Kindness Cafe London

Community Table: nourish our body and heart
2025-10-05 12:30 - 15:30 UTC | Cafe Space, Jamyang Buddhist Centre, 43 Renfrew Rd, London, SE11 4NA, United Kingdom
Come and join community table where we gather, share food and enjoy conversation. All neighbours and communities further afield are warmly welcome!

Mindfulness Meditation (Online)
2025-05-07 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-09 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

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.

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

Dying Well
2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Library, Jamyang Buddhist Centre
Dying Well sessions are an opportunity for a deeper exploration of topics related to Death and Dying, covering a wide range of practical, spiritual and psychological aspects.
Topics, sometimes facilitated by a guest speaker, are for example: what a good death might be and what preparations may help achieve this; what support and services may be of assistance; how to cope with someone’s death and your feelings of loss and grief; and importantly how an acceptance of death helps us to live life more fully.
Who is it for?
Everyone is welcome. We invite you to join us in our safe and respectful space as we explore together this difficult to talk about but very important subject.
Cost
Free – donations welcome
When does it happen?
Please check the event calendar for upcoming dates.
How to join
You can just drop in. However, as the space is limited, you can book your place through the Jamyang Buddhist Centre website.

Winter Closure
2025-12-01 00:00 - 2026-01-11 23:59
Winter Closure: Monday, 1st December – Sunday 11th January
Reopen: Monday, 12th January
