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.

The LBC 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.

Highlights

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Mon
12 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
12 Aug
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Mon
16 Sep

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
More info
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Fri
16 Aug
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7:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fri
16 Aug
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Fri
23 Aug

People of Colour Retreat

A week long retreat for People of Colour to come together, meditate, and be inspired by the Buddha’s teaching.
£435 full | £218 conc | £200 camping
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Fri
30 Aug
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Fri
30 Aug
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Sun
1 Sep

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

This weekend will offer yoga for all levels, alongside meditation practice and a glimpse of the Buddhist vision.
£280 full | £220 conc
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Sun
28 Jul
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm
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Sun
28 Jul
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Sun
28 Jul

Buddhist Sunday School

Encouraging and developing children's mindfulness and kindness through Buddhist teaching, practice, storytelling and crafts.
Free (suggested donation £10)
In person, just turn up
More info
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Sun
28 Jul
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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Sun
28 Jul
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Sun
28 Jul

Summer Restorative Yoga Afternoon

Led by Sraddhagita

Take time to stretch, relax and rest for a longer two-hour session of yoga in the afternoon. We'll be generating warmth from within so whatever the weather externally, you'll be finding your inner Summer!
£25 Full /£18 Conc
In person, book online
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Fri
2 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Fri
2 Aug
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Fri
2 Aug

IGNITE Friday Class

Join others aged 18–25 years old for an evening of meditation, connecting, and reflecting on what is most valuable in life.
Free (suggested donation £8)
In person, just turn up
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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.
Concessionary rates available
£99
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Mon
8 Jul
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Online On-demand
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Mon
8 Jul
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Mon
8 Jul

Eight Step Recovery Group

Open to all

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative to 12 step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. The Eight Step program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
By donation
In person - just turn up
More info
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Mon
8 Jul
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Online On-demand
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Mon
8 Jul
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8 Jul

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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