Events
We meet every Wednesday night in central London, for zen meditation, teachings and group sharing. Plus other meetups too.
Weekly Gathering
Every Wednesday 6.45 - 9 PM
8 Hop Gardens, London WC2N 4EH
We close the doors once we start at 7 PM
If it's your first time, please see our Guidelines
All are welcome, although knowledge of Plum Village Zen or meditation is helpful, as little guidance is given during the session itself.
If you are completely new to this, you may like to do an introductory course first.
Cost
Everything we do is offered for free and none of us are paid.
If you can afford a donation of £10 towards room hire however, that will be appreciated.
We have a card reader or you can donate with cash.
What to Expect
We start with guided, walking and silent meditations of 10-20 minutes each. After a short break, there is a reading followed by time for group members to share.
See the about page for more details.
Occasional practices include tai chi-type movement, deep relaxation, and simple rituals such as Touching the Earth.
Please be as still and silent as you can during each part of the session.
Sit however is most comfortable for you - whether on meditation cushions or a chair. If you need to lie down that is fine.
There is a 5 minute break at around 8 PM. You can bring hot drinks from the kitchen back in with you for the sharing circle.
There is time to stay and chat at the end. Please do if you can.
Singing
We start with singing, from 6.45 - 7, that you can join in with if you wish. This is led by Monica Max West whose music can be found on the Plum Village App. We also have a choir that you can find info about if you attend.
Other Meetups
We have a Sangha Social messaging group you can join. Members use this to arrange a variety of meetups and social activities.
Safeguarding
We are keen for our group to be a welcoming space where everyone feels safe. If you have any concerns about the behaviour of anyone in the group, please speak with one of our Safeguarding Coordinators - or email us in the first instance.
If we stop being joyful and stop singing, we are caught in a kind of prison
— Thich Nhat Hanh