept both cash and card.
Access
If you require wheelchair or step free assistance please let reception know upon arrival or call beforehand. Depending on which shrine rooms will be used a team member will be able to assist with the use a ramps and lifts in the building.
Eating and drinking
During some events tea and biscuits are served during breaks while on day retreats and festival days there is vegan lunch shared between all those present.
If you would like to eat before or after an event at the centre the Mandala cafe is next door to the London Buddhist Centre! The Mandala team are friends and Buddhists, and this is a non-profit venture (we are a registered charity) so do come along and experience the unique and friendly atmosphere.
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 3.30pm
Sunday CLOSED
