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
11 May
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10:00 am
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9:30 pm
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Sun
11 May
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Sun
11 May
Buddha Day
The Enlightenment of the Buddha was an irreversible breakthrough into a new kind of consciousness for the world. All our practice flows from this stream of wisdom and compassion. Everyone is invited as we celebrate this most important day in the Buddhist calendar with meditation, stories from the life of the Buddha, shared food, and a special ritual in the evening.
In person, just turn up.
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Mon
19 May
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
19 May
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Mon
23 Jun
Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course
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.
£130 Full / £85 Conc
In person, book online.
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Tue
20 May
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Tue
20 May
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Tue
10 Jun
The Wheel Of Life Course
The Wheel of Life is an ancient Buddhist symbol that shows us a path to freedom revealed through myth, symbol, and imagination. In this four-week course, Suryagupta, Chair of the London Buddhist Centre, will take us on a mythical journey into the Wheel of Life, unlocking its secrets in a practical, accessible, and applicable way.
£95 / £60
In person, book online.
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Sat
10 May
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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Sat
10 May
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Sat
10 May
Film Night: Perfect Days (2023)
At the heart of this utterly charming film by Wim Wenders is the unfailingly cheerful Hirayama – a public toilet cleaner in Tokyo.
In person, just turn up.
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Sat
17 May
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3:00 pm
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5:30 pm
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Sat
17 May
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Sat
17 May
Transforming Self & World
Join us for a conversation with Acaladevi and Niki from Lama’s Pyjamas charity shop about Team-Based Right Livelihood, fast fashion, ethical consumption and how a spiritual community can live out the ethical values of reducing harm and cultivating contentment within a consumer culture.
In person, just turn up.
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Sun
18 May
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10:00 am
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12:45 pm
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Sun
18 May
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Sun
18 May
Buddhism For Today and Tomorrow: A Vision of Human Existence
Men's Event with Prajnamanas
Prajnamanas will be continuing the theme of the lecture series ‘Buddhism for Today and Tomorrow’. Prajnamanas lives and works at Padmaloka, the mens ordination training retreat centre where he is a member of the ordination team. This event is followed by lunch at Mandala Cafe.
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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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.
