Leave the world through wisdom
Come back to the world through compassion
- a path towards human enlightenment that includes community, friendship, residential retreats, study and the arts.
Work on your mind with committed Buddhist teachers.
Progress towards a more developed consciousness.
Live in the context of an aspirational community.
At the London Buddhist Centre you’ll learn how to work effectively with your mind from committed Buddhist practitioners. We teach meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhism in ways that are relevant to contemporary life. All this within the context of an aspirational community.
The London Buddhist Centre is at the heart of a varied and vibrant community of Buddhist practitioners in East London. We teach Buddhism and meditation in a way that's relevant to contemporary life.
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Highlights
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Fri
4 Jul
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6:30 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fri
4 Jul
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Sun
13 Jul
Men's Intensive Retreat
Milarepa: A Man of the Beyond
If you’ve been practising meditation for a while and would like to go deeper, join in this longer retreat for men.
£630 full | £500 conc | £410 18-25s/camping
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Fri
25 Jul
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6:30 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fri
25 Jul
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Sun
3 Aug
Women's Intensive Retreat
If you’ve been practising meditation for a while and would like to go deeper, join in this longer retreat for women.
£630 full | £500 conc | £410 18-25s
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Fri
8 Aug
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6:30 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fri
8 Aug
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Sun
17 Aug
Summer Retreat
The Mandala of the Five Buddhas: Facets of Awakening
On this ten-day retreat, we will explore how the wisdom of the Five Buddhas can help us recognize and transform our minds and experience in the direction of these enlightened qualities.
£630 full | £500 conc | £410 18-25s/camping
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Fri
20 Jun
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7:15 pm
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7:00 pm
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Fri
20 Jun
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Sun
22 Jun
Sub30 Summer Festival
The Buddha taught that whatever leads to individual growth and inner freedom is his Dharma (‘teaching’ or ‘way’). On this weekend of collective practice for 18-30-year-olds, we’ll explore creative expressions of the Dharma including ritual, music and movement, alongside meditation, Buddhist talks, and opportunities to connect with others.
In person, just turn up.
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Sun
22 Jun
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10:15 am
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1:30 pm
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Sun
22 Jun
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Sun
22 Jun
Mindful Writing
Led by Aryavandana, Sraddhamalini, and Vishvantara
A morning session to inspire and support writing practice. You don't need to have any previous writing experience.
In person, just turn up.
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Mon
30 Jun
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Mon
30 Jun
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Mon
30 Jun
Welcoming Back New Order Members
Ordination is a highly significant aspect of the Dharma life which has the potential to transform the lives of many. In this celebratory and devotional evening, we will welcome back Vimokshamati (ex-Catrine), Akashavidya (ex-Idoia) and Pasadaketu (ex-Tara) from their recent ordination retreat. They will share what it means to them to join the Triratna Buddhist Order.
In person and online.
Online offerings
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Tue
16 May
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2:26 pm
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3:26 pm
Online On-demand
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Tue
16 May
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Tue
16 May
Meditation Step by Step: Your Guide to Mindfulness
Our on-demand online course
An online course that you can take at your own pace. The course is taught by Suryagupta – Chair of the London Buddhist Centre. Teaching videos, guided meditations and worksheets, all of which can be done in your own time and that you can come back to as many times and you’d like.
£99 - Concessionary rates available
Online only.
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Tue
2 Jan
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8:00 am
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9:00 am
Online On-demand
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Tue
2 Jan
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Tue
2 Jan
Online Morning Meditation
Over the New Year, you can join others for morning meditation classes online. Each morning will begin with teaching to inspire your practice, followed by an unled meditation.
Online only.
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Wed
3 Jan
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8:00 am
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9:00 am
Online On-demand
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Wed
3 Jan
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Wed
3 Jan
Online Morning Meditation
Over the New Year, you can join others for morning meditation classes online. Each morning will begin with teaching to inspire your practice, followed by an unled meditation.
Online only.
