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 which is relevant to contemporary life.
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Highlights
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Fri
20 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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20 Sep
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Fri
20 Sep
IGNITE Meditation Masterclass
Seeing things as they really are
Over three consecutive Fridays, a special IGNITE series to deepen your meditation. Learn from experienced practitioners to explore themes of integration, positive emotion, spiritual death and rebirth. For those aged 18-25.
In person, just turn up.
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Wed
16 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Wed
16 Oct
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Wed
16 Oct
The Journey and The Guide
A practical course in Enlightenment
Over Eight Wednesdays, this ‘practical course in Enlightenment’ will show you how to follow the Buddha on his journey towards the fullness of human potential. It offers a map for understanding what spiritual practice is whatever era we live in.
In person: £180 / £120 / £90. Online: £100 / £65 / £50.
In person and online.
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Sun
22 Dec
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6:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Sun
22 Dec
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Wed
1 Jan
The Winter Retreat 2024
Perfect for newcomers or those in their first two years of practice (if you’ve been practicing for longer, please get in touch with us before booking). Meditation will be taught from scratch, so beginners are very welcome.
Booking not open yet
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Mon
23 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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23 Sep
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Mon
28 Oct
Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation
This six-week course will introduce you to key Buddhist principles and two meditation practices that cultivate self-awareness, open-heartedness and insight. Ideal for understanding the wider context and purpose of Buddhist practice.
£140 Full /£85 Conc
In person, book online.
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Sat
12 Oct
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2:30 pm
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6:00 pm
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Sat
12 Oct
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Sun
13 Oct
Sub35 Women’s Seminar Series
Deepening practice, differing lifestyles
A weekend programme at the LBC for women under the age of 35 to come together, explore the tensions of modern life, hear from Order Members with diverse lifestyles, and clarify how to deepen their practice in a way that amplifies their truest values.
In person, just turn up.
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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Mon
19 Aug
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Online On-demand
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Mon
19 Aug
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Mon
19 Aug
Evening Yoga Class
Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£10
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Mon
19 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
Online On-demand
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Mon
19 Aug
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Mon
19 Aug
Dharma Night
Ghost, Madman, Child
Our Dharma Night class explores aspects of the Buddhist vision, drawing on two and a half thousand years of teachings to find practical application in the modern world. Join Amalayodhin on this three week series to investigate the subverivise and revolutionary within Buddhism.
In person and online.
