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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Mon
1 Dec
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
1 Dec
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Mon
1 Dec
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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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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Wed
4 Feb
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Wed
4 Feb
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Wed
25 Mar
Life With Full Attention
An eight-week practical course in Mindfulness
Buddhism’s vision of infinite consciousness, exemplified by the Buddha, is a vision of our human potential. We’re like an acorn that doesn’t realise its potential is to be an oak tree. But we’re almost perpetually distracted – planning, worrying and fantasizing.
In person £190/£125 | Online £105/£70
In person and online.
More info
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Fri
9 Jan
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Fri
9 Jan
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Sun
11 Jan
Buddhism & 12-Step Weekend
While in the beautiful grounds of the Vajrasana Retreat Centre, explore the 12-Step Recovery from addiction programme within the context of Buddhism.
£255 full | £205 low income
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
26 Jan
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Mon
26 Jan
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Mon
16 Mar
Mindfulness for Stress
With Breathing Space
This eight-week evidence-based course is designed to help you manage stress and overwhelm in your life. This course teaches practical mindfulness tools to reduce stress, calm anxiety, and bring balance to daily life.
£210 / £150
In person, book online.
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
