The centre remained here until 2007 when the site became subject to redevelopment as part of the Terry Farrell-designed Founder's Place scheme.

Dr Alfred Salter MP and his wife Ada (the first woman mayor in London)[5] used the library as a base from which many public health initiatives were launched.

The Grade II listed building[7] is adjacent to the Bermondsey Town Hall and opposite Spa Gardens.

This followed a five-month project of traditional Tibetan artwork by volunteer artists[12] under the guidance of renowned thangka painter Lama Rigzin who travelled from Nepal to oversee the work.

Other activities include Yoga, Tai Chi, martial arts, Parkour dancing, mindfulness training and meditation.

[14] Rob Nairn, Alistair Appleton and Clive Holmes[15] regularly teach at the centre on various dharma topics, meditation and mindfulness.

This Victorian building, of a very similar age to the Bermondsey centre, was the original public baths and wash-house for the local population.