#drop-in

[were-my-demons-hide]

Got my drop-in today! I was really scared but figured it out taking baby steps! First I dropped in on a small bank, then took it to a bigger one. Eventually I ran down a quater pipe like 5 times to build the brave mindset. And to know how I needed to lean forward. I stomped my drop-ins on the smallest quater pipe I could find. After that went straight down a bigger one. I surprised myself, because I kind of just did it? I gave myself no time to think about it. :)

Also first rock to fakie ever! I nailed it first try and I was incredibly confused about how I managed to do that :D later on I struggled a bit and took a huge slam.

But today my falls were so good. They thaught me that there is nothing to be scared of and falling is okay :)

[londiniumlundene]

London Buddhist Centre

On the corner of Roman Road and Globe Street in Bethnal Green stands an ornate, redbrick fire station building, dating from 1888. However, the London Fire Brigade moved down the road in 1969, and in the 1970s, the building was taken over by its current occupants: the Triratna Buddhist Community. The façade of the building has remained much the same, but go around the side and an ornate Wheel of Life, lotus and bunting overlook a small courtyard with a bubbling fountain.

The centre’s aim is to teach mindfulness and meditation for the modern, busy world. Meditation classes run daily as drop-in sessions, suitable for beginners. For those who want to learn more of the Buddhist way of life, the centre also offers seminars, courses, classes and retreats to explore the teachings of Buddha.

A few years ago, I tried one of the lunchtime drop-in sessions, which was exploring the meditation of loving kindness (they alternate between this and meditation of mindfulness). I found the centre very welcoming, and though I tried to engage with the session, unfortunately I’m not sure how much I got out of the meditation other than sending one of my legs to sleep…

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[celebratorypenguin]

What an amazing live band. Pity that this time it’s Paul’s mic that was shit.

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Meeting Reminder: Trans & Gender Diverse Community Working Group!

Next week Thursday on March 30th we will be having our monthly Trans & Gender Diverse Community Working Group meeting! If you would like to help plan events, voice your thoughts, and lead future programming initiatives feel free to join us at any point! No minimum time or work commitment is required. We have a Do What you are Able Policy. 

For more information you can email [email protected] and/or visit our website at http://genderdiverselamp.wixsite.com/working-group/meetings

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