The Dhyana Centre exists as a community service in the heart of 
London for the sole purpose of teaching meditation and encouraging its practice as a spiritual discipline. The Centre, an independent branch of the Theosophical Society in England and Wales, adopts an eclectic approach that combines both Eastern and Western contemplative techniques.
The Centre’s motto is “Live to Learn to Love”, which clearly expresses life’s greatest lesson and the route that we must all take to reach our Divine goal. Whatever spiritual path or means we may choose to employ, it is only by and in love that human potential can manifest its highest expression. At its deepest level, meditation is the ultimate act of love – a total surrender of the individual self.
Centre activities
The Centre’s teaching activities, both in-person and online, are grouped into three distinct levels (see here for fuller details), plus a session of group chanting which is open to all.
| Introductory | Dhyana Yoga webinars & workshops (in-person and online) | [Not currently running] |
| Intermediate | Ramakrishna group (in-person and online) | Tuesdays & Fridays |
| Advanced | Lahiri group (online only) | Sunday (mornings) |
| Public session | OM Healing group chant (in-person) | Tuesdays |
Inductions and courses
The main emphasis of the Centre is on teaching and encouraging meditation as a spiritual discipline. ‘Dhyana Yoga’ courses and webinars dovetailing with weekly practice groups are run for that purpose. These are in-person initially but subsequent tuition is online as well. Newcomers are invited to visit the Centre in the first instance to discuss their requirements with the course leader, as all tuition is bespoke (PLEASE NOTE that some prior experience of meditation is necessary, Dhyana Yoga is not for complete beginners). The more advanced groups, both in-person and online, are specifically for existing members of the Centre and other invited students; it is not possible to join these groups direct. Please email the Centre if in doubt.
On the Activities page are listed explanations of the differing courses and groups that the Centre offers. Please refer to the Calendar page for specific dates and bookings.
Emailing list for enquirers
The Centre sends out a monthly programme by email to all its members and other subscribers. To be added temporarily to this mailing list, please email the Centre to that effect; you will then receive the programmes for at least three months after which you will automatically be removed from the list unless you have requested otherwise.
Free of charge: the Dhyana Centre is run as a community service and all its activities are free of charge. It is funded entirely by voluntary donations from its members and participants.
[The Centre’s mystical logo pictured in the first paragraph was designed by Colombian artist Pedro Guzmán of Grupo Meditemos, Bogotá. The logo immediately above is that of the international Theosophical Society.]