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Learn to meditate at Europe's oldest Buddhist monastery, in a Chiswick villa
The London Buddhist Vihara
The London Buddhist Vihara, founded in 1926, was the first Buddhist monastery outside Asia. It welcomes visitors and runs meditation classes for beginners and more experienced practitioners.
- Where
- Chiswick W4
- Format
- Drop-in
- Cost
- Free
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