Rigpa, in Caledonian Road is a vibrant and varied community of people interested in a Buddhist path. Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to be a Buddhist to visit us or benefit from Rigpa. We host inspiring Buddhist teachers, run meditation classes and courses for all levels, and offer a calm space for individual or group practice.
Drop-ins ❘ Courses ❘ Events
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Tuesdays | in-person drop in meditation | 6.30pm to 8pm
Drop-in Meditation in N1
We warmly invite you to join our drop-in meditation sessions, open to all, held weekly on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8pm with our experienced instructors in our London Centre.
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Fridays | 6.30-7.30pm
Weekly Friday Kum Nye sessions
During this one-hour session, we will experience how Kum Nye can be both a very effective gateway to meditation, and a means to deepen our current practice. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
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Thursdays, Monthly yoga and weekly Bodhi meditation course | 18:30-19:45
Monthly community yoga
Relax and calm your mind with our monthly community yoga sessions. These yoga sessions incorporate yoga practices from Hatha yoga tradition and apply mindfulness to each breath and movement.
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13 December 2025 | 10am-5.30pm
Meditation and Healing Day
Self-compassion can be misunderstood as selfishness or even seem unnecessary during our busy lives. During this weekend, we will explore how applying loving-kindness to ourselves is a priority for our fundamental well-being.
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Open Heart Meditation Course: The power of kindness for ourselves
In person once a month on a Saturday morning, supported by a weekly online 45-minute practice session
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Wednesdays | 6:30 PM – 8:30PM
Qi-gong, Tai-chi & Meditation In Motion
Qi-Gong is a holistic practice rooted in Chinese tradition that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques, and mental focus to cultivate and balance Qi (life energy).
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Mondays | Online free drop-in meditation | 8:35 AM – 9 AM
Monday Morning Online Meditation
A gentle, guided shamatha (calm abiding) meditation practise. These 45 minute online sessions have been running since 2020 and are for both new students and more established ones.
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Meet the Team
Rigpa is largely run by volunteers and two paid members of staff.
Here is the London team, consisting of:
Greg Burns and Jonathan Hayward – Trustees
Amelia Colvin – London Centre Manager
Paul Brusa – Special Projects Lead
Karl Baker – Centre Operations Lead
Daniel Nwume – Administrator & Project Management volunteer
Geoff Wong – Administrator
Jasmine Osiris – Tara Teahouse Manager
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