Kindness Cafe London

Mindfulness Meditation (Online)
2025-05-07 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-09 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Online
All are welcome to join in secular style meditation sessions with currently 2 online weekly classes.
The sessions are run by qualified teachers and are offered on a donation basis. 8-week Mindfulness for Stress Reduction courses are also available.
Who is it for?
Everyone is welcome
Cost
Donations welcome
When does it happen?
Online classes take place on:
Wednesday lunchtimes (12.30 to 1 pm) and
Friday evenings (6.30 to 7.30 pm).
How to Join
To book your place, please contact jane@jamyang.co.uk or Tel: 07966 510290.

Repaying the Kindness
2025-06-12 14:00, 2025-05-29 14:00
The group has been running for over 20 years offering support in the form of group activities and outings, mainly for carers and former carers but the group also welcomes those who are elderly or who may be feeling isolated.
Who is it for?
Carers and former carers, the elderly and anyone who may feel isolated
When does it happen?
29th May at 2 pm – Horniman Museum & Gardens with hopefully tea and cake outside in the sun
12th June at 2 pm – Zoom call. Pictures and poems/readings to share
26th June at 2 pm – Dulwich Picture Gallery for the new Rachel Jones exhibition, ‘Gated Canyon’
10th July at 2 pm – Garden Museum for new exhibition, Cecil Beaton’s Garden Party followed by workshop/party with Janine
How to join
Contact: jane@jamyang.co.uk or Tel: 07966 510290

Mending Circle
2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Cafe Space, Jamyang Buddhist Centre, 43 Renfrew Rd, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
Mending Circle is a gentle un-facilitated space to mend textiles. It is to promote a low impact living, shared love and care for ourselves as well as what we have, or just simply to savour the joy of communal hand-sewing activities while sharing a pot of tea.
Bring clothes you’d want to mend. Threads and needles are provided. We do hand-sewing only.
Who is it for?
Everyone is welcome. No previous experience is necessary.
Cost
Free – donations welcome
When does it happen?
Twice a month – please check the Event Calendar for upcoming dates.
How to join
Simply drop in whenever you’re able! No pre-booking needed. If you have any questions, please contact: asakoishere@gmail.com

Death Cafe
2025-05-26 18:45 - 20:00 | Library, Jamyang Buddhist Centre
A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
It was founded by Jon Underwood, a beloved student at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London and a pioneer in opening up the conversation about death. It is a secular session.

Who is it for?
Everyone is welcome

Cost
Free – donations welcome

When does it happen?
Once a month

How to join
You can just drop in. However, as the space is limited, you can book your spot via Eventbrite.
Please note
Death Cafe is space for open and confidential discussion. It is not a bereavement counselling or support service. If you are recently bereaved and are seeking professional support, please contact your GP or a relevant service for advice, such as Cruse Bereavement Care.

Jamyang Walk
2025-05-24 10:30 - 16:00 | Meet at Waterloo Main Line Station near Platform 11
Welcome to our first outing of the year to a wonderfully wooded area of East London.
Meeting Info
Meet at Waterloo Main Line Station under the large suspended clock near platform eleven at 10:30 am. We’ll be travelling within the zone 6 and may be able to get a group fare.
About the Spring Walk
The walk starts from Belvedere where we enter the woods and find an elevated heath that was settled in ancient times, then drop down through Abbey Woods to the stunning remains of Lesnes Abbey. Here we can have a stop to explore, have lunch at a cafe or our own lunch packs, before heading off for the afternoon through interconnecting woodlands with less access for provisions till we meet a friendly pub that knows we’re en route that does teas/coffees etc.
From here there are buses to shorten the walk, with the remainder continuing through Oxleas Wood with broad avenues and flat walking leading finally to Falcon Wood Rail Station for our return to Waterloo.
There are some testing climbs in parts but nothing too challenging, so please have suitable foot ware and maybe bring some water. Distance 5-6 miles finishing around 4 pm.
Look forward to meeting you, and please call Robin on 07442179739 for additional information or if the weather is incompatible and means we need to cancel.

Listening Hour
2025-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Cafe Space, Jamyang Buddhist Centre, 43 Renfrew Rd, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
A monthly 2-hour connection and empathy space currently hosted by people who have experience in NVC, for anyone interested in Non-Violent Communication (NVC).
This is not a workshop but a peer listening space. No need for formal training although we recommend you do a Foundation training in NVC.
Who is it for?
Come if you want to practice listening. Come if you’d enjoy a listening ear. As it’s a peer listening space, the Listening Hour is not suitable if you are going through significant emotional upheaval or for processing trauma.
Cost
Free – donations welcome
When does it happen?
Once a month (every 3rd Saturday of the month)
How to Join
Please book your place via Eventbrite.
Contact Justyna for any questions: justyna@hotmail.com

Bereavement Cafe
2025-04-28 18:45 - 20:00 | Library, Jamyang Buddhist Centre
Are you recently bereaved?
Would you like to chat or simply listen openly in a group with no set agenda alongside others who have had similar experiences? Come along for tea and cake.
Although the café is held in a Buddhist centre, it is a secular gathering.
Who is it for?
Everyone is welcome
Cost
Free – donations welcome
When does it happen?
Once every two months. Please check the Event Calendar for the dates.
How to join
Space is limited, so we suggest saving your spot ahead of time. Save your spot here via Eventbrite. Alternatively, you are welcome to drop in.
Please note
The Bereavement Cafe is a space for open and confidential discussion. It is not a counselling or support service. If you are recently bereaved and seeking professional help, please contact your GP or a relevant service, such as Cruse Bereavement Care.

Listening Hour
2025-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Cafe Space, Jamyang Buddhist Centre, 43 Renfrew Rd, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
A monthly 2-hour space for connection and empathy, hosted by those with experience in Nonviolent Communication (NVC). It’s not a workshop, but a peer-led listening space open to all.

Plant Gazing
2025-03-17 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-10 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-02-24 16:30 - 17:30
In this workshop we will draw, paint and write about a herb in season. We will then drink it as a tea.
We will meditatively spending time with a plant, drawing, observing and drinking, we will gather sketches and writing. We will see if it may give ways that are preferable to describing relations with earth, our-selves and other kinds of consciousness.
This is also a relaxing activity to do with others.
Prompts and guidance will be given on plant gazing and observation. No skills are necessary.

Listening Hour
2025-03-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-08 12:00 - 14:00
