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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Sun
23 Mar
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm
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Sun
23 Mar
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Sun
23 Mar
Dhardo Rimpoche Day
Led by Suryagupta and Bodhimati
Dhardo Rimpoche, "a living Bodhisattva", was an important teacher and friend to Sangharakshita, the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community. On the 35th anniversary of his death we will explore the influence he had on our tradition and the effect of a life lived in service of others.
In person, just turn up.
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Wed
16 Apr
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Wed
16 Apr
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Wed
14 May
Becoming a Buddha: Four Myths of Meditation Course
A five week course starting on Wed 16 April
Buddhist Meditation is primarily concerned with seeing things as they really are. The suffering we experience and cause others is a result of not seeing clearly in this way. If we did see the Truth of things we would become a Buddha: endlessly energetic, wise, and compassionate. This five-week course will introduce four myths - vital ways of moving towards the Truth.
£115 / £75
In person, book online.
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Fri
18 Apr
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6:30 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fri
18 Apr
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Sun
27 Apr
Spring Retreat: Mind, Reactive and Creative
Our mind can function in two ways: reactively and without awareness, or creatively with awareness. The purpose of human life is to move from reacting habitually and automatically to responding creatively and wisely. On this ten-day retreat we’ll explore how to practically make the transition from reactivity to creativity inside and outside meditation.
£630 full | £500 conc | £410 18-25s
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Fri
21 Mar
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Fri
21 Mar
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Fri
21 Mar
Friday Night Class
Buddhist Lives: Amalavajra
The principles of Buddhism have inspired people down the ages to live in new ways, guided by the truths the Buddha discovered 2,500 years ago. Over four consecutive Fridays, come and hear experienced Buddhist practitioners talk about their own lives, their struggles and successes and what has made it possible for them to lead a spiritual life in the modern world.
In person, just turn up.
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Fri
21 Mar
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Fri
21 Mar
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Fri
21 Mar
Sub30 Friday Class
Join in with our community of 18-30-year-olds interested in living a more meaningful life. There will be meditation and a chance to connect with others in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
In person, just turn up.
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Sat
22 Mar
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7:30 pm
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9:45 pm
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Sat
22 Mar
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Sat
22 Mar
PhilosophyEAST with Helen Pluckrose
Helen Pluckrose will be in conversation with Maitreyabandhu about postmodernism, social justice, critical theory, and liberalism.
£15
In person, book 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.
