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.

Highlights

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Mon
1 Dec
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7:30 am
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8:30 am
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Mon
1 Dec
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Mon
1 Dec

Online Morning Meditation

with Amalavira

Experience the benefits of collective practice with this week-long series of guided meditation, which happens at the start of every month. An opportunity to meditate with others and ask questions about your practice.
Online only.
More info
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Mon
22 Dec
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6:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Mon
22 Dec
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Thu
1 Jan

The Winter Retreat 2025

The ten-day Winter Retreat is a vital opportunity, in this darkest time of the year, to open up to a new kind of consciousness. 
10 days £600/£480 | 5 days £400/£250
In person, book online.
More info
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Mon
12 Jan
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
12 Jan
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Mon
16 Feb

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

This six-week course on Monday evenings will introduce you to key Buddhist principles and two meditation practices that cultivate self-awareness, open-heartedness, and insight.
£130/£85
In person, book online.
More info
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Mon
24 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
24 Nov
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Mon
24 Nov

Dharma Night

Living for Others: The Bodhisattva Path

Over six weeks, we'll be exploring the Bodhisattva Ideal: one of the most sublime ideals imaginable for humankind, in which a person seeks Enlightenment not only for themselves, but for the sake of all living beings. Join us for an evening of meditation, discussion and Dharma teaching.
In person and online.
More info
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Sat
29 Nov
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7:30 pm
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9:45 pm
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Sat
29 Nov
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Sat
29 Nov

PhilosophyEAST with John Tresch

John Tresch in conversation with Maitreyabandhu about cosmology, social order and ritual, as well as shifting definitions of the rational and real.
£15
In person, book online.
More info
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Fri
23 Jan
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Fri
23 Jan
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Sun
25 Jan

Sub30 Weekend Retreat

Join in this weekend retreat for people aged 18-30 to explore meditation and Buddhism, and discover how they can support you to transform yourself and the world around you.
£150 full | £100 low income
More info

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.
More info
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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.
More info
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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.
More info