Are you recently bereaved?
Would you like to chat or simply listen openly in a group with no set agenda alongside others who have had similar experiences? Come along for tea and cake.
Although the café is held in a Buddhist centre, it is a secular gathering.
Who is it for?
Everyone is welcome
Cost
Free – donations welcome
When does it happen?
Once a month. Please check the Event Calendar for the dates.
How to join
Space is limited, so we suggest saving your spot ahead of time. Save your spot here via Eventbrite. Alternatively, you are welcome to drop in.
Please note
The Bereavement Café is a space for open and confidential discussion. It is not a counselling or support service. If you are recently bereaved and seeking professional help, please contact your GP or a relevant service, such as Cruse Bereavement Care.
Bereavement Café
Library, Jamyang Buddhist CentreHave you recently experienced a bereavement? You’re welcome to join us for tea, cake, and open conversation—or simply to listen—among others who understand, in a space with no set agenda.
Facilitator
Venerable Barbara Shannon
Venerable Barbara Shannon, is a fully ordained nun, former NHS nurse, and a long-standing member of the Jamyang Buddhist Centre London. She is actively engaged in the local London communities helping people with issues around death and dying. She regularly leads the Bereavement Café at Centre, with her unique and engaging style of presenting.