Hundreds of people have gathered in Leicester Square this evening to meditate.

Images show people sat cross-legged in the square, or on the grass. An onlooker told Blottr that around 150 people are taking part scattered all across the popular tourist spot.

Photographs via @si_durham, @LDWesq, @liatemple, @whitebalance, @cath_small, @chopstock, @mbatemanuk and @dave_sherratt.